Skype to punch up its mobile app with group chats

From CNET: Skype will add group chats to its mobile app to mark the 10th anniversary of offering video calls.

The Microsoft-owned company said Tuesday in a blog post that the new feature will show up "in the coming weeks" on its app for iOS, Android and Windows 10 Mobile.

"It really has been a...

Mozilla Persona login system to shut down in November

From ComputerWorld: Mozilla's login system Persona will be shut down on Nov. 30 as its usage is low and has not grown over the last two years.

The foundation's decision to take persona.org and related domains offline follows a move in March 2014 to transition the running of the project from full...

Trend Micro flaw could have allowed attackers to steal all passwords

From InfoWorld: A discovery by a well-known Google security researcher provides further proof how antivirus programs designed to shield computers from attacks can sometimes provide a doorway for hackers.

Tavis Ormandy, an information security engineer with Google, wrote he found bugs in Trend Micro...

Periscope broadcasts arrive on Twitter, without the links

From CNET: In a much-anticipated move, Periscope's live broadcasts can now finally be seen on Twitter.

The San Francisco-based social network said Tuesday that Periscope broadcasts have been integrated directly onto Twitter users' timelines, allowing them to view videos without first needing to...

Patch your PHP: Security fixes released for all branches

From InfoWorld: PHP developers, take note of the latest updates: Versions 7.0.2, 5.6.17, and 5.5.31 are now available and feature a multitude of security bug fixes.

Version 7.0.2 fixed 31 bugs, including six security vulnerabilities, in PHP 7, while version 5.6.17 fixed 14 bugs. PHP 5.5.31 closed...

AT&T revives the unlimited data plan, with a catch

From CNET: The unlimited data plan is making a comeback at AT&T, but not as you remember it.

The Dallas telecom giant said Monday that its DirecTV and U-Verse subscribers can sign up for an unlimited wireless plan. A single line costs $100 a month, with $40 for each additional line. You can enroll...

Windows 10 Redstone Insider seeds are on the way

From PC World: If you’re eagerly awaiting the next PC-centric Insider build of Windows 10, here’s some good news: You can expect the next build to arrive soon.

According to a tweet posted by Microsoft’s Gabe Aul, the next build will come to Insiders in “a few more days.”

Aul added in a followup...

CES 2016 Day 5 Roundup

As we come to near the end of the show, Aaron and Preston zeroed in on three well-known audio companies.

Sennheiser shows off a virtual reality microphone, and a bunch of headphones.
Looking for a Bluetooth turntable? Audio-Technica has one on display.
If you want to make it rain, beyerdynamic got...

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