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Computerworld Storage & Hardware November 02, 2015 Fluffy carbon electrodes bring lithium-air batteries closer to reality Lithium-air batteries will have a higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries, if a way can be found to make them. Researchers say that's still 10 years off, however. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. First buyers of Microsoft's Surface Book report freezes, lock-ups 2. Google threatens action against Symantec-issued certificates following botched investigation 3. MIT Media Lab celebrates 30 with Martha Stewart, magicians and visionaries 4. CISA won't do a lot to turn threat intelligence into action 5. Chrome user share swells to record 31% 6. 10 things you probably didn't know about Apple's latest iMacs 7. Google Fiber eyed for three more cities: Oklahoma City, Jacksonville and Tampa 8. INSIDER With Surface Book, Microsoft targets Apple -- and OEMs 9. Senior exec says Alphabet remains 'committed' to Chrome OS : MoreDirect eGuide: Data Center In this eGuide, InfoWorld examines some of the latest data center trends and how they can positively impact organizations. Read on to learn about how the evolving data center can benefit your organization. Learn More First buyers of Microsoft's Surface Book report freezes, lock-ups Some owners of Microsoft's new Surface Book are reporting that their premium-priced laptops sporadically freeze, requiring a hard reboot to regain control. READ MORE Google threatens action against Symantec-issued certificates following botched investigation Google wants Symantec to publicly disclose all the certificates it issues and to undergo a third-party security audit after an incident involving the issuing of unauthorized certificates as part of internal testing. READ MORE MIT Media Lab celebrates 30 with Martha Stewart, magicians and visionaries MIT's Media Lab celebrated its 30th anniversary with tech visionaries including Marvin Minsky, Alan Kay and Danny Hillis. READ MORE CISA won't do a lot to turn threat intelligence into action With the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) the feds are trying to make it more attractive to share threat intelligence, but it won't do much to help businesses deal with the high cost of sorting through what can be an overwhelming flow of possible security incidents. READ MORE White Paper: Teradata Data is Just Data- The Unified Data Difference Companies too often start big data efforts from scratch, abandoning the analytics solutions they have in place. Instead, companies should simplify their efforts and leverage existing infrastructure. Read this white paper to learn how to gain a unified, 360-degree view of your company's data. Learn More. Chrome user share swells to record 31% Chrome in October reached another major milestone in user share as Internet Explorer and Firefox again shed fans at ruinous rates. READ MORE 10 things you probably didn't know about Apple's latest iMacs From the display to the calibration, just some of lesser known iMac facts READ MORE Google Fiber eyed for three more cities: Oklahoma City, Jacksonville and Tampa Google's crusade to light up U.S. cities with gigabit speed Google Fiber has expanded to potentially include Oklahoma City and Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida. READ MORE INSIDER With Surface Book, Microsoft targets Apple -- and OEMs With the Surface Book launch, Microsoft may be eyeing Apple's share of the hardware market while seeking a way to keep Windows afloat in case its OEM partners give up on its flagship operating system. 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