Tech

Qualcomm Invests US$40 Million in Chinese Tech Firms

Sami Ghanmi   | Dec 13, 2014 03:36 AM EST

The Chinese tech companies that will receive investments include 7Invensun, Chukong Technologies, inPlug, and Unisound. read more

Lizard Squad Strikes EA with DDoS Attack; Plans to Shut Down Xbox Live "Forever" on Christmas

Cory Doyle   | Dec 12, 2014 04:46 PM EST

"On December 25 aka Christmas, we will tap in to Microsoft and shut down Xbox Live, FOREVER! So enjoy it while it lasts," Lizard Squad said. read more

LeTV Electric Car Team Includes Ex-BMW, Tesla, Ford Executives

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 01:10 PM EST

LeTV's electric car announcement might have seemed spontaneous, but it is clear the company has been working on this for some time. read more

In the Hacking World 'Iran is the New China,' Experts Say

Jose Mario Fuderanan   | Dec 12, 2014 01:29 PM EST

Iran is now a first-rate cyber power and joins the likes of China and the U.S. as the top countries capable of engaging in cyber attack and espionage, according to some intelligence experts. read more

iPhone 6S Primary Chip Manufacturer Will Be Samsung

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 12:28 PM EST

Apple has reconciled with Samsung, following three years of patent wars. The South Korean chip maker will be the primary manufacturer for the iPhone 6S, according to new reports. read more

Sony Sets January 11 Date For PS4 Launch In China

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 12:27 PM EST

Sony will launch PS4 in China on January 11, third months after Microsoft kicked off Xbox One sales in the region. read more

Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Event Scheduled For January 21

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 10:11 AM EST

Microsoft is preparing its second Windows 10 event, this time showing off the consumer side of the OS update, alongside potential price points. read more

Google Leaves Russia Over Censorship, Surveillance

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 08:46 AM EST

Google will shut down its engineering office in Russia, following new laws for technology companies operating in the country. read more

Twitter's Evan Williams "I Don't Give a Sh*t" if Instagram Has More Active Users

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 09:04 AM EST

Twitter co-founder Evan Williams did not mince his words in a recent interview, when asked about Instagram's increase in users. read more

Facebook Interested In Creating A Dislike Button

David Curry   | Dec 12, 2014 07:41 AM EST

Facebook is "thinking about" adding a dislike button to the social network, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. read more

Microsoft Offers $50 Discount on Xbox One Until Dec. 31

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 12, 2014 09:34 PM EST

But the deal's only for U.S. residents. read more

Amazon Testing Delivery Drones Overseas

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 12, 2014 10:30 AM EST

Amazon aims to make use of this program to deliver shipments in just half an hour or less. read more

Lego Releases New, Inspirational Feminist Ad

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 13, 2014 03:58 PM EST

With the latest ad from the manufacturer being released, girls can now become more motivated and inspired to continue using, playing, and building Lego blocks. read more

Australian GTA V Gamers Want the Holy Bible Banned in Revenge

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 12, 2014 08:56 AM EST

The Bible is also misogynistic and promotes violence against women. read more

Apple Continues to Beat Down Android

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 12, 2014 08:13 AM EST

These numbers suggest more consumers have made the shift to Apple. read more

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