Articles by Randell Suba
All Things Digital bids farewell
Reputed technology website All Things Digital (AllThingsD or ATD) will shut down at the end of the year but don't worry, it won't be gone. It will just take a short hiatus and rise like the phoenix as a new media outlet.
Siri versus Google Now: The voice-controlled personal assistant battle is getting hotter
Google and Apple are racing to build a smarter voice-controlled personal assistant that may revolutionize how users interact with their mobile devices.
Google Glass prescription lenses debut 'just a few weeks' away
Google Glass users who need prescription lenses may soon have products to pair with the wearable technology.
Rockstar Consortium may sell off its patent portfolio
The Rockstar Consortium is offloading some of the patents in its portfolio, according to sources. Rockstar Consortium, jointly owned by companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Sony, and Ericsson Blackberry, is reportedly in talks to sell a portion of about 4,000 patents in its portfolio.
Did hackers collect bank PINs during recent Target card data breach?
The Target nightmare continues as new reports reveal that PINs might have been part of the data loot of hackers.
Taiwan fines Apple for iPhone price fixing
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission has found Apple guilty of interfering with the price structure of three local wireless carriers selling the iPhone.
Edward Snowden says Merry Christmas to NSA (video)
NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden has broadcast a Christmas message over British television. No prizes for guessing what it says.
Top 5 apps to make your last-minute Christmas shopping a breeze
Still doing your Christmas shopping? Check out these mobile apps that will save your life. With one day left before Santa goes "Ho-Ho-Ho," there are still a lot of people struggling to complete their shopping list.
Tim Cook says Apple has 'big plans' in 2014 that customers will love
Tim Cook's memo to Apple employees recalls the company's achievements in 2013 and plays a drum roll for everyone awaiting what products Apple will roll out in 2014.
Google Search gets bitten by Christmas bug
Google quietly tweaks its Search page to spread the holiday cheer. Google has been paying tribute to the most important personalities in history, showing its sympathy during disasters and tragedies, and celebrating with the rest of the world during the most festive occasions of mankind.
Atheer One 3D augmented reality glasses hits Indiegogo and wants to eat rivals for breakfast
Google Glass rival has a new name. It's called Atheer One and it has launched on crowdfunding site Indiegogo.
Fixya report reveals users' gripes with top tablets
Troubleshooting community Fixya has released a report summarizing consumer complaints about some of the most popular tablets in the market.
Megaupload encouraged piracy, ratted out rivals: Court documents
In the hope that more victims of Megaupload will come forward, a U.S. court has ordered the release of the summary of evidence compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Did NSA bribe security industry pioneer RSA $10 mn to make weak encryption?
Did NSA connive with security firm RSA to use flawed security formula? A new report says yes and the deal was for only $10 million.
Pierre Omidyar's new media venture gets detailed
eBay founder Pierre Omidyar has injected $50 million to First Look Media, a new media venture that promises to give investigative journalism a new meaning.
Google celebrates 100th anniversary of crossword puzzle with a doodle
In honor of the crossword's centennial, Google rushed to create a "fun" experience for word puzzle lovers.
Google outs latest Transparency Report on web takedown requests by governments
How governments want to censor what appears online is quite alarming, according to the latest Google Transparency Report.
Steam Machine gutted
After dissecting Valve's Steam Machine, the guys at iFixit estimate a tag price that can hit the $1,300 mark.
Sorry, Santa can't get you a Mac Pro this Christmas even if you've been good
It doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice because Santa won't be able to get you a Mac Pro this Christmas.
Spain fines Google $1.23 mn for privacy violations
Google has received another blow in Europe with the Spanish Data Protection Agency finding the company violates the country's data protection and privacy laws.
New device aims to translate woof into hello
Dogs can talk. And, "No More Woof" is on a mission to make us understand what they say. Man's best friend - the dog, of course - has been keeping us company for hundreds of years and how often we have wished we could speak to them or at least, understand what they're saying.
NSA effect: Brazil ignores Boeing, hands Saab $4.5 bn fighter jet deal
The NSA snooping program might have cost Boeing a $4.5 billion deal with the Brazilian government. Boeing's hopes of sealing a $4. 5 billion deal with the government of Brazil crashed, Wednesday, as the country's air force opted to source 36 fighter jets to upgrade its fleet from Swedish rival Saab.
Did Chinese hackers attack Washington Post servers?
The Washington Post is looking into possibilities that Chinese hackers were responsible for the latest attack on its servers.
New voice assistant video has Yahoo's fingerprint (but that's about it)
A new video showing off an unknown voice assistant sent the media into a tizzy as it had Yahoo's fingerprints all over it.
$3k Mac Pro goes on sale today
The sleek and powerful, new Mac Pro goes on sale Thursday starting at $2,999. The much-awaited new Mac Pro will go on sale starting Thursday, December 19, through Apple's online store, retail stores and select authorized resellers.
Apple's new iPhone 5s ad will tug at your heart (and probably your wallet too)
Apple's latest holiday ad has gone viral. Will the teary eyes translate to iPhone 5s sales? Apple released its newest holiday ad that gives a glimpse of how families today might misunderstand kids in this age of smartphones.
Cornell engineers create world's first 3D printed, fully-functional loudspeaker
Researchers from Cornell University have created a functional loudspeaker, using 3D printers. We have heard of 3D-printed guns, ears, and limbs, but researchers from Cornell University further proves the potential of the technology by producing the first ever 3D-printed loudspeaker.
Forget Google Glass, the $3k Meta Pro is what you want
Another Google Glass competitor is now available for pre-order. The Meta Pro wearable device makes it possible to be like Tony Stark in real life. No Iron Man suit included, but at least in computing power.
Google smart thermostat in the works?
Forget user data. Google now wants to take a peek at how consumers use electricity with a smart thermostat called EnergySense.
Google Glass update brings exciting features and more privacy concerns
Taking picture now does not involve a click but a wink as Google rolls out the latest update for the Google Glass.
