Apple removes malware-infected iOS apps from store

From ComputerWorld: Apple has brought down a large number of apps from its store after it was found that around 40 iOS apps had been infected by a modified version of the company's software for developers.

Christine Monaghan, an Apple spokeswoman, told news outlets that the company removed apps...

AT&T says malware secretly unlocked hundreds of thousands of phones

From InfoWorld: AT&T said three of its employees secretly installed software on its network so a cellphone unlocking service could surreptitiously funnel hundreds of thousands of requests to its servers to remove software locks on phones.

The locks prevent phones from being used on competing...

Microsoft's Edge browser will soon support Skype calls without a plugin

From PC World: Windows 10 preview build 10547 features plenty of new tweaks and improvements, and among them is a preview of the Object RTC (ORTC) APIs for Microsoft Edge, a collection of tools that will make it easier for developers to build audio and video calling into Web apps without requiring...

Apple touts iOS 9 adoption rate of more than 50%

From CNET: The new iOS 9 software is now on more than 50 percent of iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, according to Apple.

The company announced the figure on Monday morning, proclaiming it the fastest iOS adoption rate ever. Apple measures iOS adoption based on the number of devices that visit the...

SteelSeries Apex M800 Review

What is the difference between a luxury and an overkill? As I sit here at 2:25pm on a Tuesday afternoon contemplating about this question, the more I think, the more I realize the line is not as clear as I have first imagined. In my opinion, luxury has a lot to do with function, while overkill is more so related to purpose. For example, if I buy a luxury car, I would like to see things like massage seats, high quality leather, hands-free trunk...

Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX Review (Page 1 of 4)

When it comes to computing in general, there is often a distinct line between gaming and professional-grade components. On the gaming side of things, there are peripherals such as keyboards, mice, headsets, and even monitors with specific features targeting those who play more than they work. Of course, some of these features, like RGB lights, are usually more for looks than anything else, unless you are talking about the SteelSeries Apex M800...

Amazon rolls out cold cloud storage option

From ComputerWorld: Amazon Web Services launched a new, less-expensive flavor of its cloud-based object storage service meant for data that is infrequently accessed (IA).

Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) IA is an alternative to the company’s standard S3 offering and its Glacier service...

Sony doubles down on HDR technology

From TechHive: Sony has decided to bring HDR ( High Dynamic Range) support to more of its latest 4K TVs. The company had originally planned to deliver the much-talked-about feature to the X930C and X940C models only, but the Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer now says its X850C, X900C, and...

Sony says China's censorship laws are stifling PS4 sales

From CNET: Following dipping sales, Sony this week announced a price drop for the PS4 in Japan. But the company's home turf isn't the only Asian country giving it grief, with China presenting a unique set of challenges.

"We are still challenged somewhat with a censorship regime that we have to...

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