Technology 
IBM, Intel, Qualcomm join dozens of tech companies to argue against net neutrality
The debate over net neutrality got a touch more heated this week as IBM, Intel, and Qualcomm collectively asked the government not to invoke Title II — i.e the common carrier provision — in an attempt to enforce net neutrality. … Continue reading
iRobot’s latest Roomba robot is designed for hackers
If you’ve ever wanted to hack a Roomba into a mobile DJ, iRobot has you covered. Best-known for its robotic floor cleaners, iRobot’s Create 2 is a programmable robot with a USB interface for uploading custom code. The company says … Continue reading
Billionaire Paul Allen sets up new medical institute to discover how living cells actually work
Paul Allen has just set aside $100 million simulate a living cell. What kind of cell you might ask? All kinds of cells would probably be his answer, because if you can build the operating system for one, you will … Continue reading
Intel unveils its Internet of Things strategy, prepares to go head-to-head with Qualcomm
In an opening salvo of what is surely to be a barrage of internet-of-things (IoT) announcements next month at CES, Intel has announced its IoT Platform, focusing on a horizontal approach to building an interoperable ecosystem for the IoT. The … Continue reading
Microsoft now accepts Bitcoin across all of its online stores: Windows, Xbox, apps, everything
There might be life in the old beast yet: Microsoft now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option on its Windows and Xbox stores — which means you can now use Bitcoin to purchase a new copy of Windows, the latest … Continue reading
Microsoft’s giving 100 more insanely great music albums away for free
And once you’ve claimed the albums you want, you can download them as DRM-free MP3s.
Spotify’s smart new playlist tunes you in to your friends’ favorite songs
Spotify wants you to know what your friends are listening to. The popular streaming service unveiled two new features on Thursday that help you get in touch with your friends’ musical tastes. The first is called Top Tracks in Your … Continue reading
Why you can’t get 4K Netflix and Amazon on a PC or Mac (even though they’re capable)
If you dropped your Diet Coke on your lap and ran to the nearest 4K PC or 5K iMac when you heard Amazon is delivering Ultra HD Instant Video to its Prime subscribers at no additional charge, only to be greeted … Continue reading
Sony fights back against hackers, stolen file sharers – by firing a DDoS back at them
When the hackee becomes the hacker… In a somewhat amusing twist to the ongoing Sony Pictures hack and massive breach of sensitive files and unreleased films, the company is now fighting back. According to two unnamed sources, Sony is now … Continue reading
Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home review: Control everything in your house (eventually)
I’m not sure why coffee tables are called coffee tables. The one in my living room spends more time buried under a pile of remote controls than it does holding up cups of coffee. Of course, the holy grail for … Continue reading
