Apple loses appeal to trademark the term ‘app store’ in Australia
Apple cannot exclusively use the term “app store” in Australia after the Australian Federal Court rejected an appeal by the American technology giant to...
Twitter rolls out abuse reporting and blocking features
Twitter announced that it is rolling out a new way to flag abusive tweets. There have been some big trolling incidents recently, including a...
Sprint offers 50% discount to Verizon and AT&T customers who switch
America's third largest wireless network operator Spring Corporation says it will reduce the monthly rate plan of AT&T and Verizon customers who switch over...
Microsoft acquires email startup Acompli, tapping into Android and iOS market
Microsoft has acquired the email startup Acompli, maker of the professional-grade email client for Android and iOS devices. The move represents Microsoft CEO Satya...
HP’s Elitebook Folio 1020 laptops to be the securest on the market
Hewlett-Packard’s new Elitebook Folio 1020 range of laptops come equipped with security features that will thwart off thieves.
The laptop does not sound an...
Intel acquires PasswordBox for undisclosed amount
Semiconductor chip maker Intel Corp. announced on Monday it had bought Montreal-based PasswordBox, a digital life manager that allows people to store, retrieve and...
Facebook testing corporate social network version
Social network giant Facebook Inc. is testing a version for companies - Facebook at Work - where employees and entrepreneurs can communicate and collaborate...
Nintendo to make classic games available on smartphones?
Does Nintendo plan to make its classic games available on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets? Rumors are rife about a new patent...
Apple shoppers spent $20 more than Android consumers during Thanksgiving
On average, Apple iOS users spent $20 more than Android device consumers online during the Thanksgiving shopping spree, according to data released by IBM.
Online...
BCE acquiring Glentel for C$594m in cash and stock deal
Montreal-based telecommunications company BCE Inc. announced on Friday it is acquiring Burnaby-based multi-carrier mobile products distributor Glentel Inc. for approximately C$594 million ($520 million)...