By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
The smartphone world is awaiting the release of Google's next flagship phone -- the Nexus 5, expected by the end of the month -- and will watch to see if it can repeat the successful sales model of its predecessor, the Nexus 4.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Korean technology giant Samsung, hoping to steal a march on rival Apple, has thrown the dice and is betting big on what it hopes will be the next "must have" bit of technological kit -- the smartwatch.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Users of e-readers can be excused for wondering if they haven't embraced a technology headed for the graveyard of products overtaken by something brighter and shinier -- in this case inexpensive tablet computers.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Recent attempts to deal with one of the darker sides of the Internet -- so-called Internet "trolls" who hide behind electronic anonymity to post often vile, abusive and inflammatory comments to websites -- raise a troubling question: Will an understandable desire for civil discourse threaten a very American right of free speech?
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
If, as proposed by President Obama, a manned mission is on its way to Mars in the mid-2030s, and if perhaps in the distant future mankind attempts to journey beyond the limits of our solar system, scientist will want to know some answers to a most pressing question: How does long-term exposure to the zero gravity of space affect the human body?
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Motorola unveiled its first flagship smartphone since being acquired by Google, and facing fierce competition from Samsung and Apple, it appears it's decided to market its Moto X on looks, not brains.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
There's a war going on in your home, and as in most wars the goal is control -- in this case control of what you watch on your television, and more to the point, from where it comes.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Quick: What's the total number of moons orbiting planets in our solar system? Don't worry if the answer's not on the tip of your tongue but it's still the Trivial Pursuit sort of question that's fun for a water cooler session at the office.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
It seems like no one less than 30 years of age wears a wristwatch any more. Why? Because they carry smartphones.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Windows 8.1 is seen as Microsoft's attempt to regain the customer favor lost with the release of Windows 8 and its controversial user interface, but is it more a case of back-pedaling than moving forward?
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Yahoo's announcement last week it would begin resetting inactive email addresses and make them available again must gladden the hearts of people set on a "vanity" address of theirname@yahoo.com, but how likely is it they'll succeed in getting it?
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
NASA says its Mars Curiosity rover will finish up its scientific investigations in its initial landing area -- working in an area smaller than a football field -- and enter a "distance-driving" mode ... but don't get too excited. We're talking about a five-mile "road trip" that's going to take months.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
Struggling Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has announced a version of its flagship HTC One handset running stock Android 4.2.2 will be available June 26, making it the latest phone maker to hope a phone running the "true church" version of Android -- untouched by any manufacturers' or carrier's add-on bells and whistles -- will attract some buyers.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
The unveiling last week of the Xbox One represents Microsoft's latest weapon in a war whose outcome is likely to either bulk up or shred the bottom line of more than a few companies -- call it the battle of the living room.
By JIM ALGAR, United Press International
If persistent rumors of Apple's introducing a low-cost version of its all-conquering iPhone -- rumors gaining credibility with each passing day -- turn out to be correct, it will mark a turning point for the Cupertino, Calif., tech darling. But you have to wonder what Steve Jobs would think about it.
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