Articles by Anne Patterson
RIP iPhone 5c? Foxconn facility to switch to iPhone 5s
The production of iPhone 5c has been reduced by Foxconn to boost iPhone 5s supply. Reports are making rounds that the recently-launched budget-friendly iPhone 5c is in troubled waters.
Yahoo promises to encrypt data flow to thwart NSA spies
Yahoo said it will encrypt all traffic between its data centers by Q1 2014. Yahoo has taken the fight to the National Security Agency (NSA), by announcing it will make all traffic that flows between its data centers encrypted by Q1 2014 to protect users from online snooping and thwart NSA spies.
Bitcoin soars to record high after officials testify about its benefit to U.S. Senate Committee
Bitcoin soared to a record high of $900 after receiving favorable testimony from U.S. officials. Bitcoin has soared to a new record high of $750 as U.
Massive volcano discovered under Antarctic ice sheet
A new study has discovered a massive active volcano under Antarctica's ice sheet. A new study has discovered a massive active volcano under Antarctica's ice sheet.
Scientists accidentally kill 507-year old Ming the Mollusc
Scientists accidentally killed the world's oldest living creature. Scientists have accidentally killed what is reportedly the world's oldest living creature.
Oracle leaps into MDM market with Bitzer buy
Oracle has acquired Bitzer Mobile and taken a plunge into the mobile device management (MDM) market.
Google Now update released: What you should know
A new update for Google Now has been released and we take a look at what it brings. A new update for Google Now, the personal assistant software, has been released, bringing several new features and improvements users' way.
Apple's iBeacon could revolutionize the way you shop
Apple's iBeacon, a locations-based technology, could revolutionize the way you shop in the not-so-distant future.
New York mulls handing out licenses to Bitcoin traders
New York mulls over the idea of issuing licenses to Bitcoin traders. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is considering handing out BitLicenses to Bitcoin traders.
Mass. student slams Apple for defining gay as 'foolish' and 'stupid'
A 15-year old student has criticized Apple for defining gay as "foolish" and "stupid."
IBM lets Watson AI hang out with all developers
IBM said it will make available Watson AI technology available to third party software developers. IBM has announced that it will make available the Watson Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology available to software developers with an application programming interface (API) developer toolkit.
Nobody buys Samsung device because of particular Apple patent: Expert witness
In Apple vs Samsung patent trial, an expert witness said that people do not buy Samsung devices specifically because of the pinch-to-zoom feature.
Video: Forget Gotham City, San Francisco gets its very own Batkid
San Francisco got its very own Batkid in a 5-year old Miles Scott. Forget about the caped crusader saving Gotham city from lurking dangers, as San Francisco has found its very own Batkid.
IBM wades into cloud-based enterprise mobile management market with Fiberlink buy
IBM has ventured into cloud-based MDM with the intended purchase of Fiberlink. IBM has waded into the cloud-based enterprise mobile device management (MDM) market with the intended purchase of Fiberlink Communications.
iDevice tracking site resurrects after DMCA takedown
The Apple products tracking site, which was shut down post a DMCA notice, has resurrected. A site which tracked iDevice stock status and was shut down after Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice, has resurrected back to life.
Phil Schiller miffed Samsung 'copied' Apple's 'bet the company' product
Apple's SVP of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller, is miffed that Samsung "copied" the company's "bet the company" product.
Tech giants rush to aid of Philippine typhoon victims
Tech giants Samsung, Apple, Google, LG and Facebook have rushed to the aid of typhoon Yolanda victims.
Tearjerker: New Google India video ad focuses on India-Pakistan partition, goes viral
The Google India "Reunion" video ad has gone viral and tugs at human emotions. The new Google India video ad focuses on the India-Pakistan partition, tugging at the human emotions of the once-forgotten bond between the two countries, which are now at loggerheads over Kashmir.
Google deals blow on authors in US book-scanning lawsuit
Google has landed a big blow on authors by winning the book-scanning lawsuit. Google has emerged victorious in an ongoing book-scanning legal battle in the U.
Unlock cellphones or face our wrath: FCC tells wireless carriers
FCC has asked CTIA to unlock cellphones. Or they'll do it themselves. Wireless carriers in the U. S. have been asked to let consumers unlock their cellphones or face the wrath of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Elon Musk now sets sight on EV pickup truck and supersonic jet with VTOL
Tesla's Elon Musk has said the company will make an EV pickup truck and supersonic jet. A pickup jet?
YouTube Capture app update for iOS 7 gets new features
Google has updated the YouTube Capture app for iOS 7 to version 2.0.0. Here's a look at what you get.
Italy probes Apple for alleged 1 billion euros tax evasion
Italy is investigating Apple for allegedly evading 1 billion euros in tax. Apple is under probe in Italy for allegedly evading €1 billion ($1. 35 billion) in tax.
Samsung admits infringing Apple patents but disputes quantum of damage
Samsung acknowledged that it had infringed some patents owned by Apple, but disputed that it owes Apple only $52 million and not $380 million as claimed by the latter.
RIP: Celebrated British composer Sir John Tavener passes away at 69
Celebrated British composer Sir John Tavener, whose music was deeply inspired by his religious belief, has passed away.
Mystery buyer wins Francis Bacon's Triptych artwork for record $142.4 mn in auction
An anonymous buyer has purchased Bacon's "Three Studies of Lucian Freud" for a whopping $142.4 million, which is a new record.
E.coli threat prompts recall of 90 tons of prepackaged salads, wraps
Owing to E.coli contamination threat, a California-based food processing company has had to recall 90 tons of pre-packaged salads and sandwich wraps.
Meet Yves Rossy: The man who flew over Mt. Fuji with a homemade jetpack
Yves Rossy, an ex-pilot, has flown over Mt. Fuji, using his own invented jetpack. Yves Rossy, a former Swiss pilot, has invented a jetpack system which uses carbon-fiber wings and four jet engines.
Human pee could power future environmental robots
Thanks to a new mechanism, human pee can power future environmental bots. With the advancement in technology, mankind is discovering more uses for waste matter.
Montreal Protocol (Ozone Treaty) helped slow global warming
Per a new study, the Montreal Protocol helped slow down global warming. Albeit inadvertently. A new study proposes that the Montreal Protocol or the Ozone Treaty has helped slow down global warming.
