Articles by Quinten Plummer
Google And Qualcomm Set To Tango
Qualcomm has lent its expertise to Google's Project Tango. The plan has everything to do with virtual reality.
Volvo's On Call App Will Let You Take Control Of Your Car From Your Wrist
In an upcoming update, Volvo's On Call will arrive on smartwatches. Wearers of Apple Watch and Android Wear smartwatches will have the ability to manage their vehicles' settings remotely.
Google's Solar-Powered Drone Prototype Crashes During Test Flight: Report
A prototype of Google's Wi-Fi drones crash-landed about a month ago. It's a setback, but Google expects hurdles such as this, according to a spokesperson.
This Tiny Drone For U.S. Special Forces Can Play Big Roles In The Future
US Special Forces have been take a hard look at a 4-inch drone that's basically invisible, until it's too late. PD-100 Black Hornet PRS weighs just 18 grams -- and that includes the weight of its three cameras.
AT&T Now Offers LG G Watch R For Just $99
With a $200 price cut, the LG G Watch R is a winner for many consumers. The price drop comes as LG crowns the LG Watch Urbane the Watch R's successor.
You Can Now Download Android M Developer Preview For Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, And Nexus Player
Google dishes out the first of three Android M developer previews. 'Now on tap' could be one of the sweetest elements of M, but Google is only offering a sample of it in this build.
$1,500: How Much You Need To Spend For An Oculus Rift And PC Package
Oculus VR is mulling an "all-in" price for the upcoming Oculus Rift. The cost for the virtual reality headset and a gaming rig could be done for under $1,500, according to the company's CEO.
Lenovo Cast Is Not A Hockey Puck But A Chromecast And Roku Competitor
Lenovo enters the streaming hardware market with a media casting device. People want more from their mobile devices and the Lenovo Casts helps them get it, according to Lenovo.
You Can Now Upgrade Your Verizon Edge Device As Soon As You Pay It Off
Verizon takes the 'Edge' off its phone subsidy plan. As soon as an Edge device has been paid off, subscribers can upgrade to a new mobile device.
LG Now Owns Meerkat? Yes, According To Trademark Filings
Hard evidence says LG is preparing to acquire live streaming platform Meerkat. If it isn't, then the company may have to choose a different name for the product it is seeking to patent.
Android M Will Reportedly Give Two-Year Update Guarantee For Your Nexus Gadgets
Google plans to support Nexus devices with major updates for two years, according to reports. The company may announce the program this week at I/O 2015.
'Halo 3: ODST Master Chief Collection' Rolls Out May 29: What We Know So Far
An ephemeral listing outed the apparent release date for the remaster of 'Halo 3: ODST.' The timing seems right.
Battlefield 4 Spring Update Arrives May 26: Schedule, Gun Master Deathmatch, New Weapons, And Other Improvements
Battlefield 4's Spring Update is imminent. The package of patches will bring back Gun Master, bring five new weapons and tinker with the netcode.
'Witcher 3' Exploit Gives You Infinite Money—And It Does Not Involve Milking Cows
This 'Witcher 3' exploit allows players to milk the system and gain infinite riches. However, Nilfgaardian authorities are preparing to crack down on the poaching.
Adult FriendFinder Hack Has Compromised Your Sexual Orientation And Other Steamy Secrets. Oops!
Sensitive information about roughly 3.9 million Adult FriendFinder members fell into the hands of hackers. A spam assault is underway, but the victims could be faced with a blackmail campaign soon.
Google Patents Creepy Bunny/Teddy That Wants To Control Your Home...And Your Life
Google seeks to secure a patent for a teddy bear or toy bunny that could serve as a physical voice assistant. It could make eye contact with whoever is speaking because Google thinks people will like that.
Luckey Not So Lucky: Oculus VR Founder Hit By Confidentiality Breach Lawsuit
Oculus VR's founder violated a non-disclosure agreement with another virtual reality company, a lawsuit alleges. The information was used to create the Oculus Rift prototype, it states.
Google I/O 2015 Kicking Off Next Week: What To Expect ... And Not Expect
As the search engine company prepares to deliver its state of the union address, it's time to look at what fans can expect from keynote presentations and what may likely be glossed over or unmentioned.
Upcoming Apple iPad Might Feature Split-Screen Capability And Multi-User Login: Report
Apple may announce at WWDC 2015 a split screen feature for the iPad, according to reports. Those same reports alleged that the split screen feature was originally meant for the unannounced 12-inch iPad Pro.
1.1 Million: Number Of CareFirst Customers Whose Personal Information Was Stolen In Cyberattack Last Year
CareFirst CEO and President Chet Burrell acknowledges a massive cyberattack that compromised the accounts of about 1.1 million of his company's customers. No passwords or financial details were obtained during the attack, he stated.
You Can Expect Windows 10 Preview For Xbox One Post-Summer
The Windows 10 preview for Xbox One will arrive 'post summer,' says Xbox boss Phil Spencer. Meanwhile, more details about the desktop versions of the OS trickle down the pipeline.
Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Confirms 'Bloodborne' Expansion Is Coming
Bloodborne will get an expansion and we'll hear more details about it later in the year, said Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida. The game's success already exceeded Sony's expectations.
Google, Skrillex Partner To Bring 'Editions' - 'Live Cases' For Select Android Phones
Google teams up with Skrillex to launch the new 'Editions' line of 'live cases.' Womp, womp, womp, womp... screeh-uh.
Apple Finally Outs Official Lightning Dock For Your iPhone 6, iPhone 5, And 5th-Gen iPod Touch
Apple has finally launched a Lightning dock for the iPhone 6, iPhone 5 and 5th generation iPod Touch. Meanwhile, Apple wraps up a patent suit with Samsung.
This Drone Is Tiny And Can Fold, Unfold Its Arms In A Blink [Video]
Researchers have developed a drone that can fit into pockets. The drone, inspired by origami, has compact arms for stowing and, when it's time to fly, they swing out and lock into place in under a second.
Bethesda Releases Doom Teaser Ahead Of E3 2015 And We're Drooling Already [Video]
The next entry into the pioneering Doom series gets a new teaser trailer. It's short, but we'll get a more in-depth look at the game at Bethesda's E3 showcase next month.
Microsoft Solitaire Celebrates 25 Years With 25th Anniversary Tournament
Microsoft Solitaire turns 25. To celebrate, Microsoft challenges the public to a Solitaire competition against its employees.
Gender Equality Existed Among Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers: New Study Sheds Light On Our Evolutionary Past
Gender equality was key in our evolution, according to a new study form the University College London. If women didn't have a say in prehistoric society, hunter-gatherer groups would have been made up of a lot of related guys with a few wives on the fringes.
Apple Buys GPS Startup Coherent Navigation To Bolster Its Mapping Services
Apple Maps is about to become more accurate. Apple just bought iGPS startup Coherent Navigation. Apple Maps may be due for a significant bump in accuracy someday soon, now that Apple has acquired GPS startup Coherent Navigation.
This Security Researcher Made Plane Fly Sideways By Hacking Into Its In-Flight Entertainment System
The Feds want to search the property of a security researcher who claims he hacked into a plane and took over the flight briefly, according to court documents. He has been warning the industry about the issue for years.
