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GT Advanced bankruptcy court documents accuse Apple of 'bait and switch'
Unsealed court documents related to the falling out between Apple and GT Advanced Technologies, which led to GT Advanced declaring bankruptcy, have been revealed. Documents show the two companies were perhaps never meant to work out.
5 videos that show the technology of the future
Technology is a huge part of our lives and it is likely to continue that way forever, only getting more advanced as time goes on. Here are five videos that show what technology of the future might look like.
Week in Review: Top 5 headlines not to miss
It's been a busy week in tech, but many are too busy themselves to keep up with it all. Lucky for them, we've put together a list of the top five headlines to catch up on this week.
Google barge strategy sank due to fire safety issues
Google's mystery barges that were said to be showrooms for Google Glass were reportedly abandoned because of fire safety concerns raised by the Coast Guard. Google sold one of the barges for scrap metal in August, with the other sitting idly in Stockton, Calif.
400 dark net sites raided in drug take-down operation
Over 400 dark net websites used to anonymously match buyers and sellers of illegal items, including drugs and weapons, have been shut down by authorities across 16 countries. There have been 17 arrests in connection with the raids.
Zuckerberg opens up on everything from clothing choices to Facebook app strategy
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg held his first public Q&A on Thursday, covering a range of topics including why he always wears a gray shirt, 'The Social Network' movie and whether Facebook is losing its cool factor or not.
Twitter debuts new harassment reporting tool for female users
Twitter has partnered with Women, Action and the Media to launch a tool dedicated to combating online harassment, especially that related to gender.
Microsoft serves up free Office for iOS devices but with some limitations; Android apps in progress
Microsoft has announced standalone Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps for the iPhone. While the apps are free, Office 365 subscribers will have access to many more features.
WireLurker malware targeting China Apple users, but future intentions remain unknown
A family of malware called WireLurker has been discovered, and it specifically targets Apple products. Right now it seems focused on hitting Chinese users.
Zynga founder firing up incubator for innovative app development
Zynga founder Mark Pincus, who stepped down as CEO of the company, has turned his attention to creating the next big idea in mobile apps. Pincus has named the project Superlabs and is working on two undisclosed projects.
Scribd aims to beat Amazon in the book game with 30,000 audiobook library
Scribd has added 30,000 audiobooks to its e-book subscription service, with the additional titles available at no extra cost to customers of Scribd. The no-strings-attached addition to the service is aimed at taking on Amazon.
5 videos for getting up to speed on Apple iOS 8 features
Apple has released the iPhone 6 and iOS 8, offering users a slew of new features and options. Some, however, might find all the new stuff confusing, so that's why we've put together a list of videos for iOS 8 users.
Netgear's Arlo security camera can battle harsh elements in smart home monitoring
Netgear has announced a smart home security camera system called Arlo, which offers a wireless camera system that lasts from four to six months on a single charge and can withstand wind and rain. It's likely just the first of many smart home devices coming from Netgear.
Excavated Atari game cartridges for sale at eBay, auction prices starting at $50
After the city of Alamogordo unearthed hundreds of Atari games dumped by the company in 1983, the city is now selling many of the games on eBay and is releasing a documentary about the excavation. But you may want to hold off on bidding.
Jawbone cranking out wearable fitness trackers for every need, every budget
Jawbone has announced two new fitness tracking devices, one called the UP Move, which is the cheapest tracker the company has ever offered at $50. The second is the Up3, which is the device maker's new flagship offering.
AT&T Next 24 extends payment options as wireless carrier battle flames on
AT&T has announced a new 30-month phone installment plan that is called the Next 24. The plan lets users pay in installments for their phone over 30 months and be eligible to upgrade after 24 months.
Nest thermostat update drives efficiency, utility cost savings
Nest has released an update to its smart thermostat software, offering a number of new features. Nest claims the update will help users save up to 6 percent on heating and cooling bills.
Microsoft, Dropbox forge storage partnership that may illustrate more than just collaboration
Microsoft and Dropbox are partnering in an attempt to offer Dropbox users better support for Microsoft products and Dropbox users greater Microsoft support. It's a surprising move by Microsoft given its increasing push to the cloud.
Google isn't about to let Amazon rule the cloud
Google is focusing on cloud computing and taking on the likes of Amazon Web Services, which is the largest cloud computing platform in the world. Its first step is the Google Cloud Interconnect network.
HP gets its game on with sleek, slick Omen laptop
HP has announced a new gaming laptop to compete with the likes of Dell's Alienware series. The computer is called the Omen and is aimed at being ultraportable yet still very powerful.
Diversity not in stock at Amazon as white males dominate company
After much pressure, Amazon has finally released a report on the diversity of its workforce. Unsurprisingly, the workforce at Amazon is largely white and male.
HTC Desire Eye hitting AT&T come Nov. 7
AT&T has announced it will be selling the HTC Desire Eye starting on Nov. 7, with a price tag of $149 on a two-year contract. The device will be sold alongside the new HTC RE camera, which is being marketed as a competitor to the GoPro.
Apple-1 could fetch half a million or more at upcoming auction
An Apple-1 computer sold by Steve Jobs himself from his parents' garage is up for auction on Dec. 11. It is expected to sell for more than half a million dollars. It's named after the original owner, Charles Ricketts.
Now post anonymously on Facebook using Tor link
Facebook has announced a website specifically for users of Tor, putting the company ahead of many other online companies when it comes to online security.
Amazon explains its workforce diversity report: Here's why Amazonians are mostly white males
For the first time ever, Amazon has released a report on diversity at the company, unsurprisingly showing that the company is mostly made up of white males.The report highlights a growing concern in the tech industry surrounding diversity in the workplace.
Windows 8, 8.1 close to overtaking Windows XP
According to Net Applications Windows 8.1 has increased in market share by a whopping 6.7 percent, bringing the combined market share of Windows 8 and 8.1 to 16.8 percent, poising it to take over Windows XP which dropped from 23.87 percent to 17.2 percent.
Week in review: Top 5 headlines not to miss
It's been a busy week in tech, but not everyone has the time to keep up. So we've put together an easy list of all the important news.
Facebook chief hosting open Q&A: What would you ask Mark Zuckerberg?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be hosting a Q&A session on the social media network. Anyone can post questions in the lead-up to the event and the questions with the most 'likes' will get answered.
The digitization of Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is right around the corner, but many no longer need to worry because today's mobile and home digital devices automatically go back or forward in time without anyone having to touch them. Now the talk is about whether it's necessary anymore.
BlackBerry messenger service update expands privacy controls
BlackBerry has updated its messenger service, adding timed messages and the ability to retract messages either before or after they're read by the recipient. The company will also be monetizing BBM in the hopes of turning a profit.
