From CNET News.com: A security researcher has revealed a method for accessing applications running on a locked Samsung handset.

The flaw is somewhat similar to one that was revealed by another researcher earlier this year on iPhones. On a Samsung handset, users can, from the lock...

From CNET News.com: T-Mobile announced in December that it would eliminate subsidies on cell phones this year, hinting that it would also switch up its mobile plans and go no-contract. Now, it's expected that the carrier will debut its new plans at an event scheduled for March 26...

From X-bit Labs: At its GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia Corp. updated its Tegra roadmap with a new code-named Parker system-on-chip due in 2015. The new application processor for mobile devices will not only feature Nvidia’s own custom central processing unit core, but also fully...

From X-bit Labs: Nvidia Corp. on Tuesday introduced its future-generation Volta graphics architecture that is due in 2016 – 2017 timeframe. Among other advantages and innovations that Volta will have, it will support a technology capable of solving the main GPU problem ever...

From CNET News.com: As Microsoft marches toward its early April 2013 end-of-free-support deadline for Windows 7, the company is planning to update automatically some of those who still have yet to install the first (and seemingly only) Service Pack for the operating system.

As...

From DailyTech: Electronic Arts' (EA) chief executive officer announced his resignation today due to missed financial targets.

EA CEO John Riccitiello has resigned after six years of service, which will be effective March 30, 2013. Riccitiello will also no longer be a member of the...

From DailyTech: It's not just you that's irritated that you're paying for television channels you don't want due to bundling. Cable service providers are also paying a similar price. And while some -- like Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) -- are affiliated with those who profit off...

From X-bit Labs: Advanced Micro Devices is working on a new graphics card based on a new graphics processing unit. The new Radeon HD 7790 will use all-new Bonaire graphics chip that promises to significantly boost performance of inexpensive graphics cards. Sapphire Technologies, one...

From X-bit Labs: Valve Software, the creator of popular game franchises like Counter-Strike, Half-Life, and Left 4 Dead, today announced the addition of an experimental virtual reality mode to Team Fortress 2. The new mode will be released in the coming days as part of an update to...

From CNET News.com: Microsoft has put an end date on its support for Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8.

The company's support page lists both operating systems, and says that Windows Phone 7.8 will be supported through September 9, 2014, while Windows Phone 8 will receive...