After slowing construction for several months, the heart and soul of Microsoft’s ‘cloud computing’ initiative is moving again.

Faster JavaScript, improved tab capabilities and HTML5 features highlight new browser release.

Budget shortfalls, tangled international laws stymie enterprise privacy operations.

Top manufacturers, including Apple, LG, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Samsung and Sony Ericsson, agree on charger compatibility.

Fast track approval of the merger is denied, for reasons unclear. Java is likely the source of contention.