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August 13, 2015

Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Note 5 to hit stores Aug. 21 (with video)

As expected, Samsung on Thursday announced a new Galaxy Note 5 phablet and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus smartphone, both with 5.7-in. displays. READ MORE

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1. Microsoft's rollout of Windows 10 gets B+ grade

2. IDG Contributor Network: 8 super-techie cars for summer fun

3. NOW ON CIO: IBM Watson brings cognitive computing to fantasy football

4. Dell improves Chromebook's screen, battery for enterprise users

5. Oracle: Google has 'destroyed' the market for Java

6. Go on -- bend, punch and step on this transistor

7. Cisco warns customers about attacks installing rogue firmware on networking gear

8. NOW ON CSO: Threat intelligence needs to grow up

9. HTC to cut work force by 15%, amid struggling smartphone sales

10. Lenovo's Motorola business to produce phones at quicker pace, less cost

11. Most allegations against Julian Assange are dropped, but rape investigation remains

12. JR Raphael: Dell may have just changed the midrange Chromebook game

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Microsoft's rollout of Windows 10 gets B+ grade

Microsoft has done a good job rolling out Windows 10 in the first two weeks, analysts said today, and the general vibe for the new OS has been positive, despite glitches that dampened some enthusiasm. READ MORE

IDG Contributor Network: 8 super-techie cars for summer fun

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Dell improves Chromebook's screen, battery for enterprise users

Dell has toughened up the Google Chromebook for the business market. READ MORE

Oracle: Google has 'destroyed' the market for Java

Oracle has expanded the scope of its ongoing copyright battle against Android. READ MORE

Go on -- bend, punch and step on this transistor

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Cisco warns customers about attacks installing rogue firmware on networking gear

Compromised administrative credentials were used to flash malicious boot firmware on Cisco IOS devices. READ MORE

NOW ON CSO: Threat intelligence needs to grow up

Organizations are now bombarded with threat data, leaving them challenged with identifying what is relevant. Aggregating that data requires a shift in mindset and a maturing of threat intelligence in order to better mitigate risks. READ MORE

HTC to cut work force by 15%, amid struggling smartphone sales

HTC is forming new business groups to focus on virtual reality and connected lifestyle products. READ MORE

Lenovo's Motorola business to produce phones at quicker pace, less cost

In the wake of lackluster earnings, Lenovo said it is working towards pumping out products faster from its newly acquired Motorola Mobility division. READ MORE

Most allegations against Julian Assange are dropped, but rape investigation remains

The Swedish prosecution is still working on setting up an interview at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. READ MORE

JR Raphael: Dell may have just changed the midrange Chromebook game

Exceptional midrange Chromebooks have always been an elusive thing. READ MORE

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