Paul McDougall is Deputy Technology Editor for the International Business Times. He has previously written for Scientific American, InformationWeek, SHAPE magazine and numerous other publications. Paul is a native of Toronto, Canada and currently resides in Manhattan. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from the University of British Columbia-Vancouver, and an M.A. in Journalism from New York University.
Rubio Can’t Get His H-1B Visa Facts Straight
The Republican presidential candidate seems unfamiliar with the program’s rules despite sponsoring a bill to triple the number of workers who can apply.
Candidates Clash Over H-1B Visas
A program that helps U.S. tech companies bring in workers from overseas has become a key issue in the presidential campaign.
Samsung Wins Twice In Legal Battle With Apple
The South Korean phone manufacturer didn't violate Apple patents and won't have to pay it $119.6 million, an appeals court ruled Friday.
Shooter Used iPhone To Contact Victims, Feds Say
The U.S. says San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook used the iPhone 5C at the center of a heated privacy debate to communicate with victims.
Tech Firms, Government Plan Anti-Terror Talk
Friday’s meeting is expected to include officials from top Silicon Valley companies as well as the Justice Department and FBI.
China’s New Anti-Terror Law Targets Encryption
The measure is less intrusive than an earlier version that would have required tech companies to create backdoors that allow authorities to access their data anytime.
Tech Firms Unhappy With China's New Security Rules
Beijing's demand that U.S. tech companies provide access to data on their systems -- and at times share source code -- has some questioning their future in China.
Boost For Backers Of Patriot Act Powers
Jeb Bush and others want Congress to renew a provision that broadens the surveillance powers of the National Security Agency. But opponents say not so fast.
Why Apple Should Have Banks Worried
The technology company reportedly plans to launch a Venmo-style person-to-person payments service -- which could take business away from major financial firms.
Tough Transition For IBM
Big Blue, which reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales Monday, could face "a prolonged period of underperformance" as it moves to the cloud.
Why The Impressive Windows 10 Devices May Be Too Late
Microsoft’s Lumia smartphones and Surface computers are slick, but iOS and Android users have little reason to switch.
Microsoft Declares War On Apple
Microsoft has little choice but to push as hard as possible into phones and tablets, given the PC market’s dwindling fortunes.
New Windows 10 Tablets, Phones Could Make Or Break Microsoft
With both Apple and Google now eyeing its core business market, Redmond desperately needs to break through in mobile.
Fact Check On Fiorina's HP Record
The Republican's claim to have doubled sales while Hewlett-Packard’s CEO is technically true, but the growth was driven by the ill-fated Compaq merger.
IBM 2nd Quarter Earnings Per Share Beats Street, But Shares Fall
Big Blue is looking to reduce reliance on hardware sales and transition offerings to the cloud.
Microsoft’s Surface Hub Is Made In The USA
The device, available up to 84 inches, is essentially a supersized Surface tablet and aims to end technological confusion in the conference room.
Cyberattack On Feds Came From China: Ex-DHS Chief
Michael Chertoff, who served under George W. Bush, fears the data could be used to blackmail government workers with access to state secrets.
Leafs Make Splash, Hire Mike Babcock
The former Detroit Red Wings head coach heads north on an eight-year, $50-million deal.
Reportedly Up For Sale, Yelp Shares Soar
The reviews site, which has seen big growth in the past year, is said to be working with investment banks to explore a sale.
Controversial Cisco CEO John Chambers To Step Down
The networking giant announced Worldwide Operations Vice President Chuck Robbins will replace Chambers in the corner office.