The biggest trade show in the mobile computing industry, Mobile World Congress, wrapped up today in Barcelona. The event is about far more than just mobile phones, a fact underscored by the…
Net neutrality ruling, Apple announcement and Lenovo hack
The FCC delighted net neutrality advocates this week with its ruling in favor of a free and open internet. Net neutrality refers to the freedom of the internet from being manipulated and controlled by broadband companies looking to charge higher prices for different tiers and qualities of services.
Hewlett-Packard shares takes a tumble on poor revenues
In just over six months, Silicon Valley stalwart Hewlett-Packard will split into two separate companies. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise will continue to provide HP’s corporate IT hardware and services solutions under the direction of…
Drone investment set to soar despite regulation threat
Drones have hit the headlines again this month, as proposed FAA regulations threaten to make package delivery via unmanned aircraft unfeasible. But while lobbyists from some of technology’s biggest names battle to…
Xiaomi opens U.S. store, Obama’s cybersecurity summit and Samsung’s listening TVs
After completing a $1.1 billion round of funding last Christmas, Xiaomi became the world’s most valuable technology startup. It’s $40 billion valuation eclipses even that of Uber. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker is looking to expand its dominance in China to the global stage, launching an online store in the U.S.
Twitter’s user growth worry, Anthem security breach and Wheeler makes net neutrality stand
Twitter only added 4 million extra users during the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the company’s latest earnings report.
Google’s earnings fail to meet Wall Street expectations
Google missed analyst expectations with its fourth quarter earnings, posting adjusted earnings of $6.88 per share, up from $6.01 per share a year earlier, but missing estimates of $7.11. The search giant’s…
Yahoo to spin off Alibaba stake tax-free
Yahoo has announced plans to sell its stake in Alibaba, worth around $39 billion, without incurring a huge tax bill. The company’s CEO Marissa Mayer, who has been under significant pressure to…
Microsoft profit falls despite cloud, Surface success
Price cuts to two of Microsoft’s core lines of business, Windows and Xbox, contributed to shrinking profits in the last three months of 2014, according to the company’s most recent earnings. The results…
Microsoft’s Windows 10 announcement, Whatsapp on desktop and eBay’s restructuring
Microsoft unveiled more details of the latest iteration of its operating system, Windows 10 this week. The good news for Windows enthusiasts is that the new system will be offered for free.