Google Glass: down but not out
When Google has said it would end its Explorer program for Glass and stop selling the current version to consumers, a few premature obituaries were written for the head-worn device.
Stories by Fred O'Connor
Amazon has watershed week as content producer
It's been a week of milestones for Amazon's ambitions as content producer, as it makes its way down a path paved by another Internet-based company -- Netflix. Both companies are now giving legacy producers of quality TV content a run for their money, potentially forcing a greater disruption in the industry than ever before.
MIT tries to make household robots better with object-detection algorithm
A new algorithm could let robots more precisely identify and handle objects around them, making them more useful at completing household tasks.
Teradata buys mobile marketing software company, Appoxee
To beef up its mobile marketing portfolio, analytics systems supplier Teradata has acquired Appoxee, a Tel Aviv startup that develops in-app and push messaging software designed to increase mobile user engagement.
Bitstamp reopens after attack shuttered exchange
Bitstamp resumed operations Friday after an attack earlier in the week resulted in the loss of 19,000 bitcoins and forced the exchange to close.
Workers intrigued by wearables for the office
Employees are eager to incorporate wearable devices into their work routines but aren't convinced the technology will make their jobs easier and want employers to cover the costs, according to a survey from IT staffing firm Modis.
Sales of Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader plunge during holiday shopping season
The holiday shopping season wasn't merry for Barnes & Noble's Nook division, which experienced plummeting sales of the Nook e-reader as well as content and accessories for the device.
iPhone 6 sales boost Apple's smartphone OS market share
The launch of the iPhone 6 helped Apple increase its share of the smartphone OS market in eight countries, according to a report from research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
Microsoft adds boards feature to Delve to ease content organization
Microsoft has added a feature to its Delve content discovery tool that lets users gather material related to a certain task or idea and place it in a central location.
Two Concur co-founders to leave following SAP acquisition
Two of Concur's three co-founders are leaving the travel and expense software company just a few weeks after SAP closed its acquisition of the vendor.
Hackers steal $5M in bitcoin currency during Bitstamp exchange attack
Attackers made off with approximately US$5 million worth of bitcoins after hacking the Bitstamp exchange over the weekend.
Bitstamp claims its bitcoins are secure after attack forces exchange shutdown
Bitstamp reassured customers that their bitcoins are safe after a weekend hack forced the exchange to shut down on Monday.
Google, Microsoft, Sony make 'The Interview' available online
The controversial movie "The Interview" is now available online through Google and Microsoft services as well as a Sony Pictures website, the companies announced separately on Wednesday.
Rackspace DNS recovers after DDoS brings system down
Managed cloud service provider Rackspace has recovered from a DDoS attack that crippled the company's DNS servers for 11 hours earlier this week.
Yes, Virginia, 'The Interview' will be shown on Christmas Day after all
"The Interview" will be screened in U.S. theaters on Christmas Day, the original release date of the controversial movie, which triggered a major hack against Sony, threats of harm against moviegoers and the suspension of its distribution as a result.