E Ink shows off Android phone that lasts a week per charge
There are obvious drawbacks to a smartphone that utilizes a display based on E Ink technology, but there are also some clear advantages. While the …
Month: February 2013
Latest Month: February 2013
Samsung loses another patent trial to Apple, this time in Japan
A Japanese court on Thursday ruled in Apple’s (AAPL) favor in a recent patent infringement lawsuit filed by Samsung (005930). The company had alleged that …
Ouya preorders to begin shipping to Kickstarter backers on March 28th
The team behind the $99 Ouya video game console have announced new details regarding the device’s launch date. The Android-powered system is scheduled to begin shipping …
Microsoft announces new markets for Surface RT and Surface Pro
Microsoft (MSFT) on Thursday announced that it will be expanding the availability of its Surface RT tablet to six new markets in the coming weeks. …
Time Warner Cable executive claims consumers don’t want gigabit Internet
Consumers have lined up for the gigabit speeds of Google’s high-speed Internet service, unfortunately it is only offered in Kansas City. The company has teased …
4.5-inch polycarbonate iPhone rumored for 2014 launch
Apple (AAPL) reportedly has a completely redesigned low-end iPhone in the works set to launch some time next year. Japanese blog Macotakara, which has reported …
Google CFO admits Motorola’s phones haven’t had a ‘wow’ factor
A Google (GOOG) executive revealed that Motorola’s current line of devices don’t include anything that would “wow” consumers. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference …
Judge who slammed Apple during patent trial hired by Samsung [updated]
A former judge in the United Kingdom known most recently for forcing Apple (AAPL) to issue a public apology after calling Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Tab …
T-Mobile’s spectacularly weird pricing strategy
Another quarter, another half a million contract subscribers gone. T-Mobile USA’s contract customer losses and revenue decline create headlines, but the really interesting number in …
Former Apple CEO: Apple needs another ‘creative leap’
As Apple’s (AAPL) share price wavers following its tumble from the record-high hit last September, pundits and industry watchers happily continue to offer their takes …
ISPs reveal details of their ‘six-strikes’ anti-piracy alert systems
Five of the largest Internet service providers in the U.S. detailed their respective plans this week for implementing the “six strikes” Copyright Alert System. Comcast …
Apple ‘hipsters’ lament that the company was better before it became cool
If you want to read an article featuring a bunch of Apple (AAPL) fans who sound like “hipsters” whining that their favorite band has “sold out” …
Apple again named world’s most admired company by Fortune
For the sixth consecutive year, Apple (AAPL) has been named the world’s most admired company by Fortune. The decision comes as something of a surprise …
Will Google be the next to fall?
Apple’s (AAPL) tremendous tumble after the stock hit an all-time high of $705.07 last September continues to be one of the biggest stories in tech. …
Samsung invites public to Galaxy S IV debut in Times Square
Smartphone fans around the world can tune in to BGR on March 14th as we report live from Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S IV unveiling at …
What goes around, comes around: U.S. hackers attack China
Dozens of reports of cyber-attacks on U.S. companies originating in China have emerged over the past few years. But as these attacks were taking place, …
T-Mobile continued tumble in Q4, income down 25% as 515,000 contract customers left
The iPhone isn’t always the savior carriers hope it will be, but T-Mobile certainly needs something to help reverse its current course. As the carrier …
More than half of UK smartphone owners say they’ve never seen a mobile ad
As companies like Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) continue to eye the mobile market as they look to bolster their advertising portfolios, a new report …
iOS Passbook tickets to be utilized by 13 MLB teams this season
Major League Baseball stated on Tuesday that 13 stadiums will accept mobile tickets through Apple’s (AAPL) Passbook app during the 2013 season, an increase from …
Leap’s motion control sensor to launch in May for $80
San Francisco-based startup Leap Motion has finally announced availability of its small motion control sensor. The company revealed on Wednesday that it will ship its …
Apple plans to move into its new spaceship-like headquarters by 2016
While Tim Cook didn’t announce a stock split during Apple’s (AAPL) annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, he did reveal new information about the company’s proposed …
Noted BlackBerry bull changes tune
After insisting that BlackBerry (BBRY) shares would rebound throughout 2011 and 2012 as the stock plummeted, Macquarie Capital Markets cut its price target earlier this …
iPhone sales falling 50% short of obligation at Leap Wireless
In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cricket owner Leap Wireless (LEAP) indicated that iPhone sales have fallen short of its expectations. The …
Crytek CEO: PlayStation 4, next-gen Xbox can’t compete with PCs
There may come a day when diehard video game fans ditch their consoles completely in favor of PC gaming. Following the unveiling of Sony’s (SNE) …
Coming this summer: Plummeting phablet prices
Samsung (005930) stared down an army of critics when it launched the Galaxy Note in 2011. The 5.3-inch screen was viewed with deep suspicion by …
Apple eyes intuitive iPhone features with new ‘situational awareness’ tech
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS helped reshape the smartphone industry when it was introduced more than five years ago, and it has evolved quite a bit since …
Mozilla CEO wants more fragmentation in the smartphone market
Fragmentation is one of those unpleasant topics that no one likes to discuss. That is, unless you are the CEO of Mozilla. Gary Kovacs, the …
