Articles by Quinten Plummer
Mobile app downloading not as popular as some may think, claims new report
Mobile use has increased over time spent on desktops, but most smartphone users are happy with their current library of apps. And while mobile app usage has increased by more than 50 percent since 2013, analytics firm comScore says the deserved ad dollars haven't followed just yet.
iPhone 6 may be delayed due to screen revision snag
The 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6 may suffer a delay due to a revision late in production. Apple wanted a thinner and brighter iPhone 6, according to anonymous sources.
Got a laptop? Then you can hack traffic lights, too, and cause havoc on the roads
University of Michigan researchers hack nearly 100 traffic lights to expose several flaws. Many home wireless networks offer more protection against intrusions than the traffic lights, which communicated via unencrypted Wi-Fi.
Twitter rules as top place to work, perks galore big reason
Twitter employees rave about their workplace and place the social networking site atop Glassdoor's list of Top 25 Companies for Culture & Values. Google comes in third and Facebook ranks fifth.
Disney delivers Star Wars to the mobile gamer and it's sort of free to play
Disney releases a free-to-play Star Wars game for mobile devices. As a timed exclusive, the top-down strategy game releases on the iTunes store 30 days before it'll be available for Android devices.
Windows 9 'Threshold' coming in September, claim reports
A leaked screenshot of Windows 9, codenamed Threshold, shows a familiar desktop with a restrained set of tiles. Days after the screenshot emerge, reports indicate a reveal is slated for Sept. 30.
T-Mobile: We want to save your family, friends from Sprint's torment, end the suffering
While Sprint and T-Mobile ran into problems trying to merge, the pair have no trouble trading shots over services. T-Mobile offers to rescue "beleaguered" customer from Sprint's tyranny.
Jersey, Nevada casinos link up to offer gamblers huge progressive jackpot
A slot machine manufacturer has linked 100 slot machines in Atlantic City with over 600 in Las Vegas for creating a progressive jackpot pool. Bally Technologies will fill the jackpot with a portion of the cash feed from the slot machines in the two cities.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado LT trucks get a bit sportier with Rally edition options
Chevy dresses the Silverado LT to impress by giving the Rally edition of the truck black stripes and a black bow tie. But not all of Rally enhancements are cosmetic.
Madden NFL 15 shores up defense, features new pass rush mechanics
EA returns its focus on defense in Madden 15. The latest Madden promises to be much more than a roster upgrade.
Dungeons & Dragons' latest official handbook boasts a star quality
Dungeons & Dragons publishers release the fifth edition of the game's rule books to tie together the series' games and novels. To celebrate 40 years of Dungeons & Dragons, celebrities join forces to narrate a collection of stories from book inspired by the games.
Dropbox delivers Mailbox for Mac users as promised
Following up on an April 2014 promise, Dropbox brings Mailbox to the Mac. The reformatted app supports drafts and a mobile "snooze" feature.
Europe Space Agency prepping next-gen global positioning satellites
The European Space Agencies readies the launch of two more satellites as part of its Galileo project. While the project has had setbacks, it's still on course to give alleviate European independence on American and Russian navigation systems.
LG debuts ultrawide curved display
LG wants to bring innovation to monitors at the same rate at which it delivers advances to TVs. A curved, 21:9 monitor will be one of the desktop innovations it shows off at IFA 2014 in Berlin.
Uber takes off on a product delivery route. Should Amazon be worried?
Uber prepares to add on-demand deliveries to services in Washington D.C. network. Corner Store's existence will depend on its popularity.
Uber aims to be an uber partner in ride-sharing market
TripAdvisor is first to announce it's finalizing Uber integration into its website and mobile app. Uber hopes making its application programming interface public will encourage third third-party vendors to integrate its rideshare network app.
Privacy worries prompting parents to leave baby photos, videos off Facebook
A quiet contingent of parents don't want to share baby pictures on the social network site Facebook. They're still in the minority of parents, but the numbers are growing.
Gene Simmons says sorry for controversial comments about depression and suicide
Sober rocker Gene Simmons apologizes for harsh remarks on depression and suicide. His comments were made before Robin Williams' suicide last week.
HTC offers up a One M8 Windows phone
With the same hardware specs as the Android version, the Windows Phone version of the HTC One M8 finally makes it to market. However, it is priced curiously lower than its Android sibling.
Google turns 10: Milestones aplenty in search engine's history
Google has pushed some of the world's most influential technologies since it went public 10 years ago. Not every idea has worked out, but there are four that look to be here to stay.
'Flappy Bird' maker reveals next game - 'Swing Copters'
'Flappy Bird' descendant tasks players with ascending through gates fitted with swing hammers. 'Swing Copters' appears just as hard as 'Flappy Bird.'
Google Glass gets an armband, device provides gesture controls for wearables
Thalmic Labs works to bring gesture controls to Google Glass and other wearable devices. With work in mind, the Myo armband enables users to control smart glasses in noisy or unsanitary environments.
Google readying YouTube Music Key service, $10 monthly price point
More evidence of a streaming music service for YouTube leaks in the form of screenshots. YouTube Music Key seems poised to offer a lot of content, but it won't arrive without controversy.
Xbox users get a little Reddit love
Microsoft secures an exclusive Reddit app for the Xbox One. ReddX brings all of the functionality of the news forum to console redditors.
Android 4.4 KitKat firmware arrives for Sony Xperia M2
Sony finally begins updating its M2 series with Android 4.4 KitKat. The firmware update includes performance patches and myriad UI tweaks, says Sony.
Sharp, SoftBank debut a nearly bezel-less smartphone via Sprint
Sharp and SoftBank partner on a phone that has a barely-there bezel. The Sharp Aquos Crystal will come in a 5-inch and 5.5-version, both offered exclusively through Sprint.
Twitter users not enamored with favorites moving into timeline feed
Twitter treats favorites like retweets for some users. It's only an experiment, says Twitter. Twitter is sparking disgust among some users after the social networking site launched an experiment that broadcasts "favorited" posts much like the site disseminates retweets.
Nintendo 3DS sees 9 titles move at least a million units, 'Mario Kart 8' top seller for Wii U
Reports of 'Mario Kart 8' and the 3DS' bullish sales bolster Nintendo's stock. Pokémon heads to iPads in the form of a trading card game.
Xbox One update provides more social, engaging user features
Continuing to show user feedback influences the future of the Xbox One, Microsoft releases a batch of updates that it says have widely been requested. The latest Xbox One patch encourages interaction among friends and unleashes remote installations onto the console.
iPhone 6 photos leaked by TMZ. Eat your hearts out, geeks!
TMZ invites tech enthusiasts to drool over pics it says show an authentic iPhone 6. Web watchdogs pick apart the purported iPhone 6 and label it a clone.
