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Linus Torvalds To Take A Break After ‘Unprofessional’ Behaviour
Creator of Linux operating system kernel to take sabbatical, after admitting email attacks were 'unprofessional'
GitHub Inspection Discovers 4 Million Flaws In Public Code
Bug hunting. First inspection run of public code libraries reveals four million vulnerabilities
GitHub Briefly Taken Offline In Largest-Ever DDoS Attack
The popular code-hosting site was taken offline for 10 minutes after being targeted by a massive 1.35Tbps DDoS attack
Google Adds Neural Networks API For Android 8.1 Preview
Ahead of December launch, Android 8.1 includes a Neural Networks API to accelerate on-device machine intelligence
Google Allows Third-Party Add-ons For Gmail
Gmail opened up for direct integration with business applications across desktop and mobile devices
Samsung DeX Offers Linux On S8 Handsets
Open source desktop experience for mobile...trial sees Linux distributions run on Galaxy devices
Apple Partners GE For Industrial Mobile Apps
General Electric and Apple to develop mobile apps to control industrial systems in factories and power plants
Tech Quiz: Tech At The Movies
With Blade Runner 2049 out, we decided it was time to test your movie knowledge!
Oracle Proposes Java SE Release Cycle Change
More speed vicar? Oracle proposes to dramatically increase the release cycle tempo of Java SE
Nokia Admits Regret For Backlash Against Its Health Mate App
The Finnish firm made a few too many changes to the Withings fitness-tracking app
Tales In Tech History: Cobol
Invented in the 1950s and still around nearly sixty years later. It has been quite a journey for Cobol
Google Fuchsia Operating System Gains New Look Interface
Android replacement? Development of mysterious smartphone OS continues with new look user interface
Barclays New London Fintech Site Is ‘Europe’s Largest’
Barclays gives boost to London's fintech community post-Brexit as it seeks to work with startups on future of banking
GDS Addresses Legacy IT In Revised Tech Code Of Practice
No sweeping changes, but GDS aims to simplify the road to government digital transformation
Amazon Opens Up Free AWS Access For Alexa Developers
New Program so developers can build Alexa skills for free using the Amazon Web Services Platform
Google Updates Firebase Platform For Its Cloud Services
Firebase app development suite gains closer integration with Google's cloud platform
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Now Available For Download
New edition of the developer tool promises easier building of apps, quicker bug fixes, and more collaboration
Microsoft Adds Azure Search Added For UK Cloud Customers
Developers can now build advanced search capabilities without search expertise, thanks to new Azure service
Simplified Blockchain Security Promised By Accenture
Effort to drive uptake of blockchain technologies sees solution to integrate enterprise IT security solution
HTC Vive Targets VR Developers With Tracking Peripheral And Subscription Service
CES 2017: Viveport will offer a monthly subscription service, while Vive Tracker presents a way to create peripherals than can be tracked in virtual worlds
HTC Showcases Enterprise Software For Its Vive VR Headset
CES 2017: Virtual reality has more use than just in the consumer and entertainment sectors
Microsoft And TomTom Add Mapping To Azure
Partnership allows location-based services integration into Microsoft Azure for location-aware apps
Microsoft Opens Cortana To OEM Kit, Hints At Amazon Echo Rival
Expect to see Microsoft's digital assistant appearing in new hardware soon with launch of developer and OEM tools
Amazon Brings Trio Of Alexa-Inspired AI Services To AWS
Amazon follows rivals Google and Microsoft and gives developers access to AI services
Ben Ainslie Racing Hopes IoT Can Help Win Britain’s First America’s Cup
Land Rover BAR takes the IoT out to sea with the help of Dell EMC to gain a competitive edge in the America's Cup
GDS Appoints Anna Shipman As Open Source Lead
The government legitimises its commitment to open source
GitHub Enterprise 2.8 Upgrade Ready For Business Projects
Business section of GitHub upgraded with host of new features including projects tool and code review
Node.js Is Helping Developers Get the Most Out of JavaScript
IN DEPTH: Node.js, the JavaScript runtime of choice for high-performance, low latency apps, continues to gain popularity among developers on the strength of JavaScript
IoT Maturity: Dell EMC, GE And World Economic Forum Tout Next Steps For Evolution
ANALYSIS: Big organisations discuss what's next for the Internet of Things