2017-04-17 21:31
Unsubsidized wind and solar now the cheapest source for new electric power
While investments in renewable energy slumped last year, a big drop in unsubsidized costs for new wind and solar power installations indicated that they remain popular energy alternatives.
2017-04-17 21:12
Intel scraps annual IDF event as it looks beyond PCs
After 20 years, Intel is scrapping its marquee annual Intel Developer Forum event, where tech enthusiasts gathered to load up on the chipmaker's news and technologies.
2017-04-17 21:05
Microsoft confirms it's patched most of the NSA's Windows exploits
Microsoft on Friday said it had patched most of the Windows vulnerabilities purportedly exploited by the National Security Agency (NSA) using tools that were leaked last week.
2017-04-17 20:55
IoT malware clashes in a botnet territory battle
Mirai -- a notorious malware that's been enslaving IoT devices -- has competition.
2017-04-17 19:37
GitHub free account holders can now join developer program
GitHub is opening up its developer program to developers who do not have paid accounts.
2017-04-17 16:36
People are disappearing from Google Photos albums, but a fix is coming
We’ve become accustomed to Google adding features and interface tweaks to constantly improve the Photos app, but over the weekend it might have seemed like one of the most-used features was being changed for the worse. But rest assured, it’s just a
2017-04-17 16:28
Google won't preload its apps in Russia after antitrust settlement
Google will pay 438 million rubles (US$7.8 million) and will stop requiring its apps be preloaded on Android smartphones in Russia, in an antitrust settlement with the country's Federal Antimonopoly Service.
2017-04-17 12:00
New React version promises near-native performance
Facebook's plans for its React JavaScript library include rewriting the library's internals to improve visual performance and make web apps more like native ones.
2017-04-17 12:00
New AI language hides TensorFlow complexity
Bonsai's Inkling programming language, which makes it easier to build artificial intelligence applications, is moving closer to a 1.0 release.
2017-04-15 20:08
Microsoft: Past patches address leaked NSA exploits
Microsoft said it has already patched vulnerabilities revealed in Friday’s high-profile leak of suspected U.S. National Security Agency spying tools, meaning customers should be protected if they’ve kept their software up-to-date.