Cloud contracts contain vague terms and weak promises that ultimately affect satisfaction among users, according to the research firm.
Cloud Contracts Vague on Security; More Transparency Needed
Roses are #f00, Violets are #00f. This Witty Code is a Boffinry Breakthrough
‘I like my relationships like I like my kernel source… open’
What do you call a computer program that uses big data to write jokes? Basic, judging by the list of groan-worthy gags generated by this new wisecracking software.…
Microsoft Office Alternative Calligra Suite 2.7 Released
The Calligra team has announced the release of version 2.7 of the Calligra Suite, Calligra active and the Calligra Office Engine.
Could the Future of Glass and Wearables be Hidden in Moto X?
Motorola’s latest phone has always-on voice connectivity, much like Google Glass. Maybe it’s a hint at where Google’s connected future’s really heading. [Read more]
Ubuntu Puts Forums Back Online, Reveals Autopsy of a Brag Hacker
Canonical hardens security, shows Sputn1k_ only wolfed down useless salted hash
Ubuntu Forums are back to normal following a serious hack attack that exposed the usernames, email addresses and hashed passwords of 1.8 million open source users.…
Microsoft Patent Application Resembles Leaked Kinect Glasses Project

Microsoft has submitted a patent for a “head-mounted display” that looks a lot like the company’s leaked Kinect Glasses. The patent application was filed in early 2012, and made public this week. Microsoft describes a multiplayer system that lets game players invite other users via a head-mounted display device. Illustrations attached to the patent show a pair of glasses that include sensors to locate users, track gestures, and read the environment of a game player.
Cheaper Moto X in the Works Says Motorola CEO, Will it be Moto X Mini?
According to the current industry trend, smartphone makers are releasing a cheaper, ‘Mini’ version of their flagship devices.
Jelly Bean Takes 40 Percent Share of Android Devices in July
Jelly Bean 4.1 alone now has a larger share than Gingerbread, according to Google’s latest figures. [Read more]![]()
GNOME Releases Maps, Geoclue2
GNOME has two new components for the upcoming GNOME 3.10 release: Maps and Geoclue2. These two GNOME packages saw their first official releases this week…
Mesa 9.1.6 Provides Stable Driver Bug-Fixes
While the Mesa 9.2 release is right around the corner, Mesa 9.1.6 was released on Thursday to ship various bug-fixes for the major open-source Linux graphics drivers…