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CyanogenMod Could Feature Bing, Cortana Under Microsoft Corp Deal
Some smartphone owners have to void their warranties to install Cyanogen Inc.'s custom firmware.
SXSW: Tech Needs More Than Talk To Fix Dismal Diversity Record
At SXSW Interactive, numerous panels are focused on improving inclusiveness within the tech industry.
Apple Outage: How To Protect Yourself From Downtime In The Cloud
The cloud may go offline, but if you take certain steps, you'll still be able to function while it's down.
Google Opens Brick-And-Mortar Store, Buy Your Next Nexus In Person
No need to shop online for Google products if you live in London.
Avoid 200 Frozen Dead Bodies On Mount Everest By Exploring With Google Street View
Viewing the world's highest mountain on a screen won't be as exhilarating, but it's certainly safer.
InMobi, Snapdeal Could Get Boost From Google, Alibaba
Alibaba, which has been eyeing the Indian market for months, has yet to invest directly in the e-commerce space in India/
Facebook Faces Class Action After Kids Spend Parents' Money On Facebook Games
A class action suit tries to force the social network to offer refunds to parents for kids' digital downloads.
Yahoo, Pandora Poised To Join Google, Facebook In Mobile Advertising’s $1B Club
Snapchat and Pinterest also have set themselves up to strike it rich with mobile advertisements.
Android Wear: Google's Latest Update Will Introduce New Wrist Gestures, Wi-Fi Support, Report Says
The search giant’s wearable platform is learning a few new tricks to make it work better without a phone.
Google Inc. CFO Patrick Pichette Retires Early To Travel The World, Spend Time With Family
The company’s finance exec decided to quit after his wife suggested they travel the world.
IBM To Launch Verse, A Less Annoying Email System
Verse messaging automatically prioritizes email and allows users to more easily find their most important content.
Apple Inc. Donates $50 Million To Advance Diversity in Technology Sector
Diversity has become a hot topic among tech as many companies have drawn criticism for being largely white and male.
Twitter, Which Helped Spread Word Of Umbrella Revolution, Opens Hong Kong Office In Greater China Push
Twitter follows Google and Facebook in targeting more sales from the Greater China region.
Apple Watch vs. Android Wear: Google Releases Smartwatch Ad During Apple Announcement, Highlighting Key Differences
The company is touting its customers’ originality with smartwatches from different manufacturers.
Former Google Exec Lee Confirmed To Lead US Patent Office
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed former Google Inc executive Michelle Lee to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a position that has been vacant for more than two years.
Google Targets Spotify Users With $3 Trial To Google Play Music All Access
A $3.00 promotion, pegged to the third anniversary of Google's Play Store, could be a preemptive strike against its rival.
Google Appears To Support GamerGate With Tweet, Then Calls It A ‘Mistake’
Supporters of the movement say they're in favor of ethical journalism, but have been criticized for sexism and cyberbullying.
Google, Apple Foray Into Autos Has Heads Of Volkswagen, Nissan Putting Out The ‘Welcome’ Mat
Silicon Valley could disrupt the automotive sector. Top auto executives say bring it on.
Let Google Teach You How To Be A Bartender With Cocktail Recipes
Deciding what to drink on Thirsty Thursday just got a little easier.
Punit Soni, Motorola Mobility's Former Products Head, To Help Flipkart Establish Valley Presence
More Valley technologists are heading to Asian companies, taking their careers, and their new employers, in bold new directions.
Google’s 2015 Nexus 6 (Or Nexus 5) Will Definitely Be Made By Huawei, Analyst Claims
The Chinese manufacturer is rumored to be making one of two Android flagships due later this year.
Alibaba Unveils Plan To Challenge Amazon, Microsoft, IBM In US Cloud Market
In a surprise move, Jack Ma’s company said Wednesday that it plans to open a commercial data center in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Google Inc. Launching Solar-Powered Internet Drones Later This Year
The atmospheric satellites will beam wireless Internet to areas without it, as well as to disaster-struck areas.
Google Goes Back On Its Word, Allows Manufacturers To Ship Android Devices Without Encryption
The move contradicts Google's earlier statements, when it said that the latest Android smartphones would be fully encrypted.
Xiaomi $64 Action Camera To Give GoPro Hero A Little Competition For Half The Price
The Chinese company launched a mini camera Monday that may knock the GoPro down a few notches.
Google SVP Sundar Pichai Confirms MVNO; Carrier Launching Wireless Service In 'Coming Months'
Google likely won't be the next big mobile network.
HTC One (M9) Release: New Flagship Brings Major Upgrades To Software Rather Than Hardware Or Design
HTC increases the smarts of its new smartphone -- but little else.
NSFW: Google Cancels Ban On Blogger Porn After Receiving 'A Ton' Of Angry Feedback
It took less than 72 hours for the company to cancel an impending no-porn policy.
YouTube Toys With A TV-Like Feature In Pursuit Of Growth, Ad Dollars
YouTube is testing a feature that automatically plays more videos on more than 100 million of its users.
Want Google Fiber In Your City? Make It Easy For Us, Google Exec Says
Analysts contend that the search giant's investors are concerned about its spending, which has slowed the expansion of Fiber.