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Fast-Growing Darktrace Picks Up $18 Million From Autonomy Founder Mike Lynch

Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is quickly building up the startup’s machine-learning ‘immune system’ software to eventually fold it into a bigger company.

Microsoft Band Expands To Amazon And Target, Spreads To U.K.

The company is putting more money into the wearable tracker that measures steps and heart rate, ahead of Apple’s launch of its own watch.

Could Apple's Trade-In Scheme For Android Hurt Samsung Galaxy S6 Sales?

Reports indicate that Apple is getting ready to offer its first trade-in program for Android phones - at roughly the same time Samsung will start selling its latest flagship device.

Facebook: Government Data Requests Still Climbing

Incidents of requests for account data rose in the second half of 2014, particularly in India and Turkey.

Apple May Bring 'Force Touch' To New iPhones

The company is reportedly adding sensors to the next batch of phones to detect how strongly a person touches the screen.

Apple Watch: Analysts Expect Mediocre Sales

The company succeeded in drumming up hype around its first wearable device, but didn’t clarify a use case compelling enough for consumers to part with their cash.

These Demographic Stats Suggest The Apple Watch Could Be A Hit

Across the world it’s high-income consumers who already wear smartwatches and buy iPhones, which is good news for Apple.

Report: Google Wireless Will Only Work On The Nexus 6

Initially limiting a new wireless network to its latest phone suggests Google is looking for a slow rollout as it goes up against Verizon and AT&T.

Wireless Charging: A Surprising New Way To Track You

One of the key vendors of wireless charging in public spaces is positioning itself as an intelligence gathering tool for Starbucks, airports and others. The price for watts will be your data.

Samsung Galaxy S6: Cool Curves, Lightning-Fast Camera

The S6 Edge is beautiful, but without much of a practical use case consumers may see the world’s first dual-curved smartphone as more gimmick than innovation.