Day: October 18, 2013

Microsoft goes server crazy with post-Windows 8.1 mega-rollout

Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2, Intune, Azure Pack, and more……


New EU Rules To Curb Transfer of European Data To the U.S.

dryriver points out a report at The Guardian about new regulations in the European Union that are intended to protect data from foreign government agencies like the NSA. Quoting: “New European rules aimed at curbing questionable transfers of data from E.U. countries to the U.S. are being finalized in Brussels in the first concrete reaction…


Say what? Google will now sell Facebook ads

They’re not exactly BFFs, but the two longtime rivals may be looking to get friendlier when it comes to serving up ads…….


Aeromobil Flying Car Prototype Gets Off the Ground For the First Time

Zothecula writes “There is a saying in flying: ‘If it looks good, it will fly well.’ Stefan Klein, a designer from the Slovak Republic, has announced the first flight of his Aeromobil Version 2.5, a flying car prototype he has been developing over the last 20 years. This vehicle is a strikingly beautiful design with…


US Cellular to sell iPhone 5S, 5C on November 8

The regional carrier will begin stocking Apple’s new iPhones…….


Microsoft sharpens blade, slashes high-mem cloud prices in Amazon duel

Just how low can Redmond’s instances go?……


Google closes over $1,000 for first time

Motorola Mobility’s heavy losses appear to have had little effect on Google, as the company becomes the second tech stock ever to close above the $1,000 line…….


From China, With Love: Tenda’s Backdoor

… Read more http://packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/23199/From-China-With-Love-Tendas-Backdoor.html


AT&T to offer $5 LTE day pass

AT&T readies a $5 LTE day pass, some PS4 games are ready for pre-order and Google has already figured out the tip for you…….


NYSE to conduct ‘dry run’ ahead of Twitter’s IPO

In a move to seemingly avoid technical glitches that marred Facebook’s IPO, the New York Stock Exchange will hold a test run later this month…….