2017-03-30 13:20
Open-source developers targeted in sophisticated malware attack
For the past few months, developers who publish their code on GitHub have been targeted in an attack campaign that uses a little-known but potent cyberespionage malware.
2017-03-30 12:00
Missing pieces: What Microsoft failed to deliver in the Windows 10 Creators Update
If the Windows 10 Creators Update had worked out as Microsoft had promised, we all would be taking 3D selfies, importing them to Windows, and then sharing them among our closest friends and coworkers via Office presentations and mixed-reality headsets.
2017-03-30 11:53
VMware patches critical virtual machine escape flaws
VMware has released critical security patches for vulnerabilities demonstrated during the recent Pwn2Own hacking contest that could be exploited to escape from the isolation of virtual machines.
2017-03-30 09:04
Before suing Uber, Waymo initiated action against former engineer
Uber is asking a federal court that most of the claims of a lawsuit filed by rival self-driving car developer Waymo should be settled through arbitration, a process that is usually cheaper and faster than a federal lawsuit.
2017-03-30 03:18
Trump extends Obama executive order on cyberattacks
U.S. President Donald Trump is extending by one year special powers introduced by former President Barack Obama that allow the government to issue sanctions against people and organizations engaged in significant cyberattacks and cybercrime against the
2017-03-30 00:18
Sanbot is the Jill of all trades
Need a teacher, airport guide, care taker, and customs control officer all in one? Sanbot has you covered. Standing at just under 3 feet tall with big cartoon eyes and flipper arms, Sanbot looks more helpless than helpful, but don't let that cute appe
2017-03-29 23:16
China Oceanwide completes its purchase of IDG
The sale of tech publishing pioneer International Data Group to China Oceanwide Holdings Group and China-based IDG Capital is final.
2017-03-29 23:01
Congress to US citizens: Want online privacy? Pay up!
Tuesday’s congressional vote to repeal U.S. restrictions on broadband providers doesn’t mean that online privacy is dead. Consumers will just have to pay for it.
2017-03-29 22:49
5 things Samsung's Bixby artificial intelligence service will do
Could artificial intelligence make devices easier to use? According to Samsung, it sure can, and that's what it the company out to prove with its Bixby AI service.
2017-03-29 22:15
Copying Snapchat shows Facebook’s lack of innovation
Facebook's latest moves take yet another page from Snapchat, and the company may need to figure out how to become innovative again.