Tech

Facebook Almost Bought $1.1 Billion Stake in Xiaomi

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 12, 2015 04:39 PM EST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in discussions with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun last month about investing $1.1 billion in China's top smartphone maker, but the deal died on the vine, reports Reuters. read more

Latest App Recommendations from Top Tech Companies

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Jan 14, 2015 12:09 AM EST

These were highlighted because of their abilities and impressive features users seem to look for. read more

Virtual Reality will be Big at Sundance Film Festival

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Jan 14, 2015 12:00 AM EST

The annual event will be held from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1 in Park City, Utah. read more

BMW Self-Driving Car Touted as ‘Uncrashable’

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Jan 13, 2015 06:59 AM EST

The car can also park itself, much like others also showcased at CES 2015. read more

Embeddable Implants are Going Mainstream

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Jan 13, 2015 04:45 AM EST

The first ever internal compass is now in existence. read more

'Nature-inspired' Biomimicry Software Fights Email Spam

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Jan 13, 2015 04:38 AM EST

AIS could be a potentially transformative shift in "biomimicry". read more

The Bloodhound SuperSonic Car: Runs at 1,000 mph, Equipped with Rocket Booster, Jet Engine and Aluminum Wheels

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Jan 13, 2015 04:13 AM EST

Bloodhound is powered by a mighty Rolls-Royce EJ200 jet engine. read more

Device Reminds Absent Minded Parents that Baby's in the Back Seat

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 12, 2015 10:33 AM EST

The module automatically alerts a parent. read more

Samsung Unveils High-End 5.5-Inch Galaxy A7

David Curry   | Jan 12, 2015 09:22 AM EST

Samsung has unveiled the new 5.5-inch Galaxy A7, the third in the A-series range. read more

3D Headphones are the Best

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 12, 2015 09:59 AM EST

Audio companies have been trying for years to make headphones stay in place. read more

Alibaba, Microsoft Team-up against Software Piracy in China

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga   | Jan 12, 2015 09:51 AM EST

Counterfeit products infringe Microsoft's intellectual property rights. read more

OnePlus One Hits 1 Million Sales, Successor Incoming

David Curry   | Jan 12, 2015 09:17 AM EST

OnePlus founder Carl Pei has announced one million sales for the OnePlus One, and a successor should be available in the next six months. read more

Upgraded Google Translate can Translate on the Fly

Marco Foronda   | Jan 12, 2015 08:06 AM EST

Upgraded Google Translate will deliver delay-free, "near perfect" translations. read more

Samsung Will Release Windows Phone Devices, If Microsoft Settles Lawsuit

David Curry   | Jan 12, 2015 09:21 AM EST

Samsung is working on budget handsets for Windows Phone, but wants Microsoft to settle a royalties lawsuit before any announcements happen. read more

GM Planning Affordable Electric Car by 2017

David Curry   | Jan 12, 2015 09:24 AM EST

General Motors is entering the affordable electric car market, competing against BMW, Nissan and soon Tesla Motors in 2017. read more

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