Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows, IE, Edge, and Office

From PC World: Microsoft has fixed more than 40 vulnerabilities in its products Tuesday, including critical ones in Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Office.

The vulnerabilities are covered in 16 security bulletins, six of which are marked as critical and the rest as important. This puts the...

Game Center is first Apple app to fall from the iOS tree

From CNET: Users of iOS who have longed dreamed of deleting Apple's preinstalled apps from their devices will finally get their wish with iOS 10. And now, Apple is taking its own step in that direction by removing its Game Center from the first iOS 10 beta update to developers.

Though Apple did not...

Shutterbugs, rejoice: Apple's iOS 10 will shoot raw photos

From CNET: Photography enthusiasts love "raw" photo formats that let them wring as much flexibility and image quality out of their cameras. And now they're going to get that ability on iPhones and iPads.

That's because Apple's next-gen iOS 10 software adds a new programming interface that will let...

Linux gaming is poised for a boost with new hardware, Vulkan graphics

From PC World: For decades, Windows has remained the gaming platform of choice for PC users. Linux gaming has suffered from poor hardware support and lack of titles, but that could slowly change.

Hardware upgrades, including faster GPUs and CPUs, are poised to improve Linux gaming. The latest...

Intel lets slip roadmap for Optane SSDs with 1,000X performance

From InfoWorld: Intel has let slip its timeline for releasing what is arguably the most significant advancement in non-volatile data storage in years, its 3D XPoint (cross point) memory, which will be sold under the name Optane.

Taiwanese technology news site benchlife.info posted slides from a...

Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2016 and when you can get it

From PC World: Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday morning was jam-packed with announcements, from all the features coming in iOS 10 to a new iPad coding app for kids.

iOS 10 includes major upgrades to iMessage, Photos, Siri, Maps, and Apple Music, and a brand-new Home app to...

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn in $26.2 billion deal

From CNET: Technology titan Microsoft will acquire professional networking site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, the companies said Monday.

LinkedIn Chief Executive Jeff Weiner will continue at the helm of the company but will now report into Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, according to a statement...

Symantec to acquire Blue Coat for $4.65 billion

From PC World: Security company Symantec is to acquire Web security provider Blue Coat for US$4.65 billion in cash in a deal that will broaden the portfolio of security technologies the combined company can offer customers as they move to the cloud.

The deal, which is expected to be closed by the...

AT&T, Dan Gilbert each bid $5 billion for Yahoo, report says

From CNET: Yahoo may have lost some of its shine over the years, but it's still luring in big name bidders.

Dan Gilbert, the founder and chairman of Quicken Loans, and AT&T each bid about $5 billion for Yahoo's core business, patents and real estate assets, Bloomberg reported Friday.

Verizon is...

Reports: Apple will move to Intel for some iPhone chips

From InfoWorld: Apple is diversifying its chip supply for the iPhone 7, tapping both Intel and Qualcomm to provide chips. According to Bloomberg, the Cupertino company will use Intel's modem chips for the AT&T version of the iPhone sold in the U.S., while Verizon iPhones sold in the U.S. will still...

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