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The big stories on ZDNet this week: September 20, 2013

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  • Belgian telco clears up after GCHQ hack

    Belgian telco clears up after GCHQ hack

    Belgian telco Belgacom continues to deal with the aftermath of an intrusion into its IT systems. While the U.S. National Security Agency named as a potential suspect, it was later confirmed in more leaks from whistleblower Edward Snowden to have been the U.S. intelligence agency's British counterpart, GCHQ.

    Read more:  Belgacom clears up after hack attempt

    Related:  Prism heats up simmering tensions between U.S. and Europe over privacy  |  Amid NSA spying scandal, the gloves are off for EU's justice chief

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Juergen Baetz/Twitter

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Google acquires Bump; Splunk buys Bugsense

    Google acquires Bump; Splunk buys Bugsense

    Meanwhile, Splunk said on Monday it acquired Bugsense, a company that makes analytics software to track mobile device data. In both cases, financial terms were not disclosed.

    Read more:  Google acquires mobile contact, file-sharing app Bump  |  Splunk buys Bugsense, connects M2M, app monitoring

    Related: Bump hits 50 million downloads with 10 million active bumpers |  Big data summer reading list  |  Big-data confusion blunting business-intelligence spend

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Box fills out cloud-based services with Box Notes

    Box fills out cloud-based services with Box Notes

    Box adds a new word processing app to its roster. But reps for the enterprise cloud company asserted, according to ZDNet's Rachel King, that the new word processing feature is not intended to compete with Google Docs or Evernote.

    Read more:  Box filling out cloud-based productivity toolset with Box Notes

    Related:  Box, Salesforce reinforce relationship with Box Embed framework  |  Box embeds itself with 10 new partners including Oracle, NetSuite  |  Box aims to take down last barrier to cloud adoption: security  |  Box touts European customers and growth

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Box

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Microsoft announces dividend boost, shares buyback plans

    Microsoft announces dividend boost, shares buyback plans

    Microsoft announced on Tuesday plans to boost its dividend to shareholders, and buy back more shares. It comes at a time just weeks after the software giant bought Nokia's phone division, amid questions by shareholders over the company's innovation strategy. 

    Read more:  Microsoft hands out cash ahead of analyst powwow

    Related:  Microsoft prices Windows 8.1 starting at $119.99  |  Microsoft reports IE zero-day attacks  |  Microsoft: Phablets are Windows RT's future

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Nokia reveals launch date for next-generation hardware

    Nokia reveals launch date for next-generation hardware

    It looks like Nokia's phablet and RT tablet will finally be launched next month, according to ZDNet editor Jo Best, who reported Nokia's announcement of new hardware on deck for October.

    Read more:  Nokia reveals launch date for next-gen hardware: Phablet, RT tablet coming next month?

    Related:  Nokia delays rumoured 'Bandit' phablet launch event  |  Nokia's coming tablet and phablet: Rumor roundup  |  Samsung's Galaxy Mega phablet: Will it fly in the U.S.?

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Nokia

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • U.S. secret surveillance court: Phone metadata collection "lawful"

    U.S. secret surveillance court: Phone metadata collection "lawful"

    Despite the public outrage over the U.S. government's mass phone metadata collection program, a secret surveillance court ruled the U.S. National Security Agency's program is within the bounds of the constitution.

    Read more:  U.S. secret surveillance court rules phone metadata collection lawful

    Related:  Verizon records vacuumed up by NSA under 'top secret' Patriot Act order  |  Verizon's secret data order timed to expire, but NSA spying to carry on  |  When the feds come knocking: The tale of a Utah ISP, a secret court order, and a little black box

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • iPhone 5s, 5c, iOS 7 reviews are in: Here's what people are saying

    iPhone 5s, 5c, iOS 7 reviews are in: Here's what people are saying

    The critics had their time with the latest iPhone devices and software, and the reviews are out. ZDNet offers a roundup of what the tech experts and pundits are saying.

    Read more:  iPhone 5s, 5c, iOS 7 reviews are in: The good, the bad, and the ugly

    Related:  Apple releases iOS 7 for existing iPhone, iPad upgrades  |  iOS 7 patches 80 vulnerabilities  |  Six reasons why you should not immediately upgrade to iOS 7  |  iOS 7 lock screen bypass flaw discovered, and how to fix it

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Google tries to 'kill death' with new Calico project

    Google tries to 'kill death' with new Calico project

    Not content with its game-changing search engine, its vast wealth, its revolutionary products, and its trend-setting offices, Google is expanding its reach into the health sphere. How? By killing off the notion of death altogether.

    Read more:  Google labors on with trying to solve health problems via new Calico project

    Related:  Apple releases iOS 7 for existing iPhone, iPad upgrades  |  iOS 7 patches 80 vulnerabilities  |  Six reasons why you should not immediately upgrade to iOS 7  |  iOS 7 lock screen bypass flaw discovered, and how to fix it

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • BlackBerry announced Z30 phablet, but will it launch?

    BlackBerry announced Z30 phablet, but will it launch?

    A new handset rounds out BlackBerry 10 portfolio. But two questions linger: will it ignite any enthusiasm for BlackBerry's ecosystem; and amid ongoing financial troubles, will it even make it to launch?

    Read more:  BlackBerry Z30: Can this big screen, big battery smartphone turn around BlackBerry's fortunes?

    Related:  BlackBerry Z10 review  | BlackBerry Q10 review |  BlackBerry Q5 review  |  Microsoft Windows Phone 8 granted government security standard

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • HP unveils four new Android-powered Slate tablets

    HP unveils four new Android-powered Slate tablets

    The offerings include the Slate 7 Extreme, a version of Nvidia's Tegra Note, and the Slate 8 Pro with an ultra-high-resolution screen. The Slate 7 HD and Slate 10 HD come with two free years of T-Mobile data service. ZDNet's Sean Portnoy has more.

