Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, considered a front-runner among candidates to replace Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has reportedly tried to put the brakes on the accelerating rumours.
Top Internet advertisers slow to adopt device-optimised technology
Research released today by the Internet Advertising Bureau UK (IAB) reveals that just 11 of the UK’s 100 highest spending advertisers now have websites designed to automatically display content in the most appropriate way, for whichever device a consumer is using.
Apple may be forced to drop Lightning connector for MicroUSB
Apple may be forced to drop the Lightning connector for charging the iPad and iPhone in Europe.
Security company scours ‘Dark Web’ for stolen data
Alex Holden, founder of security company Hold Security, is in the business of bringing companies bad news.
Intel to acquire network security firm Sensory Networks
Intel has signed a deal to acquire Sensory Networks, a provider of software pattern matching technology for network security applications.
Fake AdBlock Plus app removed from Google’s Play store
Google has removed an application from its Play store that purported to be AdBlock Plus, a well-known application that blocks online ads.
Facebook widens Graph Search to include posts, status updates
Facebook has started to include more types of content in Graph Search, a tool for searching what others have been posting about on the social network.
Symantec seizes part of massive peer-to-peer botnet ZeroAccess
The cyber-criminals behind ZeroAccess, one of the largest botnets in existence, have lost access to more than a quarter of the infected machines they controlled.
UK govt to recruit cyber-reservists from IT industry
United Kingdom defence secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the government is creating a new Joint Cyber Reserve (JCR) made up of computer experts who will work alongside regular forces to protect the nation’s cyber defences.
Replacing silicon with nanotubes could revolutionise tech
Replacing silicon transistors with carbon nanotubes could make any electronic device – smartphones, laptops, tablets and supercomputers – smaller and more powerful.
Microsoft's Surface to be under revenue microscope
Microsoft will make it easier for Wall Street and industry analysts to track revenue generated by the company’s struggling Surface line of tablets, the company promised Thursday.
IBM to pay $44,000 fine over online job listings
IBM will pay a US$44,000 fine to settle a case alleging it violated anti-discrimination law by placing online job listings seeking software developers with specific visas, the US Department of Justice said Friday.
Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand
Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand.
How to use iPhone 5S Slo-Mo videos on the Mac
The iPhone 5S introduces a new Slo-Mo camera mode, in which you can create videos that seamlessly slide from normal video to super-smooth slow-motion action and back again.