Google discloses three severe vulnerabilities in Apple OS X

From CNET: Google's Project Zero security team revealed the existence this week of three vulnerabilities with high severity that have yet to be fixed in Apple's OS X operating system.

Although each of the flaws requires an attacker to have access to a targeted Mac, they could all contribute to a...

Google looks to become a mobile carrier

From InfoWorld: Google has laid the groundwork for its own cellular service by buying capacity on the networks of Sprint and T-Mobile USA, according to news reports.

The sprawling search company would sell the service directly to consumers, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited unnamed...

Microsoft's Surface RT tablets won't be upgraded to Windows 10

From PC World: While the Surface Pro tablet lineup will be receiving Windows 10, owners of the Windows RT-powered Surface RT and Surface 2 will be forced to settle for a more neutered update.

During a Q&A with reporters at the Windows 10 event, Microsoft representatives said that the company is...

Facebook's WhatsApp comes to desktop computers

From CNET: WhatsApp isn't just for smartphones anymore.

The chat application, which Facebook bought for more than $19 billion in October, will now extend its service so that it can be used on desktop and laptop computers. The app now lets people send and receive messages using a website, in...

Critical Java updates fix 19 vulnerabilities, disable SSL 3.0

From InfoWorld: Oracle released new security updates for Java to fix 19 vulnerabilities and disable default support for SSL 3.0, an outdated version of the secure communications protocol that is vulnerable to attacks.

The updates were part of Oracle's quarterly Critical Patch Update, released...

Acer brings two new Chromebooks to the education market

From PC World: Acer is targeting students and teachers two Chromebooks, one a 15.6-inch laptop, the other a 11.6-inch model, that are built to withstand repeated use in the school environment.

The Taiwanese PC maker has been offering an expanding line of notebooks loaded with Google’s Chrome OS...

Samsung may drop Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip in next Galaxy S phone

From CNET: Samsung may be planning to dump Qualcomm's processor from its next Galaxy S flagship smartphone, opting to use its own chips instead.

Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Samsung, the world's biggest smartphone maker, won't be using the Snapdragon 810 chip from Qualcomm, the world's biggest...

Report: Windows 10 Preview to Expand to Mobile Devices in February

From DailyTech: Windows 10 by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is expected to become the singular OS for all Windows PCs, as a free upgrade for Windows 8.1 users. When it launches sometime later this year, the OS is also expected to become the operating system of the Xbox One and Windows smartphones (which...

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