Articles by Quinten Plummer
Facebook for Work? Apparently Facebook Thinks it's a Winning Idea
Facebook is preparing to share an enterprise communications platform with the working world, according to reports. The debut is imminent, according to unnamed sources.
Apple Pay Isn't Just for Shopping as Mobile Payment Moves Beyond Retail
Apple Pay is being driven into new territory, accelerated by a burst of peer-to-peer sales. But it will be remote transactions that will fuel the system's success over the long haul.
Microsoft SChannel Patch Snaps TLS Connections
Microsoft fumbles the hand-off of a patch meant to address an SChannel exploit recently discovered. To correct the flawed patch, Microsoft is now detailing steps to work around the TLS errors the fix brought with it.
Apple OS X Yosemite Update Boosts Wi-Fi, Patches Mail Bugs
Apple seeks to resolve a host of connectivity issues with its latest update for OS X Yosemite. Version 10.10.1 of Yosemite also serves enterprise users with a couple of patches.
State Department Pulls Email System Offline Amidst Hacking Incident
Another organization inside the U.S. government has been hacked. The Department of State's unclassified email servers may have been breached, but its classified network is believed to have been untouched.
Nokia Prepping New Hardware? Rumors Swirl as Former Handset Maker Launches Teasers
'We're up to something' says Nokia of a teaser image that depicts what appears to be a set-top box. The timing of the teaser and the use of Nokia's logo suggests the former handset maker had some role in the development of the box, though Nokia's CEO recently said the company had no licensing deals in the works.
FCC Locks Horns with AT&T Over Delayed Fiber Optic Cable Rollout in 100 Cities
AT&T has gotten the FCC's attention after indicating that it could scale back plans to roll out fiber optic lines in 100 cities. Scaling back network upgrades could have a negative impact on AT&T's bid to acquire DirecTV.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Update/Download Information for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Released
Google continues to give Lollipop to its Nexus devices, with the 2012 Nexus the next device to receive the latest version of Android 5.0. The cellular version of the Nexus 7 is last in line, but its number hasn't been called just yet.
AT&T Has Stopped Using Permanent Cookies to Track Subscribers: How About Other Carriers?
After trying them out, AT&T has been phasing out its use of the permanent trackers known as supercookies. Roughly two years into its own use of supercookies, Verizon is showing no signs of following AT&T's lead.
Video Gaming Boosts Learning, But it Must Be Fast Action
Fast-paced video games like 'Call of Duty' and 'Battlefield' actually make people better-equipped to learn, according to a new study. And, the effects aren't fleeting.
Nokia Sets New Course, Smartphones Not on the Map
Microsoft recently gave up on the Nokia brand in favor of using its own name on Lumia products. Nokia, however, is considering licensing its brand out to other manufacturers.
Google Glass Losing its Glitz? Early Adopters, Developers Quietly Skulking Away
Interest in Google Glass continues to fade on main street and app development is beginning to lose steam. However, the smart glasses are still offering promise in enterprises.
Comcast CEO Advances TWC Strategy Amid Net Neutrality Debate
Comcast says it isn't looking for a way out of its bid for Time Warner Cable, despite the uncertainty surrounding new rules on net neutrality. Comcast CEO says he hopes regulators don't draft rules that hurt competition, but it's 'full steam ahead' on the Time Warner Cable deal.
Kindle Gets More Family Friendly, Boasts 'Word Wise' Feature
Amazon gives Kindle readers several family-focused features as it prepares to launch the Kindle Voyage. With the updates rolling out on the current version of the Paperwhite, consumers may have less incentive to pick up the $200 Voyage in December.
IBM, Nvidia Collaborating on DOE $325M Next-Gen Supercomputer Project
The U.S. will be home to the world's top two fastest computers, thanks to funding from the federal Department of Energy. IBM's in-development Sierra and Summit supercomputers will each be twice as fast as the current champ, China's Milky Way 2.
Apple Watch Production May Hit 30M-40M Range. Yes, Million
Supply chain sources claim Apple has ordered the production of between 30 million and 40 million Apple Watches. The smart watch still looks poised for a spring 2015 release.
Facebook Drafting Simple, Basic Privacy Policy
Facebook proposes tossing out over 6,000 words of its 9,000-word privacy policy. The company wants to hear from users before doing so and also has debuted an interactive tutorial called Privacy Basics.
Sony Preps PlayStation Streaming TV Vue Service
Sony prepares to stream live and on-demand TV from the cloud. Vue could be a big step forward for the TV viewing experience, but it's not quite ready to leave behind the current structure of pay TV.
BlackBerry Teams With Samsung For Mobile Business Users, Take That Apple
Apple turned to IBM for enterprise expertise and now Samsung is partnering with BlackBerry with similar intentions. While announcing the launch of BES12, BlackBerry reports its enterprise mobility management server will manage Samsung's enterprise products.
Crowd-Fueled Kickstarter Thursday: Smart Earrings, Augmented Reality And Excitable Fingernails
This week's Crowd-Fueled Thursday takes a look at an augmented reality hat, smart earrings and excitable fingernail accessories. Using near-field communication technology, the fingernail ornaments light up when they're near an enabled smartphone.
Homeland Security Warns iPod, iPhone Users To Watch Out For iOS 8 Masque Attack
The Department of Homeland Security issues a warning to iOS users: avoid installing apps outside of Apple's App Store to prevent Masque attacks.
Yahoo Deal, Potential AOL Takeover Ignite Shareholder Debate
Some of Yahoo's top shareholders attempt to spark merger talks with AOL. A merger with AOL could see a spin off of Yahoo's web and email businesses, but it would also give shareholders a tax break.
Twitter Shares Zoom Amid Improvement Strategy News
Twitter talks live video, streamlined features, faster updates and hundreds of millions of users who visit the site without logging in. The social network's revelations inspire optimism by investors.
Comcast Creates A Talking TV Channel Guide
Comcast makes its easier for the blind and visually impaired to enjoy TV programming. The company's new voice-guided interface will narrate onscreen items such as the network name and program start times.
AT&T Pulls Back On Fiber Plan Citing Net Neutrality Debate
AT&T threatens to scale down its expansion of fiber optic Internet, due to the uncertainty surrounding potential new Internet legislation. It's a measure of prudence, says AT&T's CEO.
Apple Beats Solo2 Headphones Boast Bluetooth And Hefty Price Tag
For just $100 more than the base model, Beats fans can enjoy music without wires. The Solo2 goes wireless, while the wired version gets more color options.
Samsung Intends To Be In The Thick Of Internet Of Things
Developers were invited to get aboard the Internet of Things bandwagon at the Samsung Developer Conference 2014. Samsung is betting big on its SmartThings and Tizen platforms, but it needs developers to produce apps that draw consumers.
Chromecast gets its gaming groove on, new apps include Showtime Anytime
With the streaming stick market filling with competition, Google props up its Chromecast with games and streaming video apps. Game enthusiasts can leave the controllers at home as just about any smartphone can be used to interact with the Chromecast's games.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak talks iPhone, Watch and love for Tesla
The wizardly Woz offers opinions on the near future of tech, while re-qualifying his thoughts by pointing to the past. He invested in Siri before Apple, called for larger iPhones three years before Apple finally came around, he's big on virtual reality and negative on smart watches.
Gnome Foundation efforts to protect name prove victorious as Groupon backs off
Before things got ugly, Groupon stepped down from a potential court battle with the Gnome Foundation. The foundation was threatening to go to court to save its name from use.
