Articles by Anne Patterson
iPad Air review: Why people are going gaga over Apple's latest tablet
A review round-up of the iPad Air. Apple recently took the wraps off the iPad Air, the successor of the fourth generation iPad, which was dubbed iPad 4.
Google Nexus 5 and Android KitKat unleashed: What you should know
Google has finally released the long-awaited Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat. They look delicious. Google has finally taken the wraps off its much awaited Nexus 5 smartphone and the Android 4.
Bitcoin ATM sighted in Vancouver
The first-ever Bitcoin ATM has been spotted in Vancouver, Canada. The first Bitcoin ATM in the world has been sighted in Vancouver. The Bitcoin ATM went live on Tuesday, October 29, and is operated by Nevada- and Vancouver-based Robocoin and Bitcoiniacs, respectively.
Dell finally goes private, delisted Tuesday
Dell Inc. has gone private and was delisted from Nasdaq on Tuesday, October 29. Texas-based Dell Inc. has finally gone private as it delisted from NASDAQ at the close of trading on Tuesday, October 29.
Motorola project Ara lets you build modular phones
Motorola's Ara project will let users build customizable phones. Google-owned Motorola's new project Ara will let users build highly modular phones.
NSA chief justifies spying on allies
The NSA said it doesn't see anything wrong in spying on U.S. allies. The National Security Agency (NSA) head has challenged reports that the U. S.
1st Samsung Developer Conference sees launch of 5 new SDKs, more promises
Samsung has launched 5 SDKs at its first-ever developer conference. Samsung hosted its Samsung Developer Conference, which saw the launch of five new Software Development Kits (SDKs) and the Korean company has promised to bring more users' way.
Google improves reCAPTCHA service but SF startup claims AI software cracks Turing test
Google made several improvements to the reCAPTCHA anti-bot service barely days before a claim by start-up Vicarious that its AI software has cracked the Turing test.
Move over Galaxy Round: LG G Flex unveiled in Korea
LG has introduced the LG G Flex, a challenger to the Galaxy Round. Move over Samsung Galaxy Round. A new curved display smartphone challenger, the LG G Flex, is gearing up to throw the gauntlet.
Google Glass gets hardware upgrade, more testers invited
Good news. Google Glass has got a hardware upgrade. Better news. The company will offer a trade-in program from November.
Mysterious Google barge spotted in SF Bay: Latest Data Center or Google Store?
A mysterious barge belonging to Google has been espied in San Francisco Bay - a prototype data center or perhaps the Google Store?
Japan scientists successfully test asteroid-blasting cannon
Japanese scientists have successfully tested an asteroid-blasting cannon. Japanese scientists have successfully tested an asteroid-blasting cannon in a bid to find out what the crater in the asteroid is made of.
Bees, Dinos wiped out same time: Is there a connection?
Bees and dinosaurs were wiped out at the same time nearly 66 million years ago. Scientists are of the opinion that a species of bees and dinosaurs were wiped out at the same time nearly 66 million years ago.
Grasshopper mouse gobbles stinging scorpion: How?
The grasshopper mouse can eat the bark scorpion, thanks to evolution without any signs of pain. The desert-inhabiting grasshopper mouse has managed to negate the pain caused by a scorpion's sting and managed to gobble it up.
Healthcare.gov will be fixed by Nov-end: White House
The Healthcare.gov website will be fixed by November end. At least that's what Obama hopes so. The Healthcare. gov website, which will enable Americans to purchase insurance under "Obamacare," will be fixed by November end, per the White House.
Tesla hires Apple VP to head car development
Tesla Motors has taken on board Apple's Doug Field to head its car development. Tesla Motors has hired Apple's vice president Doug Field to head its car development.
Start-up Cover offers Android lockscreen replacement that shows users apps they want
The Cover app offers Android lockscreen replacement, giving users a handy way of managing their apps.
Entertainment news most read by Facebook users: Research
Facebook users are more drawn to entertainment news than other topics, per a new research. Facebook users are mostly drawn to entertainment news, which is a hefty 73 percent, when compared to other topics, per a new study.
Instagram gives sneak peek of new sponsored ads
Instagram has released the first image of a sample ad, giving a sneak peek into the new sponsored ads.
Twitter appoints Vivian Schiller as news head
Twitter has taken Vivian Schiller on board to head its news operations from January. Twitter has bagged former NBC executive Vivian Schiller to head the micro blogging site's news operations.
First Nokia tablet unveiled: Lumia 2520 (What you should know)
We take a look at the hardware and software specifications of the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet. Nokia finally took the wraps off its much-awaited first-ever tablet, the Lumia 2520, at its Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi.
iPad Air: Should you upgrade?
We take a look at whether you should upgrade from the iPad 4 to the iPad Air. Apple has unveiled its much-awaited fifth-generation iPad, the iPad Air, which is set to hit the shelves in November, but is it worth the upgrade? On Tuesday, October 22, Apple introduced the 9.
New Apple MacBook Pro gets boost under the hood: What you should know
Apple introduces refreshed MacBook Pro with Retina display. Apple has refreshed its 15-inch MacBook Pro which boasts of Retina display, will pack in the much rumored Intel Haswell processor, faster graphics and a longer battery life.
65-inch ultra-HD Apple TV likely in 2014: Analyst
A 65-inch ultra-HD Apple TV will likely launch in Q4 2014. Apple is apparently gearing up to launch a 65-inch ultra-HD television in 2014, if reports are to be believed.
Mark Hurd is not interested in becoming Steve Ballmer's successor at Microsoft
Oracle's President Mark Hurd is not keen on becoming the next Microsoft CEO. At least not now. Microsoft's hunt for a successor to Steve Ballmer continues and now, reportedly, Oracle's Mark Hurd has revealed he is not interested in becoming the next CEO.
Rihanna booted from Abu Dhabi mosque over racy photoshoot
Singer Rihanna was booted from a popular Abu Dhabi mosque as she posed for a suggestive photoshoot. Rihanna, or RiRi as the singer is popularly known, landed in a bit a of a soup recently - she was booted from a mosque in Abu Dhabi over a racy photoshoot.
French President, other US allies berate Obama over NSA phone tapping claims
The French President Francois Holland and other U.S. allies have expressed "deep disapproval" over NSA's phone interception claims, calling it "unacceptable."
New Facebook tool suggests media companies stories to share
Facebook's new "Stories to Share" tool will help suggest stories for media companies to share.
Yahoo tried to slow down search deal with Microsoft: Court filings
Court ruling says that Yahoo will need to transition Hong Kong and Taiwan to the Bing search platform by next week.
BlackBerry BBM comes to iPhone and Android...finally...almost
BlackBerry's BBM service has finally rolled out for iOS and Android. However, you'll still need to wait a bit longer unless you're in BlackBerry's VIP list.
