Ultra HD TV might get off to stronger than expected start
Ultra HD TVs with 4K resolution were the talk of the Consumer Electronics Show this year, but not even the director of industry analysis at the …
Month: March 2013
Samsung reportedly in talks to sell eReader display panel unit to Amazon
Samsung (005930) is the world’s largest flat display panel maker and two years ago, the company extended its reach with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Liquavista. The …
America’s top copyright cop wants to make it a felony to stream songs without permission
Owners of websites that stream music and videos without the permission of copyright holders could soon be prosecuted as felons if Congress passes a new …
Verizon announces iMessaging clone for Android, iOS and Web [video]
Verizon (VZ) on Thursday announced a new cross-platform update for its text messaging app for Android and iOS devices. The application, known as Messages, allows …
Microsoft working to bring improved voice recognition to its mobile Bing app [video]
Microsoft (MSFT) may be a bit behind Google (GOOG) and Apple (AAPL) when it comes to creating a voice-enabled personal assistant for its mobile devices, …
LG will reportedly build a smartwatch to compete with Apple, Samsung and Google
Not one to be left out, a new report suggests LG (066570) will also be building a smartwatch to compete with rumored offerings from Apple (AAPL), …
Next-generation Galaxy Tab rumored to include 8-core processor and full HD display
A new report suggests Samsung (005930) is preparing to unveil a new Galaxy Tab tablet later this year. According to SamMobile, the slate will be equipped …
Sprint thanks Genachowski for blocking the AT&T-T-Mobile merger
Wireless carriers and soon-to-be-former Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but it seems that at least one carrier will miss seeing …
Apple security hole allows unauthorized access to iCloud account [updated]
A new security vulnerability has been discovered that allows unauthorized users to gain access to Apple (AAPL) accounts that have not yet upgraded to the …
Samsung exec says former Android chief Andy Rubin was stubborn
Andy Rubin’s unexpected departure from Google’s (GOOG) Android team last week shocked the mobile world. The executive founded the Android project in 2003, which was …
AT&T stores reportedly giving BlackBerry the short shrift at launch
AT&T (T) may be pushing alternatives to the iPhone, but that doesn’t mean one of those alternatives will be BlackBerry (BBRY). The Wall Street Journal …
Heavy Galaxy S 4 interest at major U.K retailer points to potentially massive launch
One need only look at the chatter on any tech blog or social network to see that demand for Samsung’s (005930) next-generation flagship smartphone is …
BlackBerry Z10 sales may be better than expected, but shares still plummet
BlackBerry (BBRY) launched its first BlackBerry 10 smartphone in early February and while there’s no question that the struggling vendor managed a major coup, industry …
Microsoft defends Windows RT but dodges responding to key criticism
No recent Microsoft (MSFT) product has been hit with as much criticism as Windows RT over the past few months. Microsoft’s tablet operating system has been …
Good news for Nokia: The Lumia 920 has stayed far above bargain bin prices in Europe
Nokia (NOK) priced its latest flagship Windows phone ambitiously — the Lumia 920 was at parity with the 16 GB iPhone 5 in early January. …
Google’s Brin says Glass fits with company’s plan for ditching traditional search [video]
If you’re the sort of person who walks into lamposts because you look at your smartphone too much, then Google (GOOG) founder Sergey Brin thinks you’re …
Leaked iPhone 5S home button may debunk fingerprint scanner rumor
Photographed parts that allegedly come from Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone were published on Friday by Japanese vendor Moumantai, which describes the components as the home button, …
BlackBerry CEO says Samsung’s smartphone security will never be ‘top-notch’ [updated]
Samsung (005930) unveiled its Knox security solution last month during the annual Mobile World Congress trade show, but smartphones sold by the world’s top vendor …
HTC says flagship HTC One smartphone will launch in U.S. by end of April
HTC (2498) confirmed on Friday that its flagship HTC One smartphone will launch in the U.K., Germany and Taiwan beginning next week. More extensive launches across Europe, …
As BlackBerry Z10 launches in U.S., BlackBerry CEO confirms even better phone on the horizon
BlackBerry (BBRY) fans in the United States haven’t even been able to purchase the company’s newest flagship phone for 24 hours and BlackBerry CEO Thorsten …
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will step down ‘in the coming weeks’
Julius Genachowski announced on Friday that he will be stepping down as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, a position he has held since 2009. …
What it’s like to ride in Google’s driverless car
“Unnerving” is the word Forbes’ Detroit bureau chief chose to describe her trip in one of Google’s (GOOG) famous driverless cars, and we can’t blame her. In …
Apple under antitrust scrutiny for European iPhone carrier contracts
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone contracts with European wireless carriers are receiving scrutiny from European officials who are probing whether they violate antitrust laws. The New York …
iPhone 5S, low-end iPhone with no Retina display reportedly launching this summer
It looks like Apple (AAPL) will finally break from its historical launch pattern and release two new iPhones in 2013, including the “budget iPhone” that …
The wait is finally over: BlackBerry Z10 now available in the U.S.
The wait for a fresh new BlackBerry (BBRY) smartphone to launch in the United States has been absolutely grueling for diehard fans, but it’s finally …
Google reportedly planning its own Android smartwatch
Samsung (005930) already confirmed that it is working on a smartwatch to take on Apple’s (AAPL) still mythical “iWatch,” and now a new report suggests …
Patent filing shows Google wants to give Glass control over household appliances
One thing has become clear over the past few months: Google (GOOG) doesn’t see its Glass headset as a novelty item but as a potential …
iCloud revealed as America’s most-used cloud storage service
Apple (AAPL) may not have the best reputation for online services but that hasn’t stopped its iCloud online storage service from becoming the most-used cloud …
LG accuses Samsung of OLED patent infringement, demands compensation
It was believed that Samsung (005930) and LG (066570) were inching closer to patent peace, however new arguments and demands have now emerged. Samsung on …
HP shareholders give board members ‘a giant “no confidence” message’
In case you haven’t noticed, things haven’t been going very well for HP (HPQ) lately and the company’s shareholders this week nearly voted to oust …
