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Qualcomm fined in the US over China corruption allegations

The company was charged with offering jobs to relatives of Chinese officials, besides handing out gifts and entertainment

By John Ribeiro

Mar 1, 2016 4 mins

Smartphones Technology Industry

The FBI should try to unlock a shooter’s iPhone without Apple’s help, a lawmaker says

It may be possible for investigators to make multiple copies of the hard drive on an iPhone used by the San Bernardino mass shooter

By Grant Gross

Mar 1, 2016 4 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Cyberattacks beginning to affect mobile service too, study says

Mobile Network Operators say they’re starting to see DDoS attacks affect their networks.

By Patrick Nelson

Mar 1, 2016 3 mins

Data Center Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

FTC: Imposter scams, identity theft, and debt collection top consumer grumbles

The FTC fielded more than 3 million complaints in 2015

By Michael Cooney

Mar 1, 2016 5 mins

Data Center Mobile Small and Medium Business

Microsoft separates Windows 10 Mobile updates from firmware

The process of upgrading will be much faster as a result.

By Andy Patrizio

Feb 29, 2016 3 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Smartphones

NASA wants to get supersonic with new passenger jet

Plane is part of NASA’s plan to get green aircraft off drawing board and into the sky

By Michael Cooney

Feb 29, 2016 3 mins

Careers Government Small and Medium Business

Apple spells out what it would take to comply with government’s iPhone order

Cites 'undue burden' as it estimates 6 to 10 employees working 2 to 4 weeks on creating new OS

By Gregg Keizer

Feb 29, 2016 4 mins

Apple Small and Medium Business iOS

Mobile VR, not VR headsets, to dominate, says study

Virtual Reality will be experienced by gamers using a combination of smartphone and headset, not by dedicated high-end headsets, at least at first, says a new study. The reason is cost.

By Patrick Nelson

Feb 29, 2016 3 mins

Consumer Electronics Mobile Small and Medium Business

Manufacturers start to lock down Wi-Fi router firmware. Thanks, FCC.

New FCC rules cure a problem that doesn't exist, hilarity ensues (just kidding, the consequences are ridiculous)

By Mark Gibbs

Feb 27, 2016 4 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business

Apple vs. the FBI: The legal arguments in a nutshell

Apple has attacked the FBI's iPhone unlocking request on several legal fronts

By Grant Gross

Feb 26, 2016 6 mins

Consumer Electronics Security Smartphones