Chromebooks to play a big role at CES 2014
Chrome OS devices haven't been particularly popular at the Consumer Electronics Show in previous years, but that's going to change for CES 2014. Google's new platform continues to gain momentum...
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Google acquires Bitspin, makers of the Android alarm clock app Timely
Google has reportedly acquired Bitspin, the Swiss company best known for its beautifully designed Android alarm clock app Timely. Bitspin announced the move this week in a blog post, seeking to assure users...
Despite Beats sale, HTC posts second consecutive operating loss
HTC just posted another operating loss of NT$1.56 billion ($52 million), but managed a small net profit of NT$310 million ($10.3 million) selling its remaining shares of Beats. Though the Taiwanese company...
Ford’s unveils new solar-powered concept car
Ford's new C-MAX Solar Energi Concept uses solar panels to charge its lithium-ion battery in about six to seven hours, removing the need for charging station, so long as there’s sunlight. The...
Zynga is testing out Bitcoin payments on seven of its games
In response to Bitcoin’s rise in popularity around the world, Zynga, with help from BitPay, is testing expanded payment options for players to make in-game purchases using Bitcoin. The Bitcoin...
Control your car using Google Glass with this new app from Hyundai
Google Glass owners buying a new Hyundai will soon be able to control basic functions of their car straight from their headset. Hyundai announced that some of its next-generation vehicles...
Is Amazon Prime superior to Netflix?
Amazon Prime is well known for getting users free, two-day shipping for $79 per year. A slightly less known feature is that it grants you access to Prime Instant Video, a free streaming...
All-digital library opens up in Bexar County, Texas
The Bibliotech Library that just opened up in Bexar County, Texas is unique in that it lacks any actual books, at least physical copies. The new library offers over 10,000 books to...
Designers of the Ferrari develop $189,000 hi-tech smart bracelet
The designers of the Ferrari have partnered up with Christophe & Co to develop a $189,000 hi-tech smart bracelet. The expensive wearable will grant you access to exclusive clubs across the world with...
How will digital publishing evolve in this year and the years to come?
Although many people insist that publishing is dying off, quite the opposite is true. The future of publishing is entering a new golden era that will make publishing available to more...
Cryptolocker ransomware variant spreads through USB drives
A new version of the Cryptolocker ransom Trojan has been discovered that is able to spread through USB drives. The malware is targeted at peer-to-peer file-sharers. This may seem and odd targeting choice...
Corning develops new 3D-forming method for Gorilla Glass
Corning, a major American manufacturer of glass and ceramics, has developed a new 3D-forming method for Gorilla Glass. The company is also partnering with Taiwan-based G-Tech Optoelectronics which allow for faster turnaround and, eventually,...
Facebook claims that it doesn’t read unpublished comments
Over 25,000 Facebook users have signed an online petition in an effort to get Facebook to stop collecting unpublished posts and comments. The petition refers to posts that people type...
AT&T lays out plans for testing how to upgrade America’s infrastructure
AT&T has laid out plans to test how it can upgrade America's infrastructure from copper based to fiber-optic based. The company has filed the plans with the Federal Communications Commission and...
HBO series launches its own Snapchat account
One of HBO's most popular series, Girls, had launched its own Snapchat account. It makes sense that a show highlighting the modern millennial’s curious lifestyle choices would use the app...
Apple acquires developer of rapid-fire camera app
Apple has acquired the one-man photo technology startup SnappyLabs, maker of SnappyCam. The startup was founded and run solely by John Papandriopoulos, an electrical engineering PhD from the University Of Melbourne who invented...
New FX series will debut exclusively on the Xbox One
The team behind Eastbound & Down is launching a new series on FX called Chozen. The Archer-esque animated series will premiere exclusively on the Xbox One through the FXNow app...
Site that cheated Google’s system is back in the company’s good graces
A lyrics website called RapGenius made news a few days ago when it was caught and punished by Google for using shady methods to boost its rank on Google search...
Coca-Cola has over 16 million network IDs stockpiled
Coca-Cola now owns 16 million unique network identifiers usually reserved for Wi-Fi cards and other networking equipment. This week, many people were surprised to learn that a soda company controls...
Music sales are down for the first time since the release of iTunes
Digital music sales declined for the first time in 2013 since the iTunes Store opened a decade before, according to new data from Nielsen SoundScan. Sales of tracks declined 5.7%, to...