BitTorrent Inc., the San Francisco company behind the most popular technology for sharing files online, is branching out into a new arena: snoop-proof calling and texting.

The bittorrent protocol has many legitimate uses. Big software companies use it to update code across internal servers. Financial houses use it to keep information current across terminals.

As BitTorrent rockets past the 150 million active user mark, the company fires off several manufacturing deals that will put the file-sharing protocol on a plethora of hardware including set-top ...

BitTorrent is the synonymous torrent client of the BitTorrent protocol. This protocol is the world’s largest peer-to-peer file sharing system used by millions.

BitTorrent today announced the acquisition of live streaming platform, DLive and plans to migrate all BitTorrent related services to BitTorrent X.

BitTorrent’s serverless P2P sync software hits beta, adds Android support NSA-resistant? Sync files without storing them in the cloud.

BitTorrent bakes its Bundle program into the latest version of its uTorrent and BitTorrent software. Next up: torrent pay walls.

RIAA says BitTorrent software accounts for 75% of piracy, demands action RIAA missive doesn't mention filtering, but sharing hashes and "next steps." ...

BitTorrent Chief Executive Eric Klinker said the company is very clear in its opposition to copyright infringement, even as it acknowledges how its software can be (and routinely is) misused.

Buckles goes on to say approximately 75 percent of "1.6 million torrent-based infringements" relating to artists the RIAA represents takes place through BitTorrent's software.

BitTorrent Inc., the San Francisco company behind the most popular technology for sharing files online, is branching out into a new arena: snoop-proof calling and texting. The company announced the… ...