Google steps in to help Adobe fend off Flash attacks
Adobe Systems Inc. probably can’t help thinking these days that “no news” is “good news”. The security of its Adobe Flash Player has become a complete fiasco – it’s an abject failure, and untold…
9.7” Galaxy Tab S2 vs. iPad Air 2: Design, specs, price, and more
By Collen Kriel
Announced earlier today, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s new Galaxy Tab S2 are set to hit the market in August and come in two sizes: an 8-inch version and a 9.7-inch version. Since Samsung’s new…
8” Galaxy Tab S2 vs. iPad mini 3: Design, specs, price, and more
By Collen Kriel
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Monday announced its new Galaxy Tab S2 consumer tablet. Available in two screen sizes, 8-inch and 9.7-inch, Samsung bills the Galaxy Tab S2 as its “thinnest and lightest tablet…
Kraken reduces Bitcoin trading fees with new liquidity encouraging maker taker fee model
By Duncan Riley
Bitcoin exchange Kraken (Payward, Inc.) has announced a reduction in Bitcoin trading fees, along with a new model that rewards its users who provide liquidity to the exchange with even bigger savings, which they…
Deloitte joins Australian cryptocurrency group to work on Bitcoin accounting standards
By Duncan Riley
Top four global accounting group Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd. (Deloitte) has joined the Australian Digital Currency Commerce Association (ADCCA,) the peak industry group representing digital currency traders in Australia. According to iTnews, Deloitte is…
Galaxy Tab S2 coming in August, 8” and 9.7” versions
By Collen Kriel
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today unveiled its new consumer tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2, available in an 8-inch and 9.7-inch version. (via AnandTech) JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at…
Singapore-based Bitcoin exchange Coin Republic said to be in acquisition talks
By Duncan Riley
Singapore-based Bitcoin exchange Coin Republic (Rapid Net Profits Lte.) is reported to be in acquisition talks, according to one report local time Monday. Deal Street Asia claims “an executive familiar with the cryptocurrency sector”…
Leaked Galaxy S6 edge+ images: 5.7” dual-curved screen, no design surprises
By Collen Kriel
Last week we learned that Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. intends to unveil two new phablet-sized Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+, in August. We now have an early glimpse of…
Microsoft snaps up SaaS cloud cybersecurity startup Adallom for $320m
By Duncan Riley
Microsoft Corp. is reported to have acquired Software-as-a-service (SaaS) cloud cybersecurity company Adallom, Inc. for $320 million. Founded in 2012 by Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak and Roy Reznik, former members of the Israeli Intelligence…
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Wikibon says Server SANs set for explosive growth
By Paul Gillin
The Server SAN market is set for explosive growth that will see this new breed of software-led storage quickly overwhelm traditional spinning disk arrays within the next five years and make up 88 percent…