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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”