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Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with over 20 years of industry experience and the author of over 25 books. He is the News Director for the Petri IT Knowledgebase, the major domo at Thurrott.com, and the co-host of three tech podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Mary Jo Foley, What the Tech with Andrew Zarian, and First Ring Daily with Brad Sams. He was formerly the senior technology analyst at Windows IT Pro and the creator of the SuperSite for Windows.

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U.S./China Cyber Security Agreement to Fall Short of Original Goals

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

U.S president Barack Obama will meet with Xi Jinping, the president of China, in Washington D.C. today. A possible cyber-security agreement is top-of-mind.

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Volkswagen Used Software to Cheat on Emissions

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

VW admitted late last week that it used software to defeat U.S. emissions testing for years in order to promote its so-called “clean diesel” vehicles.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: September 18, 2015

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because we remember that someone actually got a Zune tattoo, this week’s other news includes another look at auto-downloading Windows 10 installs and more.

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Apple Wins Key Ruling in Patent Case Appeal Against Samsung

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

A United States federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Apple could prevent Samsung from shipping future devices that infringe on Apple’s patents.

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Microsoft Promotes Brad Smith to Company President

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Late last week, Microsoft announced that Brad Smith, its chief legal counsel since the antitrust days, has been promoted to president and chief legal officer. This is notable for a few reasons, not the least of which is that Mr. Smith is the first Microsoft president since 2002. Brad Smith will report directly to Microsoft…

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Russia Finds Google Guilty of Antitrust Violations

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Russia’s antitrust agency found Google guilty of violating the country’s laws by requiring device makers to bundle its apps and services on Android devices.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: September 11, 2015

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Because a sentence that starts “you people” is never going to end well, this week’s other news includes downloading Windows 10 whether you want it or not.

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Apple Announces New iPhones, iPads and More

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Apple on Wednesday announced a wide array of new products, including new iPhone 6S smart phones, a Surface-like iPad Pro, Apple TV, iOS, and more.

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Apple Joins Microsoft in Resisting Governmental Access to Customer Data

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Later today, Apple will introduce new iPhones, iPads and other devices. But there are other things going on with Apple that are far more important.

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Microsoft Email Case Heads to Federal Appeals Court This Week

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

This week Microsoft will face off against the DOJ in a closely-watched case that will help determine the scope of U.S. search warrants in the digital age.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: September 4, 2015

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because Microsoft can’t stop punching itself in the face, this week’s other news includes Windows 10 milestones to look forward to, and a whole lot more.

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Intel Promises a PC Renaissance with Skylake Processors

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Today, Microprocessor giant Intel trumpeted the arrival of its 6th-generation Core processor lineup, named Skylake, promising it would be a “turning point.”

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