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China cyber security plan aims to protect state secrets vs. cyberspying; foreign tech business may weaken in said country

China’s new cyber security plan aims to protect state secrets against cyber spying. The said move may affect foreign technology companies as China shows stroong preference for local brands..

May 29, 2015 1:40 AM EDT


GoPro announces a $3,000 camera spherical rig that can help capture 360 degrees of VR content

GoPro's CEO Nick Wodman shows off a prototype of its latest six-rig that allows GoPro users to capture 360 degree images and videos using six GoPro cameras.

May 29, 2015 12:26 AM EDT


Payfirma raises capital while planning for 2016 IPO

Canada based Payfirma plans to have an initial public offer by 2016. In the meantime raising capital to expand in the US keeps CEO Michael Gokturk busy.

May 28, 2015 10:46 PM EDT


Coolpad Arise: First WiFi Only Smartphone offered by Scratch Wireless; Consumers will no longer pay for Mobile Data Plans

Scratch Wireless, a mobile startup company, has released the very first Wi-Fi only smartphone called the Coolpad Arise. The smartphone offers a unique way to save money on your mobile data plan through the use of a wireless open network.

May 28, 2015 11:52 AM EDT


Chinese Version of Google Glass Named 'Cool Glass One' Smartglasses Showcased in CES Asia; Costs $330 To $500

The Chinese company Beijing Palo Alto Tech has introduced its very own version of Goggle Glass named the Cool Glass One smartglasses at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia which only costs around $330 to $500.

May 28, 2015 11:36 AM EDT


Nielsen will monitor digital ads in China after forming new partnership with Tencent

Nielsen is now going to start measuring digital ads in China after forming a new partnership together with Tencent.

May 28, 2015 11:00 AM EDT


Twitter continues to ask Chinese companies to buy advertising space on their service, despite being blocked in China

Twitter woos Chinese companies in the hope that they will buy advertising space on their service, even though it is blocked within China.

May 28, 2015 10:56 AM EDT


Apple set to release a native Watch SDK preview at WWDC; Native watch apps to be released this fall

Apple confirmed that it will release a new software development kit at its Worldwide Developer Conference starting on June 8. The said kit will allow applications to run natively on the Apple Watch, and those apps will become available to consumers this fall.

May 28, 2015 10:49 AM EDT


Facebook's New Payment Features For Facebook Messenger Arrives In NYC, Group Chats Will Be Able To Send And Receive Money

Facebook announced months ago that Facebook Messenger will now have capability to transfer money between friends. However, it is accessible only in a few U.S. cities and it has expanded to NYC today.

May 28, 2015 10:40 AM EDT


Nebraska Is First Ever Conservative State To Vote Against Death Penalty, Lawmakers Abolish Governor's Veto Power

Nebraska is the first ever Republican state to vote against capital punishment on Wednesday after four decades. Legislators from Nebraska were able to override the veto power of Nebraska's governor.

May 28, 2015 10:39 AM EDT


Cost of data breaches rises to an estimated $3.8 million on average according to a recently concluded study

The cost of data breaches now escalate to an estimated $3.8 million on average according to the findings of a recent study.

May 28, 2015 10:30 AM EDT


Facebook-owned Oculus to sell Rift package for $1,500; VR Headset To Be Released Early 2016

Facebook-owned company Oculus revealed Rift's initial cost which is around $1500. The virtual reality headset is expected to be rolled out in the market early next year.

May 28, 2015 10:25 AM EDT