Equifax CEO steps down in wake of massive data breach
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Equifax CEO steps down in wake of massive data breach

The credit monitoring agency's chief is leaving, effective immediately, just three weeks after disclosure of a hack that touches nearly half the US population.

Want innovation? Upgrade your PC, not phone, says HP
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Want innovation? Upgrade your PC, not phone, says HP

Ron Coughlin, head of HP's personal computer group, believes his industry is sizzling, not stagnant. Also: Touchscreens beat Apple Touch Bars.

Nokia 8 lost its chance to be crowned the comeback king
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Nokia 8 lost its chance to be crowned the comeback king

The Nokia 8 is fine. And that’s its biggest problem.

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