Security The Flame Virus: Spyware on an Unprecedented Scale Security researchers recently discovered one of the most complex instances of computer malware on record. Flame, which also goes by the names SkyWiper and Viper, has infected hundreds of computers across the Middle East and Europe. What does it do? Where did it come from? Who unleashed it? Dan Rowinski View comments
Apple Tim Cook at the D Conference: Between the Lines Apple boss Tim Cook spoke Tuesday night at the D10 conference, his first major public interview since becoming CEO of Apple last year. His chat touched on everything from what he learned from Steve Jobs to his big-picture goal for Apple: to build great products, of course. But as always when a big-company CEO like Cook speaks, the most… Dan Frommer View comments
Cloud Computing More Bad News For HP: The New Google Chromebook Compared to a Typical HP Laptop Today, Google announced two new computers, the latest Chromebook laptop and a new desktop machine called the Chromebox. After reading Jon Mitchell's thorough review, it became apparent that there's now very little difference in user experience between the Chromebook and a traditional laptop (for example, one from HP that runs on a Windows OS… Richard MacManus View comments
mobile BlackBerry CEO Hints Research In Motion may be up for Sale Research In Motion is a company in transition. It is going from a global powerhouse smartphone maker to a struggling equipment manufacturer with too much company bloat, an aging operating system and declining user base. In a letter to investors today, CEO Thorsten Heins acknowledged that RIM had contacted bankers from J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital… Mobile Dan Rowinski View comments
Product Reviews New Chromebook & Chromebox Are Good Enough to Grab Minds & Market Share Google unveils two new computers today: the latest Chromebook and a new desktop machine, the Chromebox, both from Samsung. Google says they're just the first of many new Chrome devices to come out this year from various manufacturers. Chromebooks have received lukewarm reviews so far, but these machines - and Chrome OS itself - are ready for… Jon Mitchell View comments