Apple’s Motorola patent suit gets tossed out the window
A U.S. District judge in Wisconsin on Monday dismissed Apple’s (AAPL) patent lawsuit against Motorola, according to Reuters. The Cupertino-based company had accused Motorola of …
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Google’s iOS Voice Search app absolutely demolishes Siri in a speed test [video]
Gizmodo decided pit Apple’s (AAPL) Siri against Google’s (GOOG) new iOS Voice Search application in a speed test, and the results were not pretty for …
Verizon shutters its in-house app store, bloatware haters rejoice
Verizon (VZ) customers can expect a lot less bloatware on their phones next year. The wireless carrier on Monday announced plans to shutter its self-branded …
Consumers are actually giving Windows 8 decent reviews so far
We’ll likely have to wait for a more scientific survey to come out before we know more, but it seems that Windows 8 may not …
iPad mini only costs $188 to build, gives Apple 43% gross margin
People arguing that the iPad mini is overpriced at $329 got some fresh ammo this week as IHS iSuppli analysts estimated that the new tablet only …
Android at 5: Thankfully, Google was far too smart to release a ‘GPhone’ five years ago
It’s officially been five years since Google (GOOG) disappointed many tech journalists when it failed to release a “GPhone” that would compete head-to-head with Apple’s (AAPL) …
Apple, Google map apps inflame international feud between Japan and Korea over tiny disputed island
While most people agree that Apple’s (AAPL) Maps application has been truly bad, not many thought it could spark an international border dispute. But the …
Video shows how Hurricane Sandy methodically demolished East Coast web connectivity [video]
There’s no doubt that Hurricane Sandy was an absolutely devastating storm for the northeastern United States and now we have a video showing how the …
Smartphones and tablets now account for more than 10% of all web browsing
We’re not in the “post-PC world” yet, but new data from NetMarketShare says that we’re getting there. According to NetMarketShare’s latest tracking numbers, smartphones and …
Court hits alleged Virginia porn pirate with enormous $1.5 million fine
Pirating massive amounts of gay porn via BitTorrent may not be as rewarding as it seems. According to BBC News, a federal court in Illinois …
Google exec admits company’s Motorola buy was mostly about its patents, not the actual company
As we’ve noticed in the past, Google (GOOG) is really only into Motorola for its patents. In any interview with the New York Times, Google …
FTC reportedly preparing to sue Google over alleged ‘abuse’ of its Motorola patents
Google’s (GOOG) purchase of Motorola doesn’t look nearly as savvy as it once did. Bloomberg reports that the Federal Trade Commission is preparing to sue …
Verizon service said to hold up better than rivals in storm-ravaged New York City [updated]
This is far from a scientific study, but the Wall Street Journal reports that New Yorkers who are looking for wireless service in the wake …
Kim Dotcom’s Mega file sharing site slated for January launch
Kim Dotcom, the most interesting German-born man in New Zealand, is ready to give the entertainment industry a fresh round of heartburn. The mercurial Dotcom …
AT&T, T-Mobile flip the switch on stolen cellphone tracker database
AT&T (T) and T-Mobile have once again combined to do something good and have become the first mobile carriers in the United States to implement …
Verizon and MetroPCS think blocking apps should be legal, appeal the FCC’s decision
Verizon Wireless (VZ) and MetroPCS (PCS) have filed paperwork to appeal a Federal Communications Commission policy that prevents carriers from controlling apps and other services …
Google’s Chrome browser has lost users for two straight months while IE9 continues to grow
The past two months have been difficult for Google’s (GOOG) Chrome Web browser, as TheNextWeb reports that Chrome lost market share for the second month …
Apple’s Ive will reportedly put his own stamp on iOS with more ‘clean edges, flat surfaces’
So now that Apple (AAPL) has put Jonathan Ive in charge of designing and implementing OS X and iOS, what sorts of changes can we …
UK court slaps Apple for mocking Samsung in its mandatory online ‘apology’
The United Kingdom Court of Appeal in London has a message for Apple (AAPL) that directly echoes Queen Victoria: They are not amused. Bloomberg reports …
Apple has to clear one more regulatory hurdle to sell the iPhone 5 in China
The GooPhone I5 is about to get some competition. AllThingsD reports that Apple (AAPL) has passed its penultimate regulatory test and could soon start selling …
The secret behind the new iMac’s thinness: It’s all about the display
Apple (AAPL) unveiled a completely redesigned lineup of iMac computers at its press event in San Francisco last week. In traditional fashion, the Cupertino-based company …
Acer won’t release a Windows RT tablet until it knows how well Microsoft’s Surface is selling
Acer (2353) has been one of the biggest Surface critics out there, so it’s not surprising that the company is taking a wait-and-see approach to the …
Fourth-gen iPad benchmarks show A6 processor doubles speed of previous generation
The good people at Primate Labs’ Geekbench have posted a benchmark for what appears to be Apple’s (AAPL) fourth-generation iPad and have found it packs …
Microsoft embroiled in fresh patent suit over Live Tiles in Windows 8 and Windows Phone
A small company that designs technology for operating systems filed a patent complaint against Microsoft (MSFT) over its Windows Phone and Windows 8 platform. SurfCast …
Comcast offering free Wi-Fi Xfinity hotspots to Hurricane-stricken East Coasters
If you live in an area that’s been particularly hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy, you know it can be particularly difficult to find a working Internet …
AT&T, T-Mobile open up their networks to offer free roaming for storm victims
AT&T (T) and T-Mobile are going the extra mile to help their customers in New York and New Jersey stay in touch with one another …
Apple tells Motorola that its patents are worth $1 or less per iPhone
Apple (AAPL) clearly doesn’t think much of Motorola’s patent portfolio. According to FOSS Patents, Apple’s attorneys have said that they’re willing to pay Motorola money …
Samsung announces the Galaxy Premier, the Galaxy S III’s slightly smaller little brother
Samsung (005930) scored an undeniable hit with its Galaxy S III smartphone, and now all eyes will be on what the company does for an …
Anonymous hackers are ticked off about Zynga’s latest job cuts
Hackers associated with the group Anonymous have threatened Zynga (ZNGA) for “the outrageous treatment of their employees and their actions against many developers.” The group …
LG Spectrum 2 now available from Verizon for $99.99
Verizon (VZ) is giving its customers another strong $100 smartphone option to choose from with the new LG (06657011) Spectrum 2. The Sepctrum 2 features …
