Sony Layoffs Hit Game and Distribution Studios

Layoffs continue to strike Sony as the popular Japan-based electronics manufacturer slashed jobs at several video game and distribution studios this week.

Microsoft and Nokia Deal Delayed, Will Android Be a Part of Future Plans?

Looks like Microsoft will have to wait a little while longer to have Finnish-based mobile device manufacturer Nokia completely under its wing. The Redmond tech giant recently announced that the deal to acquire Nokia won't be finalized until April 2014.

Sprint Slashes More Jobs as Part of Restructuring Efforts

Sprint, the third-largest wireless service provider in the United States, shed a number of jobs and shut down a number of stores as part of a larger plan to cut costs and turn the company's financial prospects around.

Latin America Howls for Internet Freedom, Pew Research Shows

Developing nations want the Internet to be free from censorship, and nowhere is this more prevalent than in Latin America.

Cybersecurity Framework's Three Main Points Highlighted by US Treasury Official

Highlighting the U.S. government's increased involvement in advancing the nation's digital infrastructure, U.S. Treasury official Amir-Mokri explained why it is important for the Obama administration to be involved in the fight against cybercrime Wednesday.

Sony Layoffs Claim Interactive Digital Marketing Division

Workers at Sony Pictures Interactive were handed pink slips as Sony laid off the entire team of 70 earlier this week, kicking off a week of cuts at the popular worldwide entertainment and electronics company.

Android Gamers Can Now Square Off Against iOS Users in Multiplayer

Android and iOS users can now hash out their differences on digital battlefields as Google announced Monday that Google Play Game services will expand to include multiplayer cross-platform play.

Target Breach Could Be Worse, Retailer Warns

Last year's massive security breach which led to the loss of the personal information of over 100 million Americans could possibly be worse, Target cautioned in a statement filed last week.

Windows and Android Together Make Microsoft and Google Mad

Microsoft's Windows and Google's Android operating systems may begin to run side by side in the near future, but it looks like neither company is happy about the increased interaction.

Sony Entertainment Executive Leave as Layoffs Imminent

Sony Home Entertainment's upper echelon took at a hit as Matt Brown, executive vice president of worldwide commercial, announced his retirement. One of Sony Entertainment's top executives, Brown will stay with the company until the end of the month.

Target Credit Card Breach: Retailer Failed to Act on Warnings

Target's massive credit breach could have been prevented, it turns out. The No. 3 U.S. retailer apparently received security warnings about the breach but ignored them, allowing the largest credit card heist to occur right under its nose.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Are Spectrum Assets Actually Convincing?

SoftBank Corp. chief executive and Sprint chairman Masayoshi Son has been on the offensive recently, having taken his case for a merger with T-Mobile directly to the Chamber of Commerce earlier this week. One of his arguments, that Sprint's spectrum assets lend itself to a merger, however, may not be so convincing.

Interview: T-Mobile SVP of Brand Communications DeLuca Talks Hispanic Trends in Mobile Market

Hispanics are interested in three main things from their mobile service: social media, video content, and streaming audio, says T-Mobile's senior vice president of brand and advertising Peter DeLuca. As the fastest growing population in the United States, Hispanics are becoming a key focus group for politicians and advertising firms alike, and DeLuca recently shared his take on Hispanic trends in the mobile market with Latin Post.

64-bit Processors Set to Dominate Mobile Market by 2018

Following the launch of the first major smartphone with a 64-bit processor, the Apple iPhone 5S during the fall of 2013, it looks like 64-bit processors are set to dominate the mobile market, with Android devices driving the growth. The only catch? Market penetration won't happen immediately.

Target Credit Card Breach Deters Shoppers at Retailer in Early 2014

Shoppers are wary of Target, new retail data shows, after the retailer suffered from one of the largest credit card security breaches in history last year.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Necessary for Lower Prices, Sprint Chairman Says

Sprint chairman and SoftBank Corp. chief executive Masayoshi Son made his case for a merger with fellow wireless carrier T-Mobile in Washington Tuesday, stating that in order for Sprint to shake up the stale wireless industry, it's going to need to scale up.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger a Sure thing, Says T-Mobile CFO

Sprint looks like it may get some support from T-Mobile concerning a potential merger between the two wireless networks as T-Mobile's chief financial officer stated he believes consolidation is inevitable at a media, internet and telecom conference Monday.

Over 200 New Cyberthreats Per Minute in 2013, Says McAfee

Cybercrime is on the rise at an unprecedented rate, according to a new McAfee report. McAfee notes new threats are so numerous that its labs recorded more than 200 new threats a minute, or more than three every second.

Android Beats Out iOS in Early 2014 Smartphone Market

Google's Android operating system took a slight dip after the holiday shopping season but still remains the most popular operating system in the United States, according to newly released data from comScore.

Sprint Shakeup: Executives Leave as Son Cries for More Progress

Sprint confirmed the departures of two high-ranking executives this week, highlighting the carrier's growing woes and need for a new strategy.

Android Smartphone Sales in Latin America Dominate iOS

Recent trends have shown that Google's Android is becoming the mobile operating system of choice worldwide, and a new report substantiates Android's place at the top as it turns out Android absolutely crushed iOS during the last month of 2013 in Latin America.

Microsoft Easing Up, Wants Xbox Live on Android and iOS

Microsoft seems to be easing up on its closed-ecosystem mentality as new details about extending Xbox Live functionality to the Android and iOS mobile operating systems have surfaced.

30 Percent of World's Murders Occur in Latin America and Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean, it seems, are two of the most blood-soaked regions on the planet. Statistics indicate that 30 percent of the world's homicides occur in the Latin American and Caribbean region.

Target CIO Resigns, Highlights Growing Cyber Paranoia

Target's chief information officer Beth Jacob resigned Wednesday as the major retailer attempts to recover from one of the largest credit card heists ever pulled.

Sony Slashes Jobs in Australia and New Zealand as Part of Restructuring Plan

Sony Corp.'s dreaded restructuring plan announced in February is beginning to arrive, as the multinational Japanese corporation announced Wednesday that it was cutting jobs in Australia and New Zealand.
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