Articles by Quinten Plummer
Apple iOS 8.2 Now Available For Download: Here's What You Get -- But Should You Install Now?
iOS 8.2 has arrived, bearing bug fixes and security patches. At least one element of iOS 8.2 is poised to peeve owners of legacy Apple hardware.
Xbox One March Update Rolls Out: Screenshots, Spam Reporting, Suggested Friends, And More
The March update delivers to Xbox One the ability to snap screenshots. The stills can be uploaded to Twitter, OneDrive, activities feeds or backgrounds.
Battle Of Affordable Yet Capable Smartphones: Sony Xperia E4g Vs. Motorola Moto E
The Moto E is about to receive a serious challenge from Sony's Xperia E4g. At the right price, however, Motorola's budget phone may be a solid purchase.
Best Racing Games Of All Time: Mario Kart, Daytona USA, Gran Turismo, Need For Speed, Forza Motorsport, And More
A genre where casual and core fans converge, racing games have been quenching our thirst for speed for decades now. We take a look at some of the greatest racing series and highlight some of the best games they've delivers.
Google Compare For Auto Insurance Tool Looks To Disrupt US Insurance Industry: Here's Why
Google's policy comparison tool finally makes it to the U.S. The search engine company may be one step closer to underwriting policies for driverless cars, one expert says.
'Rock Band 4' Coming Soon With 'Top-Tier' Soundtrack: What You Need To Know
Harmonix anticipates a 'top-tier soundtrack' as it readies 'Rock Band 4.' It still plans to support legacy DLC and the roughly 2,000 songs in its library.
T-Mobile Teases 'Real Piece Of Work' At March 18 Event: What Will It Reveal?
T-Mobile prepares another "un-carrier" move. This one will be "a real piece of work," T-Mobile says.
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet: What Early Reviews Are Saying
Early impressions of Sony's latest tablet are warm, though the Xperia Z4 isn't receiving many raves. The Z4 steps up from its predecessor's specs to take aim at the iPad Air 2.
Apple iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program Extended: Up To September 2015 Or January 2016 Depending On Device
Apple extends its battery replacement program for iPhone 5 handsets until January 2016. Meanwhile, the company appears poised to settle another issue related to batteries.
Russell Westbrook's Fourth Straight Triple Double Puts Him In Record Book
With an assist in overtime, Russell Westbrook became just the sixth NBA player to record four triple doubles in a row. The mask couldn't hold him back, apparently.
Konami Outs 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' PlayStation 4 Special Edition
Sony and Konami celebrate Snake's last adventure with a special edition PlayStation 4. The console inspired by Snake's bionic arm doesn't seem likely to leave Asian markets, however.
'The Elder Scrolls: Total War' Mod Will Let You Get In The Middle Of The Action
'The Elder Scrolls' meets the 'Total War' franchise in a mod that tells the RPG's story in a series of turn-based battles. 'The Elder Scrolls: Total War' allows players to engage in battles mentioned in the Morrowind and Oblivion games.
Doom 3, Crysis 3, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Land On Android This Year
NVidia's Tegra X1 paves the way for the arrival of more AAA ports on the Android OS. A benchmark for high-end PCs just a few years ago, 'Crysis 3' headlines the games due for release on Android this year.
Here's How The Controversial 'Power/Rangers' Was Made (Video)
Bootleg Universe offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 'Power/Rangers' short film. 'I had something to say with this short,' says the film's director.
Khronos Group Announces Vulkan: OpenGL Evolution Will Pave Way For Smoother Mobile Gaming Graphics
OpenGL is evolving into Vulkan, an API with lower overhead and more direct access to compute power. Members of the Khronos Group, the consortium behind OpenGL, praise the API's potential to reshape mobile gaming.
Apple 'Shot With iPhone' Ad Campaign Suggests iPhone 6 Camera Is Awesome: Do You Agree?
