Worst tech mergers and acquisitions: Cisco and Linksys; Apple and Lala.com
A corporate merger, like a marriage, can yield a whole stronger than its parts — or it can end in utter disaster. We countdown the worst corporate romances in IT history. Read More
Microsoft opens Beijing center to allow governments to review its source code
Transparency Center will allow governments to check the security of products and services — but not alter what is delivered to customers. Read More
Oracle pledges continued support for Java and NetBeans
Java experts have questioned Oracle’s support for Java, but Oracle swears it’s fully behind Java Enterprise Edition and NetBeans. Read More
Facebook buys Nascent Objects, acquires prototyping hardware
Facebook’s purchase of Nascent Objects may tip off broader hardware ambitions. Read More
Nextcloud Box: A cloud for your office or living room
Nextcloud, in partnership with Canonical and WDLabs, has released a Raspberry Pi and Ubuntu Linux powered cloud server for your home or office. Read More
SAP aims to court more HANA developers, launches express edition
SAP is providing developers more free and offline tools to give HANA, its in-memory database and analytics platform, a spin. Read More
Galaxy Note 7: Samsung starts exchange programme in the UK and Ireland
Samsung is also sending out a software upgrade to limit battery charging in pre-ordered handsets. Read More
Oracle ramps up SaaS and PaaS offerings for a holistic cloud approach
“We want to take a thoughtful approach to the journey to the cloud,” said Steve Daheb, senior vice president for Oracle Cloud. Read More
Urgent upgrade: Apple II gets its first OS update in 23 years
There’s a new ProDOS update available for the Apple II, almost a quarter of a century after Apple’s last official software release for the machine. Read More
Take control of your privacy in Windows 10
Where do you draw the line on personal privacy? The right options are different for everyone. In this guide, I show you which privacy settings help you create the right balance of privacy and convenience in Windows 10. Read More