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So long Android, hello Tizen. There wasn’t much love for Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch when it launched just a few months ago — it was bulky, expensive, and simply didn’t do much. Now there’s word that Samsu...

GCHQ's monitoring system, called ANTICRISIS GIRL, secretly monitored visitors to WikiLeaks via a tap into Internet backbone cables, capturing in real time the IP addresses of site visitors.     

Three of Microsoft’s acquisitions are taking shape in the tech giant’s upcoming Dynamics CRM release. Microsoft today unveiled several new additions to its Dynamics CRM (customer relationship management) software, al...

If one silver lining exists from all of the news surrounding the U.S. government’s increasingly invasive data requests from communications companies, it’s the new trend of transparency reports. Following Verizon’s ...

Cloud security startup Elastica has come out of stealth mode, revealing funding and a portfolio for spotting security threats and configuring policy across many cloud software applications.     

King reveals data about its games in preparation for its IPO.     

Tynker offers fun and interactive games for kids to learn to code.     

New Apple patent describes activity tracking headphones you can control with a nod.     

Same-day delivery service Postmates has raised a $16 million series B round to launch in new cities. Led by Spark Capital, this new round comes 13 months after the San Francisco-based startup’s $5 million Series A. Wit...

Intel's new chips will help enterprises deliver real-time intelligence to customers.     

The top 10 venture capital investors from the 2013 Forbes Midas List.

Levine plans to take around 15 Irrational employees to his new endeavor within Take-Two Interactive.     

Hulu has named former Sony Entertainment SVP Tian Lim as its new chief technology officer, the company announced today. Hulu’s technology strategy has been somewhat ho-hum since the company’s original regime left to ...

Only photographers who pass an extensive screening process and get an official invitation can join. Once they do, they become shareholders in the company.     

Intacct, an early pioneer in cloud software, is ready to get the word out about its auditing solution. The company today announced a $45 million funding round, most of which will go toward sales and marketing. "[Chief fi...

The group arrived in the Valley late Sunday for an extended meet and greet with local tech titans. And depending on how the five-day visit goes, they may take home much needed venture capital.     

Some VCs are forgoing the low cost of software startups and finding new industries to invest in. But, is it cleantech all over again?

These incredible vistas will make your hotel stay the best part of the trip.

Samsung’s Galaxy S5 reveal is less than a week away — so naturally, the leaks are coming in full force. The new flagship smartphone will reportedly include a 5.2-inch screen, slightly larger than the S4′s 5-inch di...

The cofounder vs going it alone debate rages on, but here are some great reasons to persuade you to find a partner.

Sony's new consoles adds another 1.1 million in sales.     

For small businesses, recruiting is a major pain point. After all, they're competing with giants like Google, which offer perks such as on-site doctors, ball pits, company-sponsored ski trips, and vending machines with t...