White House names Google's Megan Smith US CTO, Twitter's Alexander Macgillivray Deputy US CTO
White House names Google's Megan Smith the next Chief Technology Officer of the United States — The White House announced Thursday that it has named its next Chief Technology Officer.
Twitpic to shut down September 25, citing trademark dispute with Twitter
Twitpic is shutting down — Twitpic will be shutting down September 25th. You will be able to export all your photos and videos. We'll let everyone know when this feature is live in the next few da...
New, larger iPhones to offer one-handed mode for easier typing; iWatch circuitboard is “tiny”
Apple Nears Introduction of Smartwatch and Bigger iPhones — SAN FRANCISCO — When Apple wants to make a big splash, it returns to its history. — Thirty years ago at the Flint Center …
Microsoft launches $433 Lumia 830 mid-range phone with 10MP PureView camera, will ship with Lumia Denim
Microsoft's Lumia 830 offers PureView imaging at a lower cost — Microsoft Devices, formerly known as Nokia's phone division, is no slouch when it comes to its device lineup.
Most of the US has no broadband competition at 25Mbps, FCC chair says
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler speaking to the cable industry in April 2014. — NCTA — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler today stated what is obvious to US Internet users: for broadb...
Rdio Moves to Free Music Model to Compete with Spotify and Others
In the face of growing competition in the streaming music market, Rdio, a four-year-old service that charges for online subscriptions, has moved into a new phase with abundant free music — as well as ...
Hootsuite raises $35M led by Fidelity Investments at an $800M valuation
Canada's Hootsuite Secures $35 Million Investment from Fidelity-Led Group — Investment Raises Media Company's Value to Nearly $800 Million — TORONTO—Canada's Hootsuite Media Inc. has secured $35 m...
Phone Firewall Identifies Rogue Cell Towers Trying to Intercept Your Calls
Rogue cell phone towers can track your phone and intercept your calls, and it's only a matter of time before they're as ubiquitous as GPS trackers. But at least now there's a way to spot them.
Rdio redesigns apps to emphasize Pandora-like ad-supported radio stations for free users
Rdio redesigns its service to emphasize radio and recommendations — Rdio, the best music-streaming service that (statistically) you're not using, is unveiling a smart redesign Thursday morning aimed...
Google agrees to pay $19 million in FTC in-app kids lawsuit
Federal officials on Thursday announced Google has agreed to settle charges and repay $19 million to consumers whose children were allegedly deceived into making mobile purchases through the Android a...
Nest Protect updates bring new Pathlight controls and Steam Check, but no return of Wave feature
Nest, the Google-owned company behind the ‘conscious’ in-home thermostat and Nest Protect smoke alarm, has announced today that a range of new features will soon start rolling out to Nest Protect user...
HTC launches Desire 820 with 64 bit support for Android L, 5.5" 720p display, 13MP camera
HTC's colorful Desire 820 is full of camera pixels and processor bits — 8-megapixel camera on the front, 13 megapixels on the back, and one of the first 64-bit chips for Android
Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix returns with a thinner design and longer battery life
Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix Windows convertible was always a promising device. Here was a tablet that could fit into its keyboard dock with the screen facing forward or backward.
Facebook asking users to perform “Privacy Checkup”, which reminds them about app permissions and who they're sharing with
As Promised, Facebook's Privacy Checkup Has Arrived — Facebook doesn't want you over-sharing — seriously! — and it's ready to prove it.
Labor groups claim Apple supplier failed to provide adequate protective equipment, facility maintenance, and fire training; Apple is “investigating”
Groups Accuse Apple Supplier of Labor Violations — HONG KONG — With its stock near a high and its latest iPhone expected …
Intellectual Ventures: Patent Troll Funds Startups, New Products
The dietary habits of Finland's populace went through a drastic change in 2011. Thanks to the low-carb craze and a rising preference for all-natural products, Finns started eating butter with impunit...
Rocket Internet Consolidates 5 Emerging Market Fashion Brands Into One: $3.5B GFG
More news this morning from Rocket Internet as the Berlin-based startup incubator continues to clean house ahead of a planned public listing: today the company, alongside one of its biggest co-investo...
Huawei announces flagship Ascend Mate 7 with 6" display, 8 cores, and fingerprint scanner
IFA 2014: Huawei announces Ascend Mate 7; huge display, minimal bezel, eight cores — Summary: Huawei continues to release high quality phones at reasonable prices and the upcoming Mate 7 looks …
Uber competitor Gett undercuts rivals with $10 rides within Manhattan for the rest of 2014
Uber Who? Gett Slashes All Manhattan Cab Prices to $10 Flat — Haven't heard of Gett? That could change by the end of 2014. When two companies like Uber and Lyft battle it out in loud debates …
Microsoft announces Lumia Denim update, Cortana enhanced and 4K video added
Share on Facebook - Tweet about it - Pint It - Share on LinkedIn - Post on Google+ - Share via Email — Microsoft has updated its Windows Phone 8.1 software with an update that should improve the Cor...
Location Is Everything, As Mobile Ad Startup xAd Raises $50M Led By IVP
xAd, a mobile ad startup that specialises in serving media specific to a user's location, is today announcing $50 million in funding — significant not only for the size of the round, but also for the ...
Facebook's updated Slingshot lifts reciprocation burden, allows sending of “unlocked” photos and videos
Facebook's Slingshot: Send Unlocked Photos and Videos — Facebook today updated its Slingshot app for Android and iOS, changing the only feature that makes the app unique.
Next-gen iPad Air with Touch ID, new gold color option may also debut at Apple's Sept. 9 event
At a media event already expected to be packed with the unveiling of two new iPhone models and a so-called “iWatch,” the company may also showcase its next full-size iPad Air with Touch ID fingerprint...
Tim Cook says Apple will send alerts when users add devices or change passwords, and broaden its use of two-factor authentication
Tim Cook Says Apple to Add Security Alerts for iCloud Users — Apple Will Alert Users Via Email and Push Notifications — Apple Inc. said it plans additional steps …
Coursera privacy vulnerabilities found by Stanford law prof; database of 9M users downloadable, all class enrollments visible to all teachers
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Coursera — I'm excited to be teaching Stanford Law's first Coursera offering this fall, on government surveillance.
LG G Watch R will be available in retail stores Oct. 14 with a price tag higher than original $230 LG G Watch
LG Sets a Date for Its New Round-Faced Smartwatch — South Korea's LG Electronics on Thursday spilled out some more details on its coming G Watch R smartwatch …
Former Twitter Chief Scientist Launches Steven, An Emoji-Based Social App
I can't quite put my finger on why I keep using this new app called Steven - yes, Steven, like a boy's name - but I do. The app itself is sort of silly - it offers you a way to log your activities an...