Saturday, May 31, 2014

Report: The FCC may redefine what counts as broadband

YouTube Video Quality Report compares ISPs, rats out the slow ones

Inside Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard's MOBA mash-up of Diablo, StarCraft, and WarCraft

Acer's Iconia Tab 8 delivers higher-end features at a good price

Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review: Swinging nowhere

Friday, May 30, 2014

AppliedMicro to crank up mobile chips to 16 cores for servers

Backlash over Facebook's 'listening' feature is a problem of trust

An online petition against the feature had 500,000 backers by Friday

Optimize Your Tablet For Movies on The Go

Overcome Creative Roadblocks With the Help of Your Tablet

Report: Google to announce Android TV platform at Google I/O

Focused on interface and gaming, Google wants to win the living room not with a device, but a platform

New D-Link router trades Facebook checkin for free Internet access

Global mobile roaming hub accessible from the Internet and vulnerable, researchers find

Wall Street Beat: What keeps tech execs up at night?

House panel investigating FTC data breach enforcement

Ballin' like Ballmer: 9 other tech luminaries who could buy an NBA team

Steve Ballmer may be in line to snap up the Los Angeles Clippers for a cool $2 billion. But he's not the only tech industry heavyweight with the bankroll and vision to make it big in basketball.

Microsoft: Dynamics CRM ain't chopped liver, despite Salesforce tie-up

IBM patents technique for killing fraud, using click patterns

Windows Phone, Amazon to get smarter maps with Nokia's Desti tech

Missing Pieces: Wrapping up the week's must-know gaming news

Cloud provider FireHost's security chief brings lessons from the front lines

Lenovo A10 review: A so-so sight with superlative sound

IDC: Cloud, software options deflate sales of enterprise video systems

So long, TrueCrypt: 5 alternative encryption tools that can lock down your data

Tizen camp sees hope in wearables and cars

Windows XP registry hack keeps security updates rolling for the dead operating system

A beginner's guide to BitLocker, Windows' built-in encryption tool

Metro Redux hands-on: Nuclear winter has never looked so appealing

Acer's first Liquid Leap wearable to ship in Q3 only with smartphone

Acer goes 8-inch with new Iconia Android tablet

Wearables Right or Wrong? The Samsung Simband is solid tech with a dubious mission

In Episode 3 of his weekly video segment, Jon Phillips digs into Samsung's Simband, Fitbit's market share, and the heartbreaking disappointment of augmented reality smartglasses.

Acer pushes out new smartphones for Q3, targeting high to low end

New attack methods can 'brick' systems, defeat Secure Boot, researchers say

How to create 3D Worksheets in Excel 2013

Why the biggest problem with Steam Machines are the Steam Machines themselves

Apache lights a fire under Hadoop with Spark

Appeals court denies Apple bid to delay e-books damages trial

Hackers put security tool that finds payment card data into their arsenal

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Google starts accepting 'right to be forgotten' requests in Europe

Massive Flash exploit campaign directed at Japan seeks financial data

Ballmer wins LA Clippers basketball team for $2 billion

The previous owner was forced to sell the team after allegations of racist remarks

Top executives fly the coop at Twitter, Foursquare

Wearables get the runway treatment at Augmented World fashion show

Not every wearable device has to look as clunky as Google's Glass. A fashion show at the Augmented World Expo in Santa Clara, Calif., this week showed off the glamorous side of wearable tech.

Report: Steve Ballmer to buy Los Angeles Clippers basketball team

Seagate to buy LSI's flash storage business from Avago for $450M

Asus hybrid phone, tablet, laptop teaser could be a new Padfone

Google Maps 8.1 update for Android brings back terrain view and more

The previously banished terrain view is now back, along with a few other tweaks.

Latest eBay flaw is a rookie mistake for a website

DOJ files gov't contracting lawsuit against CA

Microsoft and Salesforce.com to link wares in global partnership

Report: Microsoft nearing release of OS-agnostic, heart rate-monitoring smartwatch

Self-driving cars, medical wristbands, home automation, and oversharing

It's like Johnny Cab without the guy! Google's ride is here, and it's a cute little car. Plus we talk about Samsung's Simband, what an Apple entry into the home-automation market might mean, and Facebook's latest attempt to cut back on the oversharing. With guests Jason Cross and Leah Yamshon.

Bill would prohibit FCC from reclassifying broadband as utility

NTT's global cloud services show what software-based networks can do

SLIDESHOW: Wearables get the sexy runway treatment in California

IBM customizes cloud services for the enterprise

Intel product line aims to open faster path for carmakers

IDC predicts modest rise in Windows Phones by 2018

Report: Deutsche Telekom agrees to sell T-Mobile USA to SoftBank

Tech giants throw money at OpenSSL in response to Heartbleed

Vessel-tracking system vulnerable to denial-of-service, other attacks, researchers say

Help your friend find her lost phone with the latest Android Device Manager update

Google added a "guest mode" that lets other Android users sign in to locate misplaced devices.

