GameStop partners with big-name devs to publish mid-size games
GameStop partners with big-name devs to publish mid-size games
GameStop has signed on a number of well-known game developers, including Insomniac Games and Ready At Dawn, for its new publishing division, GameTrust.
Japan quakes halt Sony’s sensor plant, may impact iPhone production
Japan quakes halt Sony’s sensor plant, may impact iPhone production
Two of Sony's image sensor plants in Japan were impacted by this week's quakes. These CMOS components are used in the iPhone, among other smartphones.
Fingerprints tapped for payments apps and more, biometrics firms say
Fingerprints tapped for payments apps and more, biometrics firms say
Now, your fingerprint is unlocking smartphones, paying for purchases in Japan, and soon, Sweden's Fingerprint Cards hopes, even more.
Facebook nabs Google’s advanced technology head for new hardware lab
Facebook nabs Google’s advanced technology head for new hardware lab
Facebook has picked Regina Dugan, former head of DARPA and Google's Advanced Technology team, to lead its new multimillion-dollar hardware lab, Building 8.
VW’s next bit of diesel damage control may be to cut executive bonuses
VW’s next bit of diesel damage control may be to cut executive bonuses
Volkswagen may cut executive bonuses as pressure from the ongoing diesel scandal continues, a new report says.
Jaguar Land Rover’s new tech subsidiary InMotion to test car sharing
Jaguar Land Rover’s new tech subsidiary InMotion to test car sharing
Jaguar Land Rover is launching a new tech subsidiary called InMotion that will test car sharing and other related concepts and technologies.
Facebook providing ‘financial incentive’ for companies to use its live video service
Facebook providing ‘financial incentive’ for companies to use its live video service
As it has already been doing with celebrities, Facebook is now providing financial incentive to media companies to use its live-streaming video service.
LinkedIn splashes $59 million on its first international data center in Singapore
LinkedIn splashes $59 million on its first international data center in Singapore
LinkedIn has opened its first data center outside of the U.S. The social network has chosen Singapore as the location for the $58 million facility.
Peugeot-Citroen announces a huge model offensive, and plan to return to the U.S.
Peugeot-Citroen announces a huge model offensive, and plan to return to the U.S.
Peugeot's Push to Pass plan calls for the launch of 34 new models, the implementation of an over-the-air updating system, and a return to the U.S.
Tesla blames 'hubris' for sluggish Model X production
Tesla blames 'hubris' for sluggish Model X production
Tesla released its quarterly sales report, and blamed its own "hubris" for the relatively slow ramp-up of Model X production.
Blimp outside Google’s Tel Aviv office reads, ‘Google Must Pay Tax’
Blimp outside Google’s Tel Aviv office reads, ‘Google Must Pay Tax’
Yoav Kisch has a blimp floating outside Google's Tel Aviv office with the words "Google Must Pay Taxes,"
Verizon is going to charge you $20 just to upgrade to a new phone
Verizon is going to charge you $20 just to upgrade to a new phone
Ready to upgrade to a new smartphone? You better do it before April 4. That's the date when Verizon's new smartphone upgrade fees will be put in place.
After several delays, Microsoft's Surface Hub ships in two huge sizes
After several delays, Microsoft's Surface Hub ships in two huge sizes
Microsoft is finally shipping Surface Hub, a touch-based collaboration tool for businesses. The device arrives in two pricey sizes: 55 inches and 80 inches.
Netflix, YouTube and Twitter donate to Black Lives Matter activist’s mayoral campaign
Netflix, YouTube and Twitter donate to Black Lives Matter activist’s mayoral campaign
Netflix CEO Reed Hasting, along with other execs from other major tech companies, has donated to DeRay Mckesson's mayoral campaign in Baltimore.
