Microsoft to stop producing Windows versions

Windows 10 is going to be the last major revision of the operating system. Jerry Nixon, a Microsoft development executive, said in a conference speech this week that Windows 10 would be the "last version" of the dominant desktop software. His comments were echoed by Microsoft which said it would update Windows in

'Incredible shrinking car' drives sideways to park in tiny spaces

Story highlights German engineers develop "flexible" electric car Vehicle is able to shrink its size, turn on a dime and drive sideways Tomorrow Transformed explores innovative approaches and opportunities available in business and society through technology. (Optimum Gist)As cities continue to grow

Fitbit takes first steps toward initial public offering

Fitbit is on track to be the first wearable tech-focused company to go public. In a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the 8-year-old startup -- a leading maker of fitness- and health-tracking gadgets based in San Francisco -- is seeking to raise $100 million in common stock on the N

Verizon to preload Lyft app on Android phones

In its battle with Uber for passengers -- and relevancy -- Lyft has formed a national partnership with Verizon Wireless that the pair hope will steer more customers their way. Beginning Thursday, Lyft's app, which connects private-car drivers with passengers, will come preloaded on Verizon devices running Google's A

US court says NSA phone data program is illegal

A US Appeals court has sent shockwaves through the government and security industry after ruling that the National Security Agency's wholesale collection of phone call data is illegal. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled on Thursday that section 215 of the Patriot Act doesn't authorize the NSA's