2017-02-07 21:32
The best consumer antivirus products of 2016 are Avira and Norton, test labs say
The two major independent antivirus testing houses have completed their assessments of the best antivirus products for 2016, and the results are in: Norton by Symantec came out on top in one test, and Avira in the other.
2017-02-07 21:30
Mac malware, possibly made in Iran, targets US defense industry
Just because you’re using a Mac doesn’t mean you’re safe from hackers. That’s what two security researchers are warning, after finding a Mac-based malware that may be an attempt by Iranian hackers to target the U.S. defense industry.
2017-02-07 21:25
Twitter fights back, again, against online trolls
Twitter is extending its campaign to curb trolls and abuse on its social network.
2017-02-07 21:08
Flaw in Intel Atom chip could crash servers, networking gear
A flaw in an old Intel chip could crash servers and networking equipment, and the chipmaker is working to fix the issue.
2017-02-07 21:01
BlackBerry offers secure mobile communications platform for developers
BlackBerry on Tuesday announced a new line of business to provide developers with a secure, cloud-based, mobile communications platform for texting, voice, video and file sharing.
2017-02-07 20:35
Now you can try Microsoft's supersized Surface Hub before buying
Microsoft's program allowing potential customers to try a Surface Hub for 30 days before buying it will start on Feb. 15.
2017-02-07 20:22
Irish court hears case challenging transatlantic data transfers
Max Schrems' 2013 complaint to the Irish data protection commissioner over Facebook's handling of his personal information put him in an unusual position on Tuesday: He's a co-defendant, alongside Facebook, in a case before the High Court of Ireland.
2017-02-07 20:16
Microsoft's custom voice recognition service hits public beta
Companies building applications that leverage speech recognition have a new machine-learning based tool to improve their work. Microsoft is opening the public beta for its Custom Speech Service, the company said Tuesday.
2017-02-07 18:51
Democratic senators push to save net neutrality rules under Trump
Democratic senators have promised to fight any move by President Donald Trump's administration to gut the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules.
2017-02-07 18:35
Popular YouTubers can finally get their mobile livestream on — and make money doing it
Mobile livestreaming is the video trend of the moment, and the two biggest players are Facebook Live and Twitter’s Periscope. But at long last, a third is entering the game: YouTube.