Smartwatches Outsell Swiss Watches For First Time As Apple Watch Dominates
The smartwatch market grew by over 300 percent in the past year while the Swiss watch market saw a decline of 5 percent.
Could One iPhone Backdoor Really Expose Apple Inc.’s iOS Owners To Greater Security Risk?
Apple’s refusal to unlock an iPhone seems to be rooted more in principle than on technical grounds.
Apple vs FBI: Why iPhone Battle Threatens Smartphone Users’ Privacy Globally
The FBI’s attempt to force Apple to give it access to a terrorist’s iPhone could have a big repercussions for surveillance and privacy worldwide.
Uber Losing $1B A Year In China To Increase Market Share
The ride-hailing company says that while business continues to grow in the U.S., it is losing money in a big way in China.
Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter And Yahoo Quietly Add Their Support To Apple’s Fight Against FBI
Unlike Apple’s public opposition to the FBI’s request to help unlock the San Bernardino shooting suspect’s iPhone, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter have been more restrained.
Hollywood Hospital Pays Hackers $17K Ransom In Bitcoins To Release Network From Malware
Paying off criminals who had locked the Los Angeles hospital's systems was "the quickest and most efficient" way to restore operations, CEO Allen Stefanek said Wednesday.
Microsoft Moving Beyond Bitcoin To Create Blockchain Marketplace On Azure Cloud
The company has dabbled with bitcoin in the past, but now it wants to harness the power of the blockchain, the technology underpinning the virtual currency.
Freedom 251: World’s Cheapest Smartphone Launched In India Priced Under $4
India will soon become the world's second-biggest smartphone market and Ringing Bell's $3.60 smartphone could help drive huge growth.
Tim Cook Calls Request To Unlock San Bernardino iPhone ‘Dangerous’
CEO Tim Cook said the company has complied with all requests but that the FBI’s desire to hack into Syed Rizwan Farook’s iPhone goes too far.
Miitomo: Nintendo Opens Registration For Its First Smartphone Game
Preregistration for Nintendo's first smartphone game, Miitomo, is now open for users in 16 countries, including the U.S., the U.K. and Japan.
Cobalt’s Valkyrie Aircraft Racks Up $50M In Preorders, But FAA Approval May Be Years Away
Cobalt has $50 million in preorders but has not yet sought FAA approval for the 300 mph craft, which could be years away.
Apple Pay Going Live In China On Feb. 18
Apple will significantly increase the footprint of its mobile payment solution by launching the service in China on Feb. 18.
IBM Bets Big On Blockchain, The Bitcoin Technology That Could Revolutionize Business
IBM will reportedly announce Tuesday its plans to advance the blockchain technology that underpins the bitcoin.
Galaxy S7 Promotional Video Published By Samsung Shows Waterproof And Wireless Charging Features
The video, which is unlisted and therefore could have been posted accidentally, may be all part of Samsung's plan to promote the device.
Samsung Begins Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update For Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge
One of the most popular Android smartphones on the market is finally being upgraded to the latest version of the software.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Launches VR Videos Of Cover Models
With interest in virtual reality spiking, it’s no surprise to see the magazine’s most famous edition get in on the act.
Renminbi Has Biggest Single-Day Jump In A Decade Following Chinese New Year
The currency saw its biggest single-day boost in 10 years Monday as trading resumed after Lunar New Year festivities.
Apple Recalls Faulty USB-C Cables For MacBook Laptops
Apple has said some of the USB-C cables it shipped with its latest MacBook laptop could be faulty and causing power issues.
iPhone 7 Delay? Apple’s Chipmaker TSMC Says Earthquake Damage Greater Than First Thought
Damage to the plants of iPhone 7 chipmaker TSMC from a Feb. 6 temblor may be more severe than initially believed.
Lumia 650 Will Cost Under $200 And Could Be Microsoft's Last Lumia Smartphone
Microsoft has launched the Lumia 650, a budget Windows 10 Mobile handset that could be the last Lumia smartphone.
Uber, Airbnb And Other Gig Employers Demand Harmonized EU Rules Before Regulators Kill Sharing Economy
Dozens of businesses with models rooted in the sharing economy are seeking changes in the way they are regulated by the European Union and its member states.
Resetting The Date Could Crash iPhones And iPads Permanently
A quirk of iOS seems to show that if you reset the date of your iPhone or iPad you could never get it to work again.
AT&T 5G Trials To Begin In 2016 As Competition Intensifies
Although the technical details of the new wireless communication standard — to be known as 5G — are yet to be finalized, networks like AT&T and Verizon are looking to take the lead.
Honor 5X Review: Can Huawei's Budget Smartphone Really Help It Crack US Market?
Huawei just launched the first smartphone under its budget Honor brand in the U.S., but is the Honor 5X any good?
Google (GOOG) Claims It’s Paying Fair Share Of UK Taxes (As Exec Says He Doesn’t Know How Much He’s Paid)
"We believe in paying our taxes, and we want to be seen to be paying the right amount of tax,” Matt Brittin told a parliamentary panel Thursday.
Proposed UK Laws On Mass Surveillance And Encryption Require ‘Significant Work’
A committee of politicians looking into a draft bill, which seeks to give intelligence agencies more powers, called for more clarity.
LG G5 Case Released Before Smartphone Launch Confirming Always-On Display
Putting the cart before the horse, LG has launched a case for its new smartphone before it has released the smartphone.
Google Grilling: Search Giant Faces More Questions Over Tax Deal With UK Government
Despite agreeing to pay $185 million to cover 10 years of British taxes, the U.S. company Thursday will face a parliamentary committee.
Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Pictured In Gold And Grey Ahead Of Launch
Samsung is not doing a very good job at keeping its latest smartphones under wraps as more leaked images of its Galaxy S7 emerge.
Google’s Driverless Car Effort Gets Green Light As US Government Says Robots Qualify As Drivers
In a major milestone for the development of autonomous vehicles in the U.S., a transport regulator said robots can meet the definition of drivers.
