Office 2016: Microsoft Corp. Previews Faster Outlook Email And Skype For Business With Free Download
The software overhaul comes as Microsoft prepares to release Windows 10.
CyanogenMod Could Feature Bing, Cortana Under Microsoft Corp Deal
Some smartphone owners have to void their warranties to install Cyanogen Inc.'s custom firmware.
Jay Z Just Bought A Streaming Music Service With Higher Sound Quality Than Spotify And iTunes
Jay Z acquires HD streaming music company Aspiro for $56 million.
Microsoft Corp. Will Make Gains In Tough Tablet Market With Enterprise Sales: Analysts
Analysts say Microsoft could see growth in the tablet market as consumer purchases slow down and enterprise sales of handheld computers grow.
Senate Cybersecurity Bill Is 'Surveillance By Another Name,' Says Lone Senator Who Voted Against It
The bill would increase information sharing about threats between companies and government agencies.
Snowden's NSA Leaks Catalogued In First Searchable Database Of The Surveillance Documents
A group of Canadian researchers and journalists have built the world’s first fully-indexed online archive of Edward Snowden’s leaked NSA surveillance documents.
Twitter Bans Revenge Porn And Doxxing In Ongoing Fight Against Online Trolls
Offenders who continue to post revenge porn or dox other Twitter users will have their accounts locked until they delete the offending posts.
Facebook Faces Class Action After Kids Spend Parents' Money On Facebook Games
A class action suit tries to force the social network to offer refunds to parents for kids' digital downloads.
Android Wear: Google's Latest Update Will Introduce New Wrist Gestures, Wi-Fi Support, Report Says
The search giant’s wearable platform is learning a few new tricks to make it work better without a phone.
Google Inc. CFO Patrick Pichette Retires Early To Travel The World, Spend Time With Family
The company’s finance exec decided to quit after his wife suggested they travel the world.
The iPhone 6S Could Feature An Edge Like The Samsung Galaxy S6, According To New Patent
The patent includes new gestures along with buttons that can change based on what the user is doing.
Gigaom: Om Malik Announces His Noted Tech Blog Will Shut Down
Gigaom founder Om Malik has announced the prominent tech blog will shut down, as it is unable to keep the lights on.
USB-C: Five Things You Need To Know About The New MacBook’s Superfast, Reversible USB Type-C Connector
The laptop’s new USB Type-C plug is reversible in more ways than one.
Google Releases Android 5.1: Latest Android Lollipop Update Includes New Security Features, HD Voice
The company’s new mobile software has bug fixes for Nexus smartphones.
Apple Watch vs. Android Wear: Google Releases Smartwatch Ad During Apple Announcement, Highlighting Key Differences
The company is touting its customers’ originality with smartwatches from different manufacturers.
Torrenting Program uTorrent Installs Epic Scale On Users’ Computers, Everybody Freaks Out
The old cliche “nothing in life is free” appears to apply to the controversy surrounding the popular pirate software.
Watch Sales Will Help Apple Inc. Dominate Smartwatch Market In 2015: Analysts
The Watch will take a strong lead, but also help increase sales for Apple's competitors, the group says.
Google Appears To Support GamerGate With Tweet, Then Calls It A ‘Mistake’
Supporters of the movement say they're in favor of ethical journalism, but have been criticized for sexism and cyberbullying.
Google’s 2015 Nexus 6 (Or Nexus 5) Will Definitely Be Made By Huawei, Analyst Claims
The Chinese manufacturer is rumored to be making one of two Android flagships due later this year.
Apple Readies Bigger iPad, Release Date Delayed Over Supply Issues
The bigger tablet is meant to appeal, in part, to business users.
Mandarin Oriental Hacked: Luxury Hotel Chain Admits Credit Card Numbers Were Stolen In Security Breach
Mandarin Oriental guests pay about $850 a night, so the cards could fetch big bucks on the black market.
Tesla Motors Inc. Warns Investors: Hacking Is A ‘Significant Risk’ That Could Injure Drivers
The company noted that the high production cost of the Model S also could harm its business.
iPhone, Android Users Are Vulnerable To Hacking Because Of Government Backdoor Policy
The security flaw lets hackers take over devices visiting “secure” government websites.
Sony To Release Project Morpheus VR Headset Early Next Year, It Says
The manufacturer says it has improved the hardware for its virtual reality goggles to make images more lifelike.
Google Inc. Launching Solar-Powered Internet Drones Later This Year
The atmospheric satellites will beam wireless Internet to areas without it, as well as to disaster-struck areas.
The Pirate Bay Is Down: New Torrent Uploads Missing In Action
The site, known for providing access to illegal downloads of films, TV shows and music, is sinking.
Google Goes Back On Its Word, Allows Manufacturers To Ship Android Devices Without Encryption
The move contradicts Google's earlier statements, when it said that the latest Android smartphones would be fully encrypted.
PayPal To Acquire Branded Payments Startup Paydiant
The startup develops white label payment systems for Walmart and Subway.
Google Planning Two Nexus Smartphones For 2015: Rumor Pegs LG For New Nexus 6
Google could have two manufacturers ready to make two different stock Android smartphones this year.
Uber Confirms Database Breach, Personal Data Of 50,000 Drivers Revealed
The company said it noticed the potential breach in November, but did not clarify why it waited so long to share the news.
