Articles by Malarie Gokey
Samsung Gear Fit outshines Galaxy S5 - Is this the future of wearables?
Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 is widely viewed as a disappointment, the Gear Fit is being heralded as the future of wearable technology. The Gear Fit is sleek, slender and dead set on improving the well-being of its users.
No way Jose - Google says it never bid on WhatsApp
Google Senior Vice President Sundar Pichai denied that Google ever bid on WhatsApp. He said that "reports to the contrary are simply untrue."
Retailers still hesitant as Apple stakes claim on iBeacon
Apple added iBeacon to its MFi program, adding the "Made for iPhone" stamp to all transmitters of the low-power Bluetooth alert system that sends push notifications to shoppers. Meanwhile, retailers still remained hesitant about installing iBeacons in their stores due to the high price of the system.
Google Glass battles bar fights and driving bans
Google Glass isn't exactly getting a warm reception from the outside world. One Glass wearer got into a bar fight recently and now several states are moving to ban wearing Glass while driving.
BlackBerry goes retro with Q20 QWERTY
BlackBerry went retro at MWC 2014 with the QWERRTY keyboard encrusted Q20. It also released yet another touchscreen smartphone called the Z3.
Apple closes gaping 'gotofail' security hole for OS X
After much ado, Apple finally issued a software update to OS X users whose laptops were plagued with a serious "gotofail" security hole. Once users install the update, their Macs should be secure once more.
It's a post-Snowden world - Blackphone debuts at MWC 2014
For months, rumors of a so-called "NSA-proof" smartphone called the Blackphone swirled around the Internet. On Monday, the privacy-oriented Blackphone debuted at MWC 2014.
Get spam free with new Google 'unsubscribe' button
Gmail added a new "unsubscribe" button to make it easier for users to unsubscribe from email lists. The new update should significantly lessen the amount of span in your inbox.
Sprint's got you covered with free Wi-Fi voice calls
Sprint announced that it will introduce Wi-Fi calling capabilities to The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and the Galaxy Mega. The added coverage is intended to improve customers' cell service in locations where Sprint's network might fail.
Intel moves to challenge Qualcomm with LTE-A processor
Intel is poised to challenge Qualcomm with the introduction of the new, 64-bit Atom Merrifield processors and an LTE-Advanced processor on Monday. Intel's LTE-A processor could reportedly appear on upcoming versions of the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Is that all you've got? Samsung Galaxy S5 falls short
The Samsung Galaxy S5 debuted at MWC 2014 and for the first time in a long time, it fell short of expectations. Although it included several interesting new features, the Galaxy S5 did not live up to the hype or the rumors prior to its launch.
Amazon TV: Long overdue and coming soon
Amazon will reportedly launch its own web-based TV box in March. In the past, rumors that Amazon wanted to enter the TV business surfaced, but never came to fruition.
HTC goes middle of the road with Desire 816 and 610
HTC released two mid-range smartphones at MWC 2014, in hopes of expanding its reach in the global smartphone market. The HTC Desire 816 and 610 feature mid-range specifications, but should be available for a more modest price than HTC's high-end devices.
Sony makes a grand entrance at MWC 2014 with the Xperia Z2, M2 and Z2 tablet
Sony announced the Xperia Z2 and Xperia M2 smartphones at MWC 2014 on Monday. The company also introduced the Xperia Z2 tablet.
Drum roll, please - Samsung Galaxy S5 launches on Monday
The Samsung Galaxy S5 will launch on Monday in Barcelona, Spain at MWC 2014. A new teaser trailer hints that the S5 might have a super-fast processor, improved camera and even be waterproof.
Will BlackBerry reconsider selling BBM in light of WhatsApp sale?
Shortly after Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion, BlackBerry's stocks rose under speculation that BlackBerry Messenger is worth a big pile of money. However, the important question isn't how much is BBM worth, it's will BlackBerry consider selling BBM?
MWC 2014 promises to be a wild ride with wearables, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and a Nokia Android smartphone
Mobile World Congress 2014 begins on Feb. 24 in Barcelona, Spain. many big devices are expected to launch, including the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC smartwatch and Nokia's first-ever Android smartphone.
NYC joins the 21st century, adding free Wi-Fi to 40 more subway stations
Transit Wireless began its second phase of bringing free Wi-Fi service to 40 more subway stations in New York. The company also announced plans to bring service to several stations in Queens.
YouTube goes to the spa, returns looking fresh with focus on playlists
YouTube got a makeover on Thursday and returned looking better than ever. The new YouTube also features a renewed focus on playlists.
Google goes back to the future with Project Tango
Google announced Project Tango on Thursday. The new project focuses on futuristic technology like 3D scanning and augmented reality gaming.
It's a hoax! New lie detector spots social media fibs
Scientists created a lie detector system called Pheme, which can spot false reports on social media. The detector only needs 140 characters to figure out if the report is false.
You'd be oh-so easy to stalk - Tinder revealed users' exact locations for months
Popular hookup app Tinder reportedly revealed users' exact locations for months without permission. Following the report, new concerns arose about users' safety on Tinder.
Typing just got a whole lot easier - Fleksy opens iOS SDK to all developers
Fleksy opened its iOS SDK to all app developers on Thursday. Several iOS apps now come with an integrated Fleksy keyboard option.
LG G2 Mini disappoints with shrunken specifications
Mini me smartphones almost always disappoint and LG's G2 Mini is no exception. The LG G2 Mini is not only smaller in size than the flagship, it is significantly less powerful.
HTC rides wearable wave - Three devices in pipeline
HTC is reportedly planning to release three wearables at MWC 2014, including two smartwatches and a music playing wearable. One of the smartwatches will reportedly be a Google Now smartwatch, while the other will be based on Qualcomm's Toq hardware.
Slow data connection? Not anymore. Perlman's pCell arrives
Steve Perlman finally unveiled his 'breakthrough' invention called pCell, which he says will revolutionize cellular data. In a demo of the technology, smartphones, tablets and PCs are all shown simultaneously streaming 4K and 1080p video without a single hitch.
Got fiber? Google plans huge fiber Internet expansion
Google announced that it plans to bring its super-fast fiber Internet service to several more cities. The new list of Google Fiber cities will grow to include Phoenix, Atlanta, Nashville, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Texas, Charlotte, N.C. and Portland, Ore.
Found it! Nokia releases Treasure Tag with NFC
Nokia released a brand-new accessory for its Lumia smartphones called Treasure Tag. The chronically forgetful can put the brightly colored square with NFC capabilities on nearly any item, so that you can find it when you inevitably lose it again.
Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint sensor ups the ante
Unnamed sources confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will feature a fingerprint sensor on its home button that will allow users to unlock the device with a swiping motion. Earlier rumors stated that the entire S5 display would work as a fingerprint sensor, but now that report has been dismissed.
OneDrive to rule them all - Microsoft aims to take out Dropbox with rebranded cloud storage
Microsoft made the transition from SkyDrive to OneDrive official today. The company is offering many incentives to users in hopes that they switch over to OneDrive.
