Former Windows 8 bull changes tune, says platform is ‘challenging our optimism’
We know that Windows 8 has failed to reignite demand in the PC market so far and now one formerly bullish analyst says that the platform …
Articles by Brad Reed
Microsoft exec tells critics of possible always-online Xbox to ‘deal with it’ [updated]
While we still don’t know for certain if Microsoft (MSFT) will really require an always-on Internet connection for its next-generation Xbox, one Microsoft executive doesn’t …
Google expected to exercise ‘gradual muscle flexing’ to retake control of Android
Amazing as it sounds, Google (GOOG) didn’t develop Android as an altruistic gesture — it developed Android to drive mobile traffic to Google services and …
Reddit user claims to have invested ‘entire retirement and savings’ in Bitcoin
Do skyrocketing Bitcoin prices mean that the virtual currency is in the midst of a speculative bubble? Don’t tell that to Reddit user anon_bitcoin_gambler, who claims …
Apple reportedly close to finishing ‘iRadio’ deal with two major labels
Sorry, Pandora — you won’t be able to escape Apple’s (AAPL) iRadio after all. CNET reports that Apple is close to signing a deal with …
Rovio plans to move beyond games, become Finland’s answer to Disney
Could Rovio’s Angry Birds one day have the global brand recognition that Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck once had? That’s apparently the Finnish mobile gaming …
Windows 8 is no Vista, but still considered polarizing
We’ve long said that it’s unfair to slap Windows 8 with the dreaded Vista comparison and now we have some data to back it up. …
Next-generation Xbox reportedly requires Internet connection just to play games
Given Electronic Arts’ (EA) recent misadventures with requiring always-on Internet connectivity to play SimCity, you might think that Microsoft (MSFT) would be more cautious about …
Apple’s long-term edge in the tablet market seen as ‘highly unlikely’ to erode
Apple’s (AAPL) iPad has one big advantage going for it that the iPhone can’t match: it doesn’t rely on wireless carriers to be distributors. Barron’s …
Facebook, HTC announce the HTC First smartphone
Although Facebook (FB) spent most of its time Thursday talking about its new Facebook Home software that puts Facebook at the center of the Android …
Gartner: Microsoft risks becoming irrelevant if Windows Phone, tablet efforts fail
In case you haven’t noticed, tablet and smartphone sales have been surging lately as PC sales have started to tank. The latest research from Gartner shows that this …
Facebook, mobile games account for half the time spent on iOS, Android devices
Maybe Facebook (FB) is onto something after all with its notion that people want their smartphones to be centered more around its social network. Flurry Analytics …
Safari expands mobile browser share lead despite heated competition
Apple (AAPL) may be under more competitive pressure than it’s faced in a while but that doesn’t mean its iPhones and iPads aren’t still the …
Apple told to produce an ‘iPhablet’ or risk losing ‘a lot of market share’
Nokia (NOK) should take solace because it’s not the only company getting panicky advice from analysts who want it to produce a “phablet” within the …
Samsung continues to inch away from Google, teams with Mozilla on browser engine
Samsung (005930) would love to lessen its dependence on Google (GOOG) services and now the company plans to team with Mozilla to create a next-generation …
At 40 years old, the cellphone has become the world’s most important consumer tech product
Like a lot of important consumer technology, the cellphone got its start as a luxury item for businesspeople who wanted the ability to take important …
Google engineers’ robocall-blocking scheme wins kudos from FTC
Election years have become nightmares for many Americans, who are not only subjected to an endless stream of campaign ads but must also put up …
As Bitcoin prices surge, worries about a speculative bubble mount
Prices of virtual currency Bitcoin have been absolutely surging lately but one analyst thinks such a rapid rise is more indicative of a bubble than …
Nokia told to make a ‘phablet’ or again risk being left behind
Does the world really need another “phablet?” Maybe not, but that doesn’t mean it would be a bad idea for Nokia (NOK) to release an …
MetroPCS merger said to be in trouble unless T-Mobile ‘sweetens’ deal
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has shown he can trash-talk, but he may soon have to show that he can sweet-talk as well. Per Bloomberg, New …
Microsoft could push down Windows RT prices to compete with cheap Android tablets
With consumers largely ignoring Windows RT so far, Microsoft (MSFT) may be considering cutting licensing fees to make Windows RT tablets cheaper and help them compete …
Apple could free itself from Samsung chips as early as June
Apple (AAPL) has been trying to rapidly separate itself from longtime-partner-turned-nemesis Samsung (005930) and now Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reports that Apple could be free of …
T-Mobile hooking up unlocked iPhone subscribers with LTE this week
If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber who’s been accessing the carrier’s HSPA+ network with an unlocked iPhone 5, don’t worry about having to buy a whole …
Samsung has Apple completely outgunned in advertising spending
Samsung (005930) will likely sell a lot of Galaxy S4s this year thanks in no small part to its gargantuan advertising budget that dwarfs the …
Google may launch an Android-based laptop this year
Since Google’s (GOOG) Chromebook initiative has so far failed to turn the PC market on its head, the company may be planning to shake things …
AT&T bringing HD Voice to its LTE network this year
AT&T (T) is planning to follow in T-Mobile’s footsteps by deploying HD Voice technology over its LTE network by the end of the year. Per AllThingsD, AT&T …
Nuance plans talking smartphone ads that deliver ‘Dear Abby’-style personal advice
What could be more annoying than overly intrusive mobile ads that take up excessive space on your display? How about intrusive mobile ads that are …
Leaked screenshots show how Facebook plans to take over Android home screens
We started hearing word last week that Facebook’s (FB) new “home” for Android will be preloaded software that will essentially let Facebook take over your …
Apple CEO apologizes to China amid fears that propaganda will hurt market share
Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has gotten used to apologizing recently. In addition to his formal apology to iPhone users over iOS Maps, Cook has …
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant show how cable could die by a thousand cuts
Survey after survey shows that America’s major cable companies are among the least-liked businesses in the United States, but The Houston Chronicle’s Dwight Silverman sees hope …
