Sony-backed ISP shames Google Fiber, launches 2Gbps service in Japan
A Sony-backed ISP has announced that it now offers the world’s fastest home broadband service. So-net Entertainment on Monday began offering its “Nuro” fiber-based service …
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HTC One seen as HTC’s savior, revenue expected to increase 50% in Q2
HTC may have turned a corner with its latest flagship smartphone and its worst days could be behind it. Alvin Kwock of J.P. Morgan Securities …
EU reportedly accepts Google’s settlement agreement, rivals still aren’t happy
European antitrust regulators are said to have accepted Google’s settlement terms following a two-year antitrust investigation into the company’s search and advertising practices. The European …
Dish Network said to be interested in merger with T-Mobile
Dish Network’s (DISH) Chairman Charlie Ergen is said to have “informally approached” T-Mobile’s parent company about a possible merger deal, according to a report from …
NVIDIA CEO promises next-gen mobile graphics will topple iPad’s ‘vintage 1999’ games [video]
An NVIDIA executive was recently quoted saying that mobile devices will soon begin to outperform the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The company’s chief executive, Jen-Hsun …
Raspberry Pi sales soar past 1 million as U.K production tops 500,000 units
The bulk of Raspberry Pi production moved from China last September to one of Sony’s factories in Wales. The Raspberry Pi Foundation this week announced that …
Verizon may follow T-Mobile’s lead with creative smartphone payment plans [update]
T-Mobile made headlines earlier this year for its decision to end carrier subsidies for mobile devices while completely scrapping wireless contracts. But rather than requiring subscribers …
Facebook Home now available for select Android smartphones
Facebook (FB) on Friday was true to its word and released Facebook Home for some Android devices. The application, which was announced last week, is only …
Verizon to abandon early upgrades
Many wireless providers in the U.S. require customers to sign a two-year service agreement when purchasing a new smartphone, though some still allow subscribers to …
Android phones are helping New York City cops fight crime
The New York Police Department has secretly equipped officers with a new weapon to help them fight crime. Roughly 400 Android smartphones have been distributed …
LG adds Galaxy S4 features to Optimus G Pro [video]
Samsung (005930) showcased a number of unique feature at its Galaxy S4 press event last month in New York City. The company touted the smartphone’s …
Clearwire’s largest minority shareholder moves to fight Sprint takeover
A top Clearwire (CLWR) shareholder is waging a proxy war in an effort to stop Sprint’s proposed takeover of the troubled wireless provider, AllThingsD reported. Sprint …
Google sued in U.K. for allegedly boosting its own services artificially in search results
A small Internet company in the United Kingdom has filed a lawsuit against Google (GOOG) for allegedly promoting its own services ahead of the competition …
Verizon CEO takes credit for LTE-enabled iPhone, says 50% of mobile traffic is now video
The chief executive of Verizon (VZ) revealed on Wednesday that video streaming accounts for 50% of the carrier’s network traffic, FierceWireless reported. Speaking at the …
Apple scores major patent win over Samsung in Germany
Germany’s Federal Patent Court on Wednesday handed Apple (AAPL) a significant victory in its ongoing legal battle with Samsung. The court ruled that one of Samsung’s …
How a single Android smartphone can crash an airplane
A hacker claims that a single Android handset can be used to hijack an entire plane, Net-Security reported. Security consultant and trained commercial pilot Hugo …
BlackBerry’s first major BB10 update detailed in leak
BlackBerry (BBRY) is said to be preparing a major update for its BlackBerry 10 smartphones that could debut later this month. According to BBNews.pl, BlackBerry 10.1 …
EBay will now use your data to sell targeted ads
Internet auction giant eBay (EBAY) recently announced plans to begin sharing the browsing habits of its customers with third-party advertisers. The move follows similar strategies …
LG looking to ship its first flexible display this year
LG (066570) was the first to bring OLED and 4K resolution televisions to market and now it is planning another milestone with flexible display technology. …
AT&T rumored to launch LG Optimus G Pro on May 10th
LG’s (066570) latest flagship smartphone may be heading to the U.S. as early as next month. According to Android Central, the Optimus G Pro could …
Apple job posting hints at future iPhone with flexible display
A recent job posting suggests that Apple (AAPL) is interested in incorporating new display technology in its future products. The company is looking for a …
Apple once again said to have ditched Samsung for next-gen chip development
Yet another report suggests that Apple (AAPL) has excluded Samsung from development of its A7 chipset. According to the Korea Times, the company is being assisted …
Microsoft Office for Android and iOS might not launch until 2014
Microsoft (MSFT) has long been rumored to be building a version of Office for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices, but earlier reports that claimed …
Global Samsung Galaxy S4 model crushes U.S. version in performance tests
The Galaxy S4 will launch with two different models when it is released at the end of the month. The United States and Europe will …
Police raid Samsung offices over LG allegations
Law enforcement officers raided the headquarters of Samsung’s (005930) display unit in South Korea this week over allegations that it stole OLED technology from LG Display …
T-Mobile announces budget-friendly Nokia Lumia 521, available in May
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of the budget-friendly Nokia (NOK) Lumia 521 smartphone. The low-end device is equipped with a 4-inch 800 x …
Mobile app downloads have increased 11% in the past quarter
The app stores for the four leading mobile operating systems have grown 11% from the fourth quarter in 2012 to the first quarter of this …
The crowdfunding market exploded to $2.7 billion in 2012
Crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo experienced tremendous growth in 2012 and became a significant source of financing for independent businesses, Reuters reported. Consumers …
AT&T to follow Google Fiber, build its own 1Gbps network in Austin
AT&T (T) on Tuesday announced plans to build an advanced fiber optic network that is capable of speeds up to 1Gbps in Austin, Tex. The …
iPhone 5S will reportedly be available with ‘at least’ two screen sizes
Vendors such as Samsung (005930), LG (066570) and HTC (2498) offer a variety of smartphones with different screen sizes, but Apple (AAPL) has never felt the …
