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Nintendo places big bet on Mario as Wii U sales slumpNintendo posted an earnings loss due to slow device sale, as smart phones and tablets continue to chip away at the legacy gaming industry. Regardless, the company remains optimistic due to upcoming 'Mario Kart' and 'Super Smash Bros' releases.
Use Internet Explorer? Download Microsoft's update ASAP.Microsoft released a patch Thursday that fixes a vulnerability that allowed attackers to take complete control of a computer.
Facebook devises new way to serve up ads on phonesFacebook's new mobile ad network will help advertisers to place ads in software, with Facebook taking a cut of the ad dollars.
Google Glass presents challenge to nonprofitsGoogle presents a challenge to nonprofits in hopes of proving further uses for its controversial Glass wearable tech.
Samsung Galaxy S5 durable, but iPhone has edgeSamsung Galaxy S5 scored well given its water resistance and a sturdy back panel made of plastic, according to SquareTrade, winning points for being just 4 inches diagonally, compared with about 5 inches for other Android phones.
HTC One: Cracked phone? Fix the screen for free.Broken HTC One? The company will replace cracked phone screens free of charge. HTC will even over-night the new One screen for $29.
Boeing's new smartphone: Secure enough for James Bond?Better known for jetliners and fighter plans, Boeing has developed a new, secure smartphone that will encrypt calls and be rendered inoperable should someone tamper with the casing.- Samsung Galaxy S5: How safe is fingerprint security for shopping?Samsung Galaxy S5: Like the iPhone 5s, the new Samsung Galaxy S5 offers fingerprint security. But it also offers fingerprint shopping (no password needed) via PayPal. A safer digital wallet?
- Kickstarter hacked: Change your passwordKickstarter says that hackers accessed usernames, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. Hackers did not get credit card information, says Kickstarter.
Satya Nadella ushers in new era at MicrosoftMicrosoft made an expected, though dramatic, corporate change Tuesday, naming Satya Nadella CEO and announcing Bill Gates will be leaving the chairman role for a new spot in the company.- Mystery barge: Google ordered to move its floating labMystery barge must be moved, says a California official. Google doesn't have the permits to build it's "mystery" barge on an island in San Francisco Bay.
Why Apple will refund consumers for children's app purchasesA settlement reached Wednesday will require Apple to ensure parental consent for app-related expenses. Chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission stated that her commission had received tens of thousands of consumer complaints regarding the unauthorized charges.
Google Glass ignites new mobile app games for wearable techWith Google Glass and smartwatches, Juniper Research expects more than 130 million smart wearable devices will ship by 2018. Mobile game developers are working hard to respond to the opportunity.
Elite team of NSA hackers said to 'get the ungettable' with Bond-style tacticsThe German magazine Der Spiegel reports that an elite team of NSA hackers employes techniques like modifying computer monitor cables to record what is typed on the screen and fitting USB sticks with radio transmitters.
Will iPhone sales grow Apple's footprint in China?If, as reports indicate, China Mobile is beginning to sell iPhones in China, it could signal expansion for Apple which has struggled to offset slowing growth in developed markets.- Gold iPhone 5s selling like it's made of goldGold iPhone 5s sales are white hot, and creating a shortage of the new Apple phone. Is the gold aluminum-and-glass iPhone shortage real or manufactured?
Google reveals purpose of mystery barges: Interactive learningCalming speculation about the use of two barges, Google announced plans to use them as interactive spaces to explore new technology on Wednesday. The construction has remained mysterious until now as the project has not yet required any public permits.
New iPad mini: How does it compare with the iPad Air?New iPad mini: Should you choose the iPad Air or Mini with Retina? Black or white? Wi-Fi or LTE? How much storage do you need? Where should you buy it?
Bill Gates out as Microsoft chairman? Some investors say yesThree key investors want Bill Gates to step down as company chairman as Microsoft stands at a post-Steve Ballmer crossroads.
iWatch has rumored bendable OLED screen to rival Galaxy GearThough Galaxy Gear, the Samsung smart watch, was released today, rumors of Apple's iWatch continue to surface. This time, a flexible "snap bracelet" OLED screen.
