Articles by Quinten Plummer
No contest: FIFA hits 5.5M download mark as EA game scores big with fans
The demo for EA's annualized soccer franchise sets a company record. Soccer fans catch fire and the emotion-packed Ignite engine returns.
Ray Ozzie app aims to re-invent the voice call, but hasn't that happened already?
Former Lotus Notes co-creator and Microsoft software architect seeks to push forward social productivity. Talko, his new app, brews a blend of voice, text, video, photo and tags.
Ex-FBI leader not too thrilled with Apple, Google smartphone encryption moves
iOS encryption would have cost a man his life if it had been in place during an investigation several years ago, says a former FBI head. He believes Google and Apple's new encryption protects the bad guys.
AT&T whips up unique services bundle with an Amazon cherry on top, but sweetness fades after a year
AT&T is tempting cord-cutters with a sweet $40 mix of U-Verse, HBO and Amazon Prime. The deal sours a bit after a year, however.
Crowd-fueled Kickstarter Tuesday: Seeding a planet with a corpse, Audio Jacket, becoming Bruce Wayne
One man wants to start a new ecosystem with his corpse and another wants to fashion his life after Batman, while one woman's group wants to fit an audio system into a jacket. Even offbeat ideas can drum up support at Kickstarter, it seems.
Post-IPO, Alibaba valued at over $230 billion: Jack Ma and Yahoo hit jackpot
Jack Ma's Alibaba e-commerce site basks in a post-IPO glow. Meanwhile, Yahoo's premature sale of its Alibaba shares cost it $3 billion.
China clearly not a Google fan as it tightens security screws
China's latest Internet policing is bad for Google and worse for productivity in the country. Anxiety continues to rise among foreign tech companies.
BlackBerry Passport smartphone pricing aims to undercut rivals
BlackBerry offers consumers a $50 perk for picking up its square-faced smartphone, undercutting the prices of the latest offerings from Apple and Samsung. BlackBerry continues its efforts to grow a loyal following for its hardware and a larger installed base for its software.
UPS delivers 3D printing services for small businesses
From six stores to 100, UPS' 3D printing services just got a lot more convenient. UPS and partner Stratasys want consumers and small businesses to have access to high-end 3D printers.
Mighty merger of EMC, HP likely not happening given weak shareholder support
A massive merger between Hewlett-Packard and EMC has fallen apart, sources say. EMC is still holding on tight to its approximately 80 percent share of virtualization company VMware.
eBay: Phishing, hacking attack hitting users not anything new
eBay phishing attacks continue, but the auction site holds its lax stance. These vulnerabilities aren't new, says an eBay spokeswoman.
Tesla Model S new software update brings remote start and traffic-based navigation features
Telsa coolly released electrifying update for Model S EVs. The over-the-air update includes consumer requested features such as remote start and smarter navigation.
230,000: Number of Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos recalled by Chrysler to fix fuel pump
Chrysler calls back over 230,000 Dodge and Jeep SUVs due to fuel tank faults. The majority of the subject vehicles were shipped inside the United States.
Nvidia puts moon launch hoax conspiracy where it belongs (Video)
Nvidia uses its new Maxwell line of GPUs to debunk Apollo 11 conspiracy theories. The GPU-maker reconstructs the lunar landing, bit by bit, and brings the truth to light with voxel-based global illumination.
Hottest iPhone iOS 8 app? Android keyboard, no joke
As new iPhones roll in, customers are throwing the iOS 8's native keyboard out. The Swype and SwiftKey keyboards are two of the top apps in iTunes app store.
'Clang' goes clunk and into the closet as Kickstarter campaign crashes
Neal Stephenson's 'Clang' is no more. The sword-fighting simulator received more than $500,000 in support, but Stephenson says the game wasn't fun enough.
Why Alibaba's IPO could be a game-changer for the startup realm
A large number of long-time Alibaba employees became millionaires overnight after the Chinese e-commerce company went public with trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Alibaba has warned its newly rich employees about the dangers of sudden wealth.
Alibaba IPO smashes records, but why does it matter?
Alibaba's potentially record-setting initial public offering is more than a good story. It's a chance for U.S. investors to corner some of China's economic prosperity.
Hatchet man returns to Microsoft as company lays off another 2,100
Microsoft begins its second round of layoffs, after promising to cut 18,000 jobs in 12 months. This time, a research facility and the Xbox Entertainment Studios are among the victims.
Oracle founder CEO Larry Ellison steps down from the helm after nearly four decades
Oracle's founder steps down after 37 years of serving as the company's only CEO. The timing leaves analysts surprised, but his resignation doesn't.
Apple HealthKit comes down with a bug, third-party app launches hit a roadblock
Like the Plus model of the iPhone 6, Apple's HealthKit platform has been delayed. iOS 8 is also turning out to be a drag for some users.
Carriers slowly facing off in Wi-Fi battle, but do consumers give a hoot?
Apple has invited wireless carriers to square off to deliver their best Wi-Fi calling services to consumers. At least one carrier is thrilled, another one is ahead of the trend and two others aren't relaying enthusiasm for Wi-Fi calling.
How Twitter is playing a role in holding the NFL to higher standards
As controversy continues to rock the first weeks of the NFL season, fans and players take the discourse to Twitter. Some NFL players toe the line, others find themselves apologizing for off-the-cuff tweets.
Virgin Atlantic is gung ho for Wi-Fi, taps Gogo to make it happen
Virgin Atlantic welcome Gogo's satellite Internet service aboard its flights. Gogo now delivers Wi-Fi to more than 8,000 aircraft.
BitTorrent messaging app boasts a good dose of privacy, security features
BitTorrent's message app moves into its open alpha phase. Bleeps promises to keep text and voice transmission private by scrambling them across several peer hosts.
iPads coming in time for holiday shopping? That's the latest Apple rumor
Signs, rumors and history point to an October unveiling of OS X Yosemite and refreshes of the iPad line. It's still too early for a true refresh of the MacBook series.
Size matters: Apple iPhone 6Plus may just be too big for female hands, small man hands
Apple may be losing out on a significant number of customers, at least until it offers a slightly smaller and more manageable rework of the iPhone 6. The form factor of the iPhone 6 Plus is especially hard for some fans to grasp.
Police radar device targets speeding and texting while driving
A Virginia vendor aims to get a text-tracking gun closer to the hands of cops. Do you know how fast you were going and don't you know texting while driving is illegal?
Another day, another phablet. This one's big and cheap and arrives on T-Mobile
ZTE USA emerges from the shadows to stake a claim in the U.S. mobile market. Starting off with its affordable 5.7-inch phablet, ZTE USA says it plans to deliver more branded offerings in the U.S.
Logitech debuts harmonious command hub for the home
Logitech wants to serve as the intermediary for smart home products built by different manufacturers. Logitech's Harmony line now includes a smart home hub.
