T-Mobile reportedly phasing out contracts later this month By Clint Demeritt published 1 March 13 T-Mobile is rumored to switch to its Value Plan starting March 24 as well as expand its Equipment Installment Plan.
Facebook reveals how 'hundreds of thousands of users' are Graph Searching By Clint Demeritt published 1 March 13 Though the new powerful search engine is still in beta, the social network has revealed how people are using it and suggests a few oddball quires of its own.
Nexus One becomes the world's first phone satellite By Clint Demeritt published 26 February 13 Surrey Space Centre launched the Google smartphone into orbit to help test a new nanosatellite.
Visa, Samsung ink global NFC deal in what could signal Galaxy S4 feature By Clint Demeritt published 26 February 13 Visa payWave is coming to Samsung's NFC smartphones, as well as its Mobile Provisioning Service.
Twitter beefs up phishing protection with new DMARC protocol By Clint Demeritt published 22 February 13 Twitter adopted a new emailing standard that will help better authenticate emails from the social network and filter out scammers.
New Qualcomm processor will always be listening By Clint Demeritt published 21 February 13 An always-on, low-power voice activation feature will be part of the upcoming Snapdragon 800, while two new chips are formally announced.
T-Mobile launches GoSmart Mobile, its very own no-contract service By Clint Demeritt published 20 February 13 T-Mobile offers prepaid cell service, starting at $30 a month for unlimited talk and text.
Facebook hacked, says there's no evidence of user data breach By Clint Demeritt published 16 February 13 Facebook Security found malware on several employees' laptops, but no evidence that user data was compromised.
Archos Platinum tablet trio debuts with eye on affordability By Clint Demeritt published 14 February 13 Tablet brand ratchets things up a notch with iPad- and Kindle Fire-busting prices at a variety of screen sizes.
Hit the road with Siri in new Chevy cars By Clint Demeritt published 14 February 13 Chevy becomes the first automaker to incorporate Siri's "Eyes Free" mode in its vehicles, and Ford gets Amazon Cloud Player music support.
HBO Go now streaming to TVs through Apple AirPlay By Clint Demeritt published 12 February 13 HBO executive announces new AirPlay feature, and talks about where the service is heading.
Users may see through transparent smartphones in 2013 By Clint Demeritt published 11 February 13 Taiwanese tech firm Polytron says it's working with handset manufactures to deliver clear devices by the end of the year.
Google may bring air fleet to new Silicon Valley home By Clint Demeritt published 9 February 13 A proposal is in the works for a 28-acre, $82 million facility to house Google's aircraft in San Jose, Calif.
Touchscreen Chromebook named 'Pixel' pops up in video leak By Clint Demeritt published 7 February 13 A slippery YouTube vid may have tipped a fully Google-designed notebook that's home to 4 million pixels.
Forget guns: researchers working on 3D printer using stem cells as 'ink' By Clint Demeritt published 5 February 13 University team created a new 3D printer valve in a project that could eventually eliminate the need for organ donors.
FCC exploring super wireless networks, but some are resisting By Clint Demeritt published 5 February 13 As the push begins to free up the wireless spectrum, some companies are trying to prevent a powerful competitor from entering the marketplace: free Wi-Fi.
Google Sync gets a few more months on Windows Phone By Clint Demeritt published 30 January 13 Though Google's syncing service was due to start sunsetting today, new Windows Phone users can still sign up for the service until July 31.
Department of Justice, citing security, asks for hold on Softbank/Sprint deal By Clint Demeritt published 29 January 13 DOJ wants the FCC to defer action in the Japanese wireless company's bid to gain control of the United States' third-place carrier.
Twitter, Google get into data privacy spirit by releasing more info By Clint Demeritt published 29 January 13 Twitter released a new, more visual transparency report to help users see how governments are watching them.
Google the search giant, smart watch maker? By Clint Demeritt published 25 January 13 After a patent for a smart watch was filed last fall, the tech giant may be looking into how to the sell the invention.
Microsoft heralds Windows 8's year-end progress but stays mum on Surface By Clint Demeritt published 25 January 13 Windows 7 led the OS charge for the Softies while not many clues were offered on how those Surface RT slates are doing.
Google shows how gov asks for user data in latest Transparency Report By Clint Demeritt published 23 January 13 Government requests for user information is on the rise, citing data from June through December 2012.
Two 4-inch iPhones with in-cell tech tipped for 2013 debut By Clint Demeritt published 22 January 13 According to rumors, the two new iPhones will feature in-cell touch technology to make the form factor thinner.
Google duo says it's time to get past the password By Clint Demeritt published 18 January 13 Two Google employees talk about the weaknesses of the password and what should replace it.
Instagram user figures revealed: photo service bigger than Germany By Clint Demeritt published 18 January 13 Despite controversy over Facebook merger and revised terms, Instagram claims 90 million monthly active users.