BrandPost: Hot Deals Thursday: 30% off iPad 4, 30% off an HP Laptop, Lowest Price Ever on Inspiron PC, and more

Quip revamps mobile word processor with new publishing, search features

Acer to release new cloud apps in June, eyes partnerships in smart devices

Beats audio will keep banging in HP laptops through 2015 despite Apple buy

Soon you'll be able to pay your Dish TV bill with Bitcoin

Soon you'll be able to pay your Dish bill with bitcoin.

Upgrade Windows 7 Starter to something better

Free game alert: The PC version of Battlefield 3 is 'On the House' for one week

Google shows off Android Wear integration for Nest, Google Calendar, more

Tired of waiting for Android Wear devices to hit store shelves? Us too. Check out these notification images in the meantime.

Amazon wants to run your high-performance databases

How to make browsing the web faster and more efficient on Android

Don't settle for a less than optimal browsing experience.

Have operating system, will travel: How to run virtual machines from a flash drive

Android Wear notifications highlight Nest integration

Windows maintenance, done dirt-cheap

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Iranian group created fake news organization as part of hacking campaign

How augmented reality wants to help you shop

Some companies apply 3D imaging techniques to retail products

Samsung's new 1TB SSD is based on latest 3D technology

Google concedes in diversity data that employees mainly male and white

Call recording software used by police is deeply flawed, advisory says

Symantec acquires NitroDesk for email security on Android

TrueCrypt now encouraging users to use Microsoft's Bitlocker

PHP keepers plot radical revision of the language

Apple officially acquires Beats for $3 billion

After much discussion and many theories, Apple has officially plunked down $3 billion to buy Beats Music and Beats Electronics.

Samsung shows off Simband watch as platform for multiple health sensors

Next wave of wearables slated for the Computex spotlight

Net neutrality: Reclassifying broadband would be a long road

Intel plans to sell a robot you can customize with a 3D printer

Samsung announces Simband, a wearables dev kit, to cement leadership in digital health

Sense 6 rolling out to Verizon and Sprint HTC One (M7) phones

The latest and greatest version of HTC Sense is now rolling out to both the Verizon and Sprint One (M7)

13 fun facts and dreams about Google’s next self-driving car

Lookout's latest feature puts phone thieves on alert

The Theft Alert featured introduced to the Lookout Premium mobile app Wednesday sends an email alert anytime it detects that someone's doing something suspicious with your smartphone.

Nvidia's beastly Titan Z GPU arrives for a costly $3000

Bing Maps adds better Cortana integration, recommendations

Chinese server makers grow at expense of US vendors in Q1

Microsoft goes public with browser development plans

Broadcom brings universal wireless charging support with new BCM59350 chip

Support for PMA, A4WP, and WPC all in one chip on the way.

Microsoft simplifies security updates with MyBulletins

Xamarin hopes to attract more developers with expanded iOS support

Microsoft buys Capptain for mobile analytics, cloud services

Apple hints password reuse, not iCloud hack, at heart of locked iDevice ransom attacks

Facebook request for EU WhatsApp antitrust review could streamline process

Asus' audacious PadFone X phone/tablet hybrid priced at $199 subsidized, preorders open June 6

Asus' PadFone line is finally coming to U.S. shores, and AT&T's opening pre-orders on June 6.

Box caters to nonprofit organizations

Hands-on preview: Bethesda's BattleCry is an arcadey (and free) multiplayer swordfest

Google starts blocking browser extensions found outside Chrome's Web Store

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 review: Affordable mega-zoom camera comes with compromises

Outage caused by single admin mortifies cloud provider Joyent

Germany drops NSA prosecution due to lack of evidence

Microsoft demos real-time Skype language Translator tool, beta coming this year

Put contact info on your lockscreen in case you lose your phone

This incredibly simple tip could help someone bring your lost Android device back to you.

Valve delays Steam Controller and (presumably) Steam Machines until 2015

How to automate basic PC maintenance tasks

10 indispensable iPhone apps for Windows users

Amazon 'not optimistic' about ending standoff with Hachette soon

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

No steering wheel. No pedals. Google gets serious about self-driving cars

China to crack down on mobile instant messaging apps

Google unveils prototype self-driving car, without steering wheel or brakes

New security problems keep eBay on edge

Skype speech translator beta to roll out this year

Nvidia wants to steer its Tegra K1 into driverless cars

Nvidia sees driverless cars as a big opportunity for its new mobile processor

Nvidia wants to steer its Tegra K1 into driverless cars

HipChat adds free option for unlimited users

The LG G3 boasts an impressive screen

The 5.5-inch screen, with a 2560 by 1440 pixel resolution, will help set the G3 apart from the competition

Hands-on with the LG G3: Simplicity is key

Or at least, that's what the company wants you think when you glance over at its new 5.5-inch, KitKat-powered Android flagship.

