Blackphone launching world's first privacy-focused app store
Firm says new software store will allow users to increase Blackphone's functionality while protecting data and communications — Privacy-first smartphone company Blackphone is launching its own app s...
Interview with Shanley Kane, whose Model View Culture publication offers a feminist critique of Silicon Valley
Shanley Kane of Model View Culture Challenges a “Corrupt” Silicon Valley — Shanley Kane challenges the assumptions and practices of the tech industry.
Sources: Sony Pictures using AWS to execute denial-of-service attack on sites where its stolen data is available
Sony Pictures Tries to Disrupt Downloads of its Stolen Files — Sony Pictures Entertainment is fighting back. — The studio behind the “Spider-Man” franchise and …
Google News to shut down in Spain Dec. 16 in response to recently passed Spanish copyright law
Strict New “Copyright Law” Forces End Of Google News In Spain — Google has decided to shut down Google News in Spain. This drastic step will occur next week (December 16) …
Iowa to allow drivers to use new mobile app as official driver's license in 2015
Iowa to launch smartphone driver's license — Iowans will soon be able to use a mobile app on their smartphones as their official driver's license issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Apple debuts cellular LTE-equipped iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in China
Apple on Wednesday announced cellular-capable iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 models will be available in China later this week, offering support for region-specific wireless networks used by major telecom...
Wakie, the free ‘social alarm clock’ that replaces your alarm clock with a phone call from a stranger, is now available on iOS
Wakie, The Social Alarm Clock That Lets You Wake Up Strangers, Finally Arrives On iOS — “Hey there, I'm just calling to wake you up,” I said a little awkwardly.
Google begins notifying users of $19 million settlement with FTC over in-app purchases
Google has started notifying users of its Play Store about a $19 million settlement it reached with the FTC in September. The company is being required to pay out refunds for in-app purchases …
Facebook releases new tools for publishers to offer greater automation and better targeting, improves Insights, fixes referrer data bug for iOS
New Tools and Insights for Publishers — Over the past few months, we've listened to publishers around the world to better understand …
eBay CEO Likely to Leave Board and Join PayPal's When Companies Split
EBay CEO John Donahoe will likely depart eBay's board of directors when the company spins off payment subsidiary PayPal next year, according to two people who have discussed the topic with him.