Android’s openness, combined with its popularity, has lead a few of the developer faithful astray — with malware being a legitimate concern for the mobile operating system. To help combat the issue, Xuxian Jiang, an NC State researcher, has created the Android Malware Genome Project, which was presented at the IEEE Symposium on Security this [...]

It’s only been a few days since Hillcrest Labs open sourced its Kylo web browser for TVs, and now the company’s back with yet another announcement. Well, this time it’s more about TCL who’s just declared its top TV market share in China… Tweet This Post

Google now owns Motorola. Chinese regulators followed the U.S. and Europe in clearing the deal earlier this week, removing the last barrier. Although the acquisition opens new territory for the search giant, its most immediate effect could be remaking the existing Android landscape… Tweet This Post

Android might have already spilled over into the desktop world in one form or another, but what if you want something a little more project-friendly? VIA Technologies has developed the APC, a Neo-ITX-based barebones system running a custom version of Android 2… Tweet This Post

It is one thing to say that apps built in HTML5 function across every device on the market. It is another thing to run those apps. Development studio Spaceport.io used its PerfMarks II testing platform to determine which browsers and devices run HTML5 best… Tweet This Post

Although we generally raved about the performance of Sonos’ Play:3 wireless HiFi speakers, one of our chief complaints rested in their slightly muddy bass output. Folks who’ve felt similarly should be pleased to know that the company has unveiled its first subwoofer, dubbed Sonos Sub… Tweet This Post

Google has finally closed its much-talked-about $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility, Google CEO Larry Page announced today on the company’s blog. “I’m excited to announce today that our Motorola Mobility deal has closed,” Page wrote… Tweet This Post

Motorola Mobility is now officially part of Google. CEO Larry Page announced Tuesday the search giant had closed the deal to acquire the cellphone manufacturer, also revealing that Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha would be stepping down… Tweet This Post

If there were some video chat corollary to Moore’s Law, ooVoo is adhering to it. Almost a year to the day after announcing six-way calls, the company is expanding its offerings to include 12-way chats on both Facebook and ooVoo’s iPad app… Tweet This Post

Ben Heck is always thinking up gadgets that make life easier, from completely hands-free luggage to a sensor system for improved cycling safety. His latest mod is meant for those of us who have burnt Ramen a few too many times… Tweet This Post

Normally, firewalls at cellular carriers are your best friends, screening out malware before it ever touches your phone. University of Michigan computer science researchers have found that those first lines of defense could be your enemy through a new exploit… Tweet This Post

Have a BMW 3-Series that requires major engine work? Want to convert it to electric and improve performance, ActiveE style? The folks at Electric Motor Werks have you covered. Instead of making purpose-built electric cars, the company — which showed a converted 3-Series sedan and coupé at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 — provides affordable [...]