IPython founder details road map for interactive computing platform
IPython, for "interactive Python," has been gathering steam as a mechanism for interactive computing and data analysis and visualization.
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One-third of Internet Explorer users at risk from active attacks
Microsoft late Thursday said that both Internet Explorer 10 and its predecessor, IE9, were under attack by hackers exploiting an unpatched flaw in the browsers. The extension of the vulnerability to IE9 followed confirmation earlier yesterday that active attacks are compromising the newer IE10 and hijacking PCs running the browser.
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'TheMoon' worm infects Linksys routers
A self-replicating program is infecting Linksys routers by exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in various models from the vendor's E-Series product line.
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Smartphone standoff: LG G Pro 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3
LG Electronics has launched the G Pro 2, another option for people who want smartphones with supersized screens. To succeed, the device will have to outcompete products like the Galaxy Note 3 from Samsung, and there isn't much to tell the two apart when comparing hardware specs. The screenLG and Samsung seem to be in agreement when it comes to the best screen size for this product category. The G Pro 2 has a 5.9-inch screen with full HD resolution, while the Note 3 has a 5.7-inch screen with the same resolution.
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Many big name companies working on head-mounted gear, Glass display maker says
The Taiwanese company that makes the display used in Google's Glass head-mounted display says it's working with multiple big-name electronics companies on head-mounted gadget products.Himax executives wouldn't divulge the identities of the companies they are working with, but said they are big and sales should increase this year.[ Keep up on the day's tech news headlines with InfoWorld's Today's Headlines: Wrap Up newsletter. ]
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Rakuten to buy instant messaging app Viber for $900 million
Japan's Rakuten will acquire instant messaging and calling app developer Viber Media for $900 million, the e-commerce giant said Friday, highlighting its moves to penetrate new markets. Rakuten's purchase of the messaging and VoIP company follows its acquisitions of Canada's e-book platform Kobo, Spanish video service Wuaki.tv, and Viki, a digital content platform.
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Pump or dump? Bitcoin's moment of truth draws nigh
What a difference a DDoS attack or two can make.
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Is Microsoft rethinking its decision to build Office for iPad?
In appearances in September and October, Steve Ballmer said Microsoft would build native Office editions for iPads and Android tablets, but the company's marketing chief spoke with much less certainty when asked about this on Thursday. At the Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference, Marketing Executive Vice President Tami Reller was asked about Microsoft's willingness to "repurpose" Office for other platforms, even if this means hurting Windows' appeal.
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Federal smartphone kill-switch legislation proposed
Pressure on the cellphone industry to introduce technology that could disable stolen smartphones has intensified with the introduction of proposed federal legislation that would mandate such a system. Senate bill 2032, "The Smartphone Prevention Act," was introduced to the U.S. Senate Wednesday by Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, and covers smartphones, tablets and any personal electronic device on which commercial mobile data service is provided.
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Ultra-hip Elasticsearch hits commercial release
Yesterday, Elasticsearch, the company that provides commercial support for the open source Elasticsearch search engine, announced the release of version 1.0.
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Intel wants to be the 'operating system' for big data
Intel is continuing to build out its array of software tools for the Hadoop open-source big data processing framework, with an emphasis on the security and reliability features demanded by large enterprises. A Data Platform tools suite will become available in the next quarter as a free-of-charge but self-supported Enterprise Edition, as well as a subscription Premium Edition that provides features such as proactive security fixes, regular enhancements and live support.
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Dozens of rogue self-signed SSL certificates used to impersonate high-profile sites
Dozens of self-signed SSL certificates created to impersonate banking, e-commerce and social networking websites have been found on the Web. The certificates don't pose a big threat to browser users, but could be used to launch man-in-the-middle attacks against users of many mobile apps, according to researchers from Internet services firm Netcraft who found the certificates.
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If UK health service can get XP extended, why can't we?
The U.K. National Health Service has a problem -- actually, 1.086 million problems.
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