Articles by Randell Suba
Amber fossil catches ancient flowers in act of sexual reproduction
Experts from Oregon State University have found an amber that have immortalized extinct tiny flowers from the Cretaceous era, in the act of sexual reproduction.
Yahoo ads expose users to malware
Hackers have compromised ads served by Yahoo using a weakness on the Java programming environment. The company has the situation under control for now.
U.S. spy court gives NSA green signal to continue snooping on us
Even as different U.S. courts debate on the telephone data collection program of the National Security Agency (NSA), the federal government has received a green signal from a surveillance court to continue its snooping activities.
Researchers fail in search of real Doctor Who
Scientists try to look for time jumpers using social media and Google. They found no traces but the search for time travelers continues.
Typo snubs BlackBerry, says lawsuit has no merit
Typo Products LLC, which has been threatened with a patent infringement lawsuit by BlackBerry, has shot back saying its keyboard case for iPhone is result of "culmination of years of development and research" and not a copy of BlackBerry's iconic QWERTY keyboard.
2014 International CES: Top trends to watch out for
We list down some of technologies to expect in the upcoming 2014 International CES. The 2014 International CES (CES 2014), which is set to kick off on Tuesday is the perfect cure for technology-savvy people who're still suffering from New Year hangover.
OpenSSL hack reveals urgent need to beef up security
The recent hacking of the OpenSSL website reveals that it is another case of poor password practices.
Apple $345 Lucky Bags (Fukubukuro) went on sale but how lucky can one get?
Apple enthusiasts in Japan enjoyed the Fukubukuro or Lucky Bag sale on January 2 featuring items such as the iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPod nano.
iBeacon-based scavenger hunt planned for 2014 International CES visitors
Organizers of the 2014 International CES will make use of iBeacon technology to help attendees explore the exhibit halls.
Alicia Keys fails to make BlackBerry dance, parts ways within a year
BlackBerry has found Alicia Keys out of tune as its global creative director and finally decided to announce the end of its relationship with the celebrity singer.
Intel CEO explains why web TV is out but wearable technology is in
Intel has given up on Internet TV, but is looking forward to making an impact on the wearable technology niche.
Surface Pro 2 with faster processor certain to rocket tablet sales
Microsoft has quietly upgraded the Intel chip inside the Surface Pro 2 tablet in December. Two months after the rollout of the Surface Pro 2, Microsoft has quietly given the tablet an upgrade.
Google PageRank-inspired research ranks who's who in mankind's history
While history's best may be based on subjectivity, experts try to inject a sense of objectivity using an algorithm similar to how a search engine works.
Farewell AllThingsD, hello Re/code
Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher say goodbye to AllThingsD but opens 2014 by launching a new tech site called Re/code.
Winamp finds savior in Radionomy
Winamp tricks death and lives on under the umbrella of Belgium-based Radionomy. Winamp has received a fresh lease of life. The music player, which was supposed to shut down on Dec.
Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 spotted on AnTuTu benchmark before 2014 International CES unveil
Samsung's upcoming big tablet fared well on the AnTuTu benchmark and reveals impressive specifications.
Google Play Music All Access subscribers receive invites to buy Google Glass
Google has sent out Google Glass invites for subscribers of the Google Play Music All Access. Google has sent out invites on New Year's Eve to subscribers of Google Play Music All Access to purchase Google Glass.
3D printer + DNA may become forensic expert's biggest weapon in identifying criminals
In the future, 3D printers and a snip of DNA might become the best friend of crime scene investigators.
Microsoft gets Scroogled as Chromebooks emerge best seller
Is Microsoft's Scroogled campaign against Google backfiring? Seems so, if sales figures of Google Chromebook are any indication.
Fully functional 3D printed liver may become real in 2014
A functioning human liver might come out of a 3D bio-printer by next year. Starting 2014, doctor and patient conversations about livers might change. Patients with cirrhotic livers may soon hear their doctors say, "We will have a 3D-printed liver ready for you in a few days.
Snapchat plays down exploit code expose but Gibson Security promises more proof
Snapchat brushes aside vulnerability issues exposed by Gibson Security on Christmas Eve. Snapchat has put a lid on the noise created by a report released by Gibson Security on Christmas Eve that allegedly reveals potential exploits that will allow hackers to match usernames, display names, and other information to phone numbers.
Internet Archives says Happy Holidays by putting up classic video games online
Rekindling the fire of classic video games, Internet Archives has launched its Console Living Room. While the kids today crave for the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, older generations might have big smiles on their faces as classic video games have just been uploaded by the Internet Archives.
Taiwan indicts HTC employees for corporate espionage and corruption
The Taiwanese government has charged six HTC employees, including an executive, of leaking trade secrets and other illegal activities.
Tim Cook forfeits $4 mn in performance-based stock but still got higher compensation
Apple filed its annual proxy statement with the SEC for the fiscal year, letting the industry peek into how its CEO Tim Cook got compensated.
Why is Battlefield 4: China Rising DLC banned in China? (Photos)
"Battlefield 4" has been banned in China for allegedly being a threat to its national security and for its aggression against its culture. Yikes!
European teens shunning 'dead and buried' Facebook
Maybe Facebook should update its status to "worried" or "anxious" as young users in Europe "feel embarrassed even to be associated with it."
Vdio becomes dodo, thanks to Rdio
Newbie video-on-demand website Vdio is dead, but will it be missed? Rdio has pulled the plug on its video streaming service Vdio barely a year after its launch.
iOS users shop more online than Android counterparts
IBM's recap of Christmas online shopping reveals that iOS devices drive more traffic to retail sites and convert more sales for brands.
Amazon says Ho-Ho-Ho this holiday season with 1 mn new Prime members
Amazon's latest numbers give it all the reasons to light the fireworks in celebration this holiday season.
NY man enters Guinness Records for world's largest personal collection of video game
Guinness World Records has crowned Michael Thomasson as king of video game collections, and it's not surprising because the titles he owns, go beyond what the PlayStation and Xbox generations know.