Facebook tries to limit over-sharing

The LG G3 boasts an impressive screen

Facebook tries to limit over-sharing

Intel wants more cheap tablets with x86 through Rockchip deal

Spec standoff: LG G3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

In Surface Pro 3 Reddit AMA, users protest lack of GPU, bundled Type Covers

LulzSec leader sentenced to time served

Intuit to mobilize Quicken, Mint with Check acquisition

LG G3 sports quad-HD screen and laser autofocus

Meet the LG G3, the first U.S. phone with quad-HD display

LG packs top-end specs in a phone aimed at being smarter and simpler.

Intel turns to ARM chip maker Rockchip to expand in low-cost tablet market

Spotify security breach hits just one user, but Android listeners encouraged to update app

Android users still have to download an update as a "precautionary measure."

3 time-saving Chrome extensions that maximize your Google search efficiency

Intel, Rockchip forge partnership to boost Android tablets

FTC: Congress should rein in data brokers

One EU data protection authority to rule them all, under new proposal

Watch LG announce its new flagship G3 phone live

Box sharpens search API

Oracle weaves Fabric for MySQL clustering

Western Digital's TV streaming device expands in-home video support

Spoiler Alert: LG spills all the beans for G3 ahead of launch

We all know the G3 is debuting on Tuesday, but now we pretty much know exactly what to expect.

Cookies open Wordpress accounts to easy hijacking

Latest AMD Radeon graphics drivers drop support for Windows 8.0

Google-owned VirusTotal releases file-scanning tool for Mac users

The Evil Within hands-on preview: This graphic horror game pushes the boundaries of taste

China accuses Cisco of supporting US cyberwar efforts

Watch Dogs review: Meet the new open world game, same as the old open world game (but with hacking)

NFC-based seal tracks counterfeit booze

Asus PB287Q display review: Don't expect miracles from this inexpensive 4K display

Toshiba shows us the Yoga-like Satellite Radius, plus two new detachable notebooks

Toshiba announces first tablets to run Windows 8.1 with Bing

Apple devices held hostage using Find My iPhone

How to use native screen recording in Android 4.4 - with and without root

Google hasn’t made this awesome feature very easy to find, but we'll show you how.

How Bitcoin can go mainstream

It's a fringe concept at the moment. But bringing the virtual currency to the masses isn't as far-fetched as you might think.

Blumoo review: Control all your home entertainment gear from one app

If it takes you one or two button presses on three separate remotes just to watch a movie, Blumoo is for you.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review: A legitimate work PC in tablet clothing

Down on the factory-farm, Japan's electronics makers are turning over a new leaf

Twitter users to grow 24.4 percent in 2014, US still largest market

Monday, May 26, 2014

EBay flaw could be used to hijack accounts, researcher says

QuickCoin app lets users send bitcoin through Facebook

This Facebook wallet is designed to be as simple as messaging

QuickCoin app lets users send bitcoin through Facebook

Avast takes community forum offline after data breach

YouTube wants to make it easier for creators to manage videos, make money

What does the new EU Parliament mean for tech?

Atos offers $845M for Bull to boost its security and HPC service offering

Report: Apple plans to introduce a connected home platform at WWDC

South Korean Kakao messaging app to merge with portal Daum

New online banking Trojan program combines Zeus and Carberp features

Save your Word configurations

Software bug disrupts e-vote count in Belgian election

How to disable autocorrect on Android

There is nothing wrong with being a sloppy typer.

Sony CEO sees wearable gaming gear in company's future

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Apple asks US court to order Samsung to remove infringing features

Sony follows Microsoft into Chinese game consoles market

US seeks leniency for 'Sabu,' Lulzsec leader-turned-snitch

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Friday, May 23, 2014

MIT tackled Earth's atmosphere to give the moon broadband

Facebook sues alleged scammer over sex and Jennifer Lopez ads

Google preps mobile YouTube management app for creators

Google Cloud previews Docker-based virtual machines

Lenovo starts taking orders for its first 4K monitor

Missing pieces: Wrapping up the week's must-know gaming news

Wall Street Beat: Mobile, cloud trends spark tech mergers and acquisitions

DDoS attacks using SNMP amplification on the rise

How to sort your Facebook feed by time on mobile

Windows Phone 8.1 users can now rack up Bing Rewards

Samsung has wearables fever and the only prescription is more watchphone

Some executive in South Korea apparently won't rest until his Dick Tracy dream is realized.

