Articles by Quinten Plummer
Google gearing up for a Nexus kind of October, what's coming with Nexus 6 and Nexus 9
Display size of the Nexus 6 is still in question, but leaked screenshots show the phablet is a processing powerhouse. HTC didn't show off the Nexus 9, its counterpart, at Double Exposure, but it's rumored to have more hardware to show off.
How to watch Apple iPad event if you're not a Mac user
Apple is setting the velvet ropes up outside the live stream area for its Oct. 16 press event. There are other ways into the party, besides using Apple products.
Amazon opening first store in Big Apple, but is it just a clever warehouse strategy?
Reports claim online retailer Amazon is preparing to open its first physical store and has chosen Manhattan as the location. The store will feature a showroom for new Amazon products and a warehouse for same-day deliveries.
Symantec splits up, but what does that mean for the enterprise customer?
Following news of HP's impending split, Symantec says it is time for its security and storage services to part ways. Customers could feel some of the pain as Symantec untangles itself.
Oh, snap! Nude shots go viral as Snapchat denies hack, image leak
Hackers claim they're preparing for a leak of photos that's said to be magnitudes larger than the celebrity iCloud breach. The images were said to have been siphoned from Snapchat users of Snapsave, but both companies deny the pictures were lifted from their servers.
HP split move draws caution warnings from analysts, fellow tech companies
After receiving praise from investors for moving to split itself in half, HP's strategy is now raising concern among analysts. You won't have to navigate two separate companies with us, says Dell.
Google petitions to have Supreme Court rule on API copyright battle
Google and Oracle's feud could move into the Supreme Court and establish a new precedent on how computer code is protected. Oracle wants $1 billion for Google's use of Java APIs.
Sony delivers Xperia Z3v to biggest US carrier, a big win for electronics giant
Verizon opens up to Sony and prepares to offer the Xperia Z3v. A self-described 'latecomer' to the smartphones market, Sony's handsets division stands to receive a much-needed bump from the new partnership.
Skype update will make Mac, Windows fans chatty and in the mood to share
The desktop versions of Skype take cues from the mobile builds, borrowing chat bubbles and thumbnails. The update hits Macs first, while Windows only gets a preview for now.
GIF format gets a much needed makeover, load speed injection
Like watching the first moving pictures, Imgur's new GIFV format revolutionizes the way people watch looping video clips, making it speedier and smoother. The new GIFV is merely a container for highly compacted MP4 files.
Quip has Word/Excel in its sights, but will it hurt Microsoft domain?
Quip folds layers of spreadsheets into its suite of productivity software. Quip Spreadsheets is better than Google Sheets, but not quite as good as Excel, says Quip founder.
Surface Pro not being shelved, Microsoft isn't dumping tablet line
Microsoft says it's still committed to the Surface series. Their sales may be lackluster, but the effort to move them doesn't appear to be fading.
Apple Pay: Will it live up to the hype or get shelved sooner rather than later?
Many major retailers remain pessimistic about Apple Pay and financial institutions could be preparing to undermine the service. On the other hand, there are still masses of individuals who believe the digital wallet will revolutionize the way the world does business.
What's expected at Apple's Oct. 16 event: Definitely an OS reveal, maybe refreshed iPads
OS X Yosemite and a refresh of the iPad line seem primed and ready for Apple's Oct. 16 media event. The reveal of refreshed MacBooks remains a stretch.
Nokia Here navigation app finds a new home thanks to Samsung
Nokia's offline navigation app has arrived. Called Here, the mapping app is in beta on Samsung devices and that exclusivity could hold.
Watson grows up from 'Jeopardy' star to analytics powerhouse
IBM's Watson is empowering industries around the world with cognitive computing and delivering analytics services to all. The 'Jeopardy' star is changing the way the world works, says IBM.
ATMs target of malware but US cash machines not under siege, at least not yet (Video)
Kaspersky and Interpol investigate malware that serves cash to cyber criminals. Randomized key generation keeps outsiders from enjoying the hacker's efforts.
Facebook building anonymous sharing app, but isn't that a bit anti-Facebook?
Not only did Facebook relax its strict name policies, it's also been working on an app that facilitates anonymous exchanges. It's not a Whisper clone, says a Facebook product manager.
'Alien' gets its own interactive game starring Sigourney herself
Creative Assembly's 'Alien: Isolation' is bathed in '90s nostalgia. Cast members from the original 'Alien' movies return to reprise their roles in the game.
Microsoft, tech titans: We promise to protect student data, privacy
Tech firms pledge to not be evil in handling students' grade and school data. Microsoft is first to sign the Pledge to Safeguard Student Privacy.
Facebook launches new ad network for a bigger marketing audience
Facebook gives marketers a larger stage to reach a wider audience. Advertisers can now link ads back to their websites using the Audience Network, Facebook's mobile ad platform.
Ex-AT&T employee tagged as culprit in data breach
The cyber crime wave continues, as AT&T has implicated one of its employees in the unauthorized access of customer accounts. This is not the way we conduct business, says AT&T.
Pipe down, Siri, car talk isn't a very safe driving habit
A pair of new studies assert voice-command systems are way off the mark in delivering on the promise of enhancing roadway safety. Apple's Siri is marked more distracting than any other voice-command software.
MBIA hacked, server misconfiguration allowed illegal data access
Misconfigured Oracle server leaves hundreds of pages of account information accessible via a Google search. The United States' largest bond insurer says it's taking all necessary steps to secure the information one of its servers has been leaking.
Microsoft, Samsung spat over $1 billion royalty payments for Android patents gets super ugly
Microsoft's lawsuit against Samsung is unsealed. The suit explains why Microsoft wants another $1 billion from Samsung, plus $6.9 million in late fees.
HP layoffs, split-off apparently all good with industry watchers
HP separates its cloud and enterprise division from PCs and printing. Investors like the move, but tech enthusiasts fear the PC side will have a difficult road to tread.
Bezos and his plan to connect Amazon Kindle, Washington Post as a media force
Bezos looks to strengthen The Washington Post's national presence by packaging news content into a new app that will run on Kindle. Back in June, the Post hired just the person to head up such an effort.
iPhone 6 prototype spurs crazy eBay bidding, hitting $100K mark
Thinking better of pulling the plug at $3,500, an eBay user's iPhone 6 listing soars to more than $100K. The developer version of the iPhone 6 was accidentally shipped to the user from Verizon.
Yahoo shellshocked, claims no data snatched in hack
Yahoo says its sees no evidence user data was compromised in Shellshock intrusion. A software engineer says people aren't taking the Shellshock threat seriously enough.
Facebook hones in on fake likes, court action on spammers paying off
In celebration of National Security Awareness Month, a Facebook engineer details how the social network combats spam. So far, the site has assessed roughly $2 billion in legal judgments against spammers.
