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Adobe Flash - no more
Adobe Flash - no more
Adobe Flash has ceased to exist, as Adobe shut down the application on January, 2021. 12 Jan 2021
Microsoft finally getting rid of Flash, new update
Microsoft finally getting rid of Flash, new update
Microsoft has released a new voluntary update for Windows 10 which removes the official bundled Flash exntension from Windows 10. For years ...... 28 Oct 2020
Good news, everyone! Adobe Shockwave is soon dead, and so is Flash
Good news, everyone! Adobe Shockwave is soon dead, and so is Flash
Adobe has developed some of the most influential computer tools ever created, including the likes of Photoshop. There are a few bad apples too ...... 12 Mar 2019 - 2 comments
Adobe: Highest level vulnerability found in Flash
Adobe: Highest level vulnerability found in Flash
Adobe has announced that there's a "Level 1" security vulnerabiltiy in Adobe Flash plug-in. The vulnerability allows attacker to gain control ...... 04 Feb 2018 - 2 comments
Chrome kills Flash on Mac, Windows, and Linux in one big swing
Chrome kills Flash on Mac, Windows, and Linux in one big swing
Google released the version 55 of Chrome browser this week and it has one of the biggest updates in recent history. The new browser no longer ...... 03 Dec 2016 - 3 comments
Apple to block Adobe Flash on desktop Safari
Apple to block Adobe Flash on desktop Safari
Apple will continue its crusade against the ultra-vulnerable Adobe Flash soon, blocking the plugin by default starting with the next version of desktop Safari. 17 Jun 2016 - 1 comment
Shocker: Adobe Flash has another critical vulnerability
Shocker: Adobe Flash has another critical vulnerability
For the millionth time, Adobe's much-maligned Flash software has another critical vulnerability that affects millions. 09 Apr 2016 - 5 comments
Adobe reveals another Flash vulnerability, patch already out
Adobe reveals another Flash vulnerability, patch already out
Adobe has revealed that its Flash player was subject to another vulnerability. This time patch is already out and the company suggests you install ...... 11 Mar 2016 - 1 comment
Facebook says goodbye to Flash
Facebook says goodbye to Flash
Facebook has hit another nail into the coffin of Adobe's much-maligned Flash by switching to HTML5 for all Facebook web video. 22 Dec 2015 - 1 comment
Adobe kills off the 'Flash' name to try to fix its reputation
Adobe kills off the 'Flash' name to try to fix its reputation
Adobe has finally killed off Flash, although unfortunately it has only killed off the name and not the actual platform. 03 Dec 2015 - 8 comments
HTML5 replacing Flash? BBC is latest to edge away
HTML5 replacing Flash? BBC is latest to edge away
Why is everybody seemingly running with open arms to HTML5, and away from Adobe Flash? 02 Oct 2015 - 2 comments
Adobe releases yet another critical patch for Flash
Adobe releases yet another critical patch for Flash
In what is becoming standard procedure at this point, Adobe has issued a critical patch for its Flash software this week. 09 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft patches critical Windows 8 bug
Microsoft patches critical Windows 8 bug
Microsoft has confirmed they have updated Flash in Windows 8, patching a critical bug that was leaving Internet Explorer users open to attacks. ...... 23 Sep 2012 - 5 comments
Android Jelly Bean to no longer support Flash
Android Jelly Bean to no longer support Flash
The end of Flash on smartphones is upon us. Adobe has confirmed today that there were will be no "certified implementations" of Flash for ...... 29 Jun 2012 - 9 comments
Windows 8 will have integrated Flash support
Windows 8 will have integrated Flash support
Microsoft's Windows 8 will come with Flash built right in to its Internet Explorer 10 browser in both Desktop and Metro-style mode. 24 May 2012 - 4 comments
Adobe to abandon mobile Flash and raise prices on Creative Suite
Adobe to abandon mobile Flash and raise prices on Creative Suite
Adobe announced a major change in strategy yesterday which includes dumping Flash for mobile platforms and charging more to use their core products. 10 Nov 2011 - 24 comments
Adobe Flash Player 11, AIR 3 will launch in October
Adobe Flash Player 11, AIR 3 will launch in October
Adobe to deliver major update for "game console of the web." Adobe has announced that Adobe Flash Player 11 and AIR 3 will launch early next ...... 22 Sep 2011 - 2 comments
Flash Player 10.2 beta improves hardware acceleration
Flash Player 10.2 beta improves hardware acceleration
Adobe has announced a new beta of its popular Flash Player that greatly improves hardware acceleration and adds new features. The beta provides ...... 01 Dec 2010
     

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