Articles by Quinten Plummer
Microsoft Investing In Android Offshoot Cyanogen? Is This Google's Worst Nightmare?
There may be weight behind Cyanogen CEO's bold claim his company intends to take Android away from Google. Microsoft is reportedly getting friendly with the Android offshoot and an investment may be looming.
Auto Crash Testing Advancements Drive Down Fatal Car Accidents
A record number of 2011 model year vehicles, nine, saw zero deaths per every million registered automobiles, states a new report. One key reason car safety has improved is due to better crash test performance technology.
Feds Order Revenge Porn Site To Destroy Photos, Bans Image Posting
A revenge porn site has been toppled by the feds. The site operator has been ordered to destroy ill-gotten images by the Federal Trade Commission but won't be fined.
Google, VMWare Collaborating on Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Strategy
Google and VMware interconnect vCloud and Google Cloud Platform for the enterprise and clearly aim to be a bigger threat to Amazon Web Services. Amazon saw its cloud usage surge 90 percent, year over year, in the last quarter.
Intel Debuts vPro Chips To Meet Workplace Mobility, Wireless Demands
Already enjoying double-digit gains from its vPro chips, Intel aims to make them even more attractive for enterprises. Intel's new wireless display and docking technology seeks to cut down on the cords and push up on the mobility.
Ghost Flaw Still Haunting Linux Despite Patching Efforts
A four-year-old vulnerability many thought had been put to rest is haunting Linux once again. Most Linux distributors released patches in 2010 to address the 'Ghost' vulnerability, but a second round of patching is needed to stop the scary exploit.
Selfies Arrive In Gaming. Photo Feature A Win-Win For Players, Game Makers
Selfies are slowly but steadily working into the gaming world. 'WoW' and 'Metal Gear Solid 5' are just the first of many games expected to drop in the popular feature.
Ridesharing Keeps Drunk Drivers Off Roads, Most Car Owners Unhappy With Commute, Studies Claim
Most drivers are unhappy with the daily commute and nearly half would give up their vehicles if the situation was right, claims a report from Lyft and Harris Interactive. Meanwhile, a study from Uber and MADD claims ridesharing can help keep drunk drivers off the road.
Software Engineer No. 2 Best Job, Database Admin, Data Scientist Also In Top 10
Several tech roles populate the top 10 in a ranking of America's top 25 best jobs, according to Glassdoor. Software engineer is second only to physician assistant.
Google Fiber May Be Zippy, But Deployment Is Moving At Dial-Up Speed
Google's fiber is slowly, very slowly climbing over infrastructure in four more metro areas, all in the southern U.S. Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham are the latest metro areas selected.
Sony, Spotify Duet Will Deliver Music StreamTo PlayStation Network
Spotify is bringing more than 30 million songs and over 1.5 billion playlists to the PlayStation console. PlayStation Vue, a TV service, may be the most intriguing of upcoming PlayStation services.
'Bulletproof' Battery Taps Kevlar For Fire Prevention Features
Researchers have found a way to protect batteries from internal fires using the same material that can stop bullets. The bulletproof batteries could prevent fires like those that grounded the Boeing 747 Dreamliner in 2013.
Ex-Opera CEO Makes Browser For Power Users. Vivaldi May Spark New Battle Of The Browsers
A new web browser wants users to throw as many tabs at it as they want. Vivaldi, Opera's spiritual successor, looks to leverage the niche market of power users.
Snapchat's Discover News Channel Offers A Human Touch
Snapchat is putting the human touch into the news it is serving up to users. A news hub called Discover gives content creators more freedom to focus on the narrative of a story, says the social network site.
Wickr Promises To Keep Images Super Secret. Cat Lovers Will Love It
Cat pictures are used to hide private pictures in plain sight. That's the strategy behind Wickr's new WTF (Wickr Timed Feed) service.
Twitter Goes Direct Messaging, Debuts Support for Video Capture, Edit
Groups can now huddle up in private on Twitter to discuss tweets or share 30-second videos from the social network's app. Yep, the Twitter app now features native video capture and direct messaging has been expanded to support 20 users in a forum.
