Articles by Quinten Plummer
Google refunding $19M to parents for kids' in-app purchases
Google agrees to pay $19 million to settle allegations concerning past policies on in-app purchases. No matter the medium, merchants can't escape consumer protections, says FTC chairwoman.
LG G Watch R hitting shelves Oct. 14, banking on round design to beat competition
LG shows off its G Watch R at IFA 2014 and announces a release date for the round-faced smart watch. The Moto 360 had no influence over the G Watch R and customers want options, says LG.
Nokia Lumia 730: Selfie snapper's delight or just the start of chat camera tech to come?
As consumers continue to care equally about life on both sides of their smartphones, handset makers are responding with sharper and more robust camera feaures. The Nokia Lumia 730 Dual Sim was built for selfies, says Microsoft.
HTC Desire 820 desires to be a selfie-taker's bestest friend
HTC Desire 820 users may make some of their friends mad and 'jelly' of the quality of selfies the smartphone produces. The Desire 820's 8-MP front-facing camera is complemented by a suite of software tools.
Net neutrality battle gearing up as public comment period looms, have you shared your two cents?
With the second and final round of comments coming to a close, net neutrality advocates continue to fight for a free and open Internet. If machine learning analysis of the first round of comments is any indication, consumers don't want corporations to dominate Internet traffic.
'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' video provides peek at new game. Is it calling your name? (Video)
Sledgehammer Games offers viewers an extended look at how exoskeleton suits will reshape future wars waged by private security forces. 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' is the best game of our lives, says Sledgehammer.
Sony Xperia Z3 smartphones likely to be a hit with PlayStation fans (Video)
The newly unveiled Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact smartphones deliver support for PlayStation's Remote Play service and DualShock controllers. The Z3 also received a few buffs in its hardware.
Google Calico taps AbbVie for health care research venture
Calico, a health care company launched by Google, partners with AbbVie to build and operate a research facility focused on combating age-related illnesses. The pair will fund the venture with initial investments of $250 million.
Lenovo Tab S8 arrives: It's thin, light, powerful and cheap
Lenovo prepares to ship a new 8-inch tablet, months after assuring consumers it hadn't given up on devices smaller than 10 inches. The Android-based Tab S8 features a full HD display, an Intel Atom processor and pair of sharp cameras.
Sony Android SmartWatch offers GPS and fitness tracking, SmartBand Talk features call support
Sony's SmartWatch 3 boasts a powerful 1.2-GHz processor and harnesses the flexibility of the Android Wear platform, unlike previous entries in the line. Alongside the debut of the SmartWatch 3, Sony unveiled an e-ink fitness band that's fitted with voice support.
Windows 9 leaks from China, Windows 8.1 beats out 8
Windows 8.1 establishes a solid lead over 8. Windows 7 is in its prime, but it may be time to start looking ahead.
Microsoft: Nope, we're not handing over emails on overseas server
Microsoft has until Sept. 5 to officially state its intention concerning compliance with a court order demanding it hand over customer emails stored on servers in Ireland. Microsoft holds to its plan to appeal the order.
'Sims 4' arrives with patch kit to fix hibernating babies, Grim Reaper dating snafu
EA is inviting players to play with the emotions of a new generation of Sims. With a Day One patch installed, players can keep their Sims from dating the Grim Reaper.
Apple, FBI investigating cloud hack that led to postings of nude celebrity photos
The FBI and Apple continue to investigate the Labor Day weekend leak of intimate celebrity photos. Meanwhile, an individual claiming responsibility for the privacy intrusion takes flight.
Google Android Wear will boast GPS, Bluetooth support and timely updates
Google wants its Wear platform to free smart watches from smartphones, at least for a little while. The search engine company promises to release a regular stream of significant updates for the platform.
Apple App Store explains why it rejects some apps and not others
Known for it rigid iOS app approval process Apple offers insight into why it rejects so many submissions. Apple lists the top 10 reasons iOS apps are rejected and offers advice on making through the review process.
iPhone 6 rumors: NFC chip in new Apple smartphone may revolutionize mobile payment industry (Video)
Apple may be preparing to throw its weight behind the tech world's push for mobile payments. Leaked images of what appears to be an iPhone 6 logic board show the inclusion of a near field communications chip.
Apple partners up to make credit payment a go on iPhone 6, claim reports
The iPhone 6 will change the way many people purchase products, according to insiders. While mobile payment systems already exist, the iPhone 6's NFC chip and Apple's virtual wallet are expected to deliver the infrastructure required to draw the masses.
'Dragon Quest' on a mobile quest, new titles coming for PS4, Vita
Sony attempts to propel Japan's adoption rate of the PS4 with a new 'Dragon Quest' game. Publisher Square Enix says new 'Dragon Quest' will make its way to mobile devices soon.
Apple iCloud flaw may be a hacker's dream but proves a nightmare for celebs
Celebrities fall prey to what a hacker says was an exploit of Apple's iCloud. But there are several other theories suggesting how the victim's intimate photos were leaked onto the Internet.
Everyone loves Tesla Motor S except thieves: Here's why
Car thieves find the prospect of stealing Tesla Motors' electric vehicles an unappetizing venture. Car thefts are falling in general, but a security expert warns that Tesla's security tech could be used against its drivers someday.
Apple changes HealthKit policy to deter developers from selling your personal data to advertisers
Apple rules data sourced from its HealthKit API is off-limits for advertisers. Developers may only leverage the data to deliver fitness services.
New York leads states in opposing Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger deal
States could shoot down the $42.5 billion Time Warner-Comcast merger before federal regulators. New York is threatening a local blackout on the merger unless concessions are made, while California is formulating its official stance.
Amazon encroaches on Google turf with 'Sponsored Links'
Amazon prepares to leverage its user data to power sponsored ads. 'Amazon Sponsored Links' will start on the online retailer's website, but could move onto third-party websites and into Google's territory.
Yellowstone supervolcano eruption will be nightmarish but not catastrophic: Study
A Yellowstone eruption could blanket the whole of North America with ash and cause a winter during the summer months. It's unlikely to happen anytime soon, but a new computer model shows just how wide an area the eruption would impact.
Nintendo 3DS console revamp brings second stick, new shoulder buttons
Nintendo shows off a lighter, more powerful rework of the 3DS at a Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast. The version could arrive in Europe sometime in 2015, but a North American release hasn't been confirmed.
'Angry Birds' chief steps down amid game maker's struggles, profits decline
Rovio CEO says he is preparing to 'pass the hoodie' on to a new commander. Incoming CEO Pekka Rantala will be tasked with bolstering Rovio's profits.
Google Project Wing taps drones for disaster relief, package delivery
Google's drones may one day shuttle smartphones to door steps. But the visionaries behind driverless cars also foresee the drones delivering relief to areas struck by disaster.
Alienware Area-51 desktop gets a refresh, and it's a whopper of a redesign
Alienware's Area-51 gaming desktop features a radical new design and the option for Intel's new eight-core i7. Full disclosure on the Area-51 is coming in October.
Tesla all charged up when it comes to power stations in China
A deal between Telsa Motors and China Unicom promises the construction of 400 charging stations in 120 cities around China. The agreement also includes the erection of 20 supercharging stations in the country.
