From CNET: Suppose they held a bidding war and nobody came.

That could be the uncomfortable situation for Twitter just days after reports suggested that the social network could be an acquisition target for some of the biggest tech and media companies on the planet.

A looming, self-imposed...

From PC World: We finally have a firm timeline on when we’ll see the first phone with the augmented reality capabilities of Google’s Tango initiative.

The Lenovo Phab2 Pro, which was originally scheduled for a summer release, is now slated for a November launch. In announcing a first delay, Lenovo...

From CNET: Android fans who want to check out Google Assistant will be out of luck unless they get Google's new Pixel phone.

Android 7.1, the latest version of Google's mobile software, will have exclusives for the Pixel, leaving other devices stuck with the Google Now voice-activated personal...

From InfoWorld: Reports of a secret Yahoo program to search through customers' incoming emails has spurred other tech companies to deny ever receiving a similar request from the U.S. government.

The program, reportedly created last year through a classified U.S. order, involves Yahoo searching...

From CNET: HTC needed a break. It got just that when Google chose the veteran phone manufacturer to produce its newest flagship phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL. The partnership is a testament to strong relationship between Google and HTC, which was also tapped to build the original Android phone, the...

From PC World: Like everybody else in the world, Lenovo isn't sure what Microsoft's future plans are for Windows 10 Mobile. As a result, the company is staying far away from that mess. That's the word from Lenovo's chief operating officer, Gianfranco Lanci, who leads the company's PC and smart...

From CNET: Apple just discontinued the $69 third generation Apple TV. This leaves the $149 Apple TV 4 as the only new option for purchase on the Apple store (refurbished 3rd-gen units are still available for now).

This move was not unexpected. With the 2015 release of the 4th-gen Apple TV, it...

From InfoWorld: Apple on Monday began automatically downloading macOS Sierra to Macs that have yet to upgrade to the new operating system, taking a step that rival Microsoft was criticized for last year.

Although the upgrade to macOS 10.12 will automatically download to eligible Macs, it will not...

From CNET: Google's latest smart router will be able to harness your Wifi for an even more powerful network.

One of Google Wifi's most touted feature is its expandable network: the device uses multiple routers to create coverage across the home.

"Unlike a single central router, multiple Google...

From PC World: Google is about to release a new version of its wildly-popular Chromecast streaming dongle, with 4K HDR video support for $69.

The Chromecast Ultra will be available in November. Presumably, the existing version will remain available for $35.

Google says the Chromecast Ultra will...