Mark HachmanSenior Editor, PCWorld
As PCWorld's senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.
Microsoft puts its DVR plans for the Xbox One on hold
Microsoft may not be killing off its plans to record live TV, but it's at least passing them over in favor of other ideas.
The T-Mobile Tuesdays #getthanked app gets tanked, depriving customers of their freebies
T-Mobile's Uncarrier 11 promo fails to deliver and the company says high demand for the app is the problem.
Microsoft's Xbox One begins previewing Anniversary Updates, with Cortana and improved sharing
Microsoft will begin previewing its Anniversary Update features for the Xbox One and Windows 10 Xbox app as early as this week, with Cortana as well as new and improved ways to share game clips and other content.
Energous nabs FCC certification for true wireless charging, though you'll have to wait for it
Energous, a startup that promises to charge wireless devices by beaming power to them through the air, has passed an important milestone: FCC certification of its WattUp technology.
Report: Microsoft could debut Xbox One game streaming stick and 'Xbox TV' at E3
Petri's Brad Sams speculates that Microsoft is filling a price gap with two lower-cost streaming devices, along the lines of the Chromecast and Roku.
Nvidia's pricey Shield Android TV adds some value with 4K YouTube and Netflix HDR
Software Upgrade 3.2 to Nvidia's Shield Android TV media streamer will add a number of nifty updates for higher-quality video apps and games. However, it remains pricey compared to a traditional streaming device like Roku.
Android TV will add new apps and devices as it heads toward Android N
Several key entertainment apps, including ESPN, will arrive on Android TV in the coming months, Google said Wednesday.
Google announces Google Home, bringing 'OK Google' to your kitchen
Google launches Google Home, an Amazon Echo competitor and a showcase for its new Google Assistant conversational-language search.
New report points to Google's Echo clone being called the 'Google Home'
The New York Times confirms earlier reports that Google will launch a device for the home that will tap into the power of Google's own natural language search.
Comcast raises trial data caps to a terabyte but won't commit to nationwide rollout
Comcast has increased its broadband data caps to a terabyte per month, the company said Wednesday. But company executives seem to think that everyone will be subject to them before long.
Microsoft announces it will cease production of the Xbox 360, but don't despair: all of its services will continue uninterrupted.
Google's delightful Chrome Music Lab is designed for kids like you
Google has struck a chord with its enthralling new Chrome Music Lab, a number of in-browser experiments featuring sound.
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