Galaxy S4, HTC One ‘Google Editions’ now shipping
Android users who like their mobile OS plain are in for a treat. AndroidCentral reports that Google has started shipping the “Google Editions” of the …
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Windows Phone makes big splash in Russia as largest carrier drops iPhone
Windows Phone 8 may not be making a dent in its home country but it seems to be making plenty of comrades in other parts …
Video: Rockstar unleashes first Grand Theft Auto V gameplay trailer
The current generation of consoles is coming to a close but Rockstar Games is looking to send the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 out with …
Microsoft has lost $11 billion trying to compete with Google
We’ve known for a while that Microsoft hasn’t been very successful in its attempt to make a Bing a legitimate rival to Google but it seems …
Video: Samsung shows off prototype for color-changing, foldable smartphone
One of the good things about Samsung’s “try anything” approach to designing smartphones is that it encourages the company’s engineers to think way, way outside …
BlackBerry CEO denies U.S. Z10 launch was a disaster
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins earned his paycheck on Tuesday while taking several tough questions from investors at his company’s annual shareholder meeting. One particularly pointed …
Microsoft’s big reorg reportedly set for Thursday
Microsoft is apparently ready to go public with its big reorganization plan this week. AllThingsD reports that “Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is poised to unveil …
Google sends out patch for largest Android security hole yet
We hear a lot about security issues on Android but the vulnerability discovered by Bluebox Security recently is something truly special. Essentially, the vulnerability theoretically …
Kim Dotcom slams New Zealand government over spying plans
Kim Dotcom is giving a big thumbs down to a new proposal that will let New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau spy on its own citizens. …
Vermont ISP delivers Google Fiber speeds for half the price
Google Fiber is far from the only high-speed fiber service rolling out in the United States. Ars Technica reports that small Vermont telecom company VTel, …
Flopville: Despite Mattrick hire, Zynga deemed ‘destined to fail’
While Wall Street has reacted favorably to Zynga’s hire of former Xbox chief Don Mattrick as its CEO, GigaOM’s Om Malik isn’t having any of …
Sprint-SoftBank merger reportedly on track for quick FCC approval
Long-struggling wireless carrier Sprint is about to get a much-needed dose of good news. Unnamed sources tell Bloomberg that a majority of commissioners at the …
Notebook shipments tick upward ahead of Windows 8.1 launch
There may be some hope for the PC market after all. Digitimes‘ latest research report shows that notebook shipments posted a month-over-month across-the-board increase in …
Apple overhauling retail operations to prepare for ‘an army of new products this fall’
It’s been a quiet first half of the year for Apple as far as new products go, but things are going to pick up very …
Sony’s PlayStation boss takes post-E3 victory lap
Winning at E3 isn’t the same as actually winning in the market, but Sony nonetheless has to be pleased with the public relations coup it …
Why Apple’s budget iPhone is risky business
Apple’s plan to release a budget iPhone is clearly fraught with peril for the company: It needs to make sure that it gets an affordable …
What will it take for Windows Phone to finally take off?
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system has gotten off to a decidedly slow start since it debuted last year but we may be reaching the …
WSJ: Microsoft has no one other than Ballmer lined up to run Xbox division
After Microsoft’s upcoming restructuring reportedly pushed former Xbox boss Don Mattrick to resign, many wondered when the company might appoint a successor to help guide …
Foxconn looks to become a wireless carrier
Foxconn is best known as the manufacturer of Apple’s assorted mobile devices, but the company is trying to expand its reach into new areas by …
Galaxy S4 shipments reportedly hit 20 million
Samsung’s Galaxy S4 may not be living up to lofty expectations but the device is still posting sales that would be the envy of most …
New facial analysis tech knows when students are struggling in class
It’s just what you always wanted when you were a kid: A computer that tracks your every facial move and lets your teacher know when …
Assassin’s Creed developer hacked, user data exposed
Ubisoft, the game developer behind the popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, announced on Tuesday that its servers have been hacked by an unknown party and that …
Samsung’s first Tizen phone reportedly delayed
Samsung’s plan to branch out beyond Android has reportedly hit a small snag. A new report from Korean website iNews24 claims that Samsung’s first smartphone …
Microsoft’s Windows Store passes 100,000 apps
Microsoft hit an important milestone on Tuesday as it passed 100,000 Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT apps available on its Windows Store. …
Reuters: Nokia ‘could burn through its cash as soon as next year’
Nokia’s decision to pay $2.2 billion to buy out the remaining stake in the Nokia Siemens Networks business is expected to put a major strain …
First Moto X ad confirms phones to have customizable hardware
It looks like the rumors about Motorola’s upcoming smartphone having customizable hardware were true. AdAge flags the first ad released so far for Motorola’s new …
Get ready for more PS4 trash talk: Ballmer taking over as Xbox One chief
When former Xbox chief Don Mattrick announced that he was leaving Microsoft on Monday, talk naturally turned to who would replace him, especially since the …
BlackBerry, Windows Phone threatened by flood of cheap Android devices
For a while now, we’ve heard about BlackBerry and Windows Phone vendors betting big on expanding their presence in emerging markets by releasing cheaper devices …
Nokia Siemens Networks deal sparks talk of renewed Microsoft merger
With Nokia now committed to expanding its presence in the telecom equipment market with its full acquisition of Nokia Siemens Networks, speculation has once again …
BlackBerry whacked with downgrades after dismal earnings
You get the feeling that it’s going to be a rough week for BlackBerry. Barron’s points out the company get hit with three separate downgrades …
