Samsung’s next big thing is an 85-inch television that looks like a chalkboard
Samsung (005930) has been teasing us with visions of a revolutionary new television set recently, and the company did its best to deliver at the …
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iPad growth, Windows 8 ‘confusion’ projected to make PCs a niche product
It’s not hard to come across bearish assessments of the PC market, but Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu has delivered one of the most pessimistic projections of …
Elop on possible future Nokia Android phone: ‘Anything is possible’
We could someday see a Nokia (NOK) Android phone after all. In an interview with El Pais, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said that while his …
Why 2013 could be the ‘Year of the Phablet’
Few expected Samsung (005930) would spark a global revolution last year when it unleashed its oversized Galaxy Note “phablet.” But now that the Note has proven …
Lenovo shows off enormous 27-inch ‘table tablet’ at CES
Forget the battle between 7-inch and 10-inch tablets — Lenovo’s (0992) got something much bigger in mind. Per AllThingsD, Lenovo will show off its 27-inch IdeaCentre Horizon at the Consumer …
Apple’s App Store has delivered 40 billion downloads, including nearly 20 billion in 2012
Yes, people really do love mobile apps. Apple (AAPL) on Monday announced that its App Store has delivered a total of 40 billion iOS app …
Get ready to love touchscreens, soldier: Pentagon signs three-year Windows 8 licensing deal
Whether they’re ready or not, America’s fighting men and women are about to be powered by Windows 8. Business Insider reports that Microsoft (MSFT) has …
Chinese father pushes son to kick gaming addiction by hiring virtual assassins to kill his MMO character
It’s practically a cliché at this point: An angry father gets fed up with his lazy son playing video games all day instead of looking for …
Google’s strategy for beating the antitrust rap: Spend $25 million on lobbying
Given that Federal Trade Commissioners were reportedly “convinced” that Google (GOOG) was illegally using its dominance in the search realm to favor its own services …
The cost of Google’s antitrust victory: Its Motorola patents are now worth even less than before
Google’s (GOOG) decision to buy Motorola really isn’t looking too hot right now. The Wall Street Journal reports that Motorola’s patent portfolio took a significant …
Hulu CEO Kilar to step down
Hulu CEO Jason Kilar announced plans to resign his post at the company some time in the first quarter of 2013 on Hulu’s official blog …
Apple TV will be ‘the elephant in the room’ at CES this year
While there will certainly be several sweet new television sets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, the TV that generates the most …
Google’s original Android mascot would have given children everywhere horrible nightmares
It’s a good thing that companies don’t normally let software engineers produce marketing materials. Exhibit A is Android engineer Dan Morrill, who posted pictures on …
Google’s rumored ‘X Phone’ could be an ‘attack on Samsung’
If Samsung (005930) really does plan to move away from Android, then it makes sense for Google (GOOG) to move Android away from Samsung. Over …
Business customers could save the Surface Pro from bombing like the Surface RT did
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface has, by all indications, been a dud in the consumer market so far. And while it’s unlikely that Microsoft’s $899 Surface Pro …
Samsung projected to ‘extend its lead over Apple this year’ with 35% smartphone sales growth
Samsung (005930) was one of the biggest success stories of 2012, and it doesn’t look like the company is slowing down anytime soon. Reuters scored …
Jelly Bean adoption rate hits double digits as Gingerbread finally falls below 50%
It’s taken a while, but it looks as though Android 2.3 Gingerbread’s days as the dominant version of Android are numbered. The latest numbers from …
U.S. State Department knocks Google chairman’s planned North Korea trip
The United States State Department is not amused by Google (GOOG) chairman Eric Schmidt’s plan to travel to North Korea. Even though Schmidt plans to …
Corning will show off its third-generation Gorilla Glass at CES
It’s almost time for the Consumer Electronics Show, which means that it’s time for Corning (GLW) to announce a new generation of its super-tough Gorilla …
Microsoft’s huge R&D budget is useless if its best ideas are poorly executed or never released
PC World’s Matt Smith has a lengthy article highlighting all of Microsoft’s (MSFT) coolest research projects to show that, contrary to popular opinion, the company …
Google escapes antitrust suit as FTC ends its investigation into alleged ‘patent abuse’
Good news for Google (GOOG): It will at least avoid an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday formally concluded its …
iPad still dominates tablet Web traffic; Microsoft Surface has smaller share than PlayBook
The iPad is still by far the most widely used tablet for surfing the Web in North America, but it can no longer claim to …
Nokia’s next Lumia phone will reportedly replace bulky plastic casing with aluminum
Nokia (NOK) smartphones already look and feel top-notch, and they’ll only get better in future releases. The Verge reports that Nokia is planning to move …
More leaked BlackBerry Z10 pictures emerge along with new details
We’ve long known what RIM’s (RIMM) first BlackBerry 10 smartphone will look like, but now we can get a better idea of its overall size …
Microsoft called a failing giant that only survives by charging prices that ‘bleed customers dry’
If you want to read a truly pessimistic take on Microsoft’s (MSFT) current problems, look no further than Forbes‘ Roger Kay, who declares that Steve …
Apple may have sold up to 4 million iPhones to businesses in Q4
As we’ve mentioned countless times, it’s a good thing that RIM (RIMM) will release BlackBerry 10 soon, because otherwise Apple (AAPL) and Android will continue to wreck its …
One month after its release, Windows 8 desktop share approaches 2%
Congratulations, Microsoft (MSFT): your latest operating system is starting to make its mark. According to new data from NetMarketShare, 1.72% of all desktop computers in December …
2013’s first hot Kickstarter project: An Android-based gaming ‘console-on-a-stick’
We didn’t have to wait very long to discover what 2013’s first big Kickstarter project would be. Via Ars Technica, we give you the GameStick, …
Patent hints Apple may bring its own unique stylus to iOS devices
Many people had a good laugh when Samsung (005930) unveiled the Galaxy Note last year and made a big deal out of the device’s Palm …
Patent trolls’ latest gambit: Sue businesses if they dare to use office scanners
We’ve seen a lot of ridiculous claims asserted by patent trolls over the past few years, but this one truly takes the cake: Ars Technica reports …
