Articles by Quinten Plummer
Ex-iTunes Engineer Testifies at Antitrust Trial He Worked to 'Block 100 Percent of Non-iTunes Clients'
Between 2006 and 2008, iTunes was designed to block all rival music clients, a former Apple engineer testifies. Though his testimony may be damning, at least to a degree, the former iTunes engineer considered himself an unwilling witness.
Operation Cleaver is Bigger Threat than Previously Thought, FBI Warns US Businesses
Law enforcement has seen enough of Operation Cleaver's work to conclude that large businesses need to stay vigilant against cyberattacks launched by the group. Operation Cleaver is poised to take on organizations tied to the infrastructure of the U.S. and other countries.
2016 Audi Q7 SUV Gets Leaner and Meaner: Plug-in Diesel Version Also Coming
Audi unveils the Q7's lighter and more spacious design ahead of the big annual auto show in Detroit. While the engine remains untouched, the 2016 Q7 has undergone a number of improvements.
Facebook Pulls Bing Search from Graph Search after Expanding Its Own Engine
Facebook's two-year run with Bing ends quietly. The two are still on good terms, according to a Facebook spokesperson.
Nexus 9 LTE Tablet is Finally Available: Get it Now from T-Mobile or Google Play
The LTE version of HTC's 32-GB Nexus 9 hits T-Mobile first. But for those wanting the 16-GB version of the Android Lollipop tablet, the Google Play Store has them in stock.
Computer Glitch Shutters London Air Traffic, Investigation Ongoing
Power outages and security breaches have been ruled out as operations at Heathrow return to normal. At least 66 flights were canceled as a result of the system failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services.
YouTube Quietly Testing Built-In GIF-Making Tool
Now that PBS has been gifted the ability to make GIFs natively on YouTube, the function finally gets a bit of attention. YouTube announced it was testing out GIF wrapping abilities back in late November.
Amazon Pulls App off Google Play Due to Developer Rule Change
Amazon's app disappears from the Google Play Store after a change to Google's developer distribution policy. Amazon replaces its app with Amazon Shopping, while offering the software in question outside of the Play Store.
XBox Beats PS4 in Console Sales. Price Cut May Have Helped Just a Bit.
The Xbox One moved 1.2 million units in November, beating out the rival PlayStation 4. Consoles aren't dead yet, says Xbox's chief.
Dropbox Offers Users Harmonious Editing
Project Harmony moves forward, as Dropbox releases collaboration tools inside its new badge. The badge has been rolled out in Office documents launched in Dropbox, though the feature is only available through the company's early access program right now.
Gem Exploit Stalls Steam Holiday Auction, Bidding Back on Course
Steam's Holiday Auction is back on track after Valve worked to patch an exploit. Some users found ways to duplicate millions of gems, which brought the auction to a halt.
Microsoft Windows 10 Details Coming Jan. 21
Press invites confirm Microsoft's next planned reveal of Windows 10. If recent leaks are any indication, consumers will get a peek at the desktop version of Cortana and an in-depth look at Windows 10's new continuum feature.
Crowd-Fueled Kickstarter Thursday: Tech for a Safe Digital Lifestyle Includes USB Condom
This week's Crowd-Fueled Kickstarter Thursday takes a look at campaigns that aim to make the digital life safer. There's a hardware-based password keeper, a USB condom and a wearable smart band that can unlock smartphones and track down missing items.
Sony Delivers PlayStation 4 and Vita to China, Nintendo Not Far Behind
With the 14-year-long console ban lifted, Sony prepares to launch the PlayStation 4 and Vita in China. Sony will try to make the PlayStation experience in China consistent with its global products, as best as it can within the bounds of Chinese law, Sony says.
Google Shutters News in Spain, Won't Pay for Published Content Access
Spain is looking to change the perception that news stories are free. With the country's new 'Google Tax' set to be enacted, Google prepares to shutter Google News in Spain.
Harvard Professor Apologizes for Social Rant on Chinese Take-Out Overcharge
A Harvard Business professor is apologizing after declaring all-out war with a small Boston restaurant that overcharged him by $4 on a $57 order. But the spicy email exchanges have already gone viral.
Facebook Delivers Trending Feature to Mobile App Users
Facebook users can now see what's trending via the social network's mobile app. The Trending feature is rolling out on Android devices.
Want a New Android Wear Watch Face? Google Refreshes Options Big Time
Google now provides support for custom watch faces. The search engine company has partnered with several large brands to conceive new faces for the Android Wear platform and given developers the keys to make many more.
IBM, Apple Deliver MobileFirst Apps for a Slew of Businesses
Apple and IBM unleash the first batch of apps conceived through the pair's MobileFirst initiative. The enterprise apps seek to bring mobile solutions to the banking, finance, insurance, government, travel, law enforcement and telecommunications sectors.
Google Hangouts Get a Makeover Just in Time for Holidays
Google pretties up Hangouts and makes the messaging service smarter. Hangouts users can now add 'stickers' to conversations, while the messaging client gains the ability to stamp contacts.
Pirate Bay Now Calling Costa Rica Home? Controversial Site's Future in Limbo
After suffering possibly its most devastating raid to date, The Pirate Bay finds sanctuary in Costa Rica for now. A Pirate Bay co-founder isn't happy with what the file sharing service has become.
TigerText Enhances Analytics, Freshens Up Interface
TigerText seeks to evolve its communications app at the pace of enterprise collaborations. TigerText's latest update gives administrators more control and insight, while offering a more responsive and intuitive experience to users.
LG G Watch R2 May Boast 4G, Or Then Again it May Not
LG is reportedly preparing to launch a 4G LTE G Watch R2 in the spring of 2015. The round-faced smart watch would heat up the competition with Samsung, as the rivals push each other to greater heights ahead of the Apple Watch launch.
Apple TV YouTube App Boasts New Features, Design Refresh
Google shows a little love to Apple TV's YouTube app. Part of that attention includes finally bringing ads to the app.
Apple Hiring Fashionistas to Market Upcoming Watch
While the world wonders if the Apple Watch has a place in the luxury watch industry, Cupertino looks for fashionistas to evangelize the wearable some believe could define the market. An internal memo allegedly calls for individuals who have experience in fashion or luxury goods.
Blackphone App Store Putting Premium on Privacy, Security, Functionality
Blackphone prepares the launch of an app store that could feature guidelines even more rigid than those governing Apple's marketplace. The launch of Blackphone's app store will accompany the handset's incoming Secure Spaces modules.
Facebook Enhances Search to Ferret Out Old Posts, Shared Posts
Facebook's search tool gets a lot more personal and is better at peering into the past. It may be time to start using some of those privacy preservation skills the company has been teaching its users.
Free-to-Play Multiplayer Shooter 'Kill Strain' Headlines Sony PlayStation Experience Event
Sony's San Diego Studio announces 'Kill Strain,' a freemium title that pits two teams of five and a group of two against each other. The 'Kill Strain' site is up, again, though the studio hasn't set a date for the start of the game's beta.
Apps Still Tracking Kids Despite Privacy Laws
The sheer number of new apps and the convoluted nature of app permissions make it hard to police developers who disregard COPPA. While there aren't any hard numbers, developers are still sharing minors' information without obtaining parental consent.
Grooveshark Goes Legal With Broadcasts Service. Watch Out, Pandora
Grooveshark looks to legitimize its streaming music services. With a new model based on government-mandated royalties, the new streaming service will cost just $1 a month and will be free of advertisements.
