Vendors and Providers

Review: Xbox One has mountains of untapped potential

If Microsoft executes on the software front, the Xbox One could be the first step toward true ubiquitous computing—in your home, at least.

Verizon acquires EdgeCast to boost video capabilities

Verizon will be able to offer more enterprise services to improve video streaming performance and protect websites against attacks

US tech companies ask governments to reform surveillance practices

The eight tech companies want the U.S. to lead the reforms

On snooping disclosures, AT&T and Internet companies are like night and day

The carrier wants to reject a shareholder proposal calling for reports on government data requests

Wall Street Beat: Tech stocks hit 13-year high

PCs and servers slump but software, components for mobile devices and good economic news generate optimism

Switching hits high gear in Q3

Modular data center, converged campus and overall market see growth

FCC chairman aims for TV spectrum auction in mid-2015

The FCC will conduct the complex auction when its software and systems are ready, Wheeler says

Microsoft exec hints at separate Windows release trains for consumers, business

Resistance from enterprises, and Ballmer's departure, may be changing Microsoft's mind

Apple knows where shoppers are in its stores with nationwide iBeacon rollout

Shoppers could start receiving notifications as they walk past the latest iPhones

Mobile Printing via NFC: A Novelty With Little Real Value