Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs

Microsoft said on Wednesday that it is notifying approximately 800 workers that their jobs are being eliminated as the software giant completes the layoffs it announced earlier this year. In January, Microsoft said it would cut approximately 5,000 positions before the end of the next fiscal year, which ends in June. With the latest cuts,… Continue reading Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs

Hacker cracks Apple's latest iPhone 3GS security measures

A hacker this week released a new exploit that allows users to circumvent Apple’s preventative measures that have blocked unauthorized code from being run on the new iPhone 3GS. In October, Apple unexpectedly began shipping new iPhone 3GS models to ward off hackers who run unauthorized software in a practice known as “jailbreaking.” In addition… Continue reading Hacker cracks Apple's latest iPhone 3GS security measures

Apple announces App Store offerings top 100,000

Apple Wednesday announced that more than 100,000 applications are now available on its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch, crossing the milestone less than a year and a half after its debut. “The App Store, now with over 100,000 applications available, is clearly a major differentiator for millions of iPhone and iPod touch… Continue reading Apple announces App Store offerings top 100,000

Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac

Parallels Desktop 5.0 was released Wednesday, with its developer claiming the latest virtualization software runs 64-bit Windows 7 22 percent faster than its nearest competitor on a MacBook Pro. Parallels said that the tests, conducted by Crimson Consulting Group, also found that the new Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is up to 300 percent faster… Continue reading Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac