1. For Microsoft, There's Something Costly in Denmark
Little Denmark is looking for a big check. In one of the biggest tax cases in the history of the Scandinavian country with a population of 5.5 million, the Danish tax authority is seeking US$1 billion from Microsoft in back taxes. The case stems from Microsoft's 2002 purchase of Danish software company Navision. Danish authorities are claiming that Microsoft sold rights to Navision's business planning software -- now called Dynamics NAV -- for less than market value to a subsidiary in Ireland.
2. What Makes Apple's iWatch Tick?
The long-held belief that Apple is working on an iWatch gained more steam Monday, thanks to new rumors focusing on a launch this year, along with what the watch might actually do for users. Apple may have filed scores of patent applications that include the word "wrist," but the number and detailed nature of the leaks about its plans raise the question of whether the company has loosened its famously tight grip on security. "Steve Jobs was very aggressive with leaks," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group.
3. Rumored Specs, Tantalizing Ad Fuel Galaxy S IV Launch Excitement
Samsung is poised to introduce the next generation of its flagship Galaxy smartphone next week in New York City. It will be the first U.S. launch of a Galaxy handset in three years, and Samsung is heralding it with a "Samsung Unpacked" advertising blitz. It's official that Samsung will debut the Galaxy S IV, but apart from the name, all the details circulating are still rumor. It is widely believed that it will have a 5-inch full HD super AMOLED display and be powered by an Exynos 5 Quad 5440 mobile processor.
4. Jailed Cyber Criminal Joins Prison’s Computer Class, Hacks Its Network
When one of Britain’s biggest cyber criminals was jailed in 2011, officials thought they would be safe from his internet attacks. But then he managed to sneak into a prison computer class and hack the jail’s network. More »
5. Aldi Mobile: Everything You Need To Know
Aldi’s own low-cost pre-paid mobile offerings launched this morning, and we have everything you need to know about the new service. More »
6. Google Is Funnelling Picasa Users Into Google+ Without Warning
Over the last week, Google has been migrating web albums for its online photo service Picasa over to Google+. No, you didn’t get any warning. Yes, it’s sneaky — if not exactly unexpected. More »
7. Report: The Next iPhone Is Coming In August
iMore is reporting today that Apple will release its next-gen iPhone in August. Of course, the site says the device will be stronger, better, faster and so on, but the real takeaway is the timing. For years, iPhone releases were as predictable as the tides, coming every June. But the iPhone 4S came in October, the iPhone 5 in September, and now the iPhone 5S (potentially) in August. So much for routine. More »
Little Denmark is looking for a big check. In one of the biggest tax cases in the history of the Scandinavian country with a population of 5.5 million, the Danish tax authority is seeking US$1 billion from Microsoft in back taxes. The case stems from Microsoft's 2002 purchase of Danish software company Navision. Danish authorities are claiming that Microsoft sold rights to Navision's business planning software -- now called Dynamics NAV -- for less than market value to a subsidiary in Ireland.
2. What Makes Apple's iWatch Tick?
The long-held belief that Apple is working on an iWatch gained more steam Monday, thanks to new rumors focusing on a launch this year, along with what the watch might actually do for users. Apple may have filed scores of patent applications that include the word "wrist," but the number and detailed nature of the leaks about its plans raise the question of whether the company has loosened its famously tight grip on security. "Steve Jobs was very aggressive with leaks," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group.
3. Rumored Specs, Tantalizing Ad Fuel Galaxy S IV Launch Excitement
Samsung is poised to introduce the next generation of its flagship Galaxy smartphone next week in New York City. It will be the first U.S. launch of a Galaxy handset in three years, and Samsung is heralding it with a "Samsung Unpacked" advertising blitz. It's official that Samsung will debut the Galaxy S IV, but apart from the name, all the details circulating are still rumor. It is widely believed that it will have a 5-inch full HD super AMOLED display and be powered by an Exynos 5 Quad 5440 mobile processor.
4. Jailed Cyber Criminal Joins Prison’s Computer Class, Hacks Its Network
When one of Britain’s biggest cyber criminals was jailed in 2011, officials thought they would be safe from his internet attacks. But then he managed to sneak into a prison computer class and hack the jail’s network. More »
5. Aldi Mobile: Everything You Need To Know
Aldi’s own low-cost pre-paid mobile offerings launched this morning, and we have everything you need to know about the new service. More »
6. Google Is Funnelling Picasa Users Into Google+ Without Warning
Over the last week, Google has been migrating web albums for its online photo service Picasa over to Google+. No, you didn’t get any warning. Yes, it’s sneaky — if not exactly unexpected. More »
iMore is reporting today that Apple will release its next-gen iPhone in August. Of course, the site says the device will be stronger, better, faster and so on, but the real takeaway is the timing. For years, iPhone releases were as predictable as the tides, coming every June. But the iPhone 4S came in October, the iPhone 5 in September, and now the iPhone 5S (potentially) in August. So much for routine. More »
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