Piracy went down. Sales didn’t go up. Go figure.
The contention of the music industry is that piracy is what has been hurting sales the most. A recent report shows that piracy is down in some circles, but "oddly"...
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Elon Musk posts autopilot Tesla requirements on Twitter
Everyone's Tweeting, right? That must have been the thought of Tesla CEO Elon Musk when he posted the "autopilot" requirements for the automaker on the 140-character or less social networking...
Wireless groups to White House: unlocking all phones isn’t as easy as you think
The White House is making waves and calling for cheers as they push to mandate an open telecommunications system by forcing all carriers to keep their phones unlocked. According to...
7 for 7: tips and tricks for navigating Apple’s new mobile operating system
Tricks are a good thing as long as they help you. Here are seven tricks that you'll want to know when navigating your new operating system. Along with Friday's launch...
Fix for Apple lock screen hack is in the works
There will always be bugs discovered with every new roll out of software, but the security protocols are something that you would hope comes through without bugs. Early loopholes were...
BlackBerry’s popular BBM messaging service launching on Android and iOS this weekend
They may be on the verge of releasing nearly half of their workforce, but it's still business as usual at BlackBerry as they prepare to launch their popular instant messaging...
Privacy settings you need to enable now on iOS 7
Privacy is a hot topic when it comes to mobile devices. As such, it's no surprise that some of the most important privacy settings on iOS 7 are disabled by...
Second screen and controller functionality highlight PlayStation’s upcoming iOS, Android apps
Nintendo put a lot of focus on the ability of the Wii U to have a second screen and an innovative controller. Sony is trying to match them, though without...
Apple’s visionary of the past talks about the future
He was the brains behind the iPod. He helped build Apple to what it is today. He's reclusive to the point that you won't lose geek cred if you don't...
StumbleUpon finds its profitable groove after 10 years
There was a popular meme on StumbleUpon that played on the addictive nature of the social content discovery service that pointed to two things: millions love it but the dollars...
The lockers you didn’t know Amazon had at RadioShack and Staples are being pulled
To some, it was a brilliant idea that would help Amazon reach even more people. To others, it was a quirky idea that was destined to fail. Early indications of...
102 billion annual downloads expected from mobile app stores
How many apps do you have on your phone? It's a question that few could answer accurately. Today, it's getting to the point that many have trouble answering a question...
A comprehensive review of iOS 7
Big changes, small changes. Exciting changes, boring changes. As people set their iPhones next to their WiFi routers to speed up the large update, here are some of the first...
Expectations for iPhone sales a smidgen higher than 2012
Last year's launch weekend had Apple selling 5 million iPhones. This year, analysts believe they'll sell between 5 million and 8 million, a wide range but one that comes during...
Approaching Minority Report status: HP Envy uses hand motion controls
Stephen Spielberg's Minority Report was a decent movie, but the technological advancements it anticipated were amazing as well as achievable in most cases. One such advancement we're starting to see...
OUYA tries to fix their ‘unfixable’ Free the Games fund
Supporters have been fanatical. Detractors have been vehement. Indie game developing company OUYA is trying to pull in more supporters than detractors with recent revisions to the way they fund...
Movie studios throw more blame on Google over piracy
Google and other major search engines have been trying to make it harder to be a portal for movie pirates to display their wares. The studios aren't impressed, saying that...
Apple turns to tastemakers to improve iTunes Radio
The best way to improve a product is to hire experts. Apple may have mastered the science of delivering music to consumers, but they're looking for help in perfecting the...
One man. One car. Three million miles.
The warranty may not be valid for Irv Gordon and his 1966 Volvo P1800, but he's still confident enough to keep the ancient ride going in his exploration of America....
Facebook’s Zuckerberg throws punches about privacy during Congressional tour
When Mr. Zuckerberg went to Washington, his boyish grin and soft-spoken attitude were put on hold. He let Congress have it and was not afraid to tell the press all...