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  • Ubuntu still vulnerable to time-twiddling hack

    A security flaw in a common Unix software component remains unpatched in one of the most popular Linux distributions, more than a year after an official fix was published.

    Written by Jon Gold01 May 15 06:34
  • Canon XC10 4K camcorder has rotating grip

    Canon thinks a rotating grip will help entice amateur video buffs to spend around US$2,000 on its latest camcorder offering "ultra high definition" resolution of 3,840 by 2,160 pixels, also known as 4K.

    Written by Tim Hornyak08 April 15 21:48
  • Why Canon Australia shunned activity-based working (well, kinda)

    It may only be a five-minute walk from the company's old Australian headquarters, but when it comes to facilitating flexible working there's a million miles between Canon's old HQ and its new Sydney office, according to Ian Flemington, general manager of HR and communications.

    Written by Rohan Pearce03 July 14 12:56
  • Google boosts patents in 2013 but IBM still dominates

    IBM retained its patent crown in 2013, snaring more U.S. patents than any other company for the 21st year in a row. But the big news is Google, which quickened its patent pace and climbed to No. 11 in the rankings.

    Written by Ann Bednarz14 Jan. 14 16:03
  • Cisco puts its unified computing servers into OpenStack clouds

    The top executives leading Cisco's OpenStack efforts today said customers can run the open source cloud computing platform with its Unified Computing System (UCS) and Nexus hardware devices, and that the company will provide advanced support to help customers deploy OpenStack clouds.

    Written by Brandon Butler04 Nov. 13 18:10
  • Ubuntu Edge smartphone probably not going to get funded

    The Ubuntu Edge, an innovative smartphone concept that is designed to double as a dockable PC, appears unlikely to meet its $32 million funding goal by the IndieGoGo campaign deadline of 11:59 p.m. PST.

    Written by Jon Gold21 Aug. 13 16:14
  • Ubuntu Edge smartphone funding levels dying off

    The first heady rush of support for Canonical's crowd-funded Ubuntu Edge smartphone appears to have tapered off, as donations for the eye-catching device have slowed substantially over the past several days.

    Written by Jon Gold29 July 13 22:16
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