Google Fiber adds ESPN, Disney to its TV lineup
The big knock on Google’s Fiber TV service is that it wouldn’t have some key cable channels such as ESPN and Disney. Well, that’s no …
Articles by Brad Reed
Microsoft admits that its campaign to turn ‘Bing’ into a verb has been a massive flop
In an ideal world, Microsoft (MSFT) would like to have the word “Bing” become synonymous with online search instead of “Google” (GOOG). But we can’t …
AT&T iPhone users can keep their unlimited data plans with the iPhone 5
AT&T’s (T) customers who have long enjoyed unlimited 3G data on their iPhones are in luck: They’ll be able to keep their unlimited data plans …
Sorry, Apple – the iPhone 5 isn’t the world’s thinnest smartphone
Phil Schiller, Apple’s (AAPL) senior vice president of worldwide marketing, described the iPhone 5 as the “world’s thinnest smartphone” during the company’s big press conference on Wednesday. But …
Apple shows off new EarPod headphones
Apple (AAPL) still isn’t done yet! While winding up its fall press event, the company also showed off its new EarPods, the newest generation of …
Apple introduces new iTunes with complete iCloud integration
Not to be overlooked in the hype surrounding the iPhone 5 was Apple’s (AAPL) revamping of its classic iTunes music software to feature full integration …
Apple unveils Lightning, its new smaller dock connector
Apple (AAPL) followed up its big iPhone 5 announcement Wednesday by unveiling Lightning, its new all-digital, eight-signal dock connector cable that is 80% smaller than …
Leaked iPhone 5 logic board photos show A6 chip, Qualcomm LTE modem
The Italian Apple.HDblog has posted some pictures of the iPhone 5’s logic board showing that the new device will indeed feature both the new A6 chip, …
‘iPhone 5’ seemingly confirmed by Apple as new iPhone’s name, LTE confirmed as well
While we won’t know for sure what Apple (AAPL) will call its next-generation iPhone until it officially launches, it does seem that Apple is at …
Google launches new YouTube app before being ousted from the iPhone 5
Apple (AAPL) may not want YouTube as one of its core iOS 6 apps, but that hasn’t stopped Google (GOOG) from putting up its own …
Siri co-founder Cheyer parts ways with Apple
Another one of Siri’s daddies is leaving home. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday afternoon that Siri co-founder Adam Cheyer was parting ways with Apple (AAPL) just two-and-a-half years …
Samsung Galaxy S III at last getting Jelly Bean update in October
Samsung (005930) Galaxy S III owners will only have to wait one more month to get their device upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. …
Android and iOS are slowly bleeding the PC industry dry
Anyone confused about why Microsoft (MSFT) has been working so hard to create an operating system that works across PCs, tablets and smartphones should wonder …
Microsoft reportedly racing to make sure Windows Phone 8 comes out on time
We now know why Nokia (NOK) didn’t announce any release dates for its first Windows Phone 8 devices: Because Microsoft (MSFT) still doesn’t know exactly …
iPhone 5 pre-orders will reportedly start on Friday, September 14th
Itching to pre-order the iPhone 5 on Wednesday? Well, it might take a couple of extra days, as unnamed sources have told MacRumors that Apple (AAPL) will …
New iPod touch will feature high-res 1136 x 640-pixel display, 32-nanometer A5 chip
Not to be lost in all the iPhone 5 hype is the fact that Apple (AAPL) is also planning to release a new iPod touch …
Maker of Chinese iPhone 5 knockoff vows to put Apple in its place [video]
The Goophone I5 isn’t just a cheap iPhone 5 knockoff — it’s also a matter of national pride in China. In a fan video posted on …
Google officially removes ‘The Pirate Bay’ from autocomplete search suggestions
Google (GOOG) made the first big strike in its campaign to punish repeat copyright violators in its search rankings by deleting autocomplete suggestions for The …
90% of Kansas City neighborhoods will get a Google Fiber hook-up
Google (GOOG) over the weekend revealed that 90% of Kansas City neighborhoods have qualified to receive Google Fiber connectivity. In an official company blog post, Google …
Google’s ‘Project Glass’ eyewear makes even professional models look like dorks
Google’s (GOOG) augmented-reality visor, currently dubbed “Glass,” is a very intriguing piece of experimental technology that has tons of cool-looking features. However, Glass does have …
T-Mobile’s campaign to beg iPhone users to sign up for service is now official
T-Mobile’s desperate attempts to draw iPhone users away from its competitors have reached new heights, as the company is now offering to unlock users’ iPhones …
HTC poised to strike back against Apple with LTE patents
While Samsung (005930) is still reeling from its defeat at the hands of Apple (AAPL), HTC (2498) could provide a boost to beleaguered Android OEMs everywhere …
AT&T’s budget LG Escape launches September 16th for $50
AT&T (T) fans will soon have a shiny new LG (003550) smartphone option to choose from, as AT&T today announced on Monday it will be …
How crony capitalism may have helped Google Fiber get off the ground
The early reviews I’ve seen of Google (GOOG) Fiber have been extremely promising but a recent article from Timothy Lee at Ars Technica raises some important …
Nokia to conduct ‘ethics review’ over phone photo fakery flap
Things just aren’t going well for Nokia (NOK) these days. Bloomberg reports that the Finnish electronics manufacturer will be conducting a full self-evaluation to determine “why …
Apple again flattens rivals in latest J.D. Power smartphone satisfaction survey
While it isn’t news that iPhone fans love their smartphone of choice, it is remarkable to see just how much more they love their smartphones …
Samsung taking heat from Korean government over monopoly concerns
Apple (AAPL) isn’t just getting Samsung (005930) into legal hot water in the United States anymore, as Reuters reports that the Korean manufacturer could be feeling …
FBI plugs $1 billion into facial recognition tech to turn America into its own game of ‘Where’s Waldo?’
Hiding in plain sight is about to get a whole lot harder. New Scientist reports that the FBI is spending $1 billion to add facial …
AT&T bringing LTE to 44 more markets by the end of the year
AT&T (T) customers in Philadelphia, Seattle, Pittsburgh and dozens of other markets will get access to the carrier’s LTE services by the end of the …
With the Kindle Fire HD, Amazon learns that a low-cost tablet doesn’t have to be cheap
Last year, Amazon (AMZN) turned the tablet market on its head by releasing the Kindle Fire, which featured a then-unthinkable $199 price tag and… not …
