Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Dies as Bolivian Marcelo Claure Named New CEO

Sprint has a new champion leading its Kansas-based wireless service, and he is 6-foot-6 from south of the border. The No. 3 wireless carrier in the United States not only dropped its bid for T-Mobile earlier this week, it replaced its CEO with a Bolivian billionaire.

FCC Condemns Sprint and T-Mobile Spectrum Coalition

Sprint and T-Mobile received another blow late last week as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made it clear that it would not be supportive of joint bids during next year's spectrum auction.

Google Nexus 6 by Motorola with Release Date in November?

If one new rumor is correct, then there is, in fact, a Nexus 6 handset in the works and it should release in September.

Microsoft Forced to Respect U.S. Warrant for Overseas Emails in Cloud

Microsoft lost its fight to protect a customer's data stored overseas Thursday as a U.S. judge ordered the tech giant to hand over emails stored in Dublin, Ireland.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Faces New $15 Billion Bid from Iliad

The possible merger between Sprint and T-Mobile received another potential obstacle Thursday when French telecommunications firm Iliad entered the fray with a $15 billion bid for T-Mobile.

iPhone 6 Release Date Possibly in October Instead of September?

It's possible the next-generation Apple iPhone will come out a bit later this year than expected. According to a recent report, the iPhone 6 could hit retail stores' shelves on Tuesday, October 14, instead of in September.

Diversity in Tech: Pinterest Shows Lack of Hispanics, but Progress for Women

Pinterest joins the latest round of tech firms reporting diversity figures in an attempt to shed some light on the makeup of Silicon Valley's workforce. The figures? The company's report shows there are barely any Hispanics, but more women than rivals.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Not Until September, Thanks to Regulatory Hurdles

As merger talks heat up the telecomm industry, one in particular has faced more regulatory scrutiny than others: Sprint acquiring T-Mobile. In hopes of putting together a foolproof argument before officially coming before lawmakers, the companies involved will not be making their pitches before September, according to new reports.

Threat Level Thursday: Microsoft Fights on Multiple Fronts, Cash Influx, and the NSA's Chokehold

In this weeks Threat Level Thursday we take a look at Microsoft (twice), the influx of cybersecurity funding, and of course, our friendly neighborhood watchman, the NSA.

iPad Sales Slump But Can Enterprise Help It Rebound?

What's eating the iPad? The former king of the hill doesn't seem to be doing so well nowadays, according to Apple's recent earnings call, and the reason may be the very characteristic that made it so appealing in the first place.

AT&T and DirecTV Merger Passes Brazil Antitrust Regulators

AT&T and DirecTV's proposed merger has gained significant steam, the company said during its second quarter earnings call.

Threat Level Thursday: iOS Security, Tor Anonymity, HHS, the Navy, and Exploiting an Exploit

In this week's Threat Level Thursday we have iOS, Tor, and the U.S. Department of Health and Services all susceptible to ailments of some kind while a former Navy official recommends leniency in cybersecurity's infancy, and of course, something just plain ol' mean.

Don't Count on Carlos Slim Butting Into a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger

Sprint and T-Mobile are on the verge of announcing a merger, but speculation still swirls about the roadblocks ahead. The latest? Why, it's none other than the second-richest man in the world, Carlos Slim.

Facebook COO at 2014 NCLR Conference: Gender and Race Issues Holding Latinas Back

Facebook COO Sheryl Sanderg addressed the 2014 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Latino Entrepreneurs Succeeding Online panel Sunday, urging for a foundational reform in the way the world views both gender and race in light of how it affects minorities such as Latinas.

Comcast-Time Warner Merger Reviewed in New York; Is This Good for Latinos?

New York City comptroller Scott Stringer told the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) Monday that in order for a Comcast-Time Warner merger to go through, the state requires a promise of better Internet service.

After Killing Off Nokia X Android Project, Microsoft Hopes New Lumia 530 Will Be an Android Killer

Microsoft announced the Nokia Lumia 530 smartphone Wednesday in a move that allows the once-powerful tech firm to compete more effectively against Google's Android operating system.

Apple Orders a Ton of the iPhone 6 to Meet Potential Release Date Demand

The Cupertino, California-based tech giant has put in a staggering order of between 70 million and 80 million units of iPhones this year, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Tap That App Tuesday: Airbnb's New Look Works

Airbnb, the popular lodging middleman, recently unveiled a new direction: new logo and a product redesign, bringing it out of Web 2.0 and into the new technosphere. Here we take a look at the company's app and how easy it is.

Apple and IBM's Partnership Hurts BlackBerry's Comeback

Tech behemoths Apple and IBM announced a partnership Tuesday that will bring the two companies together with the aim of creating new enterprise solutions for business users.

Microsoft Layoffs Hit Nokia Hard and Take Down the X Lineup

Microsoft announced Thursday that it plans on laying off 18,000 employees worldwide with a special emphasis on trimming its mobile division. The firings represent the largest in the tech giant's 39-year history.

iPhone 6 Release Date Slowly Approaches as Production Begins This Month

Apple's next-generation iPhone is set to make a huge splash this fall when it releases, and new information from China indicates that production of the iPhone 6 will begin this month.

Apple's Swift Language Most Likely Successful, But Is It Really a Step Forward?

Apple unveiled a new programming language at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in early June, Swift, claiming that it would make life easier for programmers. While there is no absolute verdict in just yet, most agree Swift will be successful, even if it isn't the big leap Apple claims it to be.

Sprint Asks Banks for More Time in T-Mobile Merger as Spectrum Warchest Is Prepared

A Sprint and T-Mobile merger deal is beginning to look likely as Sprint parent company SoftBank pushes for more financing and the two companies plan a $10 billion warchest for next year's FCC spectrum auction.

Google Nexus 8 Spotted, Fall Release Date Alongside Nexus 6 and Android L?

Google's Nexus lineup of smartphones and tablets have been incredibly successful, and although no new Nexus devices were announced at the recent I/O conference as usual, rumor has it that Google is preparing a Nexus 8 tablet.

Nokia Lumia Android Phone Possibly in the Works from Microsoft

It's no secret that Microsoft's Windows and Windows Phone platforms have far fewer apps than competitors such as Android or iOS, but how does Microsoft plan on catching up? Well, if one leakster is right, then the old saying "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" is about to ring true.
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