US-China tech exchange strained over hacking accusations

IDrive Online Storage: Comprehensive online backup and sync service

Microsoft announces Windows 8.1 with Bing for low-cost PCs and tablets

Where's my robot butler? Good (high-tech) help is hard to find

Quad-core, $100 HP 7 Plus joins HP's growing army of budget Android tablets

You've seen the $169 Slate 7 and the $89 Intel-based Mesquite. Now meet the $100 7 Plus.

Assange names country targeted by NSA's MYSTIC mass phone tapping program

Print anything from anywhere with Google Cloud Print

Researchers find large global botnet of infected PoS systems

Amazon offering free Fire TV trials to some Prime members

Users can spend 30 days with the set-top before getting charged.

Google's building 7-inch Project Tango tablets that see the world around them, report says

Next generation of gaming consoles could fit in your pocket

Advances in development tools and mobile hardware are making mobile devices a lot more attractive to game makers.

Sony Alpha A5000 review: Compact camera produces sharp-looking pics

Google to put 3D vision technology in experimental tablet

How to find cheap (or free!) PC games

10 tools for stealthily slacking off at work

Court approval sought for $324M settlement of tech workers anti-poaching suit

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Microsoft claims win over FBI, but agency still got its way

Microsoft will patch IE zero day but doesn't give timeline

Tropico 5 Review: This revolution is more of a refinement

CoreOS Linux distro lands on the Google Cloud Platform

Analyst: Surface Pro 3's 'tweener' screen is both too small and too big

Wearable hype could slow by 2016, NPD says

HP reports higher profit but cuts up to 16,000 more jobs

BBVA in last phase of 110K seat Google Apps deployment

Minor update for T-Mobile Galaxy S5 squashes SMS bug

The update fixes a bug that wouldn't allow GS5 owners to receive SMS or MMS messages.

T-Mobile goes circuit-less in Seattle with voice over LTE, HD voice

Stay in touch with surprisingly convenient messaging apps

Oops! Microsoft's Office 365 may not be a freebie for Thailand schools after all

Taking a trip? Pack your tablet - and these apps

IoT, cloud computing, nation-state threats redefining enterprise security, panelists say

Hopefully Samsung's rumored headset won't ruin VR for everyone

CA Technologies release free XP migration tool

Global operation disrupts thousands of illegal online pharmacies

House approves weakened bill to limit NSA bulk collection

BrandPost: Hot Deals Thursday: Huge savings on electronics from Nokia, Lenovo, HP, and more

How to change your eBay password

Collaborative foundation aims to boost MIPS adoption

Nope, ads aren't coming to thermostats, says Nest

Ads might be headed to all kinds of Google-owned products, but not Nest thermostats.

What you need to know about libraries

Meet Tappy Chicken, the Flappy Bird clone a non-coder made in a week with Unreal Engine 4

Add Epic to the growing number of game developers with Flappy Bird clones.

Safari 6.1.4 and 7.0.4 address critical flaws, iOS patches missing

Fujifilm X-A1 review: Compact entry-level interchangeable lens camera

It's now or never for Sony, says CEO

Any.do launches web client that syncs with your mobile app

Because managing your to-do lists is more fun from multiple devices.

Evolve hands-on preview: Welcome to the jungle, we've got guns and game

5 free Daydream apps that put your charging phone to work

Don't let you phone sit idle while it's charging, make it display useful information.

Wearables Right or Wrong? Epson’s new smartglasses will be a mainstream hit

In Episode 2 of WRoW, Jon Phillips digs into LG's new heart-rate monitor, Google's new Glass chief, and Epson's second-gen smartglasses.

Hands on with LG's HeartRate Earphones, a two-trick wearable that actually works

They play music. They monitor your heart rate. And that's all we ask of them.

Toshiba Satellite P50t-BST2N01 review: The first laptop to boast a 4K display

7 ways to use social media to get work done

China to block IT products that don't pass cybersecurity vetting

Cat-hacking Japanese man admits cybercrime guilt

Salesforce.com glitzes up its mobile app with 30 new features

Obama backs new surveillance legislation, but tech companies reject

Swarm 'Portal' beacon to provide retailers insight on in-store activity

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Oculus VR, ZeniMax dispute heads to court ahead of Facebook acquisition

New conductor could prevent lithium-ion battery fires

New Internet Explorer zero-day details released after Microsoft fails to patch

Popular on Twitter? Your Klout score might soon get you a discount on a TV

Cisco's IoT ship sails ahead as former captain joins startup

'Do not track'? Oh what the heck, go ahead

The Couchbase database goes mobile

BlackBerry to take on IoT headaches with Project Ion

Thai government picks Office 365 for 8 million students

Shhh! Secret finally brings its anonymous social network to Android

The interface doesn't deviate from the iOS version, and the secrets are just as gut wrenching.

