TECH & INNOVATION

Censors loom large over Sony's PlayStation prospects in China

TECH & INNOVATION 12.12.2014 03:02 AM

Censors loom large over Sony's PlayStation prospects in China Sony Corp should fear China's censors almost as much as rival Microsoft Corp when it launches its PlayStation 4 gaming console in the world's third-largest gaming market next month.

Women's safety in focus as Uber rivals race across Southeast Asia

12.12.2014 03:00 AM

The logo of car-sharing service app Uber on a smartphone over a reserved lane for taxis in a street is seen in this photo illustration taken in Madrid on December 10, 2014.

Canada competition watchdog probing Apple mobile carrier deals

12.12.2014 02:45 AM

The Apple logo is illuminated in red at the Apple Store on 5th Avenue to mark World AIDS Day, in the Manhattan borough of New York December 1, 2014.

EU's Vestager to meet Google complainants in coming weeks

12.12.2014 02:43 AM

A Google search page is reflected in sunglasses in this photo illustration taken in Brussels May 30, 2014.

Instagram crosses 300 million users, edges past Twitter

12.11.2014 03:09 AM

A screen displays the Instagram logo during a presentation by co-founder Kevin Systrom as he announces the launch of a new direct image messaging service named Instagram Direct in New York December 12, 2013.

Censors loom large over Sony's PlayStation China prospects

12.11.2014 03:06 AM

Visitors looks at Sony Corp's PlayStation 4 game consoles and control pads displayed at a booth during the Tokyo Game Show 2014 in Makuhari, east of Tokyo September 18, 2014.

Microsoft exec sees autumn release for Windows 10

12.11.2014 03:04 AM

A shadow of a man using his mobile phone is cast near Microsoft logo at the 2014 Computex exhibition in Taipei June 4, 2014.

U.S. manufacturers group opposes stricter Internet regulations

12.10.2014 10:25 AM

A man uses a smartphone in New York City, in this picture taken November 6, 2013. The U. S. National Association of Manufacturers on Wednesday wrote to congressional and Federal Communications Commission leaders to oppose potential stricter regulations for Internet service providers.

Intel unveils platform to simplify connectivity of products

12.10.2014 10:01 AM

Visitors look at tablets at the Intel booth during the 2014 Computex exhibition at the TWTC Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei June 3, 2014. Computex, the world's second largest computer show, runs from June 3 to 7.

In North Korea, hackers are a handpicked, pampered elite

12.07.2014 13:56 PM

In North Korea, hackers are a handpicked, pampered elite Despite its poverty and isolation, North Korea has poured resources into a sophisticated cyber-warfare cell called Bureau 121, defectors from the secretive state said as Pyongyang came under the microscope for a crippling hack into computers at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Cisco Systems sues rival for infringement of network patents

12.07.2014 13:53 PM

A visitor walks past a Cisco advertising panel at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona February 27, 2014.

Pluto-bound spacecraft ends hibernation to start mission

12.07.2014 13:29 PM

An artist's impression of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, currently en route to Pluto, is shown in this handout image provided by NASA/JHUAPL.

How Steve Jobs Still Defends Apple, Even From His Grave

12.04.2014 17:05 PM

In what’s turning out to be the class-action lawsuit of the decade, plaintiffs are suing technology power-house Apple Inc., calling into question their unnecessary software updates that they claim kept iPod prices artificially high and kept competitors off electronics shelves. But it’s not the circumstances of the case, nor the claims of the plaintiffs that make this particular lawsuit of any interest. It’s whom the defense will call to the stand.

Intel to invest $1.6 billion in China factory

12.04.2014 01:45 AM

An employee walks past an Intel logo during the 2014 Computex exhibition at the TWTC Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei June 3, 2014.

Class Action Lawsuit Begins—Apple Defends iTunes Policies and iPod Prices

12.02.2014 16:24 PM

It may just be the class-action lawsuit of the decade, but with opening statements beginning this morning, Tuesday Dec. 2, many are already beginning to question whether prosecutors have enough ammunition to go up against technology power-house Apple Inc. Calling into question the unnecessary software updates that kept iPod prices high and revolving version coming through electronics shelves, the plaintiffs began outlining their case against Apple in court today saying that in an attempt to block out competitors, the company hurt the consumer in the process.