45 posts and columns on Ian Sherr
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Spy Game: NSA Said to Snoop on World of Warcraft
With all the revelations from Edward Snowden’s cache of documents, one might be left wondering, “What’s left that the NSA hasn’t been monitoring?”Voices
TiVo Subscriptions Continue to Rise
TiVo Inc. showed no signs of slowing growth in the third quarter, reporting a big jump in subscriptions despite an increasing list of competitors.Voices
Apple iPhone Trade-Ins More About Convenience Than Savings
Apple’s long-rumored iPhone trade-in program is up and running at its U.S. stores around the country, adding to a healthy mix of competitors offering similar schemes. But is Apple’s program a good deal?Voices
Candy Crush Saga Grew So Fast It Broke Usage Algorithm
Candy Crush Saga, the popular mobile device game by King.com, has seen some spectacular success. Now, it turns out the candy-puzzle game has grown faster than an algorithm charting its progress could handle.Voices
Apple to Pay up to $280 for Used iPhones
The Cupertino, Calif., tech giant said its so-called “reuse and recycling” program emphasizes the value of iPhones, even after they’ve been used.Voices
Some Apple Services Back Up After Temporary Outage
The outage lasted almost 11 hours.Supplier to Ship Two Apple iPhones in September
Apple’s suppliers in Asia started mass-producing components in June for both a standard iPhone featuring a metal casing and a lower-cost version, people who work at those companies said.Voices
Patent War Adds Front in U.S.
The Obama administration faces a veto decision on a ruling in the Apple-Samsung fight.Voices
Activision to Buy Back Most of Vivendi’s Controlling Stake
Vivendi said it will continue to hold about 83 million shares, or 12 percent of the company.Voices