Meet UBR-1, a robot that can stock shelves, work alongside people

WWDC, Surface Pro 3, stolen passwords and shared pictures

Getting ready for Apple's developer conference, Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 3, eBay gives away all its passwords to hackers, and the proper role of photo-sharing apps. We've got it all covered, with guests Serenity Caldwell and Brad Chacos.

eBay hack could result in social engineering schemes

How Netflix streams movies to your TV

The company operates its content delivery network with 1,000 homegrown, high-density storage systems

IT pro gets prison time for sabotaging ex-employer's system

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison set to launch in-memory database option

Dell to make line of PCs with recycled plastics

Sony's Android family and the LG Optimus G Pro are getting KitKat today

It's a beautiful day for software updates.

Official specifications for LG G3 outed

The continuous leaks of the G3 leave little mystery to LG's flagship smartphone.

Senator scraps legislation targeting patent trolls

Steam In-Home Streaming now available to all users

US lawmakers praise hacking charges against Chinese military

HP service automation tools make nice with Chef, OpenStack

Get two-factor authentication on the desktop with Authy

Deductr tracks expenses, activity with a strong tax focus

Google beefs up Apps mobile management features for Android

Point-of-sale attacks accounted for a third of data breaches in 2013, report says

Google warns ads may come to Nest, Google Glass, and more

Internet measurement firm Renesys bought by Dyn

Xbox One getting external hard drive support in June

Users will be able to tack on any USB 3.0 drive with at least 256 GB of storage.

Change your passwords, eBay users: The auction site was hacked

Italian antitrust watchdog investigates TripAdvisor reviews, Expedia pricing deals

Tech issues hit Wolfenstein: The New Order PC players; here are some potential fixes

Hackers hit eBay database containing personal info, users asked to change passwords

Where's Microsoft's Surface Mini? For now, bigger is better

Chrome OS adds folders for better app management

SideControl is an app for Android that makes multitasking work on your terms

Set up gestures, make taps fly in and out of nowhere, and add some extra functionality to Android for free.

Mt. Gox bankruptcy trustee outlines liquidation schedule

Google plans international acquisitions worth up to $30B, it tells SEC

Moto E review: Redefining the budget smartphone

With a modest set of specifications and even more modest price, does the Moto E hit the sweet spot in the budget phone market?

Why Microsoft couldn't fully realize its Surface vision until Surface Pro 3

No bouncing back to old gallery interface for Samsung in the Netherlands

Lenovo's Q1 profit grows 25 percent on PC, smartphone gains

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Public utility compromised after brute-force attack, DHS says

Despite source code leak, Android malware fetches top $5,000 price

DuckDuckGo redesigns search to include auto-suggest, local results

Cisco welcomes Dimension Data to global cloud initiative

Hands on with Surface Pro 3: Lots to like, just not the price

Ubisoft Pirate ships sail onto the Web thanks to Microsoft JavaScript library

Lawmakers to FCC: stop mulling net neutrality reclassification

Dassault's virtual heart gives cardiologists individualized 3D models

Google+ for Android gets a fresh new coat of red paint

The new interface might also be a glimpse at Android UI standards to come.

Surface Pro 3 hands-on: thin, light, lovely

IBM and Fujifilm show super dense storage tape for big data work

MacBook Air review: A little faster, a little slower, a little more affordable

The new 2014 MacBook Air offers a small speed increase in processor speed, but it's still a good value. (This review has been updated to include the $1099 11-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of flash storage.)

Google+ bets on photos with new features that do all the work for you

Google’s social network is honing in on its reason for existing: Automatic photo features like the newly launched Stories.

Google+ rolls out 'Stories' for tricked out photo playback

Surface Pro 3 by the numbers: a deep dive into configuration details

Microsoft positions Surface Pro 3 tablet as a laptop replacement

Box launches revamped Android app and expanded partnership with LG

Transistor review: Bastion's successor borders on majesty

Silverlight malvertising exploits on the rise

Microsoft announces 12-inch Surface Pro 3, 'The tablet that can replace your laptop'

SAP buying SeeWhy for targeted marketing technology

Comcast and Time Warner rank dead last in satisfaction as merger looms

A combined company would probably be even worse, according to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.

