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PC Sales Fall Again, But Windows 10 Could Offer Reprieve
Worldwide PC shipments fall yet again as expected, according to IDC, but not all hope is lost for manufacturers
Malvertising Campaign Hits Top Dutch Sites
Campaign utilising malicious ads has hit most of the Netherlands' most popular websites, affecting millions of users
Daily Mail Parent Confirms Yahoo Talks
The Daily Mail's publisher is in talks with private equity firms that could help finance a buyout of the troubled web pioneer
Bing Lets Users Edit Code Samples In Search Results
Microsoft's search engine now displays editable code snippets for common programming problems directly in results
Windows 10 Preview Adds Native Bash Support
Windows 10 insiders can test out new Linux development tools, with a few caveats
Amazon Promotes Andy Jassy To CEO Of Amazon Web Services
'Recognition' of performance sees CEO title given to head of Amazon Web Servives Andy Jassy as cloud division reaps revenue
Biometrics Offers The ‘Perfect Balance’ Of Security And Usability
Biometrics technology has been around for a while, now it’s time to utilise it properly, Intelligent Environments CTO tells TechWeekEurope
UK Businesses Are ‘Gambling With Digital Investment’
Fujitsu CEO Regina Moran tells us why businesses need to be brave when it comes to investing in their IT and digital capabilities
HP Launches Spectre 13, The ‘World’s Thinnest Laptop’
Luxurious Spectre 13 looks to take on the likes of Apple’s Macbook with ultra slim design and powerful hardware
FBI Offers To Crack More iPhones For US Local Authorities
The mystery technique used to crack Syed Farook's iPhone is expected to be patched before long
Verifone: Android-Powered Carbon PoS Device Is ‘Future Proof’ Way To Boost Sales
New Verifone Carbon combines software, hardware and rich media to help retailers increase sales
Google Drops ‘Mic Drop’ Gmail April Fool
Feature has apparently permanently deleted Gmail threads, causing some users to worry about their jobs and friends
Quiz Of The Week: Technology’s Believe It Or Not
How good are you at spotting the real technology story from the fake? Find out with our quiz and don't be an April Fool!
IBM ‘Planning Job Cuts Across Europe, US’
IBM has confirmed 900 staff cuts in Germany, with more reported across its European and US operations
Vodafone Blames Huge Rise In Ofcom Complaints On New Billing System
Vodafone takes most complained about accolade for mobile, EE for broadband and TalkTalk for landline in latest Ofcom complaint figures
Amazon Pulls The Plug On Dodgy USB-C Cables
Suppliers will now be required to keep to abide with proper regulations when selling USB-C devices
Major US Health Organisation Systems Disrupted By Malware
MedStar Health has reverted to paper backup systems for the past two days following a malware attack
Foxconn Finally Agrees Sharp Takeover
£2.4bn deal comes in far lower than original agreement following several wrangles
IT Life: Microsoft In The UK
Microsoft UK CEO Michael Van der Bel talks about his career in technology, admiration of Dyson and the power of artificial intelligence
Acer Chromebook 14 Brings All-Day Power
All-metal Chromebook comes with 14 hours of battery life, Acer claims
Oracle Sets Google Java Damages At £6.5bn
Oracle and Google are set to return to court over the use of Java in Android in May
Hacker Prints Neo-Nazi Flyers On Networked Printers Worldwide
The controversial hacker said the prank was intended to demonstrate the security risks of the 'Internet of Things'
Yahoo ‘Sets Two-Week Deadline’ For Preliminary Bids
The company is reportedly looking to narrow down the field of bidders to the most serious parties
Microsoft Surface Hub Starts Shipping To Customers
Giant Surface Hub tablets start rolling out more than a year after Microsoft first announced its vision of workplace collaboration
Microsoft Apologises For Offensive Chatbot Tweets
Microsoft's artificially intelligent bot began tweeting inappropriate messages and had to be deactivated within a day
Amazon Publishes Raspberry Pi Alexa Guide
The guide lets users build a voice-powered virtual assistant using inexpensive components
Moore’s Law Worry As Intel Changes Chip Upgrade Strategy
Chip giant quietly retires its 'tick-tock' processor development plans as limit to Moore's Law approaches
Andy Grove, Former Intel CEO And Silicon Valley Pioneer, Dies Aged 79
Death of a tech titan. Silicon Valley mourns after the passing of Andy Grove, Intel mastermind
CityFibre To Build FTTP Network In Southend
CityFibre agrees deal with Southend council to build 50km dark fibre network that could eventually be used for business and consumer broadband