India TodayElectric vehicle sales fall far short of Obama goalAutomotive NewsAutomotive data available for graphing, exporting and viewing static data tables. Must have a data center subscription to access content. Lists also available for individual purchase. DATA CENTER HOME · ANALYTIC ENGINE ·…

PCWorldMicrosoft plans to donate $1 billion in cloud services to nonprofits, researchersPCWorldMicrosoft plans to donate US$1 billion in cloud services over three years to nongovernmental organizations and researchers, in a bid to provide access to these services to communities that can't afford…

NDTVMicrosoft acquires 'MinecraftEdu' with eye toward school-age audienceThe Seattle TimesWith the purchase, the company is hoping it can leverage the huge popularity of “Minecraft” into a bigger Microsoft presence in schools. By Nick Wingfield · Natasha Singer. The New York Times. When Microsoft…

CNETApple pushes diversity, but progress is slowCNETApple has stressed that improving diversity will take time. James Martin/CNET. Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly stressed the importance of workplace diversity over the past year. While that sounds nice, new numbers on the tech giant's workforce…

ComputerworldVirtual reality meets 3D printing with HP's Sprout ProComputerworldHP is updating its innovative Sprout PC, which attempts to blend the real and digital worlds. The Sprout Pro all-in-one desktop is a souped up version of the original Sprout and retains its two most distinctive features:…

Trulia housing economist Ralph McLaughlin has been promoted to chief economist. McLaughlin will lead Trulia's housing economics research team, effective immediately ...

Android CommunityDesign patent laws must be changed to keep up with the industry, says SamsungAndroid CommunityMuch has been said about patent infringements, legal battles, and lawsuits but there aren't enough discussion on how times have changed. Samsung noted how the patent law was made to protect…

New York Daily NewsThe worst passwords of 2015: 'Star Wars,' '123456' and football make the listNew York Daily NewsHackers won't need a Jedi mind trick to figure out your password if it's on this list. SplashData, a password management applications company, released its annual "Worst Passwords" list…

ReutersFacebook adds Android app support for anonymity service TorReutersWASHINGTON Users of Facebook Inc's Android app can now privately browse the world's largest social network through the anonymity service Tor, the company said on Tuesday. The feature expands a collaboration that allowed…

Fast CompanyDoes Verizon's FreeBee Sponsored Data Program Trash Net Neutrality?Fast CompanyVerizon became the third wireless provider to offer select content that doesn't count against monthly data caps. Is this fair to everyone? By Sean Captain. Anyone even remotely following technology news in…

PC MagazineMicrosoft Teases First Xbox One Update of 2016PC MagazineHeads up to Xbox One Preview Program members — new features are headed your way. Microsoft on Tuesday announced details of its first Xbox One update of the year, which will bring more social features such as the ability to see who's…

VentureBeatWith no warning, Microsoft stops use of Windows 7 & 8.1 on new PCs How dumb is ...ComputerworldMicrosoft made this totally stupid change to its Windows support policy. With no notice, older versions of Windows lose support on the latest PC hardware. Yep, that's right: You can't run…

The VergeMicrosoft says new processors will only work with Windows 10The VergeSoon, when you buy a new PC, it won't support Windows 7 or 8. Microsoft has announced a change to its support policy that lays out its plans for future updates to its older operating systems, and the new rules mean that…

MashableAmazon Echo now lets Alexa read Kindle books to youMashableIn addition to serving as your connection to Amazon's vast inventory of products, Amazon Echo can now also read your Kindle books to you. And unlike Amazon's service Audible, which provides audiobooks for a monthly fee, the book…

NBCNews.comSupreme Court To Hear Microsoft's Appeal Of Xbox 360 Disc Scratching LawsuitKotakuWay back in 2007 lawyers gathered together a group of gamers angry with Microsoft over scratched Xbox 360 discs to form a class action lawsuit. Nine years later the Supreme Court is preparing to hear…

Apple InsiderApple to shut down iAd App Network on June 30Apple InsiderApple on Friday announced plans to cease iAd App Network operations at the end of June, ending one facet of the company's six-year play at the mobile advertising market. While Apple is no longer accepting apps into the ad…

Tech TimesXbox Live Gold Brings Free Access To 14 EA Games Next Week: Only On Xbox OneTech TimesHow better to spend a vacation but in front of the Xbox One, sampling 14 of the best-selling EA games? For a full week, members of Xbox Live Gold will get to play with EA Access Vault's titles for free.…

EngadgetMicrosoft HoloLens can talk to just about any deviceEngadgetAs much as Microsoft has been willing to show of HoloLens, it has been surprisingly shy on some basic details. What devices work with the augmented reality headset? How long can you use it? How immersive will it really be?…

Apple Insider'Apple Watch 2' might not make anticipated March debut, report saysApple InsiderThose anticipating Apple to unveil a second-generation Apple Watch in March might have to wait a bit longer, as a report on Friday cobbles together indirect evidence to cast plausible doubt on recent rumors.…

