Articles by Malarie Gokey
Huge DDoS attack hits Cloudflare: What does it mean for Internet security?
Hackers carried out a massive Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against a Cloudflare client on Monday. The attack hit a record-breaking 400Gbps and Cloudflare security experts warned that this attack is the "start of ugly things to come."
Geeksphone Revolution with Firefox OS and Android offers the best of both worlds
Geeksphone Revolution gives users the best of both worlds with both Firefox OS and Android onboard. The Revolution will cost around $327 and go on sale in Europe on Feb. 20.
New MediaTek octa-core processor offers more bang for your buck
MediaTek introduced a new octa-core processor that it hopes will power low-cost smartphones. The new processor also aims to bring 4G LTE to sub-$200 smartphones.
Time to cut the cord: Wireless charging rivals unite
Wireless charging rivals A4WP and PMA decided to put aside their differences and work together. Now that two of the biggest leaders in wireless charging are on the same side, a universal wireless charging standard could soon be a reality.
Nokia to release first Android smartphone - What does it mean for Microsoft partnership?
Unnamed sources within Nokia have all-but confirmed that the company will release its first Android smartphone at MWC 2014. It is unknown how Nokia's plans to release an Android smartphone will impact its relationship with Microsoft.
Double trouble: Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks show two different models
Newly leaked benchmark results indicate that Samsung will release two versions of the Galaxy S5. One variant will be a premium Galaxy S5 and the other will be a more standard model.
Flappy Bird hysteria reaches peak with $100K iPhone bid on eBay
Would-be Flappy Bird users are turning desperately to eBay in search of phones with the pulled game installed. Flappy Bird fanatics are bidding over $100K on iPhones with Flappy Bird onboard.
Sony Xperia Z2: 4K recording, 15.5-MP stills and 60-fps video--oh my!
The Sony Xperia Z2 is shaping up to be a really incredible smartphone. Newly leaked screenshots show 4K video recording, 15.5-megapixel still shots and 60-fps video capabilities.
Mayday, Mayday: HTC focuses on low-end smartphones amid losses
HTC plans to focus on low-end smartphones in hopes of boosting revenue. The company reported its first quarterly loss last year and continues to struggle.
Apple iPhone 6 to feature 5-inch-plus display: Is it too little too late?
Rumors indicate that Apple will give the iPhone 6 a larger display of at least 5 inches. Is it too little, too late?
Fraud Alert: NBC Sochi hack report is fake, says security expert
Errata Security's Robert Graham has accused NBC of broadcasting a fraudulent report on hacking at Sochi. Graham calls the report "wrong in every respect."
Sony to benefit from sale of VAIO PC and e-book businesses
Sony will sell its VAIO PC and e-book businesses. The company wants to focus on its mobile devices like the Xperia smartphone lineup.
HTC and Nokia bury the hatchet, sign patent agreement
HTC and Nokia decided to end all patent litigation and sign an agreement instead. The two companies will now avoid a costly trial.
Stop, thief! Smartphone 'kill switch' could become mandatory in California
Lawmakers in California are working hard to pass a bill that will require a "kill switch" on all smartphones and tablets. The use of a "kill switch" is intended to deter the widespread theft of mobile devices.
New HP Chromebox for business users coming soon
HP announced that it will release its first Chromebox this spring. The HP Chromebox will come in four colors and feature an Intel Haswell Core i7 processor.
Steve Jobs wanted Sony VAIO to run OS X
Former Sony president Kunitake Ando recalls that Steve Jobs wanted Sony VAIO laptops to run OS X. Steve Jobs wanted Sony VAIO laptos to run OS X, according to Sony's former president Kunitake Ando.
New Apple autocorrect patent allows users to edit messages even after hitting 'send' button
A new Apple autocorrect patent has appeared online. It features improved corrections and allows users to edit errors after they hit send.
Google introduces new $999 Chromebox for Meetings
Google unveiled a brand-new Chromebox made for business video conferences. The $999 enterprise Chromebox features Vidyo and UberConference.
Ex-Googler introduces Beep wireless audio system
One of Google's former employees has launched a new wireless audio system called Beep. It used to be easy to play music in your house - you put on a record, popped in a cassette or CD and listened to music on all your speakers with the volume cranked up.
Google reminisces about first data center 15 years later
The first Google data center was much more humble than the massive operation Google runs now. Some of Google's first employees reminisced about the first data center 15 years later.
Facebook honors dad's request to see deceased son's Look Back video
Facebook agreed to create a Look Back video for a man whose son died in 2012. The young man's dad, John Berlin, posted a video on YouTube asking Facebook to share his son's Look Back video.
The NYPD is testing out Google Glass
The NYPD is beta testing Google Glass to see if it will aid officers in their efforts to solve crime.
Samsung vs. Apple patent trial round 2: iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 targeted
Samsung and Apple released a list of devices that will be contested in the next patent trial. The iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 are included in the list.
Hackers attack Sochi journalist's phones
Sochi attendees beware--at least one journalist has already reported that his smartphone was hacked within minutes of his arrival in Sochi.
Xbox One update coming on Feb. 11 with battery life indicator and more
The Xbox One update will arrive on Feb. 11. The update includes a battery life indicator, storage improvements and more.
Mobile data traffic to increase 10-fold by 2018
A new study by Cisco indicates that mobile data traffic will increase at least 10-fold by 2018. Millions of more 3G and 4G LTE-enabled devices will also be in use.
Facebook makes personalized 'Look Back' videos
Facebook created personalized videos called "A Look Back" for all of its users in honor of its 10th birthday.
Microsoft's future vision: Does it include Surface and Xbox?
Today, Microsoft promoted Satya Nadella to the CEO position. Now, everyone wants to know: Does Microsoft's future vision include Surface and Xbox?
Twitter might take a swing at eCommerce, mock ups suggest
Twitter eCommerce could become a real thing in 2014. Mock ups of Twitter eCommerce leaked on Fancy.com recently.
ASUS unveils Chromebox desktop for $179
ASUS announced a brand-new Chromebox desktop PC for just $179. ASUS introduced a new Chromebox desktop PC for just $179. The mini desktop runs Google's Chrome OS and sports an Intel Haswell Celeron processor.
