Articles by Malarie Gokey
Google Hangouts goes down - Google Drive, G-Chat and Spreadsheets follow
Google Hangouts, G-Chat, Drive and Spreadsheets all went down mysteriously on Monday afternoon. Google stated that it is working on the problem.
Libratone Loop wireless AirPlay speaker is 360 Scandinavian and fully awesome
The Libratone Loop speaker features an iconic design, beautiful sound and effortless setup. It's the perfect home speaker for small spaces and fans of Scandinavian design.
LeBron James Samsung endorsement blunder and three other celebrities who put Samsung to shame
LeBron James put his sponsor, Samsung, to shame on Wednesday when he tweeted about the epic fail of his Galaxy smartphone. The Internet went wild and Samsung totally lost its mind when King James' tweet went viral, but his mistake isn't even the worst tech gaffe that's happened to Samsung in the past few years. Here are a few more.
Google adds in-app purchase restrictions to Play store after lawsuit and iOS 7.1 update
Google added new in-app purchase restrictions to its Play Store app exactly one week after being hit with a class-action lawsuit over unauthorized in-app purchases. Parents will now be able to prevent their kids from making purchases without their say so.
Google Drive price cuts signal start of Cloud Storage Wars - What will Dropbox and OneDrive do?
The Cloud Storage Wars have begun. Google cuts its price for cloud storage subscriptions on Google Drive by as much as 80 percent on Thursday. How will Dropbox and OneDrive respond?
Chinese censors delete 30 popular WeChat accounts - What this means for WeChat users
Chinese Internet company Tencent Holdings deleted 30 of the most popular WeChat accounts recently, reviving fears of Internet censorship in China. The deleted accounts were used to send political and controversial news stories to tens of thousands of WeChat users. Many believe that this is a prime example of government censorship of journalists.
Forget Tile, check out Wise Button - It's more than just another key finder
Cool looking key finders are popping up all over the place, but most of them just help you find the things you've lost. A new crowd funding project on Indiegogo called Wise Button, does more than find your keys. It also let's you skip to the next song, go to the next presentation slide and pause the video you're watching.
United Airlines gives iOS users free video streaming - Android users turn green with envy
It pays to be an Apple person. United Airlines just announced that its customers will be able to stream video for free on their iOS devices with the new United Airlines app. The service will reportedly include 200 TV shows and 150 movies.
Google Drive prices slashed - 100 GB now only $1.99 a month
Google dramatically lowered its prices for Google Drive cloud storage subscriptions. Now, you can get 100 GB for only $1.99 each month, 1 TB for $9.99 and more than 10 TB for $99.99. Buying a Chromebook just got a whole lot smarter.
At 25, Web needs bill of rights, says Sir Tim Berners-Lee
The Internet deserves a birthday present, says its creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and what better gift than increased security. Just days after thanking Edward Snowden for exposing the NSA surveillance program, Berners-Lee proposed the addition of a bill of rights for the Web.
Will iOS 8 fix Apple Maps app? Reports point to better transit directions and more
We all remember the great Apple Maps fiasco of 2012. Now, Apple is planning a big update to Maps with iOS 8, which will include better transit directions, data use and more.
WhatsApp says Android app is safe - Was Bosschert's claim 'overstated'?
Users of the Android version of WhatsApp had better beware. A newly-discovered security hole allows hackers to steal conversations from WhatsApp users. The security flaw is a result of a WhatsApp encryption flaw. WhatsApp denies that it is a problem.
iOS 7.1 adds in-app purchase restrictions to settings - No more sticky-fingered mistakes
Apple finally added new in-app purchase restriction options to its settings menu with the iOS 7.1 update. Users who download the newest version of iOS will now be able to restrict their kids' access to in-app purchases with a few taps in settings.
Google sued for kids' in-app purchases - Uh-oh, Spaghetti Os!
A New York mother, upset with her kid for spending $66 on in-app purchases in the Google Play store, sued Google to get her money back. This is just another case of accidental in-app purchases by children that have angered parents.
NSA masquerades as Facebook to infect 'millions' of computers - Still think Snowden was wrong?
A new leak from Edward Snowden reveals that the NSA has plans to infect "millions" of computers to spy on individuals. The NSA reportedly used an automated program to pose as Facebook and install malware "implants" on unsuspecting users' computers.
