Even without a security suite, Windows 8 is safer than Windows 7. Adding just about any third-party security suite makes it even safer, a new study finds. [Read more]
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Intel confirms USB bug in ‘Haswell’ chipset
The chipmaker says a USB bug in the chipset that accompanies the “Haswell” processor exists and will be fixed. [Read more]
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Skype handles 2 billion minutes of connections daily
The Internet phone and messaging service shares an impressive statistic and shows it remains a powerhouse when it comes to communications. [Read more]
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200-mph red bullet trains thrill rail-mad Japan
The new E6 Series Super Komachi has a sleek design and a top speed of nearly 200 mph. Operators hope it will help the quake-ravaged north. [Read more]
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Epson Moverio BT-100 head-mounted display: In-depth hands-on
Google Glass glasses aren’t the only iGlasses. [Read more]
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Defense Dept. reportedly in deal for more than 600K iOS devices
Apple will supply the Pentagon with iOS devices as part of a new contract, a new report says. [Read more]
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Google admits to accidentally eliminating Digg from search
The search giant says it inadvertently removed Digg, in its entirety, from its search engine. [Read more]
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Chipmaking venture ST-Ericcson to close, cut 1,600 jobs
Formed in 2009, the joint partnership of STMicro and Ericsson was never profitable as top customer Nokia lost market share to Apple and Samsung. [Read more]
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New MRI ‘fingerprinting’ could spot diseases in seconds
Researchers say the tech, which could help spot heart disease, multiple sclerosis, specific cancers, and more, may make MRI scans a standard procedure during annual exams. [Read more]
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Stanford unveils high-res ‘micro-endoscope’ thin as hair
The ultrathin, single-fiber endoscope boasts four times the resolution of existing designs and could result in minimally invasive surgeries for studying the brain, detecting cancer early, and more. [Read more]
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