From PC World: Mozilla is giving a raise to security researchers who spot Firefox browser vulnerabilities, more than doubling its maximum reward for information on the most high-risk flaws.

The change comes as many major companies have launched lucrative bug bounty programs, which benefit software...

From CNET: A new Xbox One is launching next week with a slightly modified design and double the storage, putting the onus on PlayStation maker Sony to respond.

An Xbox One game console with 1TB of onboard storage will launch on June 16 in the US, Microsoft announced Tuesday. The console, which will...

From DailyTech: Facebook, Inc. (FB) offered up something unexpected to punctuate a week in which Apple, Inc. (AAPL) seemed invariably destined to dominate the headlines. Facebook announced this week a foray into the embedded wireless advertising market, offering up free Bluetooth beacons for...

From DailyTech: Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd.'s (KRX:005930) (KRX:005935) Galaxy S6 (GS6) was the most anticipated spring Android flagship phone launch and it remains the hottest smartphone as we head into the summer months. Its strong sales are matched by a dramatic customer enthusiasm, a major...

From InfoWorld: Microsoft today said that it would add its real-time translation technology to the primary Windows desktop app, giving users of Windows 7 and older editions the chance to test the service.

"We are targeting the end of summer 2015 for the roll-out to begin," said Yasmin Khan of Skype...

From PC World: You might find yourself browsing more than the shelves at your local store, if Facebook knows you’re there. It’s expanding a location-aware program that will let businesses pop information into the top of your news feed.

Place Tips lets brick-and-mortar stores send information to...

From CNET: Apple finally started singing a new tune.

The maker of iPhones and iPad tablets on Monday unveiled its first subscription-streaming service, dubbed Apple Music, as its revamped way of presenting songs on its devices. Apple's $10 a month service builds upon the music subscription service...

From CNET: At the WWDC in San Francisco, Apple senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announced that the new iOS9 will enable improved battery on compatible devices.

By default, you should see an extra hour of battery life on iPhones running the updated operating system. There's also a...

From InfoWorld: Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris confirmed Sunday that Apple would launch a streaming music service Monday during its annual developer conference.

Morris used the moniker "Apple Music" when he talked about the service.

"It's happening tomorrow," Morris said of the launch...

From InfoWorld: Google has moved Dart, its rival to JavaScript, to GitHub, with the stated intent of making it easier to work with the Dart community.

Developers can contribute to the language at Dart's GitHub page. "The Dart SDK now has its own repository, joining the numerous Dart tools and...