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Nokia-Microsoft Deal to Finally Conclude This Friday
Microsoft announced its deal with Nokia would be completed by April 25, this Friday. The Microsoft-Nokia deal is expected to be concluded on Friday, acording to Reuters.
HTC Phones May Feature Optical Zoom in Under Two Years
A senior camera engineer with HTC said in an interview that phones with optical zoom capabilities are 18 months to two years away.
Facebook Allows Friend Tracking in New App for iPhone and Android
A new feature in Facebook's mobile app now allows users to know their friends' locations. Facebook now allows your friends to know where you are.
Try Google Glass for Free! New Offer Allows User Trial Period with Device
After its successful one-day public sale of Google Glass, the Internet giant said it would ship devices in different colors and frame styles to potential users for a limited tryout period.
Interacting with General Mills May Mean that You Lose Right to Sue: Legal Terms Modified
General Mills amended its legal terms to disallow customers from suing the company if they interact with online or download any of its coupons.
Xbox One vs. PS4 Sales: 5 Million Units Sold
Microsoft said its Xbox One gaming console has sold 5 million units since its launch last November. Coming on the heels of Sony's announcement of PS4 sales, Microsoft said it sold 5 million Xbox One consoles.
Ford Mustang 2015 Assembled on Top of Empire State Building
Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mustang in style when it assembled a 2015 convertible atop the Empire State Building.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Scanner Hacked: Paypal Accounts at Risk
Security experts have hacked Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint authentication that exposes the limitations of biometeric security systems.
Samsung Considered Steve Jobs' Death as Best Opportunity to Attack Apple
Confidential documents have shown Samsung considered Steve Jobs' death as the best time to launch a marketing attack on Apple.
Google Acquires Drone Maker Titan Aerospace, Beating Out Facebook
On Monday, Google bought drone maker Titan Aerospace to provide connectivity to remote parts of the world.
After Glass, Google Sets Sight on Smart Contact Lenses with Built-in Camera
Glass isn't the only thing that Google has plans for. Now, the company has set its sight on smart contact lenses.
Google Glass Wearing Journalist Assaulted in San Francisco During Protest
A journalist in San Francisco wearing Google Glass was assaulted after covering a protest march against a Google employee.
Amazon to Launch 3D Smartphone This Year: New Device Competes with iPhone
Numerous reports have claimed Amazon is all geared up to launch its 3D smartphone later this year. Amazon is planning to launch a new smartphone later this year, a Business Insider report has claimed.
Apple iPhone 6 Price May Rise by $100 as Release Date Draws Near
According to analysts, Apple is negotiating with carriers for a $100 increase on the price of its flagship device.
Facebook Transparency Report: India is Country That Has Most Censorship
Facebook on Friday revealed its transparency reports on government requests for user data and number of times governments restricted content access.
Tax Dispute Forces Nokia to Offer Retirement to Employees
Nokia employees working at the company's manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India were offered voluntary retirement. The plant is caught in a tax dispute which is said to be delaying the deal with Microsoft.
44 Percent of Twitter Users Have Never Tweeted, Study Finds
A new report has found that 44 % of Twitter's 974 million registered users have never tweeted. A new report has articulated Twitter's biggest challenging: getting registered users to Tweet.
Hurry! Google Glass on Sale for Limited Time On April 15
Google announced it was putting up a limited number of Google Glass devices for sale at $ 1,500 for a day on Tuesday.
Sony Warns of Battery Overheating in VAIO FIT 11 A Laptops: Possible Burn Risk
Following battery overheating concerns, Sony issued warnings to its users to not use their devices. Sony on Friday warned users of select models about battery overheating that could lead to chassis burns.
Selfie App, Shots, Has 1 Million Users and 75 Percent of Them are Teenage Girls
iPhone Selfie app Shots reached 1 million downloads in five months, indicating just how popular clicking with front camera and sharing pics has become.
New XBox Video Game Controller Can Read Gamer's Emotions
A doctoral student at Stanford has come up with a game controller that can measure bio-parameters, like heart rate, to provide feedback to the game and improve gameplay.
Fake Android Anti Virus App Tops Charts, Cons Thousands
Virus Shield, an Android anti-virus app that topped paid charts within two weeks of its launch, conned more than 10,000 users.
Chinese Competition Authority Gives its Nod to Nokia-Microsoft Deal
After an anxious wait, Nokia received the green signal to go ahead with the sale of its cell phone business to Microsoft.
Ford Recalls 435000 Vehicles To Fix Rusted Frame Parts and Seats
Ford on Monday announced it would recall 435,000 vehicles in 20 states to fix faulty frame parts and seats.
Taiwan's HTC Loses $62 Million as Declines Continue
HTC posted losses of $62.2 million last quarter with $1.09 billion in revenue; that's 22 percent less than last year.
StoreDot Charges Your Smartphone Battery in 30 Seconds and Promises a New Technology
An Israeli company has developed a technology that charges cell phones in 30 seconds. A novel technology from an Israeli startup promises to charge your battery in half a minute, according to CNET.
Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich Quits Over Gay Rights Row
Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich resigned after gay rights activists protested the company's appointment of Eich who in the past supported an anti-gay proposition.
5-year Old Boy Discovers Security Flaw in Xbox Live
A 5-year old from San Diego was able to use his dad's Xbox Live account with a password. Microsoft fixed the flaw after the boy's father brought the loophole to its notice.
Microsoft Makes Windows Available for Free on Phones and Tablets to Compete with Android
In a bid to attract mobile manufactures to use Windows on their devices, Microsoft announced it was waiving the license fee on the operating system at its annual developer's conference on Wednesday.
Browser Plug-in Reveals Linkedin User Email: Sell Hack
A browser extension that reveals emails of LinkedIn users has caused much heartburn to the professional social networking services provider.
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