Twitch’s chief doesn’t think consoles in their current incarnations are sustainable. Gaming broadcast service Twitch might have found a home on consoles, but in the coming years, the company’s chief executive doesn’t believe those devices can maintain their current business model. “The problem is, the seven-year upgrade lifecycle doesn’t work in the face of the …

The Apple TV might look a little different (and have more features) this year. Sarah Tew/CNET The Apple TV set-top streaming box will reportedly get an update later this year that could finally bring some long-awaited features to the device. Apple will unveil a new Apple TV box at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) later this year, Buzzfeed is reporting, …

Google sidestepped an antitrust lawsuit in the US back in 2013, but newly released documents expose the depth of the accusations against the search giant. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigators issued a sharp rebuke of some of Google’s search and advertising practices in a 160-page document handed to their bosses in 2012, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday after documents …

Rovio’s Angry Birds franchise is still going strong, but sales of related consumer products are down. Rovio Rovio, the mobile-gaming company best known for developing the Angry Birds franchise, had a rough 2014. But don’t blame it on the games. The Finland-based company posted earnings before interest and taxes of just 10 million euros (about $10.7 million) in 2014, down …

What’s next for Apple and a possible subscription TV service? Sarah Tew/CNET Apple’s expected subscription TV service could have a few more channels than originally believed. Discovery and Viacom are in talks to add their channels to Apple’s rumored subscription TV service, the Wall Street Journal is reporting, citing people who claim to have knowledge of the discussions. If the …

Microsoft Band is now available in more places, in greater quantities. Sarah Tew The Microsoft Band fitness and activity tracker is now more readily accessible. Microsoft Band will start selling at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target on Tuesday, the software giant has announced. In addition, Microsoft said that it will boost the number of units shipping to stores as part …

Just a couple weeks after a bitter patent loss, Apple can add one to the win column. A federal jury on Monday evening ruled that Apple did not infringe five wireless technology patents owned by Core Wireless Licensing, according to Reuters. Core Wireless sued Apple in 2012, alleging that the company violated over a dozen wireless technology patents. As the …

Google is updating its Google Play marketplace with age-based content ratings. Google All Google Play apps will soon come with age-based content ratings and face the scrutiny of Google reviewers before entering the store. Google has introduced age-based ratings for Android apps and games, the company said Tuesday in a blog post. Rather than develop its own format, however, Google …

A pair of ‘dumb’ Li-Ning sneakers. Thomas Pellicer/Li-Ning Smartphones, smartwatches, smart…sneakers? One of China’s most popular smartphone makers, Xiaomi, will partner with sports brand Li-Ning to build smart running shoes, the companies announced Monday, according to Reuters. Li-Ning, a China-based sports equipment and sneakers company, will partner with Xiaomi’s fitness-focused wearables company, Huami, to develop smart sneakers with a chip …

Microsoft’s Cortana could be making her way to Android and iOS. James Martin/CNET Apple personal virtual assistant, Siri, might soon be competing for your time with Cortana, its counterpart from Microsoft. Cortana will be coming to iOS and Android at some point after Windows 10 rolls out with an updated version of Microsoft’s virtual assistant software, Reuters reported Friday, citing …