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November 4, 2015

The 5 biggest tech myths

For an industry that's based on math, science and engineering, technology sure spawns a surprising amount of myths.

November 4, 2015

Even BlackBerry CEO 'disappointed' that new gadgets aren't here yet

The chief executive of Research In Motion says he's disappointed the new BlackBerry won't be released in the United States until mid-March, but he says early data suggests sales in the U.K. are above expectations.

November 4, 2015

Cuba undersea data cable enters use after 2 years; satellite still handling some traffic

Cuba apparently has finally switched on the first undersea fiber-optic cable linking it to the outside world nearly two years after its arrival, according to analysis by a company that monitors ...

November 4, 2015

Samsung sells 100 million Galaxy S smartphones

Samsung said Monday that global sales of its Galaxy S smartphones surpassed 100 million units since the first model in the series was released less than three years ago.

November 4, 2015

Google+ gaining ground against Facebook, the controversial way

Google is challenging Facebook with a controversial tactic: requiring people to use the Google+ social network.

November 4, 2015

Survey finds increase in e-reading, drop in paper

The tastes of the reading public are turning digital. A new survey  found that the percentage of Americans who read an e-book grew from 16 percent in 2011 to 23 percent this year.

November 4, 2015

5 apps for keeping those New Year's resolutions

New Year's resolutions tend to fizzle out faster than an old bottle of champagne. Luckily, several great smartphone apps can help keep you on track with your 2013 resolutions.

November 4, 2015

Microsoft Surface trampled at the bottom of the tablet pile

Microsoft’s Surface is a great slate for those looking for a fresh new take on the modern tablet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like very many people were looking one this holiday season.

November 4, 2015

Instagram reverts to prior terms of service after user outcry

The popular mobile photo-sharing service says it has reverted to language in the advertising section of its terms of service that appeared when it was launched in October 2010.

November 4, 2015

Insta-hate: users wary of Instagram promises

A day after promising to remove language suggesting that users’ photos could be resold for profit, Instagram hasn’t tweaked its policies -- and users remained skeptical of the company's explanations.