Microsoft Web server software closes in on Apache's lead

From InfoWorld: After almost two decades of trailing the market leader, Microsoft's Web server software is coming close to rivaling the dominance of the Apache Web server, according to the latest Netcraft survey of Internet infrastructure.

"Apache has been the most commonly used Web server for more...

Nvidia beats estimates as it expands into the cloud

From PC World: Nvidia reported results for the April quarter that exceeded analyst expectations, as the company's customers favored its high-end graphics chips as well as new products for the data center.

Nvidia reported profits of $136.5 million, or 24 cents per share on revenue of $1.1 billion...

Apple's iPhone 6 set for August unveiling, report says

From CNET: Apple's iPhone 6 might be unveiled sooner than expected, a new report claims.

Apple will show off its new iPhone 6 at an event in August and release the device that same month, Taiwan-based Economic Daily News reported on Friday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of Apple's plans...

Google acquires cloud monitoring service Stackdriver

From InfoWorld: Google has snapped up startup Stackdriver that offers a service for developers to monitor apps and services on the cloud.

Stackdriver is joining the company's cloud platform team, Google said Wednesday, without providing the financial details of the transaction.

The teams will be...

Asus preps wearable for third quarter release

From PC World: Asus may launch its first wearable device in this year’s third quarter in line with its growing reliance on devices like smartphones and tablets to drive sales.

The company’s CEO Jerry Shen indicated that a wearable product was in the cards on Wednesday during an earnings call. “In...

AT&T financial chief dismisses price war talk as 'noise'

From CNET: AT&T Chief Financial Officer John Stephens isn't fazed by the rhetoric over the competitive environment and so-called price war.

"The competition is more noisy than disruptive," Stephens said at an investor conference held on Thursday.

T-Mobile's offer to pay off the early termination...

AMD commits to Android as it looks past Windows

From InfoWorld: After flirting with the idea for more than a year, Advanced Micro Devices has finally provided concrete details for bringing Android to its chips as the company looks to support more operating systems beyond Windows.

AMD will support Android on its 64-bit ARM-based chips starting...

Japan mobile business buoys Softbank ahead of T-Mobile bid

From PC World: Japanese mobile carrier Softbank posted solid earnings for the year to March 31 on Wednesday, with net profit up 34 percent.

The country’s third-largest mobile phone carrier booked net profit of ¥586.15 billion (US$5.8 billion), up from ¥438 billion a year earlier.

Income at its...

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