In recent years, cyber espionage seems to be becoming a tool that is seriously used by nefarious organizations as well as individuals around the globe. Recently, it has been discovered that a number of malware attacks have been launched on Pakistani systems from India.
Back in 2010, Google reported that Chinese hackers had been able to breach its systems. This triggered a very real concern from the U.S. government, leading to an investigation by FBI. Now, government officials have revealed that during the hack, Chinese hackers were able to access databases of highly sensitive information.
Microsoft has just unveiled its next-generation game console, Xbox One. The console comes with a number of new features. However, the slight catch in Xbox One is that it wouldn’t ship with backward compatibility for Xbox 360 discs or XBLA titles.
The tech space is abuzz with a possible acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo in an all out cash deal of $1.1 billion. The newest of the rumor to this end is that the tumbleloggin company isn’t impressed with the amount, and may reject the offer.
Microsoft has done good over the years. But the slow PC sales and the rapid move of the computing world from PCs to mobile devices took a toll on the company. However, the company seems back in action, having scored a five-year high stock value this year. And that has put Bill Gates back in the position of world’s richest person.
We have been hearing about Windows Blue for a while now. Recently, it was confirmed that its actual name is Windows 8.1 and it will not be a standalone OS. Rather, Microsoft has announced that Windows 8.1 will be served as a free update to Windows 8 and Windows RT users.
Google’s I/O event is just around the corner and a number of rumors about the event are doing their rounds on the web. It is now being speculated that the search giant may soon revamp the interface of Maps and that the announcement is expected at the I/O event.
Microsoft has been rather shy in sharing sales statistics when it comes to Windows 8. Some had speculated that it may be because the new OS didn’t gain a lot of traction. However, the company has recently divulged that it was able to sell some 100 million Windows 8 licenses within the first six months of its launch.