Ryan W. Neal

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Originally from Northern California, Ryan W. Neal came to New York to earn his master's in journalism from Columbia University. He joined IB Times April 2013, and is a writer for the technology section.

He has written for the Santa Barbara Independent, Sacramento News and Review, Summit Daily News, Virgin Red Room, and Forbes Sports Money. He was previously the manager of the blog network at Magnet Media Inc.

When he's not nerding out about tech, he loves sports and snowboarding.

Samsung Gear Solo: Smartwatch With SIM Card Could Make And Receive Calls

Without a smartphone nearby, the smartwatches aren't capable of much, but Samsung may be changing that in the near future.

Spotify Killed My Vibe: New Bug Disrupting Spotify Radio Feature

Echo Nest built the algorithms that power many Spotify features, and a glitch is causing serious problems.

Google Removes Top App: 'Virus Shield' Scams Thousands, Exposes Flaw In Android Ecosystem

At only $3.99, "Virus Shield" sounded like a bargain to thousands of people who downloaded it.

Apple iWatch Release Smartwatch Siri Reuters

Apple Acquires Novauris Voice Recognition Technology To Catch Up To Google Now, Microsoft Cortana

Apple debuted Siri to much fanfare in 2011 with the iPhone 4S, but has since been surpassed in functionality by Google Now and Microsoft Cortana.

GrubHub IPO: Food Delivery Company Debuts Under "GRUB," Raises $190 Million

The stock opened at $26 per share and surged 40 percent on the opening day of trading.

What Is Fiverr? Q&A With CEO And Co-Founder Of Online Freelance Marketplace

Fiverr is gaining popularity for its model of freelancers offering services for a rate of five dollars each.

Google Stock Split: Shares Of 'GOOG' And 'GOOGL' Both Up During First Day Of Trading

The early performance should alleviate early fears about the sudden decrease in price caused by the split.

Pew Internet Study Finds Older, Poorer And Disabled Seniors Still Not Connected

Pew reported on Thursday that six in 10 American seniors now go online and just under half have a broadband connection at home.

Obama's Internet Savvy: President Revived His Successful Campaign Strategy To Sell Obamacare

From Internet talk shows to Twitter marketing to online forums like Quora, the administration once again proved its online skills with the ACA.

Apple Vs. Samsung Round 2: Google Android The Real Target Of Latest Patent Lawsuit

Google designed the Android operating system, so why is Apple suing Samsung for software patent violations?

Tinder Bots: Fake Profiles Spam Hookup App With 'Castle Clash" Advertisements

Fake profiles are spamming Tinder with ads for a mobile game called "Castle Clash."

April Fools’ Day 2014: Samsung, HTC, Sony And Other Tech Companies Get Wacky With Pranks

Enough people were already fooled by the Huvr Board video in March, so here’s a guide to some of the pranks trolling the Internet on Tuesday.

Dropbox's Anti-Piracy System That Protects Privacy

The way Dropbox checks for pirated content is completely legal and doesn’t even really violate a person’s privacy.

Google Pokémon: April Fools' Challenge Hides Digital Monsters In Google Maps

Google partnered with Nintendo and Pokémon to create a new Google Maps challenge for April Fools' Day.

Healthcare.gov Goes Offline: Website Unavailable For 6 Hours On Morning Of Obamacare Deadline

People rushing to enroll in a health care insurance plan on deadline day were met with a “currently unavailable” message.

Microsoft Updates Privacy Policy: Can No Longer Snoop Through Hotmail Accounts

New policy will be "clear to consumers and binding on Microsoft."

Microsoft Office For iPad Could Mean Death Of Surface Tablets

Microsoft subtly admitted a tablet market defeat and confirmed suspicions that Nadella would steer away from consumer devices.

Selling Out Can Be Good: Why Facebook's Acquisition Of Oculus Will Help VR Gaming

If a gamer really wants to play an Oculus Rift anytime soon, the Facebook purchase may be the best thing that could have happened.

Google Transparency Report: US Made More Requests For User Data Than Next 5 Countries Combined

Between Gmail, Android phones, Docs and other Google services, a lot more people are providing Google with information today than five years ago.

eBay Classifieds Gets 'Wanted' Ads: Will New Partnership With Rewarder Help Compete With Craigslist?

After a job opening ad is posted on eBay Classifieds, Rewarder will share it across both platforms and send it to people best suited for it.

'Oculus' Penny Stocks Soar: Facebook Acquisition Helps Two Smaller Companies Temporarily Surge

Just like when Google acquired Nest Labs, people are trying to get rich quick by buying stocks of companies with the name Oculus.

Oculus Rift Backlash: Wall Street, Reddit And Kickstarter Backers Condemn Facebook Acquisition Of Oculus VR

The Oculus team is $2 billion richer, and Mark Zuckerberg is excited, but not everyone is thrilled by Facebook's $2 billion purchase.

Facebook Buys Oculus For $2 Billion: Zuckerberg Explains Why The Social Network Wants Virtual Reality Technology

Facebook reached a deal to buy Oculus VR, a transaction involving $400 million in cash and 23.1 million shares of Facebook common stock.

Google Glass Gets Fashionable: Luxottica Stock Up Following Google Partnership

Google has announced a partnership with Luxottica, the company behind designer brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley.

Introducing Honey 2.0: Universal Online Shopping Cart Automatically Applies Promo Codes And Coupons

Honey was founded in late 2012, and the company claimed that it helped 870,000 people save more than $8 million over the past year.

Google Now Comes To Chrome: How To Activate The Popular Personal Assistant Program On Desktops And Laptops

Some have complained that Google Now is creepy because it reveals how much data Google really collects from users.

Microsoft Offering $100 To Upgrade From Windows XP

Want $100 From Microsoft? Company Paying Customers To Upgrade Windows XP Computer To Windows 8.1

If you can verify that they are using a computer running Windows XP that is unable to support Windows 8, Microsoft will give a $100 store credit towards a new PC.