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3 no-bull points about Android Pay versus Apple Pay

Google's taking on Apple's mobile payments system with one of its own. Here are the three most crucial things to know about how they stack up

Google Android M focuses on a better user experience

The upcoming version of Google's mobile OS will include simplified app data permissions, fingerprint support, and deeper app linking

Oracle v. Google: We’re not screwed yet

Superficially, the Solicitor General's advice to SCOTUS to find against Google and reject its appeal looks like bad news. But there are some substantial straws to grasp

US sides with Oracle in Java copyright dispute with Google

At Google I/O, the Internet of things gets a new OS

With Brillo and Weave, Google ties devices together with easier user experience

Oracle v. Google: We’re not screwed yet

Recent news from the Solicitor General looks like bad news for open source, but the fight's not over yet

Is SourceForge hijacking project accounts?

In today's open source roundup: Did SourceForge hijack The GIMP's project account? Plus: Valve enmeshed in Tux logo drama. And SwiftKey for Android updated

Annual WITI summit taps into awareness, frustration over lack of women in IT

Next week's Women in Technology Summit will shine a light on the accomplishments women have made in the industry

Apple recovers top ‘brand value’ spot from Google with $247B assessment

Microsoft climbs to No. 3 on 'aura of optimism,' says research firm in annual ranking

Sony keeps optical discs alive with storage startup acquisition

Sony has acquired Optical Archive in a bid to get businesses to put 'cold storage' data on optical discs