Apple launches a campaign to remind the world how good of a camera is inside the iPhone 6 series. The Shot on iPhone 6 campaign will push iPhone photography into print media in nearly 80 cities around the world.
Exploding iPhone Lands Lindenhurst Man In Hospital: Apple May Face Potential Lawsuit
A New York man alleges his iPhone exploded in his pants pocket. "I just want my leg back to what it was, you know," says the man.
HTC Grip Fitness Tracker Is A Marriage Of Design And Functionality
Under Armour and HTC announced the impending release of the re grip, or Grip, a smart band produced through the strengths of both companies. The Grip has a $199 price tag and is scheduled to launch in the Spring of 2015.
Mobile World Congress 2015: Silent Circle Launches Blackphone 2, Blackphone+ Tablet
Silent Circle announces a faster Blackphone that has a larger, 5.5-inch screen and a longer-lasting battery than its original secure phone. The company also says it's planning to release the world's first privacy-focused tablet later in the year.
Lenovo Unwraps A7000 At MWC 2015: Dolby Sound, 8-core Processor, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE Support
Lenovo's latest budget and mid-tier handsets encroach on territory held by premium smartphones. The A7000 features a Dolby Sound firsts, while the Vibe Shot seeks to woo starting and intermediary photogs.
Silicon Valley Shuttle Bus Drivers Vote To Join Teamsters For Better Pay And Benefits
More shuttle bus drivers join teamsters to push for higher pay and better working conditions. The latest group to join are drivers who operate employee shuttles for a company that services Amtrak, Apple, eBay, Genetech, Yahoo and Zynga.
Best Gaming Android Tablets: Nvidia Shield Tablet Vs. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Vs. Google Nexus 9
With a massive back catalog of games borne of the smartphone revolution, mobile device manufacturers are stuffing more processor power into tablets to push mobile gaming forward. We take a look at three tablets leading the revolution.
123 Winners' Names Lost: Sony Accidentally Wipes List of Contest Winners
Sony says it doesn't know exactly how, but it accidentally erased its list of contest winners. Still, it asserted that no sensitive user information was compromised as a result of the incident.
'Battlefield Hardline' Is All About Tactical Play and It's Not a Reskin, Asserts Producer
'Hardline' is a Battlefield game, but it isn't one that's merely decorated with new art, says Hardline's gameplay systems producer. The speed doesn't bring down the game's tactical play, he says.
Sony Teases Xperia Z4 Tablet Prior To MWC 2015 Launch
Ahead of MWC 2015, Sony teases the upcoming Xperia Z4 Tablet. This time, the information it shares is intentional.
'Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena' MOBA For PC Will Hit Early Access 2Q 2015
The Warhammer 40,000 universe expand into the multiplayer online battle arena genre. Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena will see four-player teams of Warhammer 40,000 factions battle it out to feed souls to the Dark Eldars.
Abominable Snowman Coming To 'Far Cry 4' On March 10 With Valley Of The Yetis DLC
The Valley of the Yetis DLC pits Far Cry 4's hero against a cult and abominable snowmen. The latest leg of the adventure takes Ajay Ghale deep inside of caves and across a frozen landscape high atop the Himalayan Mountains.
Qualcomm Stretches LTE To Unlicensed Spectrum To Address Data Bottleneck
Qualcomm hybridizes 4G LTE and Wi-Fi to create what it calls LTE unlicensed. The LTE extension will use compact towers, about the size of a router, to enhance cellular service deep in the hearts of concrete jungles.
46 Million Recalled-But-Never-Fixed Vehicles Resold And Plying On The Road
About one-fifth of the cars on the road today were recalled but never repaired to address problems. Still, automobiles are becoming safer.
Labrador Retriever Still Top Dog In U.S.: American Kennel Club
The Labrador retriever sits atop the American Kennel Club's top ten rankings for the 24th times. Meanwhile, French bulldogs have finally broken into the top ten.
