1.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Takes GitHub Offline for Just 10 Minutes
GitHub has been hit by largest DDoS attack ever, with peaks of 1.35TB. Thanks to Akamai's software, it was able to mitigate the attack much faster than traditional efforts.
Microsoft Changes Child Account Verification Process to Appease Europe’s GDPR Reform
Ahead of the enforcement date for the GDPR data protection reform in Europe, Microsoft has ensured it is compliant in terms of child account verification.
Microsoft’s Sonarwhal Web Development Tool Reaches Version 1
Sonarwhal is an open-source linting tool that brings best practices for customizing web development to meet modern demands.
Linux Root-Level Vulnerability Leaves Millions of Devices at Risk
A vulnerability in the Linux Sudo utility means bad actors could gains root-level permission and run dangerous commands.
Motorola Patent Offers Solution to One of Foldable Phone’s Biggest Hurdles
Motorola's patent suggests a solution to screen degradation in foldable, implementing a heating element and sensors to correct creases and other deformations.
Slack Questions Microsoft Teams Success, Suggesting Microsoft’s Numbers are Not Impressive
Slack argues Microsoft’s seemingly impressive user figures for Microsoft Teams don’t tell the whole story about how people are interacting with the service.
US Supreme Court Rules for Police Warrants for Cell Tower Spying
In a major decision for privacy advocates, the US Supreme Court has decided to make police get warrants to monitor people through cell phone towers.
Microsoft Discusses Xbox One Features Coming with Windows 10 Creators Update
Xbox One and Xbox Live will get a number of changes with the launch of the Windows 10 Creators Update. Beam integration and the Windows Game Mode are coming to Insiders soon, while community enhancements for Xbox Live are also arriving.
New Windows APIs Give 360-Degree Foldable Hint as Microsoft Hardware Boss Teases Hinges
New lines in a Microsoft API reveals some plans for the company's rumored foldable, while Panos Panay posts a cryptic reference to LG Display and hinges.
Your Phone Now Allows Users to See 2,000 Images
Microsoft has introduced an update for Your Phone that allows users to see 2,000 photos instead of the previous 25.
Johnson Controls’ Cortana Thermostat to Launch This Month with Alexa and Google Assistant Support
Johnson Controls' GLAS smart thermostat is no longer a Cortana-exclusive device, pairing with Amazon Echo for Alexa and implementing Google Assistant integration.
MWC 2017: HP Announces New Elite x3 Accessories for Windows 10 Mobile
Hewlett Packard’s Windows Phone gets a Mobile Retail and a Mobile Scanning Solution, as well as a USB-C Dock and a USB-C Travel Hub.
Project Scorpio Will Have Integrated PSU and Offer 4K Streaming
Following the Xbox One S, Project Zero will have an internal power unit and be able to stream apps like Netflix in 4K. Game streaming will also be available in 2160p, which also means Microsoft’s own Beam platform.
Dynamics 365 to Receive Microsoft Remote Assist and Layout AI Tools
Remote Assist and Layout were announced at Build 2018 and have been tested in Dynamics 365 since then, including a successful trial with Chevron.
Microsoft Celebrating MVPs with Channel 9 Video Series
The company has kicked off a new video series that focuses on the stories of its MVPs. The series will run on Microsoft’s Channel 9 website.
Facebook Admits to Passing User Phone Numbers to Advertisers
Facebook has confirmed it uses phone numbers given by users for security purposes are given to agencies for targeted advertising.
Microsoft Edge Gains Groups Tabs & Share Extension
With Groups Tabs & Share on Microsoft Edge, users can copy tabs with their URLs to the clipboard and share them.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14372 Adds Evernote Extension to Edge
The latest Windows Anniversary preview is build 14372, which arrives with Evernote Clipper as the latest extension for the Edge browser.
Microsoft and Accenture to Leverage Blockchain to Give World an Identity
A new Blockchain project by Microsoft and Accenture will work for the UN’s ID2020 initiative to provide identity to everybody in the world.
Microsoft to Clarify KB Error Confusion in Windows 10 19H1
Many users are confused by KB app error messages in Windows. In Windows 10 19H1, Microsoft will provide dialogue panes with more information and knowledgebase links.
