Articles by Christian Bautista
T-Mobile turns down $15 billion Iliad cash buyout offer
T-Mobile declined a surprise $15 billion bid from French mobile carrier Iliad. The offer further complicates the company's stalled merger talks with rival Sprint.
Driverless cars will hit UK roads in 2015
The British government will soon allow driverless cars on its roads. However, the country's existing laws would have to be changed to accommodate such vehicles.
Apple completes acquisition of Beats for $3 billion
Apple has announced that it has completed its $3 billion acquisition of Beats. The news comes as Apple prepares to lay off 200 employees from Beats.
Google sells Portland, Maine, mystery barge for scrap
Google is selling its barge in Portland, Maine, for scrap. The structure, which was once suspected to be a floating data center and a party boat, never lived up to its intended use of being a floating showroom.
BadUSB: Can USB devices still be trusted?
A new vulnerability may allow hackers to insert malware into computers through USB devices. The security flaw called, BadUSB, cannot be erased once it infects a computer.
Tesla’s ‘Gigafactory’ may be heading to Reno, Nevada
Tesla has broken ground for a possible Gigafactory location in Reno, Nevada. However, the company has not yet committed to the site, and is looking at other possible locations.
Google Hangouts can now be used without a Google+ account
Google is now allowing Hangouts enterprise users to sever ties with Google+. It also announced new partnerships and improvements to Chromebox.
BlackBerry acquires encryption firm Secusmart to boost its enterprise security credentials
BlackBerry has just acquired German encryption firm Secusmart. The company is looking to improve its security credentials to attract customers like government agencies.
EA launches $30 per year ‘play-all-you-want’ subscription service for Xbox gamers
EA has just announced a Netflix-style subscription package that gives users complete access to games for a flat fee. At just $30 per year, it may be too good to pass up.
Android Fake ID bug allows hackers to take over people’s phones
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability that allows hackers to take over a phone. The bug affects all Android phones and does not require user permission to take control of a device.
Wanna chat? You now have to download Facebook's standalone Messenger app
Facebook is phasing out messaging on its Android and iPhone apps. Essentially, the company is forcing users to download its Messenger app.
Chinese officials visit Microsoft offices in possible antitrust probe
Chinese officials paid unannounced visits to Microsoft's four offices in the country. A source said that it is likely the early stages of an antitrust investigation.
OKCupid: 'We experiment on human beings'
OKCupid has come clean about performing experiments on its users. However, instead of expressing regret, it is telling people that being a lab rat is part of the reality of using the Internet.
Hortonworks, Pivotal team up for improving Hadoop
Rivals Hortonworks and Pivotal are joining forces to develop the open-source Ambari project. The alliance is widely seen as a challenge to big data leader Cloudera.
iTime: Apple granted patent for smart watch
A new Apple patent points to a possible release for the 'iWatch.' However, its features may not be enough to beat competing devices.
Samsung Z launch postponed again: RIP Tizen OS?
Samsung has shelved its plans to compete against Android as it struggles to generate developer support for its Tizen OS. The smartphone's future is now in doubt.
Apple Q3 2014 earnings: $7.7 billion in profit as iPhone sales continue to grow
Apple reported steady growth due to strong sales of iPhones and Macs. However, iPad sales have dropped drastically.
iPhone 6 rumor: Apple logo will glow to alert you of notifications
A new leak shows a thin plastic covering on the rear case of the iPhone 6. The logo is said to light up when users receive emails and texts.
GM recall list grows: 717,949 vehicles include Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick
Six new recalls brings GM's total to 30 million vehicles, the most in its history. Defects range from seat height adjusters to power steering.
Chinese Internet users go online with mobile devices rather than PCs
Data from the Chinese government said that citizens are opting to go online with mobile devices rather than PCs. This trend mirrors what has happened in the U.S.
Comcast backs customer service rep from hell: He did "what we trained him to do"
Comcast has admitted to some wrongdoing over a customer retention call that went viral. The company's admission was revealed in an internal memo that was leaked.
Facebook launches 'Save,' a new feature that flags content for later viewing
Facebook now lets users flag links, movies, TV shows, places and music through its new 'Save' feature. Can it compete with Pocket and Instapaper?
Online scammers created fake Facebook pages under the names of MH17 victims
Scammers are taking advantage of the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash by setting up fake Facebook accounts under the names of victims. The pages contain links to pornographic websites.
What to expect from the beta release of Apple’s Mac OS X Yosemite
Apple is giving one million people the privilege of testing its new operating system. However, there are risks to users.
EU urges Google, Apple to fix in-app purchase system
The European Commission has ordered Google and Apple to institute changes to prevent children from running up huge bills while playing games on phones and tablets.
Twitter update lets users read and delete all direct messages easily
Twitter is rolling out an update to its Android and iOS apps that gives people access to their entire DM history.
Doctor Who Legacy update unlocks new characters, levels
The new Doctor Who Legacy integrates new characters Alice Obiefune and Gabriella Gonzales into the popular mobile game.
Mass production for the iPhone 6 to start later this month
Foxconn is expected to start producing 4.7-inch iPhone 6s later this month. However, it faces delay with the 5.5-inch version of the device.
Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs in one of the biggest rounds of layoffs in tech history
Microsoft plans to cut 14 percent of its entire workforce in the biggest round of layoffs in its 39-year history. The move is part of restructuring and a mobile-first, cloud-first strategy.
Facebook launches ‘Mentions’ app exclusively for celebrities
Facebook has just launched a new app that is meant to encourage celebrities to post more original content.