IBM buys Cognea, will add its virtual assistant technology to Watson

China bans government purchases of Windows 8, surprising Microsoft

70-plus messaging services and XMPP software clients begin requiring TLS encryption

EU competition chief stands by Google decision, despite increasing outrage

Vodafone revenue stays flat as European troubles come to the fore

Hands-on preview: Civilization: Beyond Earth isn't Alpha Centauri 2 (but it totally is)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 review: Micro Four Thirds camera is a lightweight heavyweight champ

Direct-to-Drive attachment saves added to Gmail for Android

Now you don't have to download that attachment to your Android phone! Send it directly to Google Drive instead.

Wolfenstein: The New Order review: Nazis, robots, and gloriously dumb fun, oh my

How to create and share custom Style Sets

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX: Can a 'consumption' tablet deliver as a productivity machine?

Sharp debuts recorder for 4K TV shows

Symantec tailors sharper small business security suite

Monday, May 19, 2014

Apple and Samsung fail to settle patent dispute in California

Cisco will lead SDN and win IT, Chambers says

China counters US claims with own charges of cyber-espionage

Chinese state-owned enterprises 'hired' military hacking unit

Wearables and design will be big at Google I/O

Best practices around design, specifically for wearables, will be a focus at the developers' show

Report: The NSA records all cellphone calls in the Bahamas

DOJ's charges against China reframe security, surveillance debate

Bandwidth-sipping IoT steers clear of net neutrality debate -- for now

DOJ shutters Blackshades malware ring

Cisco puts video conferencing spotlight on individuals with new desktop, cloud products

Twitch as we know it will die if it's bought by Google, and that's a good thing

Why a larger Surface Pro makes more sense

Google looks to unite work and pleasure by acquiring Divide

Netflix dreams of a channel-free future, built on recommendations

The streaming video giant wants to eventually do away with the massive list of things to watch.

Next version of Intel's open-source Galileo computer plays to the 'maker' scene

Verizon activates 'XLTE' network in 260 cities to turbocharge 4G speeds

BlackShades users targeted in 16-country law enforcement action

DOJ charges five members of Chinese army with hacking US groups

Intel guarantees its next-gen Broadwell chips will be in PCs this holiday season

Upgrade from XP to Windows 7

Facebook is building a Snapchat alternative called Slingshot

Dell Latitude E7440 review: Hefty to carry, but a joy to use

US Justice Department to charge Chinese military officials with hacking

NEC MultiSync EA274WMi review: Display's 'human sensor' makes it go to sleep

SAP apps heading to Microsoft Azure cloud

Google in talks to buy video game streaming service Twitch

7 possible reveals at Microsoft's Surface event

Customize your Android lock screen with DashClock

DashClock offers an incredibly flexible lock screen widget to get at-a-glance information from a wide variety of services

Wearables startups highlight health of South Korean innovation

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Age of Wonders III review: A horrible first impression hides wonderful strategic gameplay

Warlock 2: The Exiled review: A funny, friendly fantasy intro to empire strategy games

Friday, May 16, 2014

Apple and Google agree to drop all patent suits

Google Maps adds elevation data for cyclists braving the hills

Attack of the clones: detect fake antimalware with these tips

Wall Street Beat: Market turbulence seen as just a speedbump in tech IPOs

NetSuite slapped with fraud lawsuit over 'aggressive' salesman's claims

IDC cuts IT spending forecast on mobile slump, emerging market uncertainty

Microsoft yanks Azure auto-hosted SharePoint apps service

Mozilla Adblock bug can dramatically boost memory usage

Missing Pieces: Wrapping up the week's must-know gaming news

VyperVPN review: secure Internet usage with abundant international servers

Google improving Google Translate with Word Lens app acquisition

Baidu hires 'Google Brain' founder to run its AI labs

Protect Your Bottom Line by Making Sure Your Business is Compliant

SMBs Struggle in a Post-Windows XP Support World

Amazon's mystery locker is a marketing stunt with Nissan

Study: Xbox One, PS4 consume ridiculous amounts of unnecessary power

Red Hat brings OpenShift closer to the enterprise

Iolo System Mechanic 12.7 review: nice uilities, real-time drag

FCC's net neutrality notice: What's in it?

Google's new Glass boss begins job by asking existential smartglassy questions

Sure, the world's most famous wearable assumes a physical form, but Ivy Ross reminds us that Google is still more interested in what-ifs than blunt, definitive absolutes.

Why are Xiaomi phones so cheap?

Bill reminders land in Google Now

It can remember where you parked, alert you to in stock items, and now Google Now can remind you when a bill is due.

Getting started with read-it-later apps Instapaper and Pocket

Halo 5: Guardians announced, coming to Xbox One fall 2015

The Xbox One's first major new Halo game gets a subtitle and a timeframe.

