Friday 28 February 2014

Windows for free? Microsoft toys with service-stuffed 'Windows 8.1 with Bing'

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Windows for free? Microsoft toys with service-stuffed 'Windows 8.1 with Bing'

02.28.2014 10:30 AM

The mysterious Windows 8.1 with Bing build that popped up last week is Microsoft's experiment in subsidizing Windows with services, sources say.

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Dish apparently wins $1.5 billion spectrum auction, but probably won't be a carrier

02.27.2014 7:50 PM

The H Block auction sold potentially valuable frequencies for funds to build a national public safety network.

 

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California court rules it's OK for drivers to check mobile maps

02.28.2014 2:08 AM

The appeals court went by a strict interpretation of the statute under which the driver was charged

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Know where your mobile data is going? Some apps can tell you

02.28.2014 7:45 AM

Tools to secure mobile devices for personal and business use debuted at the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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Microsoft upgrades iOS version of SkyDrive Pro to OneDrive

02.27.2014 6:37 PM

The upgraded app adopts the product's new name -- OneDrive for Business -- and adds other enhancements.

FTC: Identity theft is the plague of the country

02.27.2014 6:46 PM

The Federal Trade Commission today issued its annual look at what consumers in the United States are complaining about the most.

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Intel 730 Series SSD (480GB) review: Good performance and a strong warranty

02.28.2014 10:19 AM

Intel's new 730 series SSD has an enterprise heritage and a long warranty, but its performance is only middle of the pack.

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Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy with debts of $63.6 million

02.28.2014 9:01 AM

Mt. Gox has filed for bankruptcy, its lawyer told Japanese media at the Tokyo District Court

3 helpful tips to keep your Outlook.com inbox clean

02.28.2014 11:23 AM

These helpful tricks can help you streamline and seize control of your Outlook.com inbox.

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Mobile World Congress wrap-up: 3 big trends from this year's show

02.28.2014 3:30 AM

Our intrepid team of reporters spent the week in Barcelona at the world's biggest mobile trade show, looking at a slew of mobile devices and services. But what topics were on everyone's mind at Mobile World Congress 2014?

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'Free' apps may be violating EU consumer protection laws

02.27.2014 6:33 PM

EU authorities are expressing concern about 'in-app' purchases, and whether they're truly free.

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Salesforce.com CEO Benioff says company landing more big deals

02.27.2014 6:40 PM

Former Oracle sales executive Keith Block is having a big impact for Salesforce.com, Benioff says

Experience the crazy trailer for the first film made for the Oculus Rift

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Experience the crazy trailer for the first film made for the Oculus Rift

02.26.2014 2:43 PM

The first built-for-Rift film has arrived. Witness what it's like to be at E3, or take part in a military training simulation. Same thing, really.

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Microsoft's giving Titanfall away for free in limited Xbox One bundle

02.24.2014 10:30 AM

Microsoft's biggest exclusive gets bundled in a limited-time offer.

 

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Twitch TV game streaming to land on Xbox One alongside Titanfall

02.25.2014 2:30 PM

Between Twitch and Titanfall, March 11 is shaping up to be a busy day for the Xbox One.

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Missing Pieces: Wrapping up the week's must-know gaming news

02.21.2014 3:40 PM

For the week of February 17: the best Humble Bundle in ages, people caring about the US Postal Service, and our favorite bird on a skateboard makes his triumphant (maybe) return.

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Nintendo Wii and DS games will lose online support in May

02.27.2014 10:46 AM

Some online services will live on, but not multiplayer.

Ubuntu phones on track for 2014 after all

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Ubuntu phones on track for 2014 after all

02.21.2014 10:00 AM

Canonical aims to have the top 50 apps available at launch.

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Windows 8.1 update due in spring with concessions to mouse and keyboard users

02.23.2014 10:41 AM

Changes to the user interface will make it easier to hold onto your input devices. Microsoft will also loosen the hardware spec to allow for lower-cost gear.

 

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Apple encryption mistake puts many desktop applications at risk

02.24.2014 9:42 AM

Apple's Mail, FaceTime, Calendar, Safari browser and Software Update could be vulnerable, a researcher said.

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Encrypted Android phone is only the beginning for Blackphone and Silent Circle

02.24.2014 11:29 AM

Leaks from the former contractor have raised awareness of privacy and users are reacting, says company executives

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Microsoft deal delivers 'free' 100GB of OneDrive storage

02.26.2014 2:13 PM

Microsoft adds 100 GB of free OneDrive/SkyDrive storage via a Bing Rewards offer, which you and your friends can collaborate on to redeem almost immediately.

Verizon: Heavy Web users should pay more

02.24.2014 11:04 AM

The company's CEO says he's encouraged by new discussions on net neutrality

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With Netflix deal, Comcast hangs 'Kick Me' sign on net neutrality

02.23.2014 9:05 PM

Now that Netflix is paying Comcast for sped-up streaming of its service, that tiered Internet that net neutrality advocates had warned us about appears to have arrived.

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Facebook rethinks the fate of your posts after you die

02.21.2014 8:20 PM

Changes to Facebook's policy do away with previous visibility restrictions.

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Bitcoins, other digital currencies stolen in massive 'Pony' botnet attack

02.24.2014 5:26 PM

Criminals use botnet to rip off 700,000 credentials, also breaking into 85 virtual wallets which stored Bitcoins.

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64-bit smartphones are coming, but Apple's iPhone 5s still stands alone

02.26.2014 7:54 PM

No 64-bit smartphones were announced at MWC, though new chips there will pave the way for handsets in coming months

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5 password managers that protect your personal data too

02.24.2014 6:00 AM

Call them "password managers," but these digital vaults secure credit card numbers, bank account information, and more.

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Samsung hopes its Galaxy S5 is the picture of health

02.24.2014 4:01 PM

Samsung's new flagship phone doesn't appear all that different from the GS4 at first blush, but there are improvements everywhere.

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