The original Microsoft Surface Pro was supposed to be the flagship PC for the touch-centric world of Windows 8. It was, in the company’s own words, “the tablet that can replace your laptop.” And last year, after two respectable tries, it finally delivered on that promise (mostly) with the excellent Surface Pro 3. … [Read more...]
213 Jobs Cut by Angry Birds’ Rovio
After announcing in August that it would cut up to 260 jobs, Rovio — maker of the Angry Birds games — today released details of the final number: the Finland-based company is letting go of 213 employees, around 25% of staff, as it continues to restructure and cut away unprofitable parts of its business. In moments like these, understanding your next steps post-dismissal can … [Read more...]
Relatives See Each Other for First Time Since 1953 Korean War’s End
Hundreds of family members who have been separated since the end of the Korean War more than 60 years ago are being reunited for brief meetings over the next three days. … [Read more...]
Will There Be an iCar from Apple?
The likelihood of the Apple Car is becoming a bit more probable, as Apple CEO Tim Cook said he believes a "massive change" is coming to the automotive industry. … [Read more...]
HTC One A9 Is Like an iPhone 6S With Android
If you can't beat 'em, copy 'em. Copy the hell out of 'em. Whether HTC likes it or not, people will look at its new One A9 smartphone and come to the same conclusion: It looks like an iPhone 6S. … [Read more...]
Investigation Warranted Into ExxonMobil for Hiding Climate Change Research Results
A former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who prosecuted and won the massive racketeering case against Big Tobacco thinks the agency should consider investigating Big Oil for similar claims: engaging in a cover-up to mislead the public about the risks of its product. … [Read more...]
Fourth-Gen Apple TV Will Be Released Next Week
While speaking with Wall Street Journal editor Gerry Baker last night as part of the WSJDLive conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook touched on a number of interesting topics. Though notoriously tight-lipped, Cook spoke candidly on a few issues, and even dropped a release date for the highly anticipated fourth-gen Apple TV. … [Read more...]
SUV Crash Into Lake Killing Family of 5 Now Thought to Be a Murder-Suicide
Police announced late on Monday that they believe Glenn Baxter, the father and husband in the Arizona family of five who drowned after their car crashed into Tempe Town Lake, had taken deliberate action to kill his family, the Arizona Republic reports. … [Read more...]