Articles by Nicole Arce
BlackBerry Passport: Is unconventional smartphone the new convention?
BlackBerry is putting square pegs into round holes with a new smartphone and hopes for a new passport back into the smartphone industry.
Bash bug aka 'Shellshock' hurts OS X, Linux, UNIX and more: Worse than Heartbleed but quickly patched
Heartbleed was scary but Bash will be worse. That is what some security experts think after discovering a vulnerability in the Bash shell used in Linux OS, which runs on a whole variety of devices ranging from computers to light bulbs.
Google jousts with News Corp.: We are NOT 'platform for piracy'
Google catches itself in a royal fracas with News Corp. after the king of traditional media accuses the king of the Internet of encouraging piracy.
Download iOS 8.0.2 to fix bugs in iOS 8.0.1 which you downloaded to fix bugs in iOS 8
Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 just hours after pulling out iOS 8.0.1, but users in Australia are still complaining of lack of cellular connection and problematic Touch ID.
Apple, Google phone encryptions NOT good idea: FBI director
The FBI is not happy that Apple and Google are enabling phone encryptions by default. Not very surprising, is it?
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cost less than $263 to make: Teardown reveals how Apple is making huge profit
The first teardown studies of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are in. The result? Apple spends $263 for a $949 iPhone 6 Plus with 128 GB of memory.
BlackBerry challenges iPhone 6 users to bend 'our Passport'
BlackBerry rolls out a unique new smartphone called Passport, and it won’t bend like the iPhone 6 Plus.
Eric Schmidt: Tim Cook is clueless, Apple has a 'small marketshare'
Eric Schmidt says Tim Cook doesn’t know how Google works and explains how even a small market share can get a company good profits.
Google taps HTC to make Nexus 9 tablet: Blunder or stroke of genius?
Google has reportedly partnered with HTC, maker of the HTC One M8 and not a lot of tablets, to work on Google's next Nexus 9 slate.
Comcast cries 'extortion,' slams critics of TWC merger
Things start to get ugly as Comcast starts accusing companies opposing its $45 million bid for Time-Warner Cable of extortion.
iOS 8.0.1, meant to fix iOS 8 bugs, is glitchy: Apple pulls update, initiates probe
Apple pulls out iOS 8.0.1 after the update, meant to fix more bugs, causes even more problems for users. Here’s how to restore your iPhone back to iOS 8.
Google is one smart alec: Company severs ties with ALEC and calls funding group 'mistake'
Google is leaving ALEC, a conservative organization that calls for legislation requiring schools to teach children to deny climate change.
Blizzard Project Titan canceled after 7 years in development: Bad news. Very bad news
Blizzard has decided to put out “Titan” after seven years of development, citing the company’s creative struggles of developing a game it didn’t identify well with.
Butterfly Labs slams FTC for 'heavy-handed actions': We will not go down 'without a fight'
A federal court shuts down Butterfly Labs after the FTC accuses the company of stealing millions of dollars from customers in exchange for non-existent bitcoin mining equipment.
Bend it like iPhone 6 Plus? Owners complain new Apple phone accidentally bending in pockets
The iPhone 6 Plus isn’t even a week old, but owners are already complaining of the large-screen iPhones having serious bending issues.
Beat it? Apple may rebrand Beats Music
Is Apple shutting down Beats Music? The name may no longer be but the heart of Beats Music will most likely stay alive inside iTunes Radio.
ARM Cortex M7 chip promises to give IoT a shot in the arm
ARM has a powerful, new chip made for everyday smart objects. Here’s to giving the Internet of Things a boost.
California governor enacts new laws to boost use of electric cars, bikes
California pushes for cleaner air with new laws to strengthen the electric vehicle market and bring more zero-emission vehicles to the roads by 2023.
Google employees test Android L on Nexus 4
Will the Nexus 4 get an Android L update? Google employees running the platform on their devices hint at a 'Yes.'
GTA 5 update: PS4, PC and Xbox One versions may get First-person mode, new Easter eggs and more
First-person mode, new Easter eggs and free weapons – here’s a glimpse of what Grand Theft Auto 5 has in store.
eBay glitch allows scammers to lure iPhone fans to phishing page
Hackers on eBay are taking advantage of the iPhone hype to phish for users’ usernames and passwords. Beware of listings claiming to sell iPhones for dirt-cheap prices.
10 million: Record number of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sold in launch weekend
Apple says it has shattered its previous sales records with 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units sold on their first three days of launch.
Don't expect Windows 9 preview on Microsoft event on Sept. 30: Report
Users eagerly watching out for the technical preview of Windows 9 on Sept. 30 will have to wait a little bit longer, as a Windows blogger says the preview will only become available in October.
Green is in, says Tim Cook: Here's what Apple is doing to tackle climate change
Apple wants to be a leader in the climate change battle, says it will have the “greenest building on the planet” for its headquarters.
AT&T Broadband, HBO and Amazon Prime combo plan for only $39 per month will find many takers
AT&T offers cable, broadband, HBO and Amazon Prime for $39, but laces offer with too many strings attached.
GTA 5: ISIS uses hit game to recruit teens
Grand Theft Auto 5, a popular game known for its violence, is the new recruitment tool being used by ISIS to inspire young gamers to switch over to their side.
Apple Pay vs. Google Wallet features compared: Which is better and why
How different is Apple Pay from the two-year-old Google wallet? Which payment method should you use? Find out here.
iPhone 6 release: Who really lined up to buy the new Apple smartphone - Chinese mafia and resellers?
Who really are buying the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus? A new documentary shows the darker side of all the Apple marketing hype.
221,558: Number of Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impalas recalled by GM over improper braking and fire concerns
GM recalls another 221,000 Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impalas due to defective braking software that could potentially cause fires.
Xbox One China launch delayed beyond September 23: 'We...need a bit more time'
Despite boasting the “efficient” launch of the Xbox One in China just a day ago, Microsoft delays the console’s official release in the country, saying it “needs more time.”