Apple Loyalty Program incentives target the big spenders: education and IT companies
Apple rewards its faithful education and IT customers with increased incentives in its loyalty program. Big spenders will now get better discounts on Apple products like Macs, iPads and iPhones.
Snowden speaks out against the NSA at SXSW: Why we should thank him
Edward Snowden appeared via Google Hangouts to address the American people for the first time since his exile in June 2013. Snowden declared that the NSA and other government programs are "setting fire to the future of the Internet." He also promoted the use of encryption, saying that it shouldn't be considered a "black art" anymore.
Google buys Green Throttle Games - Is a Nexus TV on the way?
Google acquired Green Throttle Games and now the blogosphere is abuzz with rumors that Google is planning to make a Nexus TV. If Google jumps into the TV market, it will face tough competition from existing set-top boxes such as Apple TV and other rumored ones such as Amazon TV.
Move over, Jawbone UP24 - Healbe GoBe fitness wearable makes counting calories even easier
Jawbone, FitBit, Gear Fit, Moov - There are so many fitness wearables out there, it's getting a bit crazy. Now, there's going to be a new one. Healbe's GoBe fitness wearable automatically counts calories for you, in addition to tracking key fitness indicators like activity level, heart rate and more - all the time.
Neil Young to unveil PonoPlayer for audiophiles - This isn't your grandma's MP3 player
Neil Young just isn't happy with the quality of music kids are blasting into their ears these days. That's why he will announce the new PonoPlayer and PonoMusic at the SXSW music conference on Tuesday. The PonoPlayer features hi-fi, quality music-playing capabilities that should make true audiophiles happy.
Jawbone UP24 fitness band adds Android - Now drop and give me 20
The popular Jawbone UP24 fitness band finally has Android support. For a long time, the fitness tracker only worked with iOS devices, but now, thanks to a handy new app, Android users can sync up with Jawbone, too.
Apple iPhone Air designer concept shows the iPhone 6 we all want
A new design concept of the iPhone 6, called the iPhone Air, shows a nearly bezel-free 4.7-inch iPhone with a slimmer body, 10-megapixel camera and more must-have features. The iPhone Air concept by Sam Beckett is certainly one that any iPhone lover would be proud to hold.
David Cameron sets sights on 5G and the Internet of Things - Why it matters
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he and Germany's Prime Minister Angela Merkel will be leading us all into the future with 5G Internet. With its epic speeds and amazing performance, 5G will spearhead the push to develop the infrastructure needed for the Internet of Things.
Edward Snowden speaks at SXSW 12 p.m. EST, follows in Assange's footsteps
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak at SXSW around 12 p.m. EST via video. Snowden's plan to speak at the conference is a direct challenge to the U.S. government and comes just days after fellow fugitive Julian Assange's speech at SXSW.
Google taps LG for Nexus 6: Everything we think we know about the next Nexus
A new report from Germany suggests that LG will make the upcoming Nexus 6 smartphone. Google partnered with LG on the previous version, the Nexus 5. So far, we don't know a whole lot about the Nexus 6, but we have a few ideas.
Vine bans porn, but artistic nudes are still a-okay
Sometimes a nude is just a nude, Vine says. The popular video streaming app now bans porn, but it will still allow "artistic nudity" as well as nudity for education's sake. The grey area in between is something of an issue and many are asking: Where do you draw the line?
Patent Wars: The Return of Samsung - Apple's request to ban 23 products fails...again
Once again, Apple's proposed ban on Samsung products that allegedly infringe on its patents is shot down. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh stated that Apple did not present a persuasive case for the ban.
Was Newsweek right in exposing Bitcoin founder? Journalism ethics 101
Newsweek exposed the supposed founder of Bitcoin, Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto, to the world last week. Nakamoto has since denied that he ever had anything to do with Bitcoin. Now, concerns over the ethics of the story have arisen.
Oh Snap! Google mocks Facebook's $19 billion WhatsApp purchase
Google seems a little upset with Facebook for stealing WhatsApp out from under its nose. At first, Google was in denial, claiming that it didn't want WhatsApp anyways. Now, a Google executive outright mocks Facebook for paying WhatsApp $19 billion.
Upskirt photos banned in Massachusetts, sorry peeping Toms
Peeping Toms may peep no more, at least not in Massachusetts. So-called "upskirt" photos of a woman's crotch area, taken from beneath skirts and dresses, are now illegal in the state. The law was hastily put together after the State Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts's ruling that such photos were perfectly legal incited so much outrage among lawmakers and citizens alike.
