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A gamble 20 years ago unleashed the source code for the browser that became Firefox. The approach is now core to Facebook, Google and everyone else.

On today's podcast, we talk about Windows Phone's impact, fake-news videos on Facebook and YouTube, and Dogecoin.

The ransomware may be affecting production at the aircraft maker, the Seattle Times reports.

Here's why a fresh Palm phone matters.

Chrome OS has provided one of the most robust cases of “usable security” available. Here’s the design philosophy from Google that led to that.

Commentary: A recent Microsoft Office 365 change can have disastrous consequences. Here's what I changed -- and why.

Last week's rumors about it acquiring the company aren't true, but Lytro's winding down and some of its employees are heading to Google.

Is Apple's new tablet really the better bet for schools? Or the kids at home? Plus: A $30 PC game for free!

The new laptop from Xiaomi takes its cues from Apple and Razer, and packs discrete graphics and bling LED lights for gaming.

You can override SmartScreen and its protections.

Plus: FOUR sweet bonus deals, including a free game and the return of an earphone favorite.

The company will host an education event on Tuesday to talk up its efforts in schools. Will it be enough to stop the rise of Google and its Chromebooks?

The Chinese company, the world's third-largest smartphone maker, won't be able to sell its smartphones, smartwatches and laptops at Best Buy. It's already shut out by the US carriers.

Design flaws at a Chicago store mirror issues with Apple's flashy new Silicon Valley headquarters.

With a new generation of distractions flashing in our faces, one browser maker is considering ways to cut the clutter.

A rare deal on a new, not refurbished, Apple laptop. Plus: a $10 adventure game for 89 cents and a smoking deal on Google Daydream VR.

Qualcomm's developer kit for next-gen mobile VR comes with eye tracking cameras built right in. We wore it.

Sales of stand-alone and tethered headsets are expected to grow as screenless viewers begin to fade.

Windows Defender will soon delete programs that trick you into paying for a service with alarming messages about the health of your computer.

Normally $30, this top-rated Windows utility will cleanly remove unwanted software. Plus: two free games and a Fire sale!

Even better, save another $7 with a cashback option. Plus: three bonus deals, all freebies!

Celebrate the mathematical constant with a good deal on a new laptop starting as low as $314.

Nest now has a temperature sensor to accompany its Learning Thermostat and Thermostat E.

Researchers say they've found 13 flaws in AMD's Ryzen and EPYC chips, which could let attackers install malware on highly guarded parts of the processor.

You won't believe the wrecks you can walk away from today.

Mozilla's browser sets up mini competitions to find the fastest way to display websites. Also new: testing a business-friendly Firefox.

WhatsApp has increased the amount of time you have to delete a message or whole conversation on its messaging app to more than an hour.

Tiangong-1 is likely out of control and headed for a collision with our atmosphere, and perhaps with Earth itself. Figuring out where it'll land is a nearly impossible task.

One is the thinnest 13-incher with discrete graphics, the other is the world's smallest outright.

The upcoming productivity app update drops Window 7 and Windows 8.1 support.