Articles by Nicole Arce
Governments tap your phone in unthinkable ways, Vodafone squeals
At least six governments have unrestricted, unlimited access to the content of users’ private phone calls and phone call information, says Vodafone. Alarming? Yes, but not exactly surprising following the Snowden leaks of 2013.
Google showcases Project Tango Tablet kit for developers, will sell for $1,024
Google unveils its new high-end 3D tablet, but it’s not for consumers. Only developers can get their hands on this $1,000 tablet for creating 3D apps and games.
Netflix throws mud at Verizon for slow streaming speed. What's happening?
Is Netflix playing dirty? This time, the streaming video service goes to its buffering screen to lay the blame on ISPs for slow streaming videos.
Google Doodle messes it up: Japanese Go player honored on 70th anniversary of D-Day
Google Doodle faux pas: celebrating 185th birthday of a Japanese Go player, ignoring the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings that led the Allied forces to free Europe from the Nazi movement.
Will you be mine? Google reportedly pops $15 million question to Songza
Google wants to keep up with Apple in the music industry and is reportedly looking to purchase a music streaming service of its own. Let the music wars commence.
Stop snooping or face consequences: Microsoft, other tech giants warn U.S. gov’t
Microsoft and other big names in the technology industry want to regain the trust of their clients, now joins the public outcry for Uncle Sam to stop sticking his nose where it isn’t wanted.
T-Mobile, Sprint iron out $32 billion merger. Will regulators show green light?
Only a giant can compete with AT&T and Verizon so Sprint proposes to buy out T-Mobile’s 47 million subscribers, but could it count on antitrust regulators to give the go signal?
Users will need Yahoo accounts to sign-in to Flickr after June 30
Yahoo doesn’t want users to log in to Flickr using social logins from competitors. After this month, they’ll need to have a Yahoo account.
Aereo brings live TV broadcast to Google Chromecasts
Aereo partners with Chromecast, lets users beam streaming TV programs to their living room. Now, what would the TV networks think about that?
Stir Kinetic Desk gets smarter with Fitbit, burn more calories while working
Stir shows love to the lucky few who can afford its $4,000 smart desk by providing the Stir Kinetic Desk with connectivity to Fitbit devices.
Now you can enjoy TV shows, movies on Chromebooks even when offline
Google wants to expand its Chromebook customer base, tries to attract buyers with a new feature that lets them watch Google Play movies and TV shows offline.
Amazon may unveil 3D smartphone on June 18
Amazon is teasing customers with a mystery device set for June 18 unveil, but rumors are running amok that the Internet retailer might reveal the world’s first glasses-free 3D smartphone very soon.
China accuses Microsoft Windows 8 as part of U.S. cyberspying program
Is Windows 8 a tool in the government surveillance program leaked by Edward Snowden? China seems to thinks so, takes a new shot at Microsoft.
Apple's new ad 'Strength' pushes iDevice lovers to be fit using iPhone 5s
Apple starts creating its own ads in-house, and its first creation is “Strength,” a 60-second spot that wants to pressure you into staying fit with the iPhone 5s.
AMD unveils notebook version of potent Kaveri processors
AMD has revealed its newest line of laptop processors, which are based off the energy-efficient, ultra-fast line of Kaveri processors for desktop.
Google releases End-to-End encryption tool for Chrome. Now, email like a spy.
Google has introduced an email encryption extension for Chrome but needs the help of developers to unearth bugs in it before End-to-End is made available to the public.
The HP Pro x2 612 is another Microsoft Surface Pro 3 killer
HP announces a new 2-in-1 device that it hopes will kick Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 out of the 12-inch slate market. It has a sturdier keyboard, longer battery life and will probably retail at a cheaper price. Is Microsoft in big trouble?
Right to be forgotten rule in Europe floods Google with 41,000 requests in four days
Google should brace itself for the possibly millions of requests to be forgotten that will come in the future weeks, as it’s already up to its chin in right to be forgotten requests – and it’s only been four days!
Instagram releases new filters, effects: Are they good enough for professional photographers?
Instagram rolls out a major update and now includes an advanced set of editing tools that users may come to love or hate.
U.S., global operatives dismantle cybercrime ring responsible for Gameover Zeus botnet
The FBI is on a manhunt for a 30-year-old Russian cybercrime ringleader responsible for stealing millions of dollars from unknowing users by installing malicious software into their computers.
WhatsApp CEO criticizes Apple for 'borrowing' features for new iMessage
WhatsApp is not pleased about Apple’s upgraded iMessage messaging service, which pilfers off a few features from WhatsApp and other messaging applications.
Google gets A for sending Chromebooks to nine more nations (C in poetry)
Google is waxing lyrical about its web-powered Chromebook, announces availability in nine more nations in a cheesy poem.
FAA mulls allowing drones, unmanned aircraft for filming and photography
Film and television production companies want to take aerial shots of their productions using unmanned aircraft systems. The FAA may just grant them exactly what they want.
Tizen-powered Samsung Z will hit Russian market in Q3
Can Tizen stand up to its giant competition? The Russians will soon be the judge of that with Samsung Z, the first Tizen smartphone, about to launch in the country.
WWDC 2014: Apple makes iOS gaming better with 'Metal'
Apple shows some love to its developers and unveils its latest technology that lets game-makers create rich 3D graphic games without gobbling up resources.
ARM will open world-class CPU Design Center in Taiwan
ARM is looking to hire at least 100 engineers in Taiwan to man the first ever ARM design center in Asia. The new facility will focus on the creation of ARM M-Cortex series of SoCs.
HP unwraps Envy x360, Pavilion x360 as part of its back-to-school portfolio
HP announces a new line of devices that can turn into various form factors, including the Envy x360 and Pavilion x360 notebooks that can be configured into a tablet, a tent or a stand.
WhatsApp makes a comeback on Windows Phone Store
WhatsApp returns to the Windows Phone Store after a disappearance that left many users furious at Microsoft. Will a few new features appease those left wanting for their favorite messenger app?
NSA harvests millions of faces from Internet every day...for you-know-what
Want another reason not to post a selfie? The NSA might be collecting photos from social media users, supposedly to further its mission of recognizing terrorists in a crowd.
iPhone 6 rumors: White version, rear panel leak over the Internet. Apple beefs up security
Apple isn’t happy about the host of leaks coming out from Asian supply-chain sources, but that doesn’t stop the leakers from spilling out two new alleged photos of the iPhone 6.
