Alphabet’s Google has reclaimed the spot as the default search engine on Mozilla’s Firefox Internet browser in the US and other regions.
Mozilla to scrap Firefox support on Windows XP and Vista in 2017
Mozilla will shut down support for its Firefox browser running on Windows XP and Windows Vista in 2017, the company …
Firefox OS to tighten application permissions
Future versions of the Firefox OS mobile platform will allow users to control application-specific permissions, a feature with both privacy and security benefits that’s missing on Android.
NSS Labs: cybercriminals have access to 100 zero-day flaws on any day
On any given day cybercriminals and nation states are in possession of as many as 100 zero-day software exploits known only to them, NSS Labs has calculated using the commercial vulnerability market as a baseline.
Even as smartphone market explodes, it remains an Android-iOS world
Taking a look at IDC’s smartphone numbers, one thing is clear – success currently comes to those making iPhones and Android devices.
Windows 8 finally passes Vista in OS market share
Microsoft’s Windows 8 is now a more popular operating system than the reviled Windows Vista, eliminating a source of embarrassment as Microsoft’s latest OS slowly continues to gather steam.
Microsoft claims IE consumes less power than other browsers
Summer’s approaching, and energy bills are going up. And if you want to cut your PC’s power bill, you should …
Computer scientists oppose Oracle’s bid to copyright Java APIs
Nearly three dozen computer scientists have signed off on a court brief opposing Oracle’s effort to copyright its Java APIs, …
PayPal denies teenager reward for finding website bug
A 17-year-old German student contends PayPal has denied him a reward for finding a vulnerability in its website. Robert Kugler …
Microsoft previews Skype for Outlook.com
Microsoft is rolling out a preview version of Skype for Outlook.com, allowing users to make calls and send instant messages …