From ComputerWorld: Microsoft has acquired BlueStripe Software, a provider of technology for watching over distributed applications, to help enterprise customers better manage applications sprawled across hybrid clouds.

Microsoft plans to fold BlueStripe's software into its System Center and...

From PC World: Jawbone has filed its second lawsuit against Fitbit in less than two weeks, claiming its activity tracking products infringe several of Jawbone’s patents.

The new suit, filed Wednesday in San Francisco by Jawbone parent company AliphCom, seeks unspecified damages and an injunction to...

From CNET: Twitter is adding a new feature to block multiple users engaging in abusive behavior on the social network.

The microblogging service said Wednesday users will now be able to share block lists with other users who may be being harassed by the same accounts. This will let users block...

From DailyTech: We already know that Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) will launch its highly anticipated Windows 10 operating system update on July 29. But an unanswered question is when the Windows 10 builds for mobile devices and for the Xbox One will land.

Neowin potentially zeroes in on the answer to...

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...