Articles by Mike Lata
ZeniMax says Oculus VR and founder Palmer Luckey stole trade secrets, files lawsuit
ZeniMax Media is taking Oculus VR to court with a lawsuit. The suit deals with John Carmack acting as the middleman in giving trade secrets to Oculus, secrets which ZeniMax alleges were its property.
Facebook puts more privacy controls in hands of users. You heard it right!
Facebook isn't a company known for user privacy, but for new users the social network has just gotten a bit more private. New users will have their updates show up on their friends' timelines and not be available to the general public.
eBay probing massive user accounts hack, urges password change
eBay is the latest recipient of a cyber attack where user information may have been compromised. The eCommerce company urges its user base to change their passwords and personal information stored on their accounts.
PetMatch app will help you find lookalike replacement for your dead/lost pet or a new pet from a breed of your choosing
There is a new app available on iOS that will let users snap photos and find similar pets available for adoption in their area. The app is called PetMatch and comes from Superfish.
Chuck E. Cheese, Oculus Rift team up to add pizzazz to birthday parties
Chuck E. Cheese will be rolling out a virtual reality Ticket Blaster starting now in select locations. Dallas will be getting the technology first in select locations followed by San Diego and Orlando.
Lawmakers roast FCC chairman on net neutrality, Internet fast lanes issues
Now democrat lawmakers are expressing their regret at Wheeler not wanting to ban the idea behind fast lanes existing altogether. Wheeler defends his ideal of a net neutral broadband access, but does not want to revise his current network proposal.
Just Ask! Facebook now lets users harass each other about their love lives
A new Ask button was added to Facebook that lets users find out unfilled "About" information of their friends. They can now request or ask for this information with a click of a button.
PlayStation Now private beta for PS4 kicks off Tuesday: Are you ready?
PlayStation 4 users who signed up for PlayStation Now beta may not have to wait much longer and be getting an email from Sony shortly with the voucher code. This is because on Tuesday, the private beta of the service will come to the PlayStation 4.
Xbox One tipped to get external storage
An unnamed developer, but one confirmed genuine by Reddit, has tipped Xbox One fans that they will be able to upgrade storage in the future. The console should have support for additional hard drives.
Fashion vet Ivy Ross to head Google Glass as lead engineer Adrian Wong defects to Oculus
Adrian Wong, previously a lead engineer with Google X, has decided to work for Facebook now. He will be part of the Oculus Rift project related to a virtual reality headset.
Texting 911 now allowed but calling will get you help faster: FCC
The FCC warns that calling still makes more sense than texting 911 operating centers, but it is broadening its services. The commission wants all call centers to take text messages by Dec. 31, 2014.
Apple lets iOS developers use promo codes for in-app purchases
Apple has decided to allow developers to market its apps using promo codes for In-App Purchases. This means users can get things offered previously as IAPs for free.
World's fastest texter Marcel Fernandes can type faster than you can read
A 17-year-old Brazilian by the name of Marcel Fernandes Filho broke texting records lately using a Fleksy keyboard. He beat the previous world record and is now in the Guinness World Records.
AT&T HD Voice rolling out in select cities on May 23: Are you lucky?
AT&T will be launching a limited LTE service starting May 23. It will be tied to one phone thus far, which is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and will be called HD Voice.
3D printer war just got more fierce with Autodesk in the fray
Autodesk has announced it is working on a 3D printing software called Spark, along with its own 3D printer. The upcoming printer will cost around $5,000 and software will be open source.
'Far Cry 4' release date is Nov. 18: Get ready to put on your woolens
'Far Cry 4' has been announced and will be coming out in November. Not much is known about the title except that it will take place in the Himalayas.
FCC votes on Wheeler's new net neutrality proposal: Should there be Internet 'fast lanes'?
FCC has voted 3-2 in favor of Internet prioritization taking place and Internet fast lanes to become a reality. This has caused a lot of dissent from tech companies and conservatives who want a neutral Internet.
Firefox DRM feature will prevent unauthorized copy of streaming videos: What you should know
Mozilla Firefox users will soon have to put up with some form of DRM and it happens to be Encrypted Media Extensions (EME). Mozilla has decided to incorporate this API into future updates of Firefox due to not wanting to alienate Netflix users or others who rely on particular video streaming services.
Yahoo buys Snapchat rival Blink but Snapchat need not worry: Here's why
An anonymous messaging service called Blink was lately acquired by Yahoo!. However, the acquisition may be more about capturing talent than the app itself.
Velo Labs Skylock could become the biker's best friend...and the bike won't be jealous
An upcoming bike lock from Velo Labs will have various smart features, such as smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth support and anti-lock detection. It is called the Skylock and should ship early 2015.
Google must respect people's 'right to be forgotten' and delete sensitive links when requested: European court
Google has lost another court battle related to users' data privacy. A European court has ruled that "the right to be forgotten" should exist within the EU.
Spotify Windows app gets major update: Here are the new features
The Windows Phone version of Spotify has been updated with Radio, Browse and Discover features now available on the platform. There is one catch, though -- it's only for subscribers.
Google self-driving cars enter a new phase of development
Google's self-driven car project may be entering a new phase. The company is said to be talking to auto makers about ways of bringing the cars to the mass market.
Missing 'Flappy Bird'? Don't, it's set for August comeback...with multiplayer support
'Flappy Bird' will be back this August and with some new additions. The creator revealed to CNBC that he will be bringing the app back with a less-addictive nature, but added multiplayer opportunities.
Minuum Keyboard makes life of Google Glass users easier
Whirlscape has added Google Glass compatibility to its Minuum Keyboard app. The app is available on Google Play and allows Glass users to type text either by touch controls or tilting their heads.
iOS 8 may get a killer feature: Split-screen multitasking for iPad
Apple's next version of iOS may finally make the iPad a real multitasking productivity machine. Rumors say that Apple will add split-screen multitasking for iPad users with IOS 8.
LG preps Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate earphones: What you should know
LG is preparing to release its Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate earphones on May 18. You can pre-order the products from Best Buy.
Office for iPad is a runaway success: 27 million downloads in less than 2 months
Microsoft Office GM Julia White says that Microsoft Office for iPad apps have been downloaded a total of 27 million times. She spoke at TechEd, which is currently taking place in Houston, Texas.
Google planning Gmail overhaul? Yes, and about time, too
Google is planning on releasing big updates to both its mobile and desktop Web client apps, rumors suggest. Some leaked images were even released lately which shed some light on what to expect.
Windows XP less vulnerable to viruses than Windows 7 and Vista
Microsoft has published a report that compares Windows XP to its newer operating systems. It proved that besides Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, Windows XP is more secure than its newer siblings.
