https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Apple is kicking out applications that collect personal data in violation of the company's privacy policies from its online store, the tech giant said Monday. https://phys.org/news/2015-10-apple-quashes-apps-personal.html Software Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:18:05 EDT news364490221 Microsoft Corp., which has skewered rival Google Inc. for going through customer emails to deliver ads, acknowledged Thursday it had searched emails in a blogger's Hotmail account to track down who was leaking company secrets. https://phys.org/news/2014-03-microsoft-snooped-hotmail-track-leak.html Security Fri, 21 Mar 2014 05:20:02 EDT news314597416 (Phys.org) —Microsoft has announced at its Build Development Event and via its website a new initiative the company is calling the Kinect for Windows developer kit program. The idea is to entice developers of Kinect applications to apply by offering them special perks. The catch is that only a select few of those who apply will be accepted into the program. https://phys.org/news/2013-06-microsoft-prerelease-kinect-windows-kit.html Consumer & Gadgets Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:00:02 EDT news291630925 (Phys.org) -- Microsoft has released a SmartGlass software development kit (SDK) for Xbox developers, giving them tools and the green light to create applications for SmartGlass before the technology makes its debut later this year. The announcement this week has opened up SmartGlass to a select group, inviting only the cadre of developers who already have agreements to develop Xbox games and apps for the Xbox 360. Those who are in that group are now free to create new activities and experiences using the SmartGlass SDK. Developer logins are required. https://phys.org/news/2012-06-microsoft-smartglass.html Software Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:09:02 EDT news259654128 (PhysOrg.com) -- When you picture a hybrid Smartphone/ tablet PC do you think of a device that looks stunningly like a Nintendo DSi? If so then your mental picture matches the one from the design team at Imerj and Frog. They just released the information on their new hybrid machine and aside from its oddly familiar form factor it comes complete with some nice specs. https://phys.org/news/2011-06-imerj-frog-hybrid-smartphone-tablet.html Consumer & Gadgets Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:30:01 EDT news228146162 Microsoft on Thursday began letting software developers imbue computers with voice and motion-sensing technology from its Kinect controller for the Xbox 360 videogame console. https://phys.org/news/2011-06-microsoft-kinect.html Software Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:04:05 EDT news227502173 (PhysOrg.com) -- Internet security researchers at Indiana University and Microsoft Research have exploited software flaws in leading online stores that use third-party payment services PayPal, Amazon Payments and Google Checkout to receive products for free or at prices far below the advertised purchase price. https://phys.org/news/2011-03-amazon-iu-informaticists-uncover-online.html Computer Sciences Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:24:29 EDT news220774986 Google Inc. is getting closer to releasing a version of the Android software meant for tablet computers, one that will include a fresh look and updated Web browser and keyboard. https://phys.org/news/2011-01-google-android-tablet-software-inches.html Software Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:39:13 EST news215354338 Hewlett Packard unveiled a printer on Monday with a built-in Web connection that allows printing directly from the Internet without a personal computer. https://phys.org/news/2009-06-hp-unveils-web-connected-printer.html Consumer & Gadgets Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:00:10 EDT news164915970 The rumors about a possible trademark lawsuit by Eric Specht owner of Android Data of Illinois presents a twisty-tie legal concept. As reported by The Android Guys and ZDNet's Dana Blankenhorn, Android Data believes Google, Motorola and other open handset developers stole their trademark, Android. https://phys.org/news/2009-05-android-trademark-lawsuit-google-handset.html Business Mon, 04 May 2009 16:22:50 EDT news160671382 Palm is inviting outside developers to tailor applications for eagerly-awaited Pre smartphones that will be taking on heavyweights such as iPhone and BlackBerry. https://phys.org/news/2009-04-palm-applications-pre-smartphone.html Consumer & Gadgets Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:09:12 EDT news157914530 Apple plans to give the world a peek next week at its next-generation operating system for iPhones. https://phys.org/news/2009-03-apple-unveil-next-generation-iphone-software.html Software Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:34:27 EDT news156105232