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SoftBank, Others In Talks To Buy 20 Percent Of India’s Micromax: Report
India has 950 million wireless subscribers but only 150 million smartphone owners, making the country an attractive market.
Microsoft Experimenting With Android Apps On Windows 10 For Phones, Report Claims
Could access to Android's enormous catalog of apps help Windows Phone find a larger customer base?
Facebook Unveils Big Plans For Messenger App, Expanding Online At F8 Developer Conference 2015
The company will now sell products and apps in its popular Messenger app.
Facebook Cranks Up YouTube Rivalry With New Embedded Video Player
Facebook now sees more than 3 billion video views per day.
Google Wants You To Pay Bills Through Gmail 'Pony Express' Service
Would you let Google access your financial information to have an easier way to pay your electric bill?
YouTube To Take On Amazon's Twitch With Live Game Streaming: Report
Live streaming and video games are hot. YouTube is reportedly relaunching its streaming options with gaming in mind.
Google’s Driverless Car Could Feature Air Bags On The Outside, Patent Filing Suggests
In the patent filing, Google explained a system for protecting a pedestrian during impact with a vehicle.
With One White House Meeting A Week, Google Has Become A Lobbying Powerhouse
The tech giant spent $16.8 billion last year to win friends and influence people in Washington.
Google Inc. Is Rolling Out Fiber To A New Location: Salt Lake City
The tech giant announced the next site for its super-fast Internet service Tuesday.
Cyanogen Raises $80 Million In Funding Led By India’s Premji Invest, Brings Twitter, Qualcomm Onboard
As smartphone makers seek differentiation, a market grows for startups building custom operating systems based on Android.
Why App Install Ads Are Flooding Your Phone: It's a $3 Billion Business
Mobile also is expected to surpass desktop ad spending in 2016 as marketers chase mobile device users.
Microsoft’s Project Spartan Web Browser Unveiled In Leaked Windows 10 Technical Preview
A "leaked" version of the new OS includes an early version of Internet Explorer's successor.
Google Glass 2.0 Is Coming: Eric Schmidt Calls Glass 'Fundamental Platform For Google'
Tony Fadell, head of Google's Nest division, will take up the project and says the technology is too important to abandon.
Google Takes Second Stab At Health Data As Apple's ResearchKit Takes Hold
Following the success of Apple's ResearchKit, Google is revisiting health data products.
Rule 41 Change Could Allow FBI To Get Warrants To Remotely Search Suspects' Computers Without Notice
Some say it would be a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Mercedes-Benz F 015 Driverless Car Aims To Change Future As Tesla Inc., Google Inc. Also Try To Roll Out Self-Driving Cars
The German automaker showcased its "Luxury in Motion" F 015 self-driving model this week in California.
Gmail: Google Ponders Snail Mail Scanning Service In User Survey
What if the search giant could remotely “delete” your physical junk mail?
Is Konami Working On A New 'Metal Gear' Project? Publisher Posts Job Listings For Developers
The Tokyo game maker apparently plans to continue its popular series amid hints of the departure of developer Hideo Kojima.
Google Manipulated Search Results To Bolster Own Products, FTC Report Finds
Even if a competitor provided better information, Google would often place its services higher on the search results page.
Android 5.1 Lollipop Update: How To Install Factory Image On Nexus 5
Here is a tutorial showing how to update the Nexus 5 smartphone to the latest Android 5.1 using a factory image.
Tag Heuer Embraces Smartwatches Through Partnership With Intel And Google
A traditional Swiss watchmaker hopes to get in on the smartwatch action.
Opera Acquires SurfEasy To Boost Web Browser Privacy And Security
The acquisition could open up new opportunities for the browser in developing countries.
Google X To Begin Flying Giant Airborne Wind Turbines Next Month
The airborne wind turbines will fly more than 1,400 feet in the sky where higher wind speeds mean more efficient power generation.
Google Play Enlists Real Humans For App Review Process, Adds Age Ratings
Automated processes will help screeners detect malware and products that run afoul of Play Store policies.
SXSW 2015: Rhapsody Makes Its Entire Song Catalog Available For Listening On Twitter
If someone you follow tweets a song from Rhapsody, you'll be able to listen for free.
Office 2016: Microsoft Corp. Previews Faster Outlook Email And Skype For Business With Free Download
The software overhaul comes as Microsoft prepares to release Windows 10.
SXSW 2015: Avegant Glyph A VR Headset That Doesn’t Make You Look Like A ‘Glasshole’
The multimedia head device has an imaginative design and high-tech outputs, but will people use it in public?
SXSW 2015: Video Help App Fountain Will Put An Expert On Your Phone For $7
Fountain charges users $7 to video chat with an expert for 15 minutes.
SXSW 2015: 'Stop The Robots' Protesters March To Stop Skynet Before It's Too Late
Activists warn artificial intelligence poses a real threat to human jobs.
SXSW 2015: YouTube Stars Are Finding A New Place To Thrive, On Facebook
Jeremy Welt, Maker Studios' senior vice president of marketing, says his company's talent is finding success on Facebook.