After rumored negotiations with several firms over the past couple of weeks, BlackBerry has agreed to a $1 billion investment deal with Fairfax Holdings Limited and several other investors (called collectively “Purchasers”). As part of the deal, CEO Thosten Heins will be stepping down, as well several members of the […]
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The mysterious Google barge will be a floating gadget showroom
A week ago, a mysterious barge owned by Google began construction. It led to a great deal of speculation about what it could possibly be used for, with many thinking it would be some kind of data storage facility. But news has come that it will be a showroom for […]
Facebook might track your cursor movements in the near future
When it comes to privacy issues, it doesn’t get much more questionable than Facebook. Regularly causing controversy for their terms of service, the website is once more upping the ante and considering monitoring cursor movements for greater data collection. Chief of Facebook’s analytics team, Ken Rudin, said that the site […]
Deutsche Telekom urges Germany to adopt own Internet following NSA scandal
After another cable leak from Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA had tapped the phones of thirty-five world leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel’s private mobile phone, Deutsche Telekom is calling for a German-only internet. Though the company is urging the country to restrict internet usage to within the country’s own […]
Former Apple CEO considering BlackBerry bid
John Sculley, a former CEO at Apple, is considering making a bid for struggling mobile brand BlackBerry. If he makes the bid, he will be up against some stiff competition, including Prem Watsa of Fairfax Holdings LTD, and BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin. BlackBerry has made many questionable […]
Google releases tools to help users bypass Internet country restrictions
Acting under the banner of freedom of expression, Google has announced new tools that will help users in countries where internet access is censored connect online. Globally, there are a number of countries where access to the internet is heavily monitored, and in many cases restricted to a network completely […]
Apple forced to cut back production on iPhone 5c amidst weak sales
Though originally expected to do well, the iPhone 5c has failed to live up to Apple’s predictions. Now sources close to the company say they are reducing orders, as sales are likely going to drop more. While the sales are a disappointment for a model they thought would sell in […]