Acer's fortunes continue downturn, but the company has a radical plan to recover
Acer's fortunes continue downturn, but the company has a radical plan to recover
Acer has had a rough time financially of late, however the company hopes to turn this around by splitting into two - its core business, and new business
PayPal hopes to launch Xoom in Cuba before the end of the year
PayPal hopes to launch Xoom in Cuba before the end of the year
PayPal's Dan Schulman expects PayPal's money transferring service Xoom to launch in Cuba by the end of 2016, after Cuba visit with President Barack Obama
FCC said to be close to approving Charter bid for Time Warner Cable
FCC said to be close to approving Charter bid for Time Warner Cable
According to the Wall Street Journal, the FCC is in the process of finalizing conditions that'd see Character Communications merger with Time Warner Cable.
Ford’s new Smart Mobility subsidiary was created to expand the carmaker’s reach
Ford’s new Smart Mobility subsidiary was created to expand the carmaker’s reach
Ford Smart Mobility is a new subsidiary for Ford that will focus on mobility services, and will operate "like a startup," according to its parent.
15,000 early Vive sales help push HTC’s stock 20 percent
15,000 early Vive sales help push HTC’s stock 20 percent
Despite a poor earnings report, HTC is riding a wave of confidence after solid early sales of its Vive virtual reality headset.
Commerce Department ban on Qualcomm, Intel, and others from supplying ZTE has been lifted
Commerce Department ban on Qualcomm, Intel, and others from supplying ZTE has been lifted
The U.S. Commerce Department will restrict China-based telecom firm ZTE's suppliers over the company's alleged plan to resell technology to Iran.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann steps down to run Audi’s quattro division
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann steps down to run Audi’s quattro division
Lamborghini has chosen former Ferrari exec Stefano Domenicali to replace Stephan Winkelmann.
Amazon’s overall earnings disappoint, but its server business is looking just fine
Amazon’s overall earnings disappoint, but its server business is looking just fine
Amazon's overall Q4 2015 earnings disappointed investors, but a growing part of its business -- Amazon Web Services -- continues to beat expectations.
Meet Starry, the new startup from Aereo’s founder aimed at revolutionizing the Internet
Meet Starry, the new startup from Aereo’s founder aimed at revolutionizing the Internet
Starry, a new company from Aereo founder Chet Kanojia, is promising home Internet service that's competitive with cable and fiber companies.
What if your Apple TV was your cable box? The FCC wants you to have that choice
What if your Apple TV was your cable box? The FCC wants you to have that choice
The FCC is expected to propose rules that would let customers ditch their pay-TV provider's cable box in favor of competitors' hardware.
Daimler’s CEO says Apple and Google car projects are progressing
Daimler’s CEO says Apple and Google car projects are progressing
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told a German newspaper that he was impressed by the progress made by tech companies like Apple and Google on car projects.
Verizon added 1.5 million subscribers in Q4 2015, beating analysts’ expectations
Verizon added 1.5 million subscribers in Q4 2015, beating analysts’ expectations
Verizon added an impressive 1.5 million new subscribers in Q4 2015, and beat analysts' expectations on revenue and turnover. The carrier's committing to 5G.
Bitcoin Group to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in February
Bitcoin Group to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in February
An Australian bitcoin company called the Bitcoin Group is on the brink of being listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Amazon will offer a one-stop shopping hub on the CES showroom floor
Amazon will offer a one-stop shopping hub on the CES showroom floor
CES 2016 is right around the corner, and to help out, we're working with Amazon to provide you with complete coverage of everything from the show floor.
VideoBlocks partners with Discovery Channel, adds network’s unused footage to library
VideoBlocks partners with Discovery Channel, adds network’s unused footage to library
VideoBlocks, the stock video provider, has inked a deal with the Discovery Channel to offer 30,000 HD and 4K clips in its Marketplace.
India’s Mahindra buys storied Italian design house Pininfarina to embellish its SUVs
India’s Mahindra buys storied Italian design house Pininfarina to embellish its SUVs
Mahindra will pay Pininfarina's creditors $125 million, but the firm will continue to operate independently.
Audi, BMW, and Daimler completes acquisition of Nokia’s Here mapping tech
Audi, BMW, and Daimler completes acquisition of Nokia’s Here mapping tech
BMW, Audi, and Daimler are nearing a $2.7 billion deal to acquire Nokia's Here mapping tech to power next-generation autonomous vehicles.