Is fake news dangerous? Security pros say yes
The influx of fake news has taken a social toll, but it is also an attack vector for phishing and malware delivery.
Stories by John Brandon
What life after the smartphone will look like
Alexa, evolved.
No Man Sky launch on PC puts a big dent in the resurgence of computer gaming
The No Man's Sky launch on PC is a terrible nightmare. Some gamers have even decided to wait for bug fixes. This is not a good sign.
Why an Verizon and Yahoo merger would be like Microsoft snapping up CompuServe
Cultures collide, it happens. But this one is a bad idea.
Dear Satya Nadella: Make sure the Microsoft Surface Phone has these features
Microsoft is officially dropping out of the smartphone race...except for some strong hints that they will make a Surface phone.
Why Microsoft's Surface Book deserves a second look
First it turned heads. Then the glitches started. Still, in the long run, it may prove to be a smart business tool.
Here’s how Facebook’s new M virtual assistant will pay for itself
A brilliant mobile strategy to get us to use Facebook more, or a brilliant strategy to get us to use Facebook for payments? Both.
Here’s why the Dark Web just got a lot darker
Why the Ashley Madison hack might lead to a tiered Internet.
In Pictures: 10 Microsoft research projects
An early look at cutting-edge technology being developed by Microsoft
In Pictures: 8 iPad apps that are complex, powerful and advanced
Most people don't think of the iPad as a high-end computing device. These eight apps prove otherwise.
In Pictures: 8 iPad Apps That Are Complex, Powerful and Advanced
Most people don't think of the iPad as a high-end computing device. These eight apps prove otherwise.
In Pictures: 8 cool heat maps that help visualise Big Data
Big or small, data can be difficult to visualise. These examples use heat maps to put massive data sets into a context that's easy to understand.
Cloud security: Four customers' approaches
From implementing single sign-on to including social media in the lineup, shops are doing what they need to make the cloud work for them.
In Pictures: 10 technologies that changed business forever
The applications, devices and services that have changed the way we do business often started as small-scale alternatives to the status quo. Now we can't survive without them.
Urban tech: From Masdar to Main Street?
Self-driving electric taxis, smart appliances and municipal solar power are all amenities enjoyed by the residents of the futuristic Masdar City in the Middle East. Here's how they'll make their way to the U.S.