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Oracle released new security updates for Java to fix 19 vulnerabilities and disable default support for SSL 3.0, an outdated version of the secure communications protocol that is vulnerable to attacks.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

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...

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...

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...

From InfoWorld: Verizon fixed a serious vulnerability in its My FiOS mobile application that allowed unfettered access to email accounts, according to a developer who found the problem.

Randy Westergren, a senior software developer with XDA Developers, looked at the Android version of My FiOS...

From PC World: Twitter is to acquire ZipDial Mobile Solutions, a Bangalore company that has developed a platform that allows content like promotions to be delivered to users through voice, SMS or an app notification when an user gives a missed call.

The technology takes its cue from the tendency...

From CNET: Samsung had a somewhat rough 2014, as its global smartphone market share slipped almost 5 percent, new data from research firm TrendForce shows.

According to TrendForce, Samsung continued to lead the pack in 2014, owning 28 percent of the smartphone market, but that number was down from...

From DailyTech: HTC Corp.'s (TPE:2498) latest flagship smartphone, dubbed the HTC One M9 (2015) is scheduled for a March unveil. The third generation HTC One's spec has been the subject of intense rumors in recent months. Now we finally have a fairly solid confirmation on what to expect thanks to...

From CNET: Amazon is getting ready for its close-up: it's moving from making TV to making movies rumoured to appear in theatres before going online on Amazon Prime Instant Video.

The online retail giant launched Amazon Studios in 2010 to develop and fund new shows that would be shown exclusively on...

From PC World: In addition to having its own arsenal of digital weapons, the U.S. National Security Agency reportedly hijacks and repurposes third-party malware.

The NSA is using its network of servers around the world to monitor botnets made up of thousands or millions of infected computers. When...