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Facebook Posts Drive Most Removal Requests Under Europe's 'Right To Be Forgotten' Law
The majority of requests are for public Facebook posts — and most could be handled if the user understood their privacy settings.
How To Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat On Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 Using LiquidSmooth Custom ROM
The new LiquidSmooth ROM is an after-market firmware based on Android Open Source Project, or AOSP.
Samsung Loses More Ground In Q3 As Locals Shine In China, India
Home-grown smartphone sellers with global ambitions are playing an aggressive price game to thwart market leader Samsung.
Facebook Says Number Of Requests By Governments For Users’ Personal Data Rose 24%, US Leads List
Facebook says requests by governments for user data violate the privacy rights of people using the social networking site.
Amazon Prime: Unlimited Cloud Photo Storage Added To Growing List Of Benefits
Amazon’s new Prime Photos allows subscribers to upload any number of full-resolution photos into the cloud.
Alibaba Group's Ambitious Mobile OS Strategy: Can BABA Take On Google, Apple In China?
Alibaba, the dominant e-commerce company in the world’s largest consumer market, wants to take on Google and Apple with its own OS.
Disney Movies Now Cross-Compatible With Android And iOS Devices
Disney Movies Anywhere app breaks down walls between Apple, Google operating systems.
Google Cloud Targets Amazon Web Services With New Options, Price Cuts
Amazon Web Services has two years on Google's cloud platform, but the search giant appears undaunted.
Google And Facebook's Privacy Efforts Help Terrorists, UK Spy Chief Says
Tech companies are allowing themselves to become vital tools for terrorists by withholding information, the intelligence chief said.
The Era Of The Tech 'Ecosystem' — Who To Go With And Why
There are benefits -- and some trade-offs -- to sticking with one vendor.
Google Guns For India’s Heartland With Local Language Alliance Seeking Next 300M Netizens
Google demonstrated voice search in Hindi as the Internet search giant pushes for local-language Internet access.
Enterprise Collaboration Startup Slack Races To Billion Dollar Valuation In Just 8 Months
Slack's latest round of funding brings its total funding to $180 million.
A Woman Got An Eyeful Of Her Own Breasts On Google Street View, Sues Google
Montreal resident Maria Pia Grillo brought a $45,000 suit claiming "emotional damage."
Police Can Force You To Open Your iPhone With Fingerprint, Judge Rules
Touch ID fingerprints are like DNA, a judge ruled, meaning police can take them without consent.
Android Co-Founder Andy Rubin To Bid Google Good-Bye, James Kuffner To Lead Robotics Division
Google took over Android in 2005, and under Rubin's leadership, it has become the world's most popular mobile operating system.
Daniel Graf Demoted As Twitter's Head Of Product, Rising Superstar Kevin Weil To Take His Place
It's all about executing plans faster.
US Tech And Aerospace Companies Could Miss Out If Iran Sanctions Are Suspended
European companies are preparing to enter a lucrative, untapped market if Iran sanctions are suspended. The U.S. could miss out.
Lenovo, Google Finalize $2.9B Motorola Acquisition Deal
Motorola has largely been credited with inventing the cell phone but has suffered in the current era of Apple and Samsung dominance.
How To Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat On Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE Using CM11 Milestone 11 ROM
Here is how to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat on the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 using CM11 Milestone 11 ROM.
Streaming Dongle Showdown: Amazon’s Fire TV Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Roku Streaming Stick
The Fire TV Stick may be more powerful than the Chromecast, but Roku's Streaming Stick supports more services.
iPhone Now A $100B Business For Apple As iPhone 6, 6 Plus Sales Soar
Apple's iPhone accounted for well over half of the company's net sales in 2014.
Google Releases Fit App For Android Wear, Smartphones And The Web
Google says the app collects walking and exercise data automatically through Android devices.
YouTube Considering Selling Video Subscriptions In 'Near Term'
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said at a tech event that the site's ad-based model could soon become a thing of the past.
SoftBank’s $10B India Plan Gets Off The Mark With Investments In Startups
Looking to take a strong stake in India's growth in coming years, Japan's SoftBank will invest $10 billion in local Internet-based opportunities.
Japan’s Softbank To Invest $627M In India’s Snapdeal, Leads $210M Funding Of Ola Cabs
With its $627 million investment in Snapdeal, Japan's SoftBank is set to make a strong foray into India's online shopping business.
Amazon Takes On Google With Its New Streaming Media Player 'Fire TV Stick'
A cheap USB dongle that looks a lot like Google's Chromecast.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Likely To Be Released For Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Soon
Android 5.0 Lollipop, the biggest update since Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, includes a new user interface among many other features.
Google Inbox: Bundles, Snoozing And To-Do Lists Aim To Prove 'It's Not Gmail'
Google's new email app, "Inbox," aims to reduce clutter while organizing your life. Will it really help us "focus on what really matters”?
How Yahoo's Mobile Ad Business Stacks Up Against The Heavyweights
The company's mobile ad business stands to be on par with Twitter's.
Android Easter Eggs: Check Out Google's Hidden Mascots From Gingerbread To Lollipop
Google's Android Easter eggs have evolved immensely over the years, and aren't hard to find if you know where to look.