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Microsoft Reaps Cloud Growth Benefits, But Surface, Xbox Struggle
Cloud focus continues Microsoft’s momentum, amid warning signs over Xbox and Surface performance
PC Maker HP To Axe 9,000 Jobs Worldwide
Merry Christmas people. HP to cut 16 percent of its workforce, as it simplifies operating model and reduces costs
Microsoft Previews Folding Phone, Refreshes Surface Portfolio
But software giant faces big hurdle in convincing both consumers and developer community to back its idea
Facebook Portal Video Devices Set For European Launch
Video calling device that includes WhatsApp, Messenger, and Alexa built-in goes on sale in the UK, Europe
Speedy USB4 Specification Confirmed
Specs for next generation USB connections will deliver greater speeds and Thunderbolt compatibility
Many Consumers Still Use Unsupported Operating Systems – Kaspersky
The long goodbye. Many consumers can’t bear to say goodbye to Windows XP or Windows Vista, Kaspersky finds
Lenovo Warns Of Price Rise Amid US Tariff Threat
Warning to Trump? Chinese manufacturer warns prices will rise for PCs and laptops, if US tariffs increase
Microsoft Generates More Money From Cloud Than Windows
Nadella’s legacy. Revenues from the cloud overtake sales from Windows for the first time ever at Microsoft
Microsoft To Open Retail Store In Central London
Redmond finally remembers the consumer market, as it readies opening of new retail outlet in heart of London
Exports To Huawei Still Subject To “Highest Scrutiny”
Easing Huawei blacklisting? Not really, as US Commerce Dept insists it will apply highest national security scrutiny
Broadcom In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Acquire Symantec
Another software move for chipmaker, as Broadcom reportedly seeks to acquire security veteran Symantec
Commodore 64 To Return In Time For Christmas
1980’s icon. Best selling home computer to return as retro unit that offers HD quality and original games
NASA Hack Blamed On Rogue Raspberry Pi
Unauthorised Raspberry Pi device blamed for hack at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
NHS Laptop, Mobile Theft Rises Dramatically
Rise in theft of tech from the NHS has prompted warning about cyber risk to patient data
Bluekeep: NSA Warns Windows Users To Update And Upgrade
Cyber attack risk if you don’t patch or upgrade to newer operating systems, warns American spy agency
Intel Finally Reveals First 10th Gen Core Processors
After many years delay, Intel finally reveals its 10 nanometer” ‘Ice Lake’ processors for tablets and laptops
Microsoft Issues Critical Update For Windows XP
Bad sign? Five years after support for XP ended, Microsoft issues patch for Windows XP and Windows 2003
Intel ‘Zombieload’ Fix Prompts Processor Slowdown Fears
Meltdown and Spectre flashback? Researchers warn of data centre processor slowdown from Zombieload fix
Microsoft Value Hits $1 Trillion After Cloud Growth
Strong results for the software giant see its market valuation briefly reach $1 trillion for the first time
Chipmaker ASML Admits IP Theft, But Rejects China Claim
Dutch chipmaker says workers in US stole intellectual property, but rejects Chinese espionage implications
Asus Servers Hijacked To Push Malware To Customers
Taiwanese PC maker pushes malware out to customers via automatic software update tool
Intel ‘Spoiler’ Chip Flaw Uncovered By Researchers
Return of the Spectre scare? Spoiler flaw could allow attacker to exploit how a PC’s memory works
Dell Impresses After Return To Public Scrutiny
Revenue rises 9 percent, as the PC and services giant returns to public market after six year absence
Microsoft Disappoints As Azure Growth Slows
Stocks take a hit as Azure cloud growth slows, but Redmond still grows and remains profitable
CES 2019: Intel Teams Up With Facebook For AI Chip
As Intel’s car division opens up about its progress so far with self-driving cars
No Evidence Screen Time Is Bad For Kids
No good evidence screen time is “toxic” to kids health, expert say, but it should be limited before bedtime
Apple Lowers Sales Forecast, Blames China Slowdown
Investor confidence shaken as Apple sees slower iPhone sales both in China and in other countries
Dell Returns To Public Trading With NYSE Listing
Five years after going private in a bitter battle, Michael Dell braves public trading once again
Intel Pleases With Profit, Revenue Growth
Positive third quarter results for chip giant thanks to data centre growth and PC demand