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Microsoft delivers updated WebMatrix Web-development toolset
Microsoft has released to the Web the final version of its latest free WebMatrix tool bundle, which includes tighter Windows Azure integration.
Facebook translates natural language interface under Graph Search
Facebook's latest crash course on Graph Search focuses on the natural language interface for deciphering user queries.
Facebook makes B2B play with Parse acquisition
The social network has a new revenue stream in the making as it hones up on offering cross-platform services aimed at developers.
The fight for HTML5: 'Keep DRM out' lobby steps up standards battle
A group of 27 organisations - including the Free Software Foundation and the Electronic Frontier Foundation - have written to the web standards body W3C urging it to reject proposals that would make it easier to support DRM-protected media in HTML5-based sites.
Bing is fine, insecure as ever, but fine
No, Bing isn't malfunctioning. Google isn't playing games with it. Bing's working just fine, the same way it always has ... without security support.
WordPress attack highlights 30 million targets
The recent botnet attack on websites running WordPress hasn't had much impact — yet. But with millions of vulnerable sites and a knowledge gap at the low end of the market, things could get much, much worse.
Facebook, LinkedIn upgrade mobile experiences for developers, end users
Facebook's Open Graph goes mobile while LinkedIn readies its mobile interface for more digital content.
Intel reportedly buying on-demand API builder Mashery
UPDATED: While also waiting for its PC and datacenter units to bounce back, Intel could have more Web-based software and networking intentions tucked away.
Google: Asian companies not investing enough in mobile
Asia's small and midsize businesses, in particular, need to do more to capitalize on the boom in mobile devices such as through mobile-optimized sites and location-based marketing.
Evernote launching intensive mentorship program for developers
Evernote Accelerator could speed up how fast the startup and its family of productivity apps grows.
VPS host Linode issues customer-wide password reset
After discovering and blocking an attack on one of its customers' accounts, Linode has issued a password reset to all of its customers.
Google publishes Glass' Mirror API preview for developers
Developers will be able to start creating "Glassware" now that a preview of the Mirror API documentation has been released by the web giant.
Mozilla's TowTruck project brings real-time collaboration to websites
A project fresh out of Mozilla Labs should let website owners add customisable Skype-like real-time voice and chat capabilities.
Sina Weibo expands to Thailand
Sina partners Jiaranai Entertainment to bring the microblogging service into Thailand, and expects to generate between 20 million and 30 million baht (US$1 million) in revenue within 12 months.
Optimizely 'on pace to grow faster than any other SaaS company in history'
"We're just getting started," CEO and ex-Googler Dan Siroker says. The company raised $28 million for its A/B testing platform.