Xiaomi Buys 1,500 Patents From Microsoft To Aid Global Expansion
The Chinese company has acquired 1,500 patents from Microsoft in a deal that will see it bundle Office and Skype apps on its smartphones and tablets.
MacBook Pro 2016 Leaks Back OLED Panel Rumors And Show 4 USB-C Ports
A leaked image appears to show Apple's next MacBook Pro with space for a rumored OLED touch panel and four USB-C ports.
‘Super-Secure’ Solarin Smartphone Costs $17K But Uses 18-Month-Old Processor Known To Overheat
Sirin Labs, an Israeli startup, has launched a super-pricey, super-secure smartphone, but its technology is flawed.
Myspace Accounts Hacked: Time Inc. Confirms Massive Breach As 360 Million Passwords On Sale On Dark Web
Time Inc. says it is aware of stolen Myspace-user login data being sold on the dark web for as little as $2,800.
Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft And YouTube Commit To Prevent Hate Speech Following Brussels Terror Attacks
Facebook, YouTube, Microsoft and Twitter have committed to ensure that online platforms do not offer opportunities for hate speech to spread.
Katy Perry’s Twitter Account Hacked To Send Message To Taylor Swift
The hacker posted racist and insulting messages, including one to Taylor Swift, who has been involved in a high-profile dispute with Perry over the last two years.
Is Bitcoin Really Money? Economics Professor Says ‘No’ In Landmark Criminal Case
Michell Espinoza, accused of money laundering in Florida, wants the charges dismissed because they involve bitcoin.
Asus ZenBook 3: World’s ‘Most Prestigious Laptop’ Is Thinner And Lighter Than Apple MacBook
Asus says its new laptop, the ZenBook 3, is “the world’s most prestigious laptop” and is thinner, lighter and faster than Apple’s MacBook.
Bitcoin Price Soars Toward $500 On Back Of Weakening Chinese Yuan
The price of bitcoin has reached a 20-month high after devaluation of the Chinese yuan has led to increased demand for the cryptocurrency.
North Korean Hackers Accused Of Sony Pictures Attack Linked To $81M Bangladesh Bank Heist
Security researchers say the hackers who stole $81 million from Bangladesh’s central bank are linked to the Sony Pictures attack.
US Postal Service Considers Blockchain Uses Including Issuing Its Own Digital Currency ‘Postcoin’
The U.S. Postal Service is considering the advantages of blockchain technology, including the possibility of creating its own version of bitcoin.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Reportedly Proposed Buying HBO And CNN Owner Time Warner
The U.S. tech giant, which entered preliminary talks to buy Time Warner to boost its original content, is still in the market for a media company.
Snapchat Raises $1.8 Billion In Series F Funding Round, Predicts Up To $1 Billion In Revenue By 2017
Leaked presentations show that Snapchat is expecting revenue to grow quickly in the coming years, potentially reaching $1 billion by 2017.
Galaxy Note 7: Samsung Planning To Skip Galaxy Note 6 Name To Match Galaxy S7 Range: Report
Samsung is set to bring consistency to the names of its flagship smartphones by launching the Galaxy Note 7 this year, rather than the Galaxy Note 6.
Xiaomi's $450 4K Drone Could Challenge DJI's Dominance, But Lack Of US Release Limits Impact
Xiaomi is looking for a big slice of the consumer drone market currently dominated by its compatriot DJI.
Facebook, Apple Face New Legal Challenge From Ireland On EU-US Data Transfers
Facebook could be left without a mechanism to transfer customer data from Europe to the U.S. if the European Court of Justice rules against it again.
Microsoft Lays Off Another 1,850 Staff At A Cost Of $950 Million, Streamlines Smartphone Business
The latest round of layoffs brings the total number of job losses at the smartphone division to over 22,000 since Microsoft bought Nokia in 2013.
Netflix And Amazon Hit With Film And TV Tax In Europe
Streaming services in Europe could be forced to contribute to the production of homegrown films and TV under new proposals.
Apple Building Amazon Echo Rival And Opening Up Siri To App Developers: Report
The tech giant was reportedly working on the device long before Amazon launched its product in 2014.
OnePlus 3 Specs, Including 5.5-Inch Display, Revealed Ahead Of June 14 Launch
The Chinese smartphone company is expected to launch its latest smartphone on June 14, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Google In China: Eric Schmidt Says Chinese Government Will Determine When Google, Gmail And YouTube Return
The executive chairman of Alphabet says Google's role in China is "largely determined... by what the Chinese government will allow.”
Uber Wants Startups To Pitch Venture Capitalists While Riding Around In Ubers
The ride-hailing company said Tuesday it is launching a matchmaker-type service aimed at pairing startups with venture capitalists.
Google Offices In Paris Raided By French Prosecutors Over Tax Affairs
French prosecutors are investigating whether the search giant has failed to meet its fiscal obligations.
Tim Cook: Apple Watch Will Monitor More Of What Your Body Is Doing
The tech giant’s CEO, Tim Cook, says the wearable will become indispensable by monitoring much more of what your body is doing.
Apple MacBook Pro 2016 Set To Feature Touch ID, Thinner And Lighter Design And USB C: Report
The world’s largest technology company will reportedly refresh its MacBook Pro range with a thinner and lighter design, as well as USB C ports, along with support for its fingerprint sensor technology.
iPhone 7: Apple Inc. Looking To Produce Almost 80 Million New Smartphones Despite Declining Sales
Apple reportedly is asking its suppliers to produce between 72 million and 78 million iPhone 7 handsets.
OnePlus 3 Launching Next Month In VR As Company Unveils Loop Headset
Chinese smartphone company OnePlus will launch its 2016 flagship smartphone in virtual reality next month with the free Loop VR headset.
iPhone 7: Leaked Image Claims To Show Redesigned Smartphone From Apple
A image posted on Chinese social media site Weibo claims to show the rear cover of Apple’s up-coming iPhone 7.
Dell XPS 13 (2016) Review: The Best Just Got Better
Dell produced the best Windows laptop of 2015, and it is on track to do the same in 2016.
YouTube Blamed For Fall In Music Revenues As Vinyl Sales Outperform Video Streaming
Musicians and artists in the United Kingdom earned more from vinyl sales in 2015 than they did from YouTube.
