Is Amazon's Failed Phone A Cautionary Tale?
While Apple unveils a futuristic new smart watch, Amazon slashes prices on its smartphone for shoppers. Both companies are searching for the innovation sweet spot in mobile.
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Apple's U2 Album Promotion Backfires
U2 and Apple teamed up for what Apple's CEO called, "the largest album release of all time." They released U2's album, Songs of Innocence, for free to everyone with an iTunes account.
Tech Week: The Internet 'Slowdown' And Apple's New Crop
In our weekly roundup, the battle against big cable showed up on many of our favorite websites. And Apple's new mobile payment system and watch announcement made it a big week for tech news.
College Program Helps Adults Cross the Digital Divide
Forsyth Technical Community College offers training on computer skills like writing emails and using the internet.
Court Documents Show How NSA Leaned On Yahoo, How Yahoo Fought Back
Newly released court documents reveal details of a battle between Yahoo and the Obama administration. The government pressured Yahoo to disclose some users' data for a secret NSA surveillance program.
Airline Social Media 'Command Centers' Direct Complaint Traffic
Southwest Airlines has joined a growing number of airlines that are hiring social media "first responders" to help with customer relations.
Government To Drop Background Check Firm USIS
The Falls Church, Va.-based private contractor conducts most of the government's background checks and was the target of a cyberattack last month that breached thousands of personnel files.
The Apple Watch Is Here And Another Tech Hype Cycle Commences
Apple unveiled its first new product line since 2010, a wearable computing device called the Apple Watch. But is it a game changer? You can't trust all the hype.
In E-Book Price War, Amazon's Long-Term Strategy Requires Short-Term Risks
Amazon's position is that "instead of selling 100,000 copies at $14.95, you would sell 200,000 copies, let's say, at $8.99 or $9.99," says industry analyst Tim Bajarin.
In Tom Hanks' iPad App, Typewriters Make Triumphant Return (Ding!)
For iPad users who are nostalgic for the clickety-clack of keystrokes and "ding!" of the carriage return, Hanks has created Hanx Writer, an app that simulates using a typewriter.