More fake antivirus programs found in Google Play, Windows Phone Store

Google hopes fashion expertise will give Glass a boost with new hire

Google Play now accepts PayPal for digital goods

Nikon 1 S1 review: pocket-sized interchangeable lens camera

Google Play store expands international payment options, gets PayPal support

Google readies automated tool for those wanting to disappear from search results

Wearables Right or Wrong: Is now the right time to buy Google Glass?

Welcome to Episode 1 of our new video series. It’s time for honest talk about a hardware revolution that filled with so much promise -- and hype.

Connected Data Transporter review: Sync is its secret sauce

Fun + Thunderbolt = Funderbolt!

Thunderbolt is a technology that you can put to practical good use. This article isn't about those practical good uses.

Definitely deleted: How to guarantee your data is truly gone before recycling old PCs and drives

Sony RX100 III compact camera adds pop-up viewfinder

Samsung, Rockstar patent dispute to continue in Texas court

Thursday, May 15, 2014

DogeVault says attackers gained access to virtual machines

'Elderwood' hackers continue to set pace for zero-day exploits

Point-and-scan projector merges printed and online data

Hulking Amazon locker in San Francisco is a mystery

Development kits make it easier for the do-it-yourself crowd

FCC moves forward on net neutrality plan: What now?

FCC puts first nail in the coffin of net neutrality

Meet Cider, the platform that puts iOS apps on Android

Columbia University's Cider project aims to bring cross-platform functionality to mobile ecoystems. We talked to one of the students involved in the project.

Microsoft adds 'Tell Me' search bar to Excel, PowerPoint Online

Google encourages more users to wear Glass in public with new travel apps

Google's smartglasses are indeed useful for an always-ambulatory lifestyle. But will new FourSquare, TripIt and OpenTable apps convince users to wear the polarizing wearable in public?

Lenovo plans new cloud offerings for mobile devices, data centers

Online advertising poses significant security, privacy risks to users, US Senate report says

New PostgreSQL guns for NoSQL market

Far Cry 4 announced ahead of E3, coming in November

PowWow customizes desktop, Web apps for tablets and smartphones

Contentious net neutrality proposal gets FCC green light, public comments wanted

IBM adds OpenStack to its cloud marketplace

Skylock prevents theft while letting you share your bike

The smartest bike lock on the block pairs with a smartphone app for security, sharing, and even crash detection.

BrandPost: Hot Deals: Big discounts on a Core i7 Lenovo Laptop, Vizio Soundbar, CorelDraw X6, and more

First Windows Phone 8.1 phone due out this week in Asia

Google hit with new anticompetition complaint in EU

Adobe Creative Cloud suffering extended outage

Get the most from the Windows 8.1 Apps screen

Comcast plans to reimpose monthly data caps on all customers within 5 years

Samsung expected to launch colorful tablets on June 12

HTC's One Mini 2 is another smaller phone with lesser specs

HTC strips the cool camera features and more from the smaller version of its flagship phone.

AI system reads novels, then writes music for them

Works are assigned emotional density scores and interpreted in major or minor keys

Flappy Bird will flap again in August, creator says

Add another big title to this summer's blockbuster releases: Flappy Bird is coming back to smartphones.

Microsoft teams with Insteon to sell connected-home kits

AI system reads novels, writes music for them

China's Xiaomi breaks into tablet market, launches low-price 4K TV

HTC One Mini 2 gets high-resolution front camera for selfie addicts

8 great Android 4.4 features you may have overlooked

Dive into KitKat’s full potential with its less prominent functions.

iCloud vs. iTunes backups: The crucial differences that affect your data

Firefox 29 review: Stalwart browser gets a magnificent makeover

Philips aims remote control patents at Nintendo's Wii, wants to hit 'stop' button

Samsung's Galaxy S5 sales outstrip that of the S4 in first month

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Autodesk to offer Spark open software platform for 3-D printing

Former Subway franchise owner pleads guilty to POS hacking

Former Subway franchise owner pleads guilty to POS hacking

Firefox will get DRM copy protection despite Mozilla's concerns

Cisco may be bouncing back, but can Chambers hold on?

Dropbox plays nicer with Web apps

Target, The Gap and others form group to share cyberthreat data

How to hook up a USB flash drive to your Android device

Bear in mind you'll have to have a rooted device for this to work.

Red Hat dismisses claim of OpenStack favoritism

Senators want to limit companies' use of student data

Cisco's gloomy financials brightened in Q3

Amid turmoil, questions loom for SAP at Sapphire

Intel to ship open-source Galileo 2.0 computer soon

Personal clouds, tablet skeptics, and cheap phones

We bash at tablet skepticism, puzzle out Apple's potential purchase of Beats, discuss LG's new heart-rate headphones, and wonder about the role super-cheap smartphones can play. With guests Jon Phillips and Blake Stimac.

