From PC World: The software that controls wireless networking chipsets made by Realtek Semiconductor contains a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to compromise home routers.

The flaw exists in a firmware component called miniigd that’s present in router models based on Realtek...

From CNET: Samsung Electronics has recaptured its title as the world's top smartphone maker, according to new research released Tuesday.

The South Korean electronics giant shipped 83.2 million smartphones worldwide during the first quarter of 2015, capturing 24 percent of the smartphone market...

From DailyTech: South Korean phonemaker LG Electronics Inc. (KRX:066570)(KRX:066575) has announced the refresh of its G Series line of flagship smartphones. The LG G4, a fourth generation design packs a somewhat predictable spec -- but does manage a few twists.

The biggest surprise? The inclusion...

From InfoWorld: Microsoft last week acknowledged that Windows revenue took a beating in the first quarter, with sales of licenses to computer and device makers falling $698 million, or 22 percent, compared to the same stretch in 2014.

The quarter's downturn was the second straight double-digit...

From PC World: I’ll give Valve some credit here: When its community is mad, it listens. Following four days of upheaval, Valve decided late Monday to pull the plug on its controversial paid mods feature for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, though there’s always a chance we’ll see it return in a...

From CNET: Video chat has become a great way for people to communicate with friends and family, especially across international borders. Facebook now wants a piece of that action.

Facebook users can soon use the social network's Messenger app to talk face-to-face over Wi-Fi or cellular networks...

From CNET: You probably haven't heard of Loop Commerce, but the startup already has the attention of many bigwigs in the online payments and retail world.

The online gift-giving company said Tuesday it's raised an extra $16 million from PayPal and executives from Amazon, Facebook and elsewhere to...

From ComputerWorld: Microsoft has signaled that it may take a massive write-off of its Nokia acquisition, perhaps as early as July.

In the 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week, Microsoft said that its Phone Hardware division, which is based largely on the...

From PC World: If you were looking to buy a Nexus 7, you’re out of luck as Google’s 7-inch tablet is no longer available for purchase from Google’s online store.

If you visit the Nexus 7 page on the Google Store, you’ll be presented with a message stating that “the Nexus 7 is no longer available...

From CNET: Nokia Technologies said Sunday it has no plans to resume smartphone manufacturing, denying recent reports it would return to a business it famously abandoned not so long ago.

"Nokia notes recent news reports claiming the company communicated an intention to manufacture consumer handsets...