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Amazon Updates Its Fire Phone But Who Cares

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 21, 2014 03:14 AM EST

Amazon is not yet ready to give up on its Fire Phone despite its lackluster debut this summer. The e-commerce giant issued a major software update for the phone, bringing with it a number of new and smarter features.

Google Sues Mississippi Attorney General

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 20, 2014 03:31 AM EST

Google has filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, accusing him of conspiring with the movie industry. According to the lawsuit, Mr. Hood had been improperly influenced by major Hollywood studios that are trying to crack down on the distribution of pirated movies on the Internet, NYT reported.

Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Deeply Offended' By Fresh Allegations Made by BBC

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 19, 2014 02:59 PM EST

Apple Chief executive Tim Cook is 'deeply offended' by allegations made by BBC's Panorama program that Apple is ill-treating its factory workers.

T-Mobile Will Have To Refund At Least $90 Million

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 19, 2014 01:54 PM EST

T-Mobile will have to refund its customers at least $90 million for mistaken bills, Federal Trade Commission announced Friday. The company had initially called the complain "unfounded and without merit."

BlackBerry Reports 34% Fall In Revenue With Surprising Operating Profit

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 19, 2014 01:34 PM EST

BlackBerry Ltd has posted a surprising third-quarter operating profit but a disappointing revenue performance. The company reported a profit excluding one-time items of $6 million, or 1 cent a share. The revenue plunged to $793 million, down about 34% from a year earlier.

Internet Backbone ICANN Hacked in Phishing Incident

By Peter R - Dec 19, 2014 01:01 PM EST

Hackers gained entry into a sensitive system of ICANN after they obtained access credentials through malicious emails.

BBC Investigation Shows Apple Ill Treating Workers At Pegatron iPhone Factory

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 19, 2014 02:47 AM EST

The BBC carried out an investigation at Pegatron iPhone factory where it found multiple instances of what if refers to as "poor treatment" of workers. The media organization published a video and report showing "Apple's broken promises."

Apple CEO Tim Cook Donating To Gay Rights Campaign

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 19, 2014 02:43 AM EST

Apple CEO Tim Cook is donating a 'substantial' amount to help fund gay rights initiative in his native Alabama and two other Southern states, said organizers.

Apple Raises $20 Million Through Product Red Campaign

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 19, 2014 02:39 AM EST

Apple managed to raise $20 million in a holiday campaign for Product Red, according to Re/code that cited an internal email sent by Apple CEO to the employees.

In Medical Breakthrough, Double Amputee Moves Prosthetics with Mind (VIDEO)

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 18, 2014 07:31 PM EST

A man who lost both of his arms 40 years ago was given a new lease on life after he was able to move robotic prosthetic limbs using only his mind.

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