Articles by Quinten Plummer
iPhone 6 and Plus rumored to have 1 GB of RAM, but does it even matter?
The iPhone 6 Plus boasts just 1 GB of temporary storage space. The Galaxy S5 has double the RAM, but iPhone users may not care.
Moto 360 Android Wear smart watch review roundup: Almost, but not yet perfect
Reviewers are asserting that the Moto 360 is the Android Wear watch to beat and the one to own for consumers who want a smart watch now. However, the Moto 360's battery life is a glaring fault.
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus witness record preorders: iPhone 6 Plus shipping delayed till October
Fulfillment of iPhone 6 Plus orders is going to require more than a month's time. The shortages created by the launch of the iPhone 6 are drawing eBay opportunists.
Apple iOS 8 arrives Wednesday, so back up and clear out some space for a ream of nifty new features
iOS 8 is chock-full of new features, but users will want to ensure their devices aren't stuffed tight with old content. As always, backing up current apps and files is a must before taking on Apple's latest OS.
Misfit Flash fitness tracker may be the wearable bargain of the year
Misfit finds a way to cram the functionality of its $99 Shine fitness tracker into the newly unveiled Flash. The Misfit Flash costs just $50 and doesn't skimp on the features.
Nvidia taking preorders for ShieldTablet with 32-GB and 4G LTE version
Nvidia's website reveals the company is now accepting preorders for its Shield tablet and expects to ship them Oct. 1. Gamers won't have to endure a longer wait for the LTE version of the tablet.
A Facebook for the super rich, no 99 percenters need sign up. How fast will it be hacked is the question
It's like Facebook for the wealthy. For just $9K, 1 percenters can talk about yachts and private jets all day without facing criticism from the rest of the world.
IBM Watson Analytics could make the spreadsheet obsolete
IBM offers Watson's analytical services to businesses large and small. The supercomputer will use natural language dialogue to help users collect, crunch and carry out actions on data analyzed by Watson Analytics.
Crowd-fueled Kickstarter Tuesday: Promising startups needing a little funding, some ready for takeoff
It often takes a kick in the rear to push a great idea forward and into the hands of consumers. Tech Times take a weekly look at some of the intriguing products gaining steam thanks to funding from Kickstarter campaigns.
Digital cartographers are stitching together Google Maps, piece by piece
Google offers an inside look at how its maps are held together. It takes a combination of algorithms and elbow grease, says a Google Maps product manager.
'Minecraft' to marry Microsoft, what does union mean for game lovers?
After watching Twitch and Oculus' buyout, the acquisition of 'Minecraft' by a megacorporation may appear just as scary. But Microsoft is a near-perfect home for 'Minecraft' and everyone should win as a result of the $2.5 billion buyout.
China's mobile device addicts get their own special pedestrian texting lanes
A Chinese city asks distracted walkers to stay in their own lanes. While some may view the cell phone lanes on Chongqing's sidewalks as a novelty, distracted walking injuries continue to climb.
FTC: Big Data requires smart strategies, privacy protection but likely no more rules
Wary of Big Data's potential to serve as a tool to discriminate individuals and groups, the FTC conducted a workshop to examine the social-economic implications of analytics. So far, there doesn't appear to a need for new legislation, says the federal agency.
Google's Android One goal: Handsets in 5 billion hands
Google ushers in a program to release powerful, cost-efficient smartphones for emerging markets. More than 5 billion people don't have smartphones, but Android One seeks to change that, according to Google.
Apple chief: We may or may not be preparing to pull TV out of the '70s
CEO Tim Cook dances around questions about his company's intentions to revolutionize TV. We're not calling it a hobby anymore, acknowledges Cook regarding Apple TV.
iPod Classic is finally dead: We're sad but not surprised
Most people aren't surprised the iPod Classic is dead. They just need time to mourn the passing of the device that always had the perfect song for any occasion.
New malware piggybacks on Twitch chat to bleed Steam Wallet dry
Twitch chat users, beware a phony raffle bot that can wipe out Steam inventories of funds, collectibles and weapons. A sketched-out user asks security company F-Secure to look into how the malware's phony raffle 'drawing' wreaks havoc inside Twitch chats.
'Minecraft' acquisition rumor grows louder: Microsoft expected to announce $2.5 billion deal Monday
Microsoft is allegedly putting up $2.5 billion to reel in Mojang, the studio behind 'Minecraft.' Microsoft could bring the beloved sandbox game to Windows Phone and attract more customers to the mobile OS.
HTC hot on heels of GoPro? Action camera reportedly in development
GoPro whizzed past HTC and now the Taiwanese tech company is on the chase. HTC is rumored to be releasing an action camera, much like GoPro's core product.
Nvidia wants to halt Galaxy shipments, Samsung unworried
Samsung officials state the company isn't concerned with Nvidia's allegations of patent infringement. Nvidia continues to try to stop shipments of Galaxy mobile devices, arguing GPU licensing infringement.
Net neutrality poll: Big buck players shouldn't drive Internet speed, access
With the final round of public commentary on net neutrality wrapping up, a survey finds most Americans want rules that protect a free and open Internet. The survey confirms findings of machine-learning analysis of keywords found in approximately 800,000 consumer submissions to the FCC.
'Grand Theft Auto V' arriving on PS4, Xbox One Nov. 17, boasting more wildlife, weapons and weather (Video)
Rockstar announces a release date for 'GTA V' on Xbox One and PS4, but keeps the PC crowd hanging on. There is a ton of new content to go along with the touched-up visuals.
Why some top retailers are not on board with Apple Pay
Retailers and financial institutions are starting to embrace virtual wallets thanks to Apple's foray into the market. For those wondering why Wal-Mart and Target were not on the Apple list of partners, they're actually playing for another team.
'Bigger than Bigger' proving true as demand soars for Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Demand for the latest iPhones is bigger than big as online stores struggle to keep up with orders. Wireless carriers devise new contract schemes to attract iPhone fans.
Holy moly, SanDisk! 512GB memory card is biggest ever
In response to the 4K revolution, SanDisk cooks up a 512-GB SD card. Consumers still have a special place in their hearts for local storage.
Why Apple Pay may just change how we pay
Virtual wallets have failed to catch on in the past, but Apple is poised to spark the next payments revolution. Apple Pay has support on both sides of the register.
T-Mobile unleashes Wi-Fi calling, dangles subsidized iPhone 6
T-Mobile says it wants to unleash Wi-Fi calling to its customers and promises not to attach any strings to the proposal. It's also pumped about putting iPhone 6 into customers' hands.
Preteen creates app that could save lives by just pushing smartphone power button
A 12-year-old has developed an app that sends discreet distress messages from smartphones. SaveMePro can also transmit GPS data to rescuers.
Moviemaking tech pushing workers onto unemployment lines
The movie industry is shrinking as its tech use and dependence grows. Film studio employees in California are leaving the state to take on other jobs.
BlackBerry aims to get BBM on wearables, mulling new services for wearable platform
BlackBerry says it's experimenting with wearable tech and plans to release BBM onto wearable products. It's mulling new services for wearables, and says wearable devices are an area of research.
