Nokia narrows Q3 loss as Lumia sales spike
Just in time for the sale of its handset division to Microsoft, Nokia has posted yet another net loss in its third-quarter earnings report released …
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EU asks Google rivals to weigh in on proposed antitrust deal
Google’s long battle with European antitrust regulators may be winding down but it won’t be over until the company’s rivals have their say. The Wall …
Qualcomm: Surface 2 is easily outclassed by ‘brilliant’ Lumia 2520
Qualcomm has taken sides in the battle of Windows RT tablets. CNET reports that Qualcomm product management senior vice president Raj Talluri thinks that Nokia’s recently …
iPad Air will reportedly be available for in-store pickup on Nov. 1st
Apple’s in-store pickup program for the iPhone 5s apparently went so well that it’s extending the same offer to the upcoming iPad Air. Both 9to5Mac …
Yet another study shows American broadband is ridiculously expensive
No, you’re not hallucinating if you think you’re paying too much for your monthly broadband plan. A new study from the Google-sponsored New America Foundation …
Video: Galaxy Round ad literally compares curved smartphone to a lemon
The Galaxy Round is a lemon — even Samsung thinks so. In a new ad showcasing its first-ever curved smartphone, Samsung compares the Galaxy Round’s shape …
More evidence suggests that the iPhone 5c is a dud
Is the iPhone 5c a flop? That’s tough to say without knowing Apple’s internal expectations for the device but if the company expected that a …
Samsung seeking apps that are ‘more than just Android’
How does Samsung plan to keep its hold on the insanely competitive market for Android devices? One obvious way will be through using its enormous …
Customizable Moto X price cut to just $99 at AT&T
The Moto X is a very solid option for anyone interested in a good Android phone, particularly for people who want to custom-design their devices …
Wearable computer shipments seen hitting 64 million in 2017
If you’re not impressed by the Galaxy Gear, don’t worry — there will be plenty of other wearable computers to choose from in the coming …
Facebook reportedly puts off adding video ads until next year
Good news for everyone who’s been dreading having video ads play when you log into Facebook: It seems Mark Zuckerberg and friends have decided to …
T-Mobile seen ‘taking market share from everyone’
T-Mobile’s “uncarrier” crusade may not be hurting AT&T’s bottom line yet but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t inhibiting its rivals’ subscriber growth. Reuters has …
Video: Microsoft’s first Xbox One ad celebrates the glory of escapism
With the console wars set to heat up again this holiday season, Microsoft has fired its opening advertising volley with a terrific Xbox One ad …
Geared for failure: Samsung smartwatch return rate reportedly tops 30%
When a Samsung exec reportedly admitted that the Galaxy Gear smartwatch “lacks something special,” he wasn’t kidding. Leaked sales documents obtained by Geek.com show that …
Surface sales are getting less awful
The good news for Microsoft was that it didn’t have to write off $900 million because of poor Surface sales again last quarter. The trouble, …
Samsung’s Android alternative shows up in tablet form
Samsung probably won’t ditch Android anytime soon but the company has nonetheless developed an alternative platform called Tizen for use in tablets and smartphones. Per …
HP looks to hammer the final nail into webOS’s coffin
HP’s acquisition of Palm was certainly one of worst buys in recent history — not the worst, of course — and now the company is …
LG loses money selling smartphones despite hot sales
Samsung still looks like the only company consistently turning a profit selling Android phones these days. LG revealed in its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday …
Amazon’s ‘Firetube’ set-top box reportedly delayed
Chestnuts might not be roasting on an open Firetube this Christmas. Citing unnamed sources, The Verge reports that Amazon has decided to postpone releasing its so-called …
Microsoft recovers from Surface debacle with strong Q1 earnings
Microsoft’s last earnings report was not the company’s brightest hour. Not only did it miss analysts’ expectations with fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $0.59 per share …
Too many Android apps? Don’t worry, this company’s got you Covered
One challenge for smartphone users is simply managing all the different apps we have — our main home screen is precious real estate where we …
Samsung may have designed a headset even goofier than Google Glass
The big knock on Google’s Glass headset is that while it’s a terrifically innovative piece of technology, it’s also too dorky to catch on among …
The one thing that can unite all Americans: Hatred of patent trolls
Patent trolls are so widely despised that they might actually spur Congress to get something useful accomplished. Ars Technica reports that a bipartisan group of …
Samsung fined for paying off trolls to bash HTC on the web
HTC has enough problems right now and it doesn’t need to deal with paid trolls bashing its products in online reviews as well. The Associated …
Forget the iPad Air hype: Small tablets look like the future
Apple may not like the implications for its margins, but smaller, cheaper tablets are on the rise. Stephen Baker of the NPD Group writes that …
Windows 8.1 apps are about to get a lot more chatty
Steve Ballmer has long been enthusiastic about developers and now developers have another reason to be enthusiastic about Windows 8.1. ZDNet reports that Microsoft has …
Samsung snags significant stake in Gorilla Glass maker Corning
Samsung is about to get more involved in Gorilla Glass development. Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning announced on Wednesday that Samsung Display has acquired a 7.4% …
Google mulls breaking its pledge on search banner ads
Contrary to its past pledges, Google seems to be dabbling in the evil known as banner ads. Search Engine Land has confirmed that Google is …
AT&T posts solid Q3 earnings with $0.66 EPS, $32.2 billion in revenue
Sorry, John Legere: Your “uncarrier” crusade isn’t hurting AT&T yet. AT&T on Wednesday posted solid results in its third-quarter earnings report with $0.66 earnings per …
Top cable lobbyist urges more ISPs to slap users with data caps
Do you like being able to stream Netflix movies at home without worrying about going over a monthly broadband cap? Well too bad — National Cable …
