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No rest for the Wickr: Turnbull’s alternative to ‘insecure’ SMS

Malcolm Turnbull. Stefan Postles/Getty Images As Australians contemplate new data retention laws and the prospect of having their telecommunications data stored for two years, one of the architects of the legislation has revealed he prefers to use messaging services that are explicitly excluded from the bill. Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull offered this self-styled “telecom advice” to a group of journalists …

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Say hi to the new HTC: One M9 phone, fitness band, VR headset

The HTC One M9 takes an evolutionary approach with only minor tweaks to the body. Andrew Hoyle/CNET BARCELONA — HTC formally embarked on its mission to transform itself after unveiling not only a new smartphone, but also a fitness tracker and virtual reality headset. The trio of products highlights the company’s desire to move beyond smartphones, following in the footsteps …

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