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VMware promises better 3D graphics on virtualized desktops

The company also plans to let users run Windows Server 2008 R2 as a stand-alone desktop

By Mikael Rickna$?s

Oct 17, 2013 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business VMware

Microsoft fires off Windows 8.1, first round in fast-track updates

But businesses unlikely to bite, says Gartner, over concern about crushing tempo

By Gregg Keizer

Oct 17, 2013 6 mins

Apple Computers and Peripherals Microsoft

iPhone activations on Verizon grew 26% year over year

Verizon today posted its financial results from the quarter gone by, recording 3.9 million iPhone activations.

By Yoni Heisler

Oct 17, 2013 1 min

Apple Smartphones iPhone

Oracle acquires Compendium to boost online marketing wares

The company wants to expand its offerings for planning, producing, publishing marketing content

By Mikael Rickna$?s

Oct 17, 2013 2 mins

Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Oracle

European Commission opens comment period on Samsung’s proposed patent remedies

'Interested parties' may offer opinions on Samsung's proposal to avoid EU sanctions

By Jennifer Baker

Oct 17, 2013 2 mins

Intellectual Property Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

Why the lines between console and free-to-play games will dissolve

As Microsoft and Sony prepare to launch the Xbox ONE and PlayStation 4, game manufacturers are considering diversifying their business models.

By Steven Patterson

Oct 17, 2013 4 mins

Data Center Microsoft

Facebook loosens its rules on teen privacy

Analysts say Facebook takes a big risk amid cyber bullying, predators

By Sharon Gaudin

Oct 17, 2013 3 mins

Collaboration Software Cybercrime Small and Medium Business

With Windows 8.1, Microsoft seeks redemption of bold, flawed OS redesign

The OS update starts shipping on Thursday and addresses several criticisms made at Windows 8

By Juan Carlos Perez

Oct 17, 2013 5 mins

Data Center Microsoft

Facebook CSO says Snowden disclosures brought security to forefront

The disclosures made it easier to have a conversation about security, according to Joe Sullivan

By Jeremy Kirk

Oct 17, 2013 3 mins

Collaboration Software Facebook Small and Medium Business

Apple’s claim of unbreakable iMessage encryption ‘basically lies,’ researchers say

A famed iPhone jailbreak software developer says Apple could easily decrypt iMessages despite the company's claims

By Jeremy Kirk

Oct 17, 2013 5 mins

Apple Networking Security