Microsoft/TechMicrosoft has updated Windows Defender to root out the Superfish adware Microsoft just took a major step towards rooting out the Superfish adware, which exposed Lenovo users to man-in-the-middle attacks. Researchers are reporting that Windows Defender, Microsoft's onboard anti-virus software, is now actively removing the Superfish software that came pre-installed on many Lenovo compu

Samsung beats Apple to a 12-inch fanless laptop / The new 12-inch Ativ Book 9 comes with a sharp, super bright display By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Samsung's produced some very impressive laptops from its Ativ Book 9 line, and for 2015 the company is

By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012. Via ZDNet Microsoft is currently experimenting with a free version of Windows 8.1 that could boost the number of people using the operating system. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is buil

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion / Lenovo will use Motorola's name to enter the US smartphone market By Jacob Kastrenakes, a deputy editor who oversees tech and news coverage. Since joining The Verge in 2012, he’s published 5,000+ stories and is the founding editor of the creators desk. Source Google and Motorola Google is selling Motorola Mobility to Lenovo, giving the Chinese sm

Microsoft is preparing to ship its Windows Phone 8.1 update with two significant changes: a notification center and a Siri-like personal assistant. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans have revealed to The Verge that the company is currently beta testing copies of Windows Phone 8.1 internally, with plans to fully detail its features at the Build Developer Conference in April, 2014. A highly req