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Google yanks option to restore Chrome’s old-style new tab page, riles users all over again

Google digs in its heels, tells users to find an add-on if they don't like the new new tab page

Qualcomm and Cisco join forces to improve wireless coverage at the office

Enterprise small cells have become a hot property because of growing smartphone popularity

Blackphone plans more secure devices, bouyed by Snowden leaks

Leaks from the former contractor have raised awareness of privacy and users are reacting, says company executives

Verizon: Heavy Web users should pay more

The company's CEO says he's encouraged by new discussions on net neutrality

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Google phone project could transform smartphones

Facebook advised to give WhatsApp a security review

Oracle buys Blue Kai, gains massive consumer data mart

Analyst: BlueKai's mobile data management capabilities are its 'crown jewel'

iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending Feb. 21

Sapphire still gleaming, what's in a name, without delay

How IT Can Establish Better Cloud Control

US carriers said to have rejected ‘kill switch’ technology last year

Phone companies weren't interested in installing a kill switch system

Hacker defaces website of IT security certification body EC-Council

The hacker claims he obtained photocopies of thousands of passports belonging to law enforcement and military officials

Nokia tries to keep feature phones alive with the 220

The phone costs US$40 and has Facebook and Twitter preloaded

IT pros rank University of Texas San Antonio best school for cybersecurity

Norwich University is second and Mississippi State is third in HP-sponsored survey

MWC:MasterCard adds in-app payments to MasterPass mobile platform

MasterCard also said it has entered into an agreement to acquire C-SAM

Ford unveils new Focus, packed with parking tech

The car will help you park no matter the space and comes with a new version of Sync and safety tech for young drivers

Users mock Microsoft for asking their help on XP-to-Windows 8.1 upgrades

After company's plea, users point out that upgrading XP to Windows 8.1 is 'impossible'

HP looking for new networking head

SVP and GM Mayer now running HP's new telco NFV shop

Fujitsu gets touchy-feely with haptic tablet

The prototype can convey the feel of rough textures like an alligator's skin

Free tools for Windows Server admins

Panasonic unveils ruggedized tablet with phone functions

The waterproof, dustproof 5-inch "phablet" is aimed at rail yards and construction zones

Nokia hopes Android and Microsoft will help sell low-end smartphones

The company is combining Android and Microsoft services in the new X family

Sony’s $130 SmartBand to combine fitness, entertainment, life experiences

The new SmartBand will go on sale globally in March

Intel catches up with Apple on 64-bit smartphone chips

Intel's new Atom chips code-named Merrifield and Moorefield will be in smartphones during the second half

Sony launches two new Android smartphones and the Xperia Z2 tablet

New Xperia Z2 smartphone pairs with Smartwear devices running on Core sensor

Mt. Gox quits Bitcoin Foundation board

Mark Karpeles is the second high-profile departure from the foundation in as many months

Qualcomm offers phone manufacturers an upgrade to its Snapdragon 800 processor

The Snapdragon 801's CPU is 14 percent faster than its predecessor, and its GPU 28 percent

Qualcomm overtakes Apple with eight-core, 64-bit mobile processor

Qualcomm's new 64-bit, eight-core Snapdragon 615 will be in mobile devices during fourth quarter

Apple encryption mistake puts many desktop applications at risk

Apple's Mail, FaceTime, Calendar, Safari browser and Software Update could be vulnerable, a researcher said

HP makes play for network virtualization with OpenNFV program

HP assigns networking chief Bethany Mayer to head up strategy in hot new networking technology for telecom companies

Microsoft concedes Windows 8.1 needs more for mouse, keyboard customers

Even so, it renews vow to push touch strategy

Samsung’s new Gears give Tizen a lifeline, but smartphones still a no-show

The launch of the Gear 2s can act as a catalyst for others to come out with products, project manager said

Mozilla shows $25 Firefox OS-based smartphone running Spreadtrum chips

One aim is to help blunt domination by two mobile OS's, Android and iOS, Mozilla CEO Sullivan declares

Huawei shows design prowess with MediaPad X1, Ascend G6 smartphone

The company also debuts the MediaPad M1 and the TalkBand smartwatch

HP ships first 64-bit Windows 8.1 tablets with Intel Atom

HP's ElitePad 1000 G2 will ship worldwide in March for $739.99

HP brings ‘couch potato mode’ to Pavilion X360 hybrid

HP's $399.99 Pavilion X360 hybrid can be placed in a tent mode, making it easier to place on tables to watch movies

Orange leans on in-house smartphone to give LTE a boost

The Gova is powered by a Qualcomm processor developed to cut the cost of 4G smartphones

Windows Phone to get long-awaited enterprise update

The update brings a lot of new security options to enterprise users and will be here soon, Microsoft said