Ken Thompson (seated) and Dennis Ritchie created Unix in 1969. It's still the core of many operating systems.Courtesy of Nokia Bell Labs In August, Google set rumor mills spinning when it quietly ...

Some developers are trying to innovate OS design to reduce legacy baggage and improve cybersecurity. Existing operating systems contain decades-old code that can lead to bloated, disjointed software.

Huawei is looking to take on the big players in the desktop operating system arena with its own Android-free PC alternative. Reports indicate that the Chinese tech giant’s new OS could ship later this ...