Consumer Needs, Not Innovation by Itself, Will Drive Design for Motorola and Lenovo
It's rare to hear a company's executives talk critically about their unsuccessful products. Phrases like "ahead of its time" or "didn't live up to its potential" are far more common,…
Nexus 5X, iPad Air 2, Intel Compute Stick, TVs, and More Tech Deals
This week's best deals feature a smartphone, tablets, and a PC, apart from other gadgets. 1. Apple iPad Air 2 128GB Wi-Fi and Cellular If you are in the market…
Sassy Woman or Machine? Tech Giants Divided Over Digital Assistants
When users ask Siri, Apple's digital assistant, what she likes to drink, she is quick with an answer. "I have a thirst for knowledge," she responds. Her counterpart at Microsoft,…
Why the US Government and Tech Firms Can’t Agree About Encryption
Your phone is getting better and better at protecting your privacy. But Uncle Sam isn't totally comfortable with that, because it's also complicating the work of tracking criminals and potential…