Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Costs $1B Just to 'Ask' T-Mobile

Deutsche Telekom AG, the parent company of T-Mobile, is demanding a $1 billion breakup fee if Sprint parent company SoftBank isn't able to convince U.S. regulators that Sprint should be allowed to buy out T-Mobile.

Project Cider Shows iOS on Android, Highlights Segmentation Problems

Tired of choosing between Apple's iOS and Google's Android? Welcome project Cider.

Pew Research Survey Says 'Internet of Things' by 2025: Part 1

According to a new Pew Research report, we can all expect one thing by the year 2025: a connected world around us dubbed the "Internet of Things."

Android vs. iOS: Consumer Incomes Shed Light on Market Share

Is it possible to tell an Android junkie from an iOS head? Possibly, according to one analyst, if you look at incomes.

T-Mobile's Simple Global Plan Popular in Mexico and Colombia

T-Mobile's Simple Global international traveling plans have been a resounding success, the carrier said Tuesday, especially in Mexico.

2015 FCC Spectrum Auction Reserve Rules Ruffle AT&T, Verizon's Feathers

A proposed rule that would reserve certain amounts of low frequency spectrums for smaller carriers at the 2015 FCC spectrum auction continues to come under fire from carriers AT&T and Verizon. Sprint and T-Mobile, they say, have chosen to dig themselves into their current holes and shouldn't get crutches.

The Data Breach Isn't the Only Reason Target's CEO Resigned

The departure of Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel last week had many proclaiming that it was because of the massive data breach the retailer suffered late last year. It's important to note, however, that there were other factors at play, such as Target's recent performance as a business.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Could Dish Network Swoop In?

T-Mobile seems to be the hottest neighbor on the block. Satellite TV provider Dish Network could step in to buy out the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier if Sprint's plans to acquire the company don't go through.

Android vs. iOS Market Share: Google's OS Snags Q1 2014

More and more data seems to support the fact that Android is what's in. A new report shows that Android captured 80 percent of the smartphone advanced operating systems market during the first quarter of 2014.

Heartbleed Prompts Rash Responses

While it's important to respond quickly and effectively in light of a cybersecurity hole such as Heartbleed, new data shows that some websites actually added the vulnerability in the rush to patch systems.

Android KitKat vs. iOS 7: Google OS Adopted at Faster Rate but Still Lags

New statistics show that more devices are using Android KitKat than ever before, but that the percentage of Android users employing the latest version still lags far behind those using Apple's iOS.

White House on Big Data: Modernize Our Approach

Just how important is the digital frontier to the U.S. government? Very, apparently. The White House released a report on big data last week recommending modernizing the approach to scaled digital information, a move that highlights an increasingly aggressive agenda by the government on cyber issues.

Target CEO Steinhafel Resigns, Replaced by CFO Mulligan

Target CEO and chairman Gregg Steinhafel announced his resignation from the company Monday effective immediately, marking the latest and most prolific casualty stemming from last year's data breach.

NSA Training Cyberwarriors to Bolster Force

Cyberwarfare has been heralded as the coming frontier and you can be sure that the United States wants to be at the forefront. Enter the National Security Agency (NSA), which is training a new breed of cyberwarriors for use in the frontlines

Google and Student Emails: Search Giant Vows to Stop Scanning

Students using Google Apps for Education will now be happy to know that Google will stop scanning emails for advertising purposes following a lawsuit in California.

Threat Level Thursday: You Can Use Internet Explorer Now and Change Your Passwords

Threat Level Thursday brings you two simple messages today: You can finally use Internet Explorer and change your passwords!

Heartbleed Bug Not Scary Enough, Pew Research Shows

Heartbleed, the proposed "worst vulnerability" ever, was apparently not scary enough. New research shows that not even half of those aware of Heartbleed took the precaution of changing their passwords.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Bid in June or July Possible

Despite resistance from the U.S. government, Sprint could finally make an offer for U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile within a couple months, according to a new Bloomberg report.

Cybersecurity Bill Makes Initial Rounds

U.S. Senators circulated an early draft of a bill increasing cybersecurity collaboration between the government and firms to public and private officials Wednesday in hopes of avoiding any future conflict on the matter.

Target Hires New CIO DeRodes After Data Breach Fallout

Target announced Monday that the company had hired senior information technology advisor Bob DeRodes to step in as executive vice president and chief information officer in light of last year's major data breach.

Android Q1 2014 Tablet Market Share Shows Improvement, Apple's iOS Slips

Android's momentum just seems to keep on building. A new report from analytics firm Strategy Analytics shows that Android commanded two-thirds of the global tablet market during the first quarter of 2014.

White House on Heartbleed: Disclosing Cyber Vulnerabilities Not Always Easy, Defends NSA

In light of recent cybersecurity scares such as Heartbleed and the recent Internet Explorer zero-day exploit, the White House revealed on Monday that disclosing some of these vulnerabilities to the public isn't always the easiest of choices to make.

Don't Use Internet Explorer, Homeland Security Warns

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has issued a formal warning to anybody using Internet Explorer: stop using it until Microsoft can patch up severe bug.

Android Market Share in Argentina and Brazil Tops 70 Percent

Android owns more than 70 percent of the smartphone operating system market in the South American countries of Brazil and Argentina, according to a new report from global analytics firm Kantar Worldpanel.

AT&T Retracts Pulling Out of 2015 FCC Spectrum Auction

AT&T has stated that it will be a willing participant in next year's FCC spectrum auction after initially balking at proposed rules that would reserve certain airwaves for smaller buyers.
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