Jan 31, 2015 1:50 PM | By Nick Mediati

Amazon Echo update lets you control iTunes, Pandora, and Spotify with your voice

A new software update for Amazon's virtual assistant device lets you use spoken commands to control iTunes, Pandora, and Spotify playback.

Jan 31, 2015 1:09 PM | By Nick Mediati

HTC is running behind schedule with its M7 and M8 Lollipop update

HTC will miss its goal of releasing a Lollipop update to US consumers within 90 days of receiving the OS from Google.

Jan 30, 2015 4:00 PM | By Scott M. Fulton III, IDG News Service

Outlook app for Android and iOS boosts Microsoft's mobile comeback

Even if Windows Phone never cracks the 5 percent mark in market share, Microsoft could end up reaping rewards.

Jan 30, 2015 1:46 PM | By Pulkit Chandna

IoT consortium Thread Group launches free membership initiative for promising startups

As it welcomes Somfy and Tyco to its board of directors, the Thread Group keeps an eye out for startups that could have an outsized impact on the developing Internet of Things market.

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Securing your computing ecosystem from smartphone to PC

Your computer is no longer the only thing that needs protecting. Malware, phishing, smishing, and all kinds of exploits threaten your mobile devices.

Jan 30, 2015 1:30 PM | By Gregg Keizer

Intuit issues refunds to try and stifle TurboTax user revolt

Intuit has again apologized for stiffing TurboTax customers by not telling them of changes in its business model.

Jan 30, 2015 1:10 PM | By Zach Miners

Verizon to allow opt-out from mobile 'supercookies'

An identifer on people's phone creates cookies that can't be deleted, but Verion says you can opt out.

Jan 30, 2015 12:30 PM | By Martyn Williams

BMW cars found vulnerable in Connected Drive hack

An attacker could mimic a BMW server and remotely unlock a car, researchers found.

Jan 30, 2015 12:30 PM | By Stephen Lawson

AT&T will pay $18.2B as top bidder in mobile spectrum auction

Dish Network will pay about $10 billion, but its plans for the spectrum are unclear.

Jan 30, 2015 12:30 PM | By Zach Miners

Twitter's Vine Kids app is amusing for grownups too

Vine's new kid-oriented app likely has bigger plans.

Jan 30, 2015 12:23 PM | By Florence Ion

Google Now is about to get even more powerful with third-party app data

All those apps you have installed on your phone or tablet? They'll be able to route information directly through Google Now.

Jan 30, 2015 12:01 PM | By Derek Walter

Pandora finally refreshes its tired interface in Android app update

It's not Material Design, but it's a much cleaner look for the popular music streaming service.

Jan 30, 2015 11:43 AM | By Mark Hachman

Microsoft plans stable Windows 10 transition for businesses

Microsoft will offer a very reasonable means for businesses to transition to Windows 10, as conservatively or aggressively as they choose. But Microsoft's "Windows as a service" offering will still be pay-to-play.

Jan 30, 2015 11:41 AM | By Derek Walter

Possible Galaxy S6 schematics leak, offering more details about Samsung's next flagship phone

We've also seen several cases, indicating that it may not be long before we get to see the actual phone.