    Read more:  HP unveils four new Android-powered Slate tablets

    Related:  The Android HP Slate 7 might signal good news for Microsoft  | CNET: HP Slate 7 HD and Slate 10 HD (hands on) | HP Slate 7 Extreme | HP Slate 7 review | The HP Slate 8 Pro

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • It could be "years" before Google Glass arrives in Europe

    It could be "years" before Google Glass arrives in Europe

    There's no European Google Glass Explorer program on the search turned wearable computer giant's agenda, but Google's Moonshot team is giving Europe's lawmakers a sneak peek, reports ZDNet's Liam Tung.

    Read more:  'Years' before Google Glass arrives in Europe?

    Related:  U.K. launches early assault on using Google Glass while driving  |  Google cuts out Glass' facial recognition apps  |  Google lets Google Glass owners 'invite a friend' to join Explorer program

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • BlackBerry reportedly ready to lay off up to 40 percent of its global staff

    BlackBerry reportedly ready to lay off up to 40 percent of its global staff

    Reports suggested earlier this week the beleaguered Canadian smartphone maker to slash its workforce by as much as 40 percent before the end of the year. But just before the markets closed on Friday afternoon, BlackBerry made its painful announcement.

    Read more:  BlackBerry gearing up for more cutbacks across all departments: report

    Related:  Canada keeping 'close eye' on ailing BlackBerry  |  How much is BlackBerry worth? By the numbers  |  Photos: BlackBerrys through the ages  |  Should BlackBerry have gone Android? The answer is no - and these numbers show why

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Wall Street gathers for Microsoft's annual Financial Analyst Meeting

    Wall Street gathers for Microsoft's annual Financial Analyst Meeting

    Thursday marks the return of Microsoft's Financial Analyst Meeting. This year's is definitely going to be one to watch, according to ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley. ZDNet has the full coverage of the event.

    Read more:  What to expect coming up from Microsoft's Financial Analyst Meeting 2013

    Related: Nokia's Elop to get $25 million as part of Microsoft acquisition deal |  Microsoft: Touch-first Office apps will come to more devices  |  Microsoft execs make their 'One Microsoft' pitch to Wall Street  |  Microsoft: Phablets are Windows RT's future  |  Microsoft's new financial structure shows off enterprise strength

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Microsoft/Twitter

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Apple dishes out iOS 7.0.1 for minor fixes

    Apple dishes out iOS 7.0.1 for minor fixes

    As one might expect, iOS 7 comes with a few bugs — as almost every new mobile or desktop operating system or major software. But a more serious lock screen bug present in iOS 7 remains unpatched.

    Read more:  Apple releases iOS 7.0.1 to patch fingerprint scanner bug

    Related: Apple strikes gold with latest iPhone color, but joy is in short supply |  iOS 7 lock screen bypass flaw discovered, and how to fix it  |  One month with iOS 7: An old soul with style and substance (review)  |  Apple releases iOS 7 for existing iPhone, iPad upgrades

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet; Apple; SloppyUI via Tumblr

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • BlackBerry confirms it will fire 40 percent of its workforce

    BlackBerry confirms it will fire 40 percent of its workforce

    As reports suggested earlier this week, BlackBerry announced late on Friday it would cut 40 percent of its workforce. BlackBerry shares were halted on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday afternoon. 

    Read more:  Apple releases iOS 7.0.1 to patch fingerprint scanner bug

    Related:  BlackBerry gearing up for more cutbacks across all departments: report  |  BlackBerry looking at 'speedy sale': Will Microsoft jump in to save it?  |  How much is BlackBerry worth? By the numbers

    Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

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Zack Whittaker

By Zack Whittaker for Between the Lines | September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT) | Topic: Tech Industry

  • Belgian telco clears up after GCHQ hack
  • Google acquires Bump; Splunk buys Bugsense
  • Box fills out cloud-based services with Box Notes
  • Microsoft announces dividend boost, shares buyback plans
  • Nokia reveals launch date for next-generation hardware
  • U.S. secret surveillance court: Phone metadata collection "lawful"
  • iPhone 5s, 5c, iOS 7 reviews are in: Here's what people are saying
  • Google tries to 'kill death' with new Calico project
  • BlackBerry announced Z30 phablet, but will it launch?
  • HP unveils four new Android-powered Slate tablets
  • It could be "years" before Google Glass arrives in Europe
  • BlackBerry reportedly ready to lay off up to 40 percent of its global staff
  • Wall Street gathers for Microsoft's annual Financial Analyst Meeting
  • Apple dishes out iOS 7.0.1 for minor fixes
  • BlackBerry confirms it will fire 40 percent of its workforce

We take a look back at some of the major stories that broke September 16-20 — including Microsoft's financial analysts meeting, Google's new health kick, and iPhones, anyone?

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Belgian telco clears up after GCHQ hack

Belgian telco Belgacom continues to deal with the aftermath of an intrusion into its IT systems. While the U.S. National Security Agency named as a potential suspect, it was later confirmed in more leaks from whistleblower Edward Snowden to have been the U.S. intelligence agency's British counterpart, GCHQ.

Read more:  Belgacom clears up after hack attempt

Related:  Prism heats up simmering tensions between U.S. and Europe over privacy  |  Amid NSA spying scandal, the gloves are off for EU's justice chief

Published: September 21, 2013 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

Caption by: Zack Whittaker

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