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Microsoft & Adobe Publicly Debate Subscription Software

May 9, 2013 8:32 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Following Adobe’s decision to move all future Creative Suite applications to cloud-based subscriptions, Microsoft responded by declaring its dedication to retail software. But when will the company’s support expire?

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Microsoft Reportedly Looking to Buy Nook eBook Assets for $1B

May 9, 2013 9:18 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft is reportedly interested in buying the eBook and eReader assets of Nook Media LLC, the joint venture it formed with Barnes & Noble a little more than a year ago.

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Dropbox Announces First DBX Developer Conference

May 6, 2013 6:37 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Cloud storage and syncing pioneer Dropbox announced Monday that it will host its first conference, named DBX, in July. The company hopes to encourage further third-party development of apps and services that use the cloud platform.

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Adobe to Launch Future Creative Apps Only Via Creative Cloud

May 6, 2013 4:42 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Adobe announced Monday during its annual MAX conference that it would launch new versions of its Creative apps only via its Creative Cloud subscription service, effectively killing traditional retail versions of Creative Suite.

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Intel COO Brian Kzranich to Replace Retiring CEO Otellini May 16

May 2, 2013 9:50 AM - by: Jim Tanous

After announcing his plan in November 2012 to retire this month, Intel CEO Paul Otellini’s successor has been named. SEC filings Thursday revealed that Intel COO Brian Krzanich will be the company’s next CEO.

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“It’s No Secret” That JCPenney is Sorry For Ron Johnson

May 2, 2013 8:31 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Ron Johnson couldn’t recreate the astounding success he enjoyed at Apple during his 17-month stint at J.C. Penney, but the situation is so dire for the retail chain that it has begun to run an apology commercial for the company’s poor performance.

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EFF Reveals “Who Has Your Back” In Online Privacy

May 2, 2013 6:09 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The EFF’s annual “Who Has Your Back” report shows progress in protecting online privacy, but reveals that many prominent companies still have a long way to go.