Google releases fix to OEMs for Blue Security Android security hole
Summary: Google has found a fix for a vulnerability in Android's security model that could allow attackers to convert 99 percent of all applications into Trojan malware. — It doesn't get much scarie...
A clear look at LG's upcoming Optimus G2 (update 2: video)
There's still one month to go before LG officially unveils its Optimus G successor, but thanks to an anonymous tipster, we have a pretty clear idea of what it'll look like. Similar to the G2 leaks we...
The Architecture Twitter Uses to Deal with 150M Active Users
Toy solutions solving Twitter's “problems” are a favorite scalability trope. Everybody has this idea that Twitter is easy. With a little architectural hand waving …
The next iPhone's cool-factor: a slow-motion camera?
As the launch of the next iPhone approaches, rumor and speculation about what Apple's latest and greatest smartphone could bring to the highly-competitive mobile marketplace is increasing. Based on t...
This Is the Woman at the Heart of Everything Google Builds
There was a time when Melody Meckfessel juggled two wardrobes: one for one Google, and one for the rest of her life. Her Google wardrobe included hoodies and t-shirts and blue jeans — standard engine...
Apple asks agency to halt iPhone and iPad ban set for August
A patent ruling that forbids Apple from importing older versions of the iPhone and iPad will soon take effect - Apple asked the ITC to take the unusual step of issuing a stay. — Less than four weeks...
US Commerce Department destroyed $170,000 worth of TVs, mice, and more to root out malware
Though the US military has been preparing itself for digital warfare, other government agencies still seem to be struggling with how to handle basic cybersecurity: last year, the Department …
How Dropbox Will Remake Itself (And Your Angry Birds)
Dropbox wants to be your always-on hard drive, whether you're using an iPad, an Android phone, or a PC. And if it's going to reach that lofty goal, it will need more than a little help from the world...
Three Strikes and You're Still In - France Kills Piracy Disconnections
The so-called “graduated response” to the file-sharing issue has for years been championed by the mainstream music and movie industries. — According to the theory, Internet subscribers who are conti...
Apple, Amazon end ‘app store’ lawsuit
(Reuters) - Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc have ended their lawsuit over who has the right to use the “app store” name, clearing the way for both companies to use it. — U.S. District Judge Phyllis Ham...
Former Windows chief explains why it's so hard to go cross-platform
Former Windows leader Steven Sinofsky wrote a thoughtful post today about why it's so difficult to build apps for multiple platforms at once. — When a new platform emerges, it's usually fairly “triv...
Chrome 28 arrives with rich notifications for apps and extensions on Windows; Mac and Linux coming soon
Google today released Chrome version 28 for Windows and Mac. The new version features a notification center, although it's only available on Windows for now.
New Chrome developer tools bring Bluetooth, iTunes integration to packaged apps
Google's latest Chrome developer tools could give us even fewer reasons to close our browser — devs can now build packaged apps with access to Google Wallet, Google Analytics, Bluetooth devices and an...
The Pirate Bay founder is raising money for spy-proof messaging app
Private messages really aren't so private, and Peter Sunde, co-founder and former spokesperson for BitTorrent search engine The Pirate Bay, isn't happy about it. So Sunde has worked with a small grou...
Moguls Flying to Sun Valley With $53 Billion Deal Revival
Media dealmakers digesting $53 billion of mergers, spinoffs and acquisitions announced so far this year head to Allen & Co.'s Sun Valley conference this week to lay the groundwork for more. — So far...