Articles by Quinten Plummer
Facebook scouring leaked credentials, postings to help stolen ID victims
Facebook explains how it goes after leaked credentials. It doesn't keep track of plain text passwords, it says.
Apple iMac Retina display will draw adoration, at least from some user groups
Apple's 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display best serves 4K content producers rather than consumers. Still, the premium desktop offers a clear improvement over 1080p setups.
Emerging tech: Ultrafast recharging smartphone battery boasting 20-year life span
They're poised to last for 20 years with approximately 10,000 recharges. The new titanium dioxide batteries will also recharge to 70 percent in as little as five minutes.
Linksys makes a router perfect for the family and the gamer
Linksys releases a pair of routers perfect for a home filled with Wi-Fi hungry devices. AC3200 EA9200 and the AC2400 E8350 and the Beamforming tech hones in on Wi-Fi devices to optimize transfer rates.
Whisper gets loud defending its messaging storage policy, claims it doesn't track users
Anonymous messaging app Whisper is accused of retaining users' deleted messages. The accusatory report also says Whisper feeds user data to researchers and stalks individuals it believes to be prominent figures.
Pop star pops out smart watch that has no need for a smartphone
The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am. shows off the Puls, his company's new smart watch, which he says could supplant smartphones. Wearables can field communications, while people turn to tablets for information and entertainment, he says.
Facebook debuts Safety Check, a disaster incident check-in tool
It only takes a simple message to wash away a world of worry when a loved one is in an area that has been struck by disaster. Facebook's new Safety Check tool enables users to reassure friends and family members when disaster strikes.
Apple iMac is a beauty to behold, but beauty certainly doesn't come cheap
Refusing to wait for Intel's Broadwell processors, Apple cooks up new ways to keep its Macs in the top tier of the desktop market. The 27-inch iMac with Retina display and 4K-crushing visuals won't come cheap.
Apple new OS X Yosemite, iOS 8 are best friends and big on sharing
Newly released OS X Yosemite and iOS love to share phone calls, text messages and emails. Yep, calls on iPhones can be directed to speakerphone conversations on computers running Yosemite.
Find My iPhone app not just for finding phones, it can help save lives
As precious hours slipped by and OnStar failed to find a woman injured in a car crash, Apple's Find My iPhone pointed rescuers to her exact location at the bottom of a 300-foot-deep ravine. Her wireless carrier could only direct rescuers to within a seven-mile parameter.
United Airlines expanding Wi-Fi, launching personal entertainment service
United Airlines announces it plans to equip over 200 regional aircraft with Wi-Fi. The airline will also offer streaming media services to passengers for free.
It may sound cute, but Poodle flaw poses serious SSL encryption threat
The discovery of the Poodle flaw shows how attackers can compromise passwords and email content to get information from inside an encrypted transaction. It's time to move on from Secure Socket Layer 3, says Mozilla.
'Angry Birds Transformers' rolls out to the world
'Angry Birds Transformers' pits robotic birds against the Deceptihogs. The strategic slingshot is gone in this gun-slinging, side-scrolling shoot 'em up.
Will Nexus Player prove big headache for Amazon?
Google's Nexus Player may well be Amazon's newest nightmare. Amazon's Fire TV is supported by a roped off and curated library of content, while the Nexus Player appears to be open to everything Android developers come up with.
Google debuts new Nexus devices, latest Android mobile OS and a surprise for gamers
Google unveils the 6-inch Nexus 6, the 8.9-inch Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, the Apple TV rival. The new hardware items will ship in November, bringing with them an unmodified version of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
GamerGate flares on with latest debate focusing on death threats
Death threats fly as GamerGate goes critical. One side decries corruption and the other condemns the objectification of women in video games.
Microsoft's Skype moves into the mobile video messaging realm
Skype's newest app embraces short-form video messaging. With Skype Qik, users can even delete sent messages or reply with prepackaged, GIF-like messages.
Google expands delivery service into more cities. Will Amazon now run scared?
Google expands its Express delivery service across more major cities and deeper into Amazon territory. Express' prices are better, but Prime's selection is wider.
Russian hackers exploit Windows flaw for spying work
Russian hackers are blamed for spying on NATO officials and elements of Ukrainian and Western European governments. Other victims include individuals from a US academic organization and energy firms.
'League of Legends' teaches the hows and whys of a successful video game
Putting players before revenue, Riot Games has set a new standard on how video games should be made and maintained. ESPN may not be ready to call it a sport, but Riot Games' 'League of Legends' championship rivals any finale the sports network broadcasts.
4K content streaming price on Netflix has just gone up: $11.99/month
4K is far from being a consumer standard, but Netflix is hiking prices as its meager collection of ultra-HD content grows. Existing users can continue paying $8 for Netflix' 4K content, at least until 2016, according to a report.
3 tech advances poised to change the battle against breast cancer
Three emerging technologies could be key in spotting breast cancer early and improving the efficacy of treatment. The days of brute force therapies will be history one day soon.
Snapchat nude postings the work of a hacker, claims Snapsaved
Snapsaved still hasn't backed down from labeling the "Snappening" a hoax. Snapchat continues to distance itself from the alleged 13-GB leak of images stolen from its users.
Apple iPhone 6 China preorder may beat U.S. and first-round record, and 36 countries on launch plan
It's only an estimate, but preorders in China for the iPhone 6 are said to hover around 20 million. By Oct. 30, Apple's latest series of smartphones will be available in 69 countries.
'League of Legends' a billion-dollar winner for Riot Games
The billion-dollar strategy of 'League of Legends' is detailed in a new report. Putting gamers first actually pays off.
Apple Pay retail debut may be Oct. 18, claim rumors
Apple Pay launches on Oct. 18, according to an image of an alleged internal memo. With a press conference set for Oct 16, Apple would have two days to get people excited again about its virtual wallet system.
Google health search remedy offers live doctor video chat option
Google's health care Helpouts pop up in search engine results. After entering health-related queries in to the search engine, the new links invite users to video chat with health care professionals.
Microsoft CEO comment on women's pay met with backlash: Is it karma?
Satya Nadella's gaff is actually a win in the war for balanced wages. Inarticulate comments made by the Microsoft CEO put income inequality back into the national conversation.
HTC Desire Eye is a powerful selfie phone and comes with video tutorials
HTC looks to push forward the evolution of how consumers take selfies. The HTC Desire Eye features 13-megapixel cameras on both its face and its back.
John Wilson Jr. gets 160 years in prison for murdering Indian Head Park teen, taunting her mother
The taunting continued as he was sentenced to 160 years for murder, home invasion and armed robbery. Though DNA evidence tied him to the crime scene, cell phone tracking helped bring him in.