TechCrunchReal Customer Choice For T-Mobile's Binge On Requires Transparency, Opt-InTechCrunchIf you've been paying attention, you probably noticed the recent headlines about T-Mobile CEO John Legere and his anti-EFF mini-rant on Twitter. Legere was responding to a question we had asked about…

PCWorldMicrosoft to bring Windows Phone's Word Flow keyboard to iOSPCWorldThe Word Flow keyboard is one of the defining features of Windows on the phone: It was introduced in Windows Phone 8.1, and it works pretty well. But it's no longer exclusive to Windows phones: WinBeta reported Friday that…

CES 2016: Mobile driving disruptive innovationThe Hill (blog)Every January technologists from around the world descend on Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronic Show to catch a glimpse of the cutting edge trends driving our digital revolution. While this year was no different when it comes to…

According to Zillow’s latest report on the interest rates borrowers are quoted on its mortgage marketplace, mortgage interest rates are actually lower now than they were before the Federal Open Market Committee announced in December that it is increasing the federal funds rate for the first time…

ComputerworldGoogle dives into virtual reality with new division and new bossComputerworldAlphabet Inc.'s Google is focusing on virtual reality and moving the head of its product management team to run the new effort. Clay Bavor, the vice president of product at Google since 2005, has taken on the…

Since we’re only a few weeks into the new year, there’s still plenty of time to identify which housing markets are set to blow up this year. Zillow set out to do just that, using its Home Value Forecast, which forecasts the change in the Zillow Home Value Index over the next 12 months, recent income…

Washington PostGoogle's Self-Driving Cars Had 13 Near-Miss Incidents: ReportInternational Business TimesRTS2BZR Journalists take a test drive in a prototype of Google's own self-driving vehicle during a media preview. Photo: Reuters. A report filed Tuesday by Google revealed that during a 14-month…

PC MagazineOutlook for iOS and Android gets Skype call schedulingComputerworldOutlook users who need to cook up a videoconference will have an easier time with new updates Microsoft announced for the app on iOS and Android. The updates, which are rolling out today, let users tap a Skype call toggle…

Mashable2016 Detroit auto show roundupCNETThe 2016 North American International Auto Show was buzzing with world debuts of significant production vehicles and interesting concepts that previewed future designs and technologies that may be coming to a showroom near you. Chrysler brought us its…

MashableThe world's largest railway exhibit is on Google Maps -- and trust us, you'll ...MashableMore than a million people visit the quirky, high-tech Minatur Wunderland — the world's largest, tiniest-scale model railway exhibit — in Hamburg, Germany each year, but now you can do it from the…

Mac RumorsApple to Automate iAd Platform and Dismantle In-House iAd Sales TeamMac RumorsApple's iAd program has never been responsible for a large portion of its sales, leading Apple to decide that it's time to take a step back from the platform. According to BuzzFeed, Apple plans to end its efforts…

NBCNews.comGoogle creates virtual reality arm, names key exec to run it - Re/codeReutersJan 12 Alphabet Inc's Google has created a virtual reality (VR) computing division and moved Clay Bavor, the executive running its product management team, to run the new arm, Re/code reported citing people…

Ars TechnicaAutonomous car makers hand over data on glitches and failures to California DMVArs TechnicaIf you want to build a self-driving car and test it on public roads in California, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles says that every year you have to submit a disengagement report—basically…

eWeekMicrosoft Bids Farewell to Pre-Internet Explorer 11 BrowserseWeekThe time has come. Today, Microsoft stops supporting older versions of Internet Explorer, potentially leaving many small businesses at risk. Only Internet Explorer 11 and Edge are left standing after Microsoft pulled support for…

It’s 2016, and since 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in government conservatorship. Does that mean it’s time to give up on reforming the housing finance system? The answer is no. It is still possible to move away from this government-sponsored enterprise model and create a stronger…

FortuneThe Surprising Reason Behind Google I/O's New VenueFortuneThe details surrounding Google's annual developer conference may reveal the company's next big move. Google is always in a state of flux, so it's no surprise that after 10 years the company's premier annual event, Google I/O, is…

BloombergUber Wants to Keep You Entertained And Productive During RidesBloombergUber Technologies Inc. had an epiphany after dropping off its one billionth passenger over the holidays: People are spending a lot of time in its cars. Why not help riders enjoy themselves or get stuff done? So the…

USA TODAYBinge-on controversy won't go awayUSA TODAYLOS ANGELES — The controversy over T-Mobile's new Binge-On program won't go away. The move by the No. 3 wireless carrier to woo new customers with offers of free, but lower quality movie streaming, has raised questions over whether T-Mobile is…

VentureBeatAmazon Prime members get 20% off games in effort to counter Best Buy, GameStop ...VentureBeatRetailers want loyal gaming customers, and another one is showing today that it's willing to offer discounts to keep you coming back. Amazon is adding a 20 percent discount on new, physical video…