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The difference between Apple's app store and Google Play: User data
Chester Wisniewski Feb 18, 2013
When you buy from a digital storefront such as Google Play, how far and wide is that information shared?
Thirst CEO on creating the future of online news
David Brancaccio Feb 18, 2013
A startup called Thirst has just launched an app for iPhone-iPads that is trying to re-invent the way we get news online.
Apple stock slide: Much ado about Wall Street
Jeremy Hobson Feb 15, 2013
While the Dow has been inching toward a record high, Apple's stock has taken a significant dive.
Spain busts ransomware ring
David Brancaccio Feb 14, 2013
Authorities in Spain have busted a ring of computer criminals. Their speciality: Ransomware, an infuriating kind of computer attack where a virus gets introduced that locks up the computer system and demands a cash ransom.
The golden rule of group texts
Janell Burley Hofmann Feb 22, 2013
Janell Burley Hofmann, one of our resident tech etiquette gurus, is a Cape Cod Mother of five with strong opinions about how to behave with technology. Today's topic: Group text messages.
I <3 U: Best and worst romantic texts and tweets
Feb 14, 2013
To celebrate this day of wine and roses, Marketplace Tech wants to know the most romantic -- or least romantic -- text, tweet or social media message you've ever received.
A Presidential step toward cybersecurity
David Brancaccio Feb 14, 2013
President Obama's executive order for increased sharing between government agencies and large infrastructure companies endeavors to help bypass Congress in a fast-moving Internet attack.
How did you hear the Pope is quitting: Horseback messenger or Taxi TV?
David Brancaccio Feb 13, 2013
How does today's news compare to the information technology that was around when the last Pope resigned in 1415?
Apple to respond to lawsuit over dividends
Sally Herships Feb 13, 2013
Apple is to respond to a lawsuit claiming it should distribute more cash to shareholders. CEO Tim Cook calls the suit a “silly sideshow.”
American Express to launch pay-by-tweet
Tracey Samuelson Feb 12, 2013
Starting Wednesday, American Express customers who link their cards to their Twitter accounts will be able to make purchases with a tweet.
