Articles by Nicole Arce
Tim Cook: Apple Watch Ships Out to Consumers in April
After promising an Apple Watch debut for 'early 2015,' Apple CEO Tim Cook announced his company’s newest product will become available in April.
Want to Join Facebook's F8 Developer Conference? Registration is Now Open
Facebook is opening its doors for this year’s F8 developer conference to an audience that is “global” and more “diverse.”
Civilian Oversight Agency to Evaluate Police Methods Following Denver Cop Killing Teen in Stolen Car
The Office of Independent Monitor is stepping in after Denver police shot to death a 16-year-old teen whom the police claim struck an officer with a stolen car.
Samsung Gear VR Now Available on Best Buy for $199.99
Best Buy becomes the first major retailer to stock the first full-blown virtual reality headset on its shelves. Here is how consumers can get the Samsung Gear VR.
IBM to Forbes: You Got Us Wrong, Job Cuts Would Not Come Close to 112,000
IBM sacking one-fourth of its workforce? Not true, according to Big Blue, but Forbes' sources say 'there are many ways to spin a workforce reduction.'
Facebook, Instagram Back Online After 40-Minute Outage: Lizard Squad Claims Responsibility, Facebook Says It's Internal Glitch
No, Facebook did not get hacked, but Twitter still gets some love from all the social media users who had to go online to post their breakfast photos.
Panasonic Outs Toughbook 31: 5th Gen Intel Core i5, 18-Hour Battery Life, 13.1-inch Nit Touchscreen
The upgraded flagship rugged laptop from Panasonic touts more than a day of battery life and a durable casing that can withstand a six-foot drop.
Facebook Rolls Out 'Lite' Android App for Emerging Markets
It’s lighter, faster, and it’s designed to help Facebook take over new and emerging markets in Asia and Africa.
Google Fiber Expansion Expected in Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina
Get ready for ultra-high-speed broadband Internet if you live in any of these four cities, although you’ll have to wait at least a year before Google Fiber gets deployed.
WikiLeaks Slams Google for Handing Over Emails, Other Data to Feds
WikiLeaks is peeved at Google for complying with a government request for data of three WikiLeaks staff, but Google defends itself by saying it was under a gag order.
CyanogenMod Breaking Free from Google? CEO Hints of More Open Android, Own App Store
CyanogenMod wants to break free of Android. Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster is criticizing Google's 'tyrannical' hold over other manufacturers using the Google-controlled platform.
Gearbox Releases 'Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel' DLC, Starts Recruitment for Next ‘Borderlands’ Game
Gearbox has started working on “Borderlands 3.” In the meantime, fans can content themselves with a new campaign DLC for ‘Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.”
Police Nab Washington State Mother for Slitting Throat of Her Own Three Kids
Three young children have undergone surgery for severe neck wounds believed to have been inflicted upon them by their mother.
FAA: E-Cigarettes in Checked-in Luggage Pose Fire Risk
The FAA encourages airlines to require passengers to carry e-cigarettes in their carry-on baggage, following a recommendation issued by the U.N.
Twitter Rolls Out Digits, Phone Number-based Log-in for Web
Twitter has officially launched its first strike in the war against passwords with its phone-number based login for the web.
Samsung Will be Main Supplier of A9 Chip for Next Apple iPhone: Report
For all the legal dirt they throw each other, Apple and Samsung will be working together for Apple’s next-generation chipset.
Best Smartphones With Best Battery Life: iPhone 6 Plus, Huawei Ascend Mate 2, OnePlus One, HTC One M8, and More
A blazing-fast processor, gorgeous 4K screens, and fingerprint sensors are useless if your smartphone has dismal battery life.
Windows 10 Upgrade Free for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8.1 Users: What to Know
Microsoft announces some really great news – but not without some confusion. Microsoft just announced some great news on Wednesday. The upcoming Windows 10 will be available for free for a large portion of existing current users.
CEO Larry Ellison on New Oracle Hardware Strategy: 'The way to compete is to have the lowest price'
Increasing competition is forcing Oracle to shed off its brand image as a provider of expensive servers.
Don't You Wish Your Keyboard is Smart Like This? Don't Cha?
Passwords aren't very secure and biometrics have their limits. This is why researchers are trying to develop a keyboard that knows who is typing.
EBay Plans to Axe 2,400 Workers, Considers Second Spinoff
The aging e-commerce company plans to lay off 7 percent of its workers and consider selling eBay Marketplaces ahead of the PayPal spinoff in the second half of this year.
Twitter Officially Launches 'While You Were Away' Feature on iOS App
Twitter is under pressure from investors to increase ad revenues. The solution? A recap feature that lets iOS users 'catch up' with the rest of Twitterverse.
NBC Will Stream Super Bowl XLIX on iPad, Android, Windows Devices for Free
NBC will stream Super Bowl for free to promote its linear streaming service TV Everywhere, but can free content get people to pay for cable TV?
Facebook Cleans Up News Feed of Viral Hoaxes but It Needs Your Help
Facebook wants to clean up its news feed of fake news stories in an effort to keep people coming back to spend more time viewing its ads.
Overstock Will Launch Video-Streaming Service, Wants You to Forget Amazon
Overstock still wants to become Amazon and plans to launch a “skinny Netflix” to rival Amazon Prime Instant Video.
State of the Union Address: Obama Pushes for Broadband Internet Access, Defends Net Neutrality
Amid concerns over the economy, health care, and national security, President Barack Obama touches on broadband and net neutrality issues in his State of the Union address.
Can't Wait for Apple iPad Pro? HP Pro Slate 12 Is an Alternative to Consider
The long-rumored 12-inch iPad Pro from Apple won’t be here soon, but HP has an alternative that you might want to check out.
Hate Playing Games on Touchscreen? Apple Patents Joystick for iPhone Home Button
Apple receives another patent, this time, for turning the iPhone button into a joystick. There’s no knowing if it will ever become a reality, though.
Jurassic Era Fossil Proves Parental Care Among Ancient Aquatic Reptiles
A newly discovered fossil in China lends further credence to the theory that prehistoric reptiles were caring parents.
Microsoft Internet Survey Shows Users' Primary Concern About Personal Technology: Privacy
Users from developed and developing countries may have differences in how they view the impact of personal technology, but they all agree on one thing.
