Microsoft finally sets OneNote free
The very useful but little-used notetaking and research app gets unbundled from Office and offered for PCs and Macs, at no cost
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Facebook buys virtual reality company Oculus for $2B
The target company makes the much-talked-about but not-yet-released Oculus Rift virtual reality headset for video games
Microsoft set to pull plug Windows XP
Software maker will no longer update old operating system, raising security concerns for users determined to stick with the platform
Cisco to invest over $1B in cloud computing
Cisco joins companies like Amazon and IBM who are also making large investments in cloud services
Apple aiming to take on Netflix?
Apple and Comcast reportedly in talks about partnering to launch a cloud-based TV streaming product
Nokia deal with Microsoft delayed until April
Sale of mobile phone unit delayed because Nokia is still waiting for approval from regulatory authorities in Asia
Not stolen: Mt Gox finds 200,000 missing bitcoins
The Bitcoin exchange, currently in bankruptcy proceedings, found the coins hidden in "old-format wallets"
Alibaba investment gives Tango a reason to dance
China's Alibaba Group is making a $215 million investment in California-based mobile messaging services Tango
Just what we need: A camera for better selfies
Samsung's newest device lets you swivel an LCD screen to see your shot better. More proof that the self-photo is here to stay
Can Comcast improve its dismal customer service?
Following proposed merger with Time Warner Cable, cable giant's vow to treat customers better fails to impress its critics
The first hint of new thinking at Microsoft
Talk of a coming iPad version of Microsoft Office has investors hopeful, but making such a move work is harder than it sounds
Amazon readies its own video-streaming gadget
The company is rumored to introduce a device next month that can stream videos and maybe even games
Beware of these dangerous hi-tech scams
Innovative criminals keep coming up with new ways to steal your identity and take your money
Apple rumored to be readying iPhone 6
Another iPhone, already? Welcome to high-tech, where companies count on consumers to constantly upgrade
Another blow for Newsweek's Bitcoin claim
The man identified by Newsweek as the inventor of Bitcoin has "unconditionally" denied the report and hired legal representation
Passenger says co-pilot "tried to murder the pilot" and crash FlyDubai jet
FTC probing Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety threats
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
Court temporarily halts Tennessee's plan to execute first woman in 200 years
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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DA in Cornell case says he never saw interview transcript
