Microsoft’s president and chief legal officer reckons his four-point plan can rescue the now-dead Safe Harbor data-transfer agreement between the US and Europe.
Five big obstacles facing smartwatches
Think smartwatches and fitness bands are going to be the next big thing? According to research by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech there are five big obstacles facing these devices.
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Turns 30
OK, I’m old. You’re probably feeling old. Let’s get that out of the way. Done. The NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) turns 30 today, as it was officially launched in North American on October 18th, 1985 to a limited portion of the US. I mean, where do we start on how amazing the NES was, and still is? I’ve got one in my closet complete with the Duck Hunt gun. The… Read More
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#Oracle to ‘sinner’ customers: Reverse engineering is a sin and we know best
Opinion: Stop sending vulnerability reports already. Oracle’s chief security officer wants to go back to writing murder mysteries. [UPDATED]
Cisco snaps up #cybersecurity firm Lancope for $452 million
Lancope specializes in network behavior analytics, threat visibility and security intelligence — features Cisco said it plans to use to bolster its Security Business Group.
#Microsoft’s first flagship store opens as new Surface models go on sale
Microsoft’s first flagship retail store opens in New York City on October 26, the same day that its Surface Book laptops and Surface Pro 4 tablets are generally available.
Tableau launches Vizable iPad app, aims to bring analytics to everyone
Tableau launches a free iPad app designed to make your personal and work data easier to consume and analyze. Is this the start of bring your own analytics?
The $10,000 hoverboard that actually works
Chattanooga: The first 10-gigabit internet city
While ISPs are struggling to bring 25 Mbps Internet to customers, the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, a publicly owned utility, is bringing 10-gigabit internet to its customers. If they can have it, why can’t we?
