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China officially opens Microsoft anti-monopoly probe

China officially opens Microsoft anti-monopoly probe

Claims software giant not properly disclosing product detail.
Staff Writers Jul 30 2014 5:02PM Software
BlackBerry to acquire German firm Secusmart

BlackBerry to acquire German firm Secusmart

Improves security credentials with deal.
Staff Writers Jul 30 2014 7:03AM Financial Services
US senator seeks strong curbs on NSA metadata collection

US senator seeks strong curbs on NSA metadata collection

New bill introduced in US Senate welcomed by privacy advocates.
Staff Writers Jul 30 2014 6:27AM Security
Microsoft targeted in Chinese government inquiry

Microsoft targeted in Chinese government inquiry

Officials descend on offices unannounced.
Staff Writers Jul 29 2014 7:00AM Security
Critical flaw could expose users of anonymity network

Critical flaw could expose users of anonymity network

Vulnerability discovered in I2P.
Staff Writers Jul 24 2014 1:14PM Security
Photos: RSA's 2014 Asia Pacific conference

Photos: RSA's 2014 Asia Pacific conference

A brief summary of the action.
Staff Writers Jul 23 2014 6:31PM Security
Microsoft profit hurt by loss-making Nokia

Microsoft profit hurt by loss-making Nokia

But phone unit forecast to soon break even.
Staff Writers Jul 23 2014 9:38AM Software
Black Hat cancels talk on how to crack Tor

Black Hat cancels talk on how to crack Tor

Research not approved for public release.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2014 4:38PM Security
Yahoo to buy analytics startup Flurry

Yahoo to buy analytics startup Flurry

To bolster mobile ad business.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2014 9:57AM Software
Vatican entangled in HP, Autonomy stoush

Vatican entangled in HP, Autonomy stoush

Dispute sheds light on HP case in troubled deal.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2014 6:40AM Software
Google, Novartis design smart contact lens

Google, Novartis design smart contact lens

Wearable technology project funded to fight diabetes.
Staff Writers Jul 16 2014 5:47AM Hardware
CrimTrac to tender for new biometrics system

CrimTrac to tender for new biometrics system

Moving beyond the fingerprint.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2014 1:30PM Software
Coles launches a mobile wallet

Coles launches a mobile wallet

Requires PayPass sticker; Coles credit card; Android or iOS app.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2014 7:19AM Hardware
iiNet names new CEO, CTO

iiNet names new CEO, CTO

Update: Confirms Malone's replacement.
Staff Writers Jul 14 2014 9:19AM Networking
Amazon drone delivery ready for outdoor testing

Amazon drone delivery ready for outdoor testing

Seeks permission from regulators.
Staff Writers Jul 14 2014 9:12AM Hardware
Microsoft CEO hints at job cuts

Microsoft CEO hints at job cuts

Defers further detail until next week.
Staff Writers Jul 11 2014 10:10AM Software
IBM puts $3bn toward chip breakthrough

IBM puts $3bn toward chip breakthrough

Five-year investment.
Staff Writers Jul 10 2014 11:40AM Hardware
US intelligence committee approves cybersecurity bill

US intelligence committee approves cybersecurity bill

Gives tick to data sharing between public, private sectors.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2014 10:49AM Security
US arrests Russian politician's son over hacking theft

US arrests Russian politician's son over hacking theft

Russia cries kidnap.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2014 6:53AM Security
NASA attaches Google phones to robots in space

NASA attaches Google phones to robots in space

Maids for astronauts.
Staff Writers Jul 8 2014 4:48PM Software

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