Net neutrality advocates 'occupy' the FCC

Child of Light review: A whimsical, gorgeous game that's all style, few smiles

For entry-level tech jobs, hiring managers care about passion for IT more than a diploma

Platfora update puts Hadoop's power in business users' hands

Amazon brings cloud monitoring tool to Europe

Microsoft promises Xbox Live Gold refunds to disgruntled fans

BlackBerry SDK confirms upcoming smartphone with high-resolution screen

Microsoft's .NET Framework security updates further effort to phase out RC4 encryption

Surface Pro 3 may be announced next week, support page suggests

Report: Samsung gearing up to challenge Google Glass with its own face wearable

Because every major mobile manufacturer must apparently have something "smart" for your face and wrist.

AMD cuts Radeon R9 280 price as inflation woes die down

IPhone helps boost earnings for Foxconn's Hon Hai

Hands-on: Windows 8.1's Windows Store refresh makes finding great apps far easier

Samsung offers apology for workers' leukemia

Fresh from the clean room, leafy Fujitsu lettuce

Adobe patches critical flaws in Reader, Acrobat, Flash Player and Illustrator

Samsung Smart Camera NX30 review: 20.3-megapixel compact system camera

Prep your Android phone to help you during a disaster

Thanks to smartphones and social networks, disaster prep is easier than ever.

The 4G mobile hotspot you can drive: The 2015 Audi A3 is all about data

This car's first-ever 4G LTE data plan spoils everyone. Passengers can stay online, and the driver gets some impressive data services from the MMI infotainment system and Audi connect.

Samsung Galaxy ATIV SE review: A great Windows phone that's really hard to find

5 cool ways to use business cards in Evernote

Why the Kinect-less Xbox One signals the death of Microsoft's grand console ambitions

The vision is gone, and Microsoft is left with Frankenstein of a console, pieced together from the putrid remains of an old Xbox 360 carcass and the shining vision-on-a-hill of what the Xbox One was intended to be.

PC sale leads Sony to $1.25B loss, more gloom ahead

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Blink team to join Yahoo, 'self-destructing' messaging app to shut down

BlackBerry opens management of its smartphones to rivals

Suspected Iranian hackers target US defense industry, FireEye says

Google Glass once again on sale for all U.S. residents (this time with no time limit)

It's still the Explorer version, and not the final consumer release, but now regular-old U.S. residents can buy Glass again, as long as supplies last.

Oracle asks for its pound of flesh in unique SAP theft case

Judge throws out New York's request for data on Airbnb

Spotify upgrade still forces Windows Phone users to pay

Report: iOS 8-based iPad to copy Microsoft's snapped windows

Microsoft Patch Tuesday gives attackers a roadmap to XP vulnerabilities

Net neutrality advocates flood FCC Twitter chat

Linux group builds 64-bit Android KitKat for ARM developers

Hands-on: Motorola goes even lower-end with the adorable Moto E

Motorola's entry-level smartphone that makes us wish we could tolerate barebones performance and features just for its cuteness alone.

Broadband CEOs warn FCC against reregulating for net neutrality

Airbnb adds instant booking for sponteneous LA and SF trips

The feature, which will be added to more cities soon, is aimed at simplifying the booking procedure for mobile users.

Microsoft gives Outlook.com first dibs on new features

Airbnb adds instant booking for sponteneous LA and SF trips

Google under antitrust investigation in India over AdWords

Facebook encourages email providers to deploy STARTTLS encryption

SAP cutting unspecified number of jobs in workforce restructuring

Access your PCs from afar with Google's free, simple Chrome Remote Desktop software

EU court ruling on Google links could encourage paywalls

Up close with Motorola's would-be feature phone slayer, the Moto E

Motorola wants to convince feature phone users to make the leap to smartphones. Does the $129 Moto E offer enough to convince them to do that?

How to change the voice on your Android phone

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Update requirement generates confusion

Salesforce.com ties Force.com to Heroku for richer app development

NetSuite looks to stay relevant with revamped HTML5 user interface

Microsoft reverses course (again): Kinect-free Xbox One coming in June

LG Lifeband Touch wristband, Heart Rate Earphones set for May 18 US release

Surprise! LG is about to drop two new wearables next week, and one explores the curious "blood flow signals in the ear" model for heart rate data.

Tabbles review: tagging tool improves speed, adds corporate focus

Privacy group sues UK snoops over phone hacking scheme

GOG.com, Humble Store unleash spring sales with steep discounts on PC games

Lawson Software founders settle insider trading charges with SEC

Tear-free desktop gaming becomes a standard with DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync

The Uni8 may be LG's first Windows Phone since 2010