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jkOnTheRun  about an hour ago:

Black Pearl Systems: Check out the secret startup of Ex-Apple hardware guru Tim Bucher -

Former Apple executive Tim Bucher has hired away some key technical leaders from Netflix, Apple, YouTube, Amazon and Intel for a new stealth hardware startup.
jkOnTheRun  4 hours ago:

Peering pressure: The secret battle to control the future of the internet -

The latest fight between ISPs and over-the-top providers is taking place deep in the network, away from the eyes of regulators and consumers.
jkOnTheRun  5 hours ago:

Feedly hits 12 million users, launches web version and quits relying on Google’s backend -

Feedly is no longer relying on Google Reader's backend, and on Wednesday it announced a much-requested web-only version and a bunch of new apps.
jkOnTheRun  5 hours ago:

The Samsung Mega becomes the first officially certified 802.11ac Wi-Fi device -

The Wi-Fi Alliance has kicked off its 802.11ac certification program. First in line to get the official Wi-Fi stamp of approval was the Samsung Mega 6.
jkOnTheRun  5 hours ago:

IPhone’s Wi-Fi hotspot passwords are vulnerable to attack, researchers say -

Researchers demonstrate that the list passwords for protecting the iPhone's mobile hotspot are drawn from is just too small.
jkOnTheRun  7 hours ago:

Why even the best iOS app developers struggle to set the right price -

Small app studio Impending is struggling with one of the most essential questions about today's App Store: what to charge for a new app in the age of free-to-play apps.
jkOnTheRun  less than a day ago:

Dish to Sprint: Stop whining and get out of the way of our Clearwire deal -

Dish maintains that it's offer for Clearwire is fair and legal, and Sprint's attempt to block it in the courts is just an attempt to divert attention away from its own failed bid.
jkOnTheRun  less than a day ago:

Dead battery relief: New York gets solar phone charging stations -

New Yorkers soon will start seeing strange kiosks popping up in parks and other public places. They should be welcome sights, though, since anyone can plug their phones into them for a quick battery refresh.
jkOnTheRun  less than a day ago:

IZettle breaks out of Europe, bringing its mobile payments service to Mexico -

Sweden's iZettle is now at Square's doorstep thanks to help from Banco Santander. The company has updated its credit card reader for the North American market.
jkOnTheRun  less than a day ago:

Punchey puts up its dukes in the mobile payments ring, challenging Square -

Punchey hopes to carve off a piece of mobile credit card payments market by charging lower fees for high-dollar transactions.