Articles by Quinten Plummer
Verizon enjoys double-digit operating income growth, cites network investments as key factor
Verizon's game plan keeps revenue strong and customers committed. But analyst warns competitor trends may bring change.
IBM-Apple lovefest leaves partners, Microsoft feeling just a bit left out
Apple partners are wary of the tech company's new relationship with IBM. The fight for the enterprise just got a little tougher for Microsoft and BlackBerry.
Microsoft is all about design these days, really
Microsoft wants to feel pretty. Microsoft designers say design will play a large role in the company's renaissance.
Finland sees red as 18,000 Microsoft job cuts hurt Nokia
Finnish citizens react to Microsoft's impending job cuts in their country, asking Microsoft to step up. Microsoft says its a responsible company and will offer support for terminated employees.
Philips puts spotlight on LED innovation as share price dips
Philips sheds light on its plans to restructure. It says it will pour even more money into its LED lighting and health care divisions.
Bungie explains why cross platform isn't a 'Destiny' option
Bungie rules out cross-platform play for 'Destiny.' It says it values a level playing field more than a larger, intermingled one.
Hasbro goes 3D in a big, artful way
Hasbro attempts to funnel the 3D printing wave, rather than sandbag it. In a partnership with Shapeways, a 3D printing company, Hasbro allows artists to draft printable designs using Hasbro's brands.
Lenovo: We're still in the small tablet game
Lenovo clarifies the state of its tablet strategy. It's not backing off by a long shot. Just a few days after announcing its plan to phase its eight-inch ThinkPad 8 tablets out of the U.
Verizon zooms up FIOS upload, is a price hike coming next?
Verizon plans to bring FIOS upload speeds on par with downloads. The telecommunications company says it won't charge extra for the provisioning for faster upload speeds.
Facebook Buy button: Will you hit it?
Facebook seeks to attract ad dollars with Buy button. It promises to protect the privacy of its users and their financial data shared on the social networking platform.
Farting comes to gaming thanks to PS4
Killzone Shadow Fall devs adds farting and planking animation to the game. The Fun and Games DLC is supposed to lighten the game's mood.
GM top lawyer grilled on recall debacle
GM says it's working to improve, but refuses to release records of its faults. A Senate subcommittee calls for GM to do more, including firing the automaker's lead council.
Custom watch faces coming to Android Wear? It might be true
Google says it's thrilled about custom watch faces for Android wearables. However, it warns developers to wait for official support.
Sony still beating Microsoft as PS4 tops sales chart
Sony says the PS4 was the best-selling console in June. Market research group says all sales of console hardware and accessories are thriving.
Facebook goes retail with new 'buy' button nestled among ads
Facebook tries out 'buy' option. The social networking site offers to store financial data, but promises not to compromise it.
Xbox programming a victim of extensive Microsoft layoffs
With Microsoft preparing to cut 18,000 jobs, Xbox will lose its original programming in the process. Xbox Entertainment Studios intends to complete TV shows that are currently in production.
Prius, Saab, Honda top list of safest used car options for teens
Along with wear, many used cars aren't equipped with the safety features needed to protect the youngest and most inexperienced drivers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety lists the safest used cars.
A closer look at the proposed Apple e-book agreement
Apple readies itself to pay more than $400 million should it lose its appeals battle. Here's a look at what is at issue. The case is about conspiring to fix e-book prices.
iWatch Watch: Rumors swirl on design, form factor and size options
The iWatch tidal wave of hype continues as new reports assert the wearable technology will be available in three sizes. Sapphire crystal could be used on products in the high end of the iWatch line.
Nissan chief: Japan's quest to push females up the corporate ladder too ambitious
Japan's prime minister wants women to hold 30 percent of the country's managerial positions by 2020. Nissan's chief says goal is not likely attainable.
2015 Toyota Sienna gets a refresh, families share 'Swagger Wagon' love
The 2015 Sienna builds on its predecessors' safety features, while retaining performance. Toyota uses an online ad campaign to reveal its latest van.
Apple ready to pony up $450M in book-pricing settlement if appeals effort fails
Apple stands behind its appeal, but prepares to settle price-fixing allegations. Publishers that colluded with Apple in the manipulation of e-book prices have already settled.
IBM $3 billion dream: Developing 'post-silicon' computer chip
With big data and cloud computing in mind, IBM's $3 billion research initiative seeks to push the sectors forward. The two-pronged initiative anticipates the shift away from silicon-based chips but intends to spearhead to the effort to make them smaller in the meantime.
Microsoft preps web link removal request form following 'right to be forgotten' European court ruling
Microsoft readies Bing to process Right to Be Forgotten requests. Like Google, Microsoft was said to be preparing accept removal request through online forms.
CDC labs need to shape up, say lawmakers
A congressional panel seeks to understand the CDC's past failures. The CDC's director says his center has learned its lesson after a series of miscues in its handling of smallpox, anthrax and bird flu.
Microsoft's impending layoffs not just about cost savings
As reports claim Microsoft is preparing for major layoffs, its CEO states that it's time for a culture change. Microsoft seeks to streamline workforce and business models to solidify its claim in the cloud and on mobile devices.
Microsoft job cuts update: Finland mobile unit layoffs may hit 1,000
A Finnish newspaper says Microsoft's rumored job cuts would hit home in Finland. Anonymous sources say the country should expect roughly 1,000 job cuts at former Nokia holdings.
FCC under siege from net neutrality lobbyists, extends public comment period
The FCC extends deadline for the first round of comments on its proposed regulations for broadband Internet. More than 670,000 comments crashed its Electronic Comment Filing System on the morning of its original deadline.
Uber, Care.com buddy up on car seat safety program for young riders
Care.com sponsors uberFamily, a family-friendly rideshare option. Uber's drivers receive child-safety seats and training on how to use them.
Cisco, Microsoft team up to drive data center tech
A year after working together to push the deployment of cloud services, Microsoft and Cisco have formed a new partnership to strengthen the integration of hardware and software at data centers. The pair will invest hardware, software, marketing and engineering over the course of the three-year deal.
