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Path apologizes for collecting iPhone address books, deletes them

John Callaham — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:43:54 +0000

Path's CEO has apologized after it was discovered that the social networking company was collecting iPhone address books on its server without telling its customers beforehand. Read more...

Latest Windows 8 and Windows 8 Server build numbers revealed

John Callaham — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:04:28 +0000

A web site has now leaked out the latest beta candidate build numbers for both Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system as well as its companion OS, Windows 8 Server. Read more...

Microsoft is betting big on Windows 8 'Consumer Preview'

Brad Sams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:12:05 +0000

When Microsoft opted to not to use the beta tag on the upcoming Consumer Preview, it is taking a bold step of inviting the consumer to try a product that is not quite ready for retail. Read more...

Microsoft: We won't use "essential patents" to block our competitors

John Callaham — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:42:05 +0000

Microsoft has posted a statement on its web site claiming it "will not seek an injunction or exclusion order" on competitors who use what Microsoft calls "essential patents". Read more...

Zombified kill switch/SOPA bill in the works

Tyler Holman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:16:01 +0000

A new version of SOPA, including internet kill switch provisions, is in the works after the RIAA CEO called for tougher laws and declared the collective internet to be members of Anonymous. Read more...

Apple protesters to hold rally in New York Thursday

John Callaham — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:20:17 +0000

Protesters plan to hold a rally against Apple on Thursday at Apple's Grand Central Station store in New York City to protest alleged poor working conditions at factories that make Apple products. Read more...

LG offers teaser of upcoming five inch smartphone

John Callaham — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:50:17 +0000

LG has launched a new teaser video for an upcoming smartphone, the Optimus Vu, that will have a five inch touch screen with an unusual 4:3 aspect ratio Read more...

Logitech announces its own Touch Mouse

John Callaham — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:39:27 +0000

Logitech has announced plans to release the Touch Mouse M600 later this month, a PC mouse that's clearly designed to compete with Microsoft's own line of touch mouse products. Read more...

Rumor: Windows 8 Consumer Preview app list revealed?

John Callaham — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:09:27 +0000

A new rumor claims to have a list of all of the pre-installed apps that will be a part of the "Consumer Preview" version of Windows 8 when Microsoft releases it to the public late in February. Read more...

Windows 8 Consumer Preview launches Feb. 29

John Callaham — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:39:27 +0000

The Windows 8 Consumer Preview version will officially launch to the public on February 29 as part of Microsoft's activities at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Read more...