Articles by Christian Bautista
Russia dismantles Steve Jobs memorial after Apple CEO Tim Cook admits he's gay
A monument in Russia dedicated to Steve Jobs has been destroyed after his successor, current Apple CEO Tim Cook, announced that he is gay. The company behind the statue said that they dismantled the monument to comply with a law prohibiting "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Want an Apple Watch? Get ready to wait until spring 2015
A new leak points to a later release date for the Apple Watch. According to a report, the device may now be launched "in the spring."
Amazon admits Fire Phone wasn't priced right (but expect sequels anyway)
Amazon's traditional pricing strategy is to undercut rivals. However, it went a different route with the Fire Phone, opting instead to base the price on the industry standard.
NHTSA fined Ferrari $3.5 million for failing to report three fatal incidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has fined Italian luxury car maker Ferrari $3.5 million for failing to submit early warning reports that indicate safety issues. The company also neglected to report three fatal incidents.
FCC's 'hybrid approach' to Net neutrality might become a thorny issue
The FCC is reportedly looking to partly regulate Internet service providers as public utilities. In spite of the proposal's tougher stance on ISPs, it is certain to draw criticism from Net neutrality advocates.
Fitbit releases Charge, Charge HR and Surge: Fitness tracking will never be the same again
Fitbit has just unveiled three new smart wristbands. The new product line, which includes the Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge, comes eight months after the company recalled its flagship model.
Want unlimited cloud storage? Sign up for a Microsoft Office 365 subscription
Microsoft is providing Office 365 subscribers an early Christmas present. The company is rolling out unlimited OneDrive storage to members over the coming months.
Ebola email scams are spreading malware. Here's how to protect yourself
With panic setting in over the spread of the Ebola virus, online scammers are taking advantage by spreading malware through fake official emails. The virus can allow hackers to steal passwords and take control of a computer's microphone and webcam.
Apple CEO Tim Cook bets big on Apple Pay in 'key market' China: 'It's going to be successful'
Apple CEO Tim Cook is optimistic about Apple Pay's prospects in China. He said that the online payment service is 'on the top of the list' for his company.
Tim Cook had 'very open' talks with top Chinese officials about online security and privacy after iCloud hack
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he had a "very open" and "fascinating" conversation with Chinese officials during his four-day long visit to the country. He called China a "key market" and revealed that Apple Pay and Apple Watch will come to the country.
Facebook launches Rooms app to let group chat anonymously
Facebook has just launched Rooms, a new Reddit-style app that lets users form discussion groups about certain topics. The app is like a mash-up between Instagram and old-style college message boards.
RIP Nokia, Hello Microsoft Lumia
Months after acquiring Nokia's handset business, Microsoft is rebranding its mobile phone line. The company is taking out the Nokia and Windows Phone brand from its smartphones as it renames its new devices as Microsoft Lumia.
Google, Oxford University partner for artificial intelligence research
Google has forged a partnership with Oxford University for conducting research on artificial intelligence. The alliance aims to advance knowledge in image recognition and natural language understanding.
Google Inbox app redefines email management. Here's how you can be on the invite list
The team behind Gmail has come up with Inbox, a new email productivity "designed to focus on what really matters." The invite-only system allows users to more easily access important information and group together messages of the same type.
Be Marty McFly: Hendo hoverboard debuts on Kickstarter and can be yours for $10,000
A whole generation of 'Back to the Future' fans may soon be able to run away from futuristic bullies with the Hendo hoverboard. The new device, which is the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, can be purchased for $10,000.
Magic Leap receives $542 million in funding round. Here's why the tech world is abuzz
Magic Leap, an enigmatic startup, has long kept mum about its reason for existence. In spite of the ambiguity, Google, along with a group of investors, poured $542 million into the company.
Apple iCloud under attack from Chinese hackers. Here's why
China is stepping up its monitoring of the Internet activity of its citizens. The country is said to be targeting Apple's iCloud service to collect people's user data and censor the Internet.
Apple's fiscal 4Q earnings beat estimates due to strong iPhone sales
Apple reported strong fiscal fourth quarter earnings due to robust sales of the iPhone. The company posted a net profit of $8.5 billion, up 11.8 percent from the same period a year ago.
Google search algorithm changes demote piracy sites from page rankings
Google is overhauling its search tool in an effort to combat piracy. The company has just announced changes to its ad format and improved its system of demoting websites with infringing material.
New 27-inch iMac gets 5K Retina display, but is it worth $2,499?
Apple has just released a new iMac that comes with a 5K Retina display. While the new desktop is sure to impress, it does have shortcomings, such as a hefty price and lack of content.
Friends no more? Apple quietly banishes Bose products from its stores amid patent disputes
Apple has just removed Bose headphones and speakers from its online and retail stores. The move comes after Bose and Beats Electronics settled a lawsuit over noise-cancellation technology.
Facebook is scouring the Web for hacked passwords. Here's why
Facebook is taking measures against password dumping on the Internet. The social networking site has introduced a new method that analyzes whether a person's login details show up somewhere on the Internet.
iPad Air 2 deals a bad hand to iFans with 32GB version missing
A few factors diminish the appeal of the iPad Air 2. Limited space for memory-hungry apps and firmware updates is one of the most obvious.
Karma talk haunts Microsoft CEO: Nadella says sorry in employee email, pushes for company-wide diversity
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has once again apologized for his controversial comments on the gender pay gap. To mitigate the damage from his statements, his company is instituting new initiatives to provide equal pay to men and women.
Lenovo unveils Yoga Tablet 2 Pro: World's first tablet with built-in projector
Lenovo has announced its new Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, a 13-inch Android 4.4 tablet that comes with a built-in projector. The device is one of the first to be developed by famous actor and Lenovo product engineer Ashton Kutcher.
12.9-inch iPad launch pushed back to make way for iPhone 6 success
If you're looking to buy one of the rumored super-sized iPads, you may have to wait longer than expected. A new report claims that Apple may hold off on releasing the device due to production snags with its suppliers over the iPhone 6.
Women should trust karma for pay raise? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella apologizes for gaffe
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is backtracking after making controversial comments about the gender pay gap. He apologized for telling women not to ask for raises and that keeping mum would result in 'good karma.'
Ping-pong playing spider robot, synchronized cheerleaders and a smartphone-controlled dinosaur star in CEATAC Japan
The CEATAC Japan exhibition shows the impress advancement of Japanese companies in the field of robotics. The highlights of the show are a ping pong-playing spider robot, synchronized cheerleaders and a moving dinosaur replica.
Samsung puts behind 'Gapgate' to mock iPhone 6 'Bendgate' in new Galaxy Note 4 video
Samsung has responded to reports of a gap between the screen and metal frame of the Galaxy Note 4. The company claims that the gap does not affect the "functionality or quality" of the device.
Using hands-free device in cars dangerously distracting to drivers: Study
A new study found that using hands-free devices for cars may be more distracting than making a phone call on a standard smartphone. The findings contradict popular belief among drivers.
