RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – In the latest Bulldog roundup of life science and technology news: Microsoft to purchase the makers of Minecraft on Monday; New malware spreads over Twitch chat, targets Steam accounts; Larger Apple iPhones shipments delayed amid record orders; Health pros left wondering if Apple Watch can move the dial on wellness; and Why cloud security is something businesses must take into their own hands.
Microsoft to purchase the makers of Minecraft on Monday
Microsoft is reportedly looking to purchase Mojang, the Swedish developer behind the wildly successful game Minecraft. Now, Reuters says Microsoft will announce the $2.5 billion deal on Monday.
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New malware spreads over Twitch chat
If you use gaming video streaming site Twitch, you’ll want to be careful what you click on. A new piece of malware spread through Twitch’s chat feature will attempt to bleed your Steam account dry, according to security software maker F-Secure.
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Larger Apple iPhones shipments delayed amid record orders
Customers may have to wait three to four weeks to get their hands on the new iPhone 6 Plus after a record number of orders latest smartphones strained available supply. The new iPhone 6 goes on sale on Sept. 19 in the United States but the company began taking online orders on Thursday. While the larger 5.5-inch “Plus” models now display a wait time of up to a month, the 4.7-inch version remains available for delivery on Sept. 19, Apple’s website showed.
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Health pros left wondering if Apple Watch can move the dial on wellness
Physicians and digital health experts are encouraged by the level of accuracy suggested by the Apple Watch’s sensors but are still left wondering how data collected by the device might help doctors improve the wellness of patients. The device, which is due to ship next year, will track metrics like movement (steps), duration, speed and distance, intensity (as measured by heart rate), time standing, and calories burned, but probably not things like body fat or individual fitness capacity. Users will be able to set their own workouts, including the duration, intensity, and desired calories to burn. The real question many in health circles are still asking is how serious Apple really is about moving the dial on the overall health of people in the U.S.
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Why cloud security is something businesses must take into their own hands
Businesses that are dependent on the cloud need to understand the difference between front-door and back-door attacks and increase their own security measures.
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