The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Qualcomm, alleging that the company exploited its position as the dominant provider of baseband radios for LTE devices. In its brief, the FTC argues that Qualcomm used its position to extort higher royalties from smartphone manufacturers. The FTC asserts that Qualcomm enforces …

A few weeks ago, sharp-eyed users spotted something new in a Windows 10 Insider Preview build — reference to a new “Game Mode.” Discussions on what the feature might do, or how it could improve performance, have made the rounds since. But a new investigation suggests the new feature won’t …

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with KGI Securities is predicting that Apple will refresh the MacBook Pro this year, with both Kaby Lake processors and a substantial RAM upgrade. Apple’s decision to stick with 16GB of RAM and Intel’s older Skylake processors were both criticized when the MacBook Pro refresh launched in …

As more of the world’s population comes online for the first time, Google is focusing on making its services more accessible. That means smaller sized apps for budget devices with limited space, and offline support to help deal with intermittent, spotty or weak internet connections. We’ve seen the likes of YouTube, …

Fire up your blenders, folks! Smoothies are a quick and convenient way to get a blast of nutrients, including protein, carbs and vitamins A, B, C and more. Whether you need an energizing breakfast on-the-go or a post-workout shake that makes your taste buds happy, these easy smoothie recipes just …

Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins — sweet, moist and fluffy, and PACKED with chocolate and banana flavor! ??  You’d never know these babies are good for you!  Oh yes.  They’re refined sugar free, low fat, high fiber and 100% whole grain.  One bite and you won’t believe any of that, though.  Yeah, …

An unusual limestone rock found at an archaeological site in Croatia indicates that Neanderthals were capable of incorporating symbolic objects into their culture. ‘Clam-shell’ view of Side A (top) and B showing black dendrites against the background of the brown mudstone. The flake, only shown re-attached on Side A, is …

A team of scientists led by the University of Colorado Boulder has discovered that a gene called SLFN11 — which encodes a protein known as Schlafen family member 11, or Schlafen11 — may induce a cellular response against infection by viruses including human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1). The research is published …

Microsoft is following its acquisition of Montreal-based Maluuba with additional investment in the city that’s become quite the artificial intelligence hotbed. Microsoft announced at Davos on Wednesday that it will be growing its research and design office there (which is what Maluuba will be post-acquisition) to double the size over …

Opening the offense wider created more shots on goals for the Tokay High boys soccer team against Tracy in Tuesday’s Tri-City Athletic League contest at the Grape Bowl. The end result was a 0-0 draw that places Tokay (1-0-1 in the TCAL, 3-2-2) and Tracy (1-0-1 in the TCAL, 6-1-2) …