Half the Web Is Now Encrypted. That Makes Everyone Safer
Computer security news is usually pretty dismal. But today the web got safer in a very important way. The post…
Apps Make Pestering Congress So Easy That It Can’t Keep Up
How are Americans expressing their anger and anxiety over the Trump administration? Email. Lots of email. The post Apps Make…
Sprint Takes Tidal Stake to Ward Off Threats from All Sides
Telcos want to buy up content companies to hedge against multiple assaults on their traditional business models. The post Sprint…
Trump’s FCC Pick Doesn’t Bode Well For Net Neutrality
New chairman Ajit Pai is poised to undo the Obama administration’s legacy on net neutrality, privacy, and more. The post…
That Whole Oculus Lawsuit Hinges on What Makes Code ‘New’
ZeniMax claims its tech is being used in Facebook-owned Oculus products without permission. But what does it really mean to…
Outgoing FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: Net Neutrality’s Not Dead
Republicans are set to take over the FCC. But the outgoing chairman says there’s still time to save net neutrality.…
Quantum Computing Is Real, and D-Wave Just Open-Sourced It
The company behind Google’s quantum computer is releasing open source tools so coders can create software without needing an advanced…
Why Trello, a Simple To-Do App, Is Worth $425 Million
Atlassian will pay nearly a half-billion dollars for the popular project management app Trello. It’s worth every penny. The post…
Microsoft’s Old-School Database Was the Surprise Software Hit of the Year
Microsoft SQL Server grew faster in popularity than any other database product—and the company’s long-deferred embrace of open source might…
This Is the Year Donald Trump Kills Net Neutrality
Trump transition teams doesn’t bode well for an internet where all traffic is treated equally. The post This Is the…