Articles by Quinten Plummer
BlackBerry: Passport's square display is what business users need
BlackBerry says displays must evolve to suit the needs of business users. It says its business clientele won't miss landscape and portrait views.
Chinese hackers are now focused on US Iraq involvement
A security firm says a Chinese hacker group has changed its focus. Spokesperson for the China's Foreign Ministry dismisses the firm's findings.
Teenager's hunting exploits doesn't win fans, prompts Facebook to pull images
Facebook pulls down pictures of teenager's safari in South Africa. A Facebook spokesperson says a petition didn't influence the decision to remove the images of the trophy hunts.
Paralyzed porcupine back on the move thanks to a unique wheelchair
After being saved from a nightclub, a paralyzed porcupine gets a wheelchair to help it move around. Zoo officials think the injury was no accident.
Not cyber criminals but govts and corporations pose biggest threat to Web freedom, Pew study warns
As the Internet celebrates its 25th anniversary, Pew Research seeks to commemorate the occasion with a look into the future of the Web. Responses collected from more than 1,400 experts suggest regulation will dominate the future of the Internet.
iPhone is still #1 smartphone in the U.S. but Android is king
Google and Apple continue to dominate their shares of the U.S.' smartphone market. The majority of consumer's have aligned themselves with Google's Android OS, while Apple moves the most handsets.
Satellite data proving useful as a predictive flood tracking tool
Researchers use satellites to review the events that led up to major floods. The process could help predict flooding five to 11 months in advance.
$1.6B EU human brain project draws ire of scientists
More than 200 scientists threaten to abandon the Human Brain Project. An open letter from some of Europe's neuroscience community members offers recommendations to move the project forward.
OnePlus One reviews: Go buy it!
The lines keep building for the invite-only OnePlus One. Reviewers have praised the smartphone for delivering high-caliber performance.
Tablets to beat out PCs by next year, but don't ring the desktop death knell just yet
Tablets are predicted to surge ahead of PC sales in 2015, though the PC market looks poised to rebound in the same year. Tablets have been finding a home among users who don't depend on workhorse computers.
Google founders talk cars, work hours and Steve Jobs (Video)
Google founders talk at length on their philosophies and vision at KV Summit 2014. They share their hopes for self-driving cars, offer opinions on the 40-hour work week, and address Steve Jobs' critique of their company.
Facebook hit with FTC complaint on social network experiment
A privacy watchdog wants Facebook penalized for the social networking company's 2012 study on user emotions. Facebook receives support from lead editor of the journal in which the study was published.
Google's Matt Cutts, web spam guru, taking much-needed family leave
Matt Cutts is taking a multi-month leave and intends to return in October. The web spam expert started working at Google in 2000.
Valiant Hearts game feedback: Stirring, beautiful are reviewers' take
Bringing nothing new in terms of gameplay mechanics, Valiant Heart: The Great War touches the hearts of reviews through art and storytelling. The puzzler-platformer receives generally warm reviews from the gaming world.
Nissan Leaf beating Chevy Volt in electric car sales
The Nissan Leaf continues to blow by the Chevy Volt. Incentives praised for pushing the market forward.
Google 'right to be forgotten' activity draws scrutiny
The controversy continues as Google begins processing requests to be forgotten. The media calls for transparency on Google's methodology for deciding which requests to honor.
Chrysler too slow on Jeep fix, claim feds and penalties loom
Regulators send stern letter to Chrysler requesting an update on the recall. The NHTSA expressed concern for the amount of time the recall was taking and threatens civil penalties.
Is Emoji a serious Facebook alternative or just another hyped app?
A new app promises no words, just emojis. Creators of Emojli assure prospective users the new app isn't meant to be a joke.
Microsoft jumps on Internet of Things bandwagon
Microsoft joins an alliance to push Internet of Things. The AllSeen Alliance welcome's Microsoft multi-platform capabilities as the consortium seeks to standardize a language for all devices and applications.
Facebook apologizes, sort of, for social experiment that angered users
After attempting to justify its mood study, Facebook apologizes to its users. Facebook data scientist attempts to soften clinical phrases used in study.
Lindsay Lohan no fan of 'Grand Theft Auto V,' sues game maker for misuse of likeness
'Mean Girls' star alleges 'Grand Theft Auto V' features her likeness and scenes from her life without permission. After rumors of the pending lawsuit surfaced in late 2013, Lohan filed suit on July 2.
Park benches aren't just for sitting, they're now solar-powered charging stations
Female-led startup develops smart benches for Boston. The Soofas use solar power to charge mobile devices and record environmental elements.
In-flight mobile device use doesn't take off despite green light to power up
Public transportation study shows minor increase of mobile device usage aboard flights. One reason is lack of free Wi-Fi for calling and messaging.
GM car sales up over last year despite recall woes
As GM announces more recalls, the company's June 2014 sales best those of June 2013. GM CEO vows to improve vehicle safety.
Net neutrality forum explores impact of impending FCC actions
A forum in Vermont on net neutrality included testimony from a former FCC commissioner. The Senate Judiciary Committee aimed to drum up public debate before the FCC moves ahead with proposed rules on July 15.
Disney's Tsum Tsum mobile game goes global
Disney teams up with Line, a mobile app publisher, to take Disney Tsum Tsum global. The mobile game exceeded 14 million downloads in Japan alone.
Hackers, likely based in Europe, target United States energy providers, assets
After infiltrating Western energy networks, a hacker group was said to have the ability to go beyond spying. The hackers appear to have backing from a state.
Gas prices likely to spike come the July 4 holiday weekend
Ahead of Independence Day weekend, gas prices on the first day of July 2014 were approximately 20 cents higher than a year earlier. Violence in Iraq has been cited as the cause.
Outage issues don't stall Verizon's XLTE rollout
Verizon extols its deployment of XLTE service across Florida. A short outage leaves the company offering apologies.
NASA satellite focused on global warming, CO2 levels
NASA prepares to launch its Orbiting Carbon Observatory, again. The $468 million mission seeks to help scientists learn more about carbon dioxide emissions and climate change, so they can provide lawmakers with even more evidence on the issue.
