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Apple removes apps infected with XcodeGhost malware — Apple's iOS App Store suffers first major attack — Apple Inc APPL.O said on Sunday it is cleaning up its iOS App Store to remove malicious iPhone and iPad programs identified in the first large-scale attack on the popular mobile software outlet.
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Following Apple's Lead, Samsung Plans Its Own Phone Leasing Program, Cutting Out Carriers — Samsung is looking to take another lesson from Apple's playbook. — The South Korean electronics giant is planning to launch a program for leasing its Galaxy phones in the U.S. market …
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Kickstarter reincorporated as a public benefit corporation, which requires social and environmental performance reports but doesn't prohibit IPO or sale — Kickstarter Focuses Its Mission on Altruism Over Profit — Many technology start-ups aim to become “unicorns,” … | David E. Sanger / New York Times: |
Sources: US and China negotiating accord to refrain from using cyberweapons to cripple the other's critical infrastructure during peacetime — U.S. and China Seek Arms Deal for Cyberspace — WASHINGTON — The United States and China are negotiating what could become the first arms control accord …
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AVG updates privacy policy, allowing it to sell anonymized user data to third parties, but says it will let users opt out — AVG can sell your browsing and search history to advertisers — Security firm AVG can sell search and browser history data to advertisers in order to “make money” …
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iPhone 6s and 6s Plus come to Apple retail stores Friday, Sept. 25; iOS 9 sees fastest adoption, now on over 50% of devices — iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus Arrive on Friday, September 25 — Fastest iOS Adoption Ever with iOS 9 — Apple® today announced iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus …
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| Rich Edmonds / Windows Central: |
Having trouble with Skype? Microsoft is aware and working on the issue — Skype appears to be having trouble staying online and connecting humans worldwide. We've received numerous reports from readers who have been unable to access Microsoft's communication platform.
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| Ron / WinBeta: |
Leaked renders show next generation Microsoft Band with physical buttons, more appealing design — Microsoft Band 2 product renders allegedly revealed and they look awesome — Microsoft is holding a private event on October 6th (and we'll be there live) where the company is expected to unveil a new Microsoft Band.| Danny Sullivan / Search Engine Land: |
How Google Now, Siri & Cortana Predict What You Want — Google, Apple and Microsoft all have agents that want to be your personal assistant. But how well Google Now, Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana can predict your needs depends on how much you want to share, how wedded to particular platforms … | Steven Perlberg / Wall Street Journal: |
Report: DraftKings spent $81M and FanDuel spent $20M on TV ads since August 1 — Are DraftKings and FanDuel Bombarding Fans With Too Many Ads? — DraftKings and FanDuel are spending a fortune to convince fans to sign up for their fantasy sports services. Now they have to make sure they don't drive people crazy in the process.Sponsor Posts
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