Newest Android banking trojan, Xbot, is also ransomware
A new kind of Android malware steals online banking credentials and can hold a device’s files hostage in exchange for…
With 63% share, Apple Watch pushes global smartwatch shipments past Swiss watches for first time
Fresh statistics from Strategy Analytics show smartwatch shipments surpassed those of traditional Swiss-made timepieces for the first time ever in…
Facebook, Twitter voice support for Apple's stance on encryption
Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey tweeted "we stand with Tim Cook and Apple," while Facebook expressed it would "fight aggressively"…
Senator Planning Legislation to Punish Companies That Don't Unlock Encrypted Devices
North Carolina Senator Richard Burr, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, is working on legislation that would penalize companies that…
The Pope’s Ideas on Birth Control Aren’t as Sexy as They Seem
The Pope’s comments about contraception in areas struck by Zika don’t really counter the Catholic Church’s views on birth control—especially…
Apple poaches Telus executive to manage Canadian sales operations
Apple added new blood to its Canadian management team in February with the hire of Brent Johnston, a longtime Telus…
ARCHOS to unveil Diamond Note 2 at MWC
Today ARCHOS formally announced that they would be unveiling a new addition to their Diamond line at the Mobile World…
Senate committee chair mulls bill to punish companies that refuse decryption requests
Amid a raging digital security debate sparked by Apple’s fight to protect encryption FBI, the Senate Intelligence Committee is said…
Facebook and Twitter Announce Support for Apple in Backdoor Dispute With FBI
Both Facebook and Twitter today joined the ranks of a growing number of tech companies announcing support for Apple’s decision…
Apple Watch Sales Estimated at 5.1 Million in Holiday Quarter, Swiss Watch Sales in Trouble
The latest data from Strategy Analytics reveals that the Apple Watch remained the most popular smartwatch through the fourth quarter…