Chen on why he wants challenge of running BlackBerry: ‘I am abnormal’
New BlackBerry CEO John Chen definitely gets points for honest self-reflection. In an interview with Re/code, Chen admits that taking on a company facing as …
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iPhone: Apple’s Trojan horse into the business world
Apple’s iPhone has not only become the company’s best-selling device, but also a useful weapon for the company in its “attack” on the corporate world. …
Hail to the chief: Chen now locked in as BlackBerry CEO
Here’s some very good news for BlackBerry: John Chen is now locked in as the company’s long-term CEO. The New York Times reports that BlackBerry …
NSA-thwarting alternative to Google search has a record year
You probably assume that Google holds a monopoly on Internet search. Think again. According to a blog post, DuckDuckGo, the search engine that doesn’t collect or …
Dear Google: Please stop trying to make me use your terrible social network
OK, Google, I rely on your for a lot of things. Not only are you my default search engine but you’re also my primary email …
Workers rioted at Samsung’s newest factory and it’s not even open yet
We learned late last year that Samsung is planning to keep its operating margins high by slashing its labor costs by building a new $3.2 …
Apple escapes long-running Google patent lawsuit unscathed
Although patent feuds continue to dominate the tech news cycle as many stretch indefinitely forward, one battle has finally come to a close. In August …
Your ISP probably can’t wait to try out AT&T’s Sponsored Data scheme
It’s easy to see why ISPs and carriers would love AT&T’s Sponsored Data scheme — after all, it gives them the ability to both slap …
Google just made it so strangers can email your Gmail account – here’s how to stop them
Google on Thursday unveiled a new Gmail feature – emailing Google+ users whose email address you actually don’t know. Moving forward, Gmail will suggest Google+ …
New report gives more evidence that Apple will launch two new iPhone models
Remember how Foxconn has said that it’s trying to lessen its reliance on Apple? Well it looks as though Apple is returning the favor. MacRumors …
Netflix has nothing to fear from Hulu’s sad little content expansion
Netflix is cruising into a hugely ambitious 2014 regarding original content. The glossy political thriller “House of Cards” is getting a new season shot in HD and featuring top …
T-Mobile’s biggest problem
I live in Bergen County, New Jersey. Just a stone’s throw from my previous home on the upper east side of Manhattan, my neighbors and …
WSJ: Ballmer and Gates are scaring away potential Microsoft CEOs
With the Microsoft CEO likely to drag on for at least another month, that means we’re in for several more weeks of leaks detailing all the …
The most important number in the world for Google: $6.30
Plenty of numbers are important to Google, a company that grew to dominate the Internet by creating search and advertising algorithms that its competitors simply …
FCC is ready to stomp on AT&T’s Sponsored Data dreams
As we noted in an earlier analysis, AT&T’s new Sponsored Data program is a bold move that could end up being an absolute nightmare. With …
Apple, Samsung CEOs will try to settle patent feud once and for all
Apple and Samsung are poised for yet another patent showdown in March, but before the battle resumes, the two CEOs are going to meet once more …
Digital movie sales are on the rise as rentals fall off the charts
When was the last time you bought a DVD or a Blu-ray? If you’re part of the ever-increasing majority of the U.S., it’s probably far …
No end in sight to the Microsoft CEO search
According to a report from Re/code, Microsoft is still searching for its next CEO and it could keep searching for a while. Right now, unnamed …
Google smacked with fine for violating privacy laws
Google on Wednesday was slapped with a fine by French regulators for violating privacy laws in the country. France’s CNIL published a press release on …
T-Mobile CEO says carrier added 869,000 new postpaid subscribers in Q4
T-Mobile’s big CES 2014 press conference on Wednesday is underway and as expected, it has not disappointed so far. CEO John Legere is as entertaining …
The smartest computer in the world has been a huge disappointment
IBM’s famous Watson supercomputer might be able to pummel the competition at Jeopardy, but the intelligent computer isn’t exactly a champion when it comes to …
Study: Windows users love buying Apple products
Every two out of three Windows computer owners purchase Apple products, research conducted by Morgan Stanley shows (via Business Insider). According to the following graph …
Apple demands removal of court-appointed antitrust monitor
This past summer, Apple was found guilty of colluding with book publishers to fix eBook prices. The consumer tech giant appealed the ruling and lost, …
Incredible $99 handheld 3D printer coming soon to a store near you
3D printing has been a huge deal for businesses for some time now, but consumers are just beginning to get a taste of this amazing …
Another one bites the dust: Ford CEO Mulally won’t leave to run Microsoft
Microsoft shares are getting hammered in Tuesday evening’s after-hours session on news that Ford CEO Alan Mulally will not leave the company to accept a new …
LaCie fuels 1TB storage dream for iPads and iPhones
LaCie at CES 2014 unveiled a 1TB portable hard drive specifically crafted for iPhone, iPad and Mac users who require more storage on the go. …
MakerBot unveils an awesome 3D printer you can actually afford
The king of 3D printing has a new mission: bring its exciting technology to the masses. Stratasys-owned MakerBot unveiled a new 3D printer from the International …
Watch Sony CEO Kaz Hirai’s CES 2014 keynote live right here!
Sony’s big CES 2014 press conference is now behind us, but the company has plenty more to talk about at this year’s show. The company …
AT&T’s new toll-free data is bold, but it could end up being a nightmare
AT&T on Monday announced a compelling new initiative during this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show. Dubbed “Sponsored Data,” the carrier’s new program will allow companies …
Wolfram’s latest: A database of every connected device in the world
Nearly everything at CES 2014 connects to the Internet. It can be an overwhelming prospect to imagine all of your devices interacting with one another, …
