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Kyocera looks to create multi-headed Hydro

The Hydro Edge and XTRM mark the company's push to build a family of products and open the door to higher-end phones.

Apple still world's most valuable global brand, says report

The iPhone maker is again No. 1, according to a new report, but some of its tech rivals are rising at a faster rate.

Lawmakers lambaste Apple's tax strategy as "outrageous"

As CEO Tim Cook prepares to testify before a Senate subcommittee, Apple portrayed as exploiting loopholes to escape paying its fair share.

Guantanamo Wi-Fi shuttered after Anonymous hacking threat

In unity with the prison's inmates, the hacking group pledges to disrupt online activities at Guantanamo -- prompting the U.S. military to shut down the base's Wi-Fi.

SoftBank grants waiver for Sprint to talk more to Dish

The Japanese wireless carrier is letting its rival Dish go into further talks with Sprint, saying that "we are providing this waiver because we are confident in the value of our transaction.

Tough Cat B15 Android phone marks U.S. debut

The makers of tractors and other construction equipment are trying to drum up partners to sell its rough 'n' tumble Android smartphone.

NY official: Airbnb stay illegal; host fined $2,400

An administrative law judge decides that a man leasing a condo broke New York's laws after he rented out part of his home on Airbnb.

Google Checkout to check out

Merchants have six months to find another option, as the search giant looks to drive adoption of its revamped Wallet.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet may run on Intel chip

The chip change on the Galaxy 10,1 would be a first for Samsung, which historically has used ARM processors for its Android tablets.

How to create custom PDF compression filters in OS X

You can make your own filters for reducing or otherwise adjusting images when exporting in OS X's Preview application.