FTC Tells IoT Players: Shore Up Data Security, Consumer Privacy Protection
Federal agency issues recommendations stating Internet of Things vendors and service providers have a responsibility to protect consumers. Trust is paramount for the IoT to flourish, says FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez.
Motorola Moto X, X Pro, G, Hint Earpiece Heading To China, 360 Watch On Horizon
Parent company Lenovo brings Motorola back to China after a two-year absence. It also announces three handsets for launch in China along with news that the Moto 360 is on the way.
Wi-Fi Takes Flight Among Airlines But Connectivity Still Often Grounded
Airlines are giving passengers more access to Wi-Fi but connectivity still isn't perfect, according to a new report. Today, 52 airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers.
'Witcher 3': Why You Just Won't Be Able to Stop Playing Once You Start
'The Witcher 3' promises an open world experience that doesn't force players' progression through the repetitive application of a formula. Players with enough silver swords can venture onto whatever adventure snags their attention.
Apple Earnings Likely Robust; Watch Arriving Come March, Claims Report
There may be a bit of Apple Watch news when the iOS maker reports earnings later today for its last fiscal quarter. A leaked note from an analyst indicates Apple Watch may arrive in March.
Apple iTunes Boasts New Free Section Featuring Music, Movies and TV Shows
A collection of 40 music singles and full-length TV shows are now up for grabs under the 'Get' label on Apple iTunes. Apple's new Free on iTunes program is the latest overhaul of its digital distribution platform, but pending litigation could hinder some of its bigger plans.
Nexus 6 Missing Fingerprint Sensor Is All Apple's Doing
The dimple just below the Nexus 6's eye is where engineers planned to employ the same fingerprinting technology used by Apple's iPhone Touch ID. But Apple's acquisition of the technology patent holder ensures no other hardware maker could use the tech, according to a former Motorola leader.
2 Reasons Why Now is a Good Time to Go Prepaid - T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile
Prepaid wireless plans just got a lot more attractive after T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile deliver new features to cultivate their pay-as-you-go bases. T-Mobile lowers the cost of its pay-as-you-go plans and Virgin Mobile brings data sharing to the prepaid realm.
Apple iPhone Grabbing 50 Percent of Smartphone Activations
Apple loyalty is proving lucrative. In the fourth quarter of 2014 iPhones accounted for about half of the new smartphone activations and a good number were customers upgrading devices.
Expedia Snaps Up Travelocity in $280M Cash Deal
Expedia becomes a bigger rival to Priceline after acquiring Travelocity for $280 million in an all-cash deal. It is the next logical step in the relationship between the companies, says Travelocity's former parent company.
Google Project Zero Bug Hunting Team Uncovers Apple OS X Yosemite Flaws
Google points out problems with OS X Yosemite, but Apple remains mum. The vulnerabilities could enable hackers to elevate OS X permissions, though they'd first need access to a target running the OS.
Smartphone Memory Booster, Keyboard App, Messaging Ink Screen Seek Funding Support
If these Kickstarter campaigns are successfully funded, there may be a few less reasons to rush out to upgrade when a new smartphone hits the stores. This week's roundup features a PC stand in, a screen innovation, a smartphone case that expands memory and a keyboard that is next-generation.
Microsoft's Consumer-Friendly OS a Good Start, But More Needs to Be Done
If there’s one big takeaway from Microsoft’s conference event Wednesday it's that Microsoft is listening closely to users, partners, developers and business enterprises in crafting its upcoming Windows 10 operating system. However, some believe the company should be doing more to address the needs of those who are leaving or have already left Microsoft's ecosystem.
Want to Work in Java? Expert Offers Tips for Newbie Java Enthusiasts
The demand for Java-certified individuals is high in the IT enterprise, making it an optimal time for prospective programmers to learn the language. Tech Times taps an expert to provide tips for those interested in moving into the hot tech career segment.
