Barnes & Noble slashes Nook pricing ahead of rumored Kindle refresh
Amid rumors that rival Amazon (AMZN) is planning to launch new versions of its Kindle eReaders as soon as next week, Barnes & Noble (BKS) …
Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.
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HTC sees China as key factor in ending sales slump
As HTC (2498) continues to lose market share to Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930), the troubled Taiwanese manufacturer is looking toward China to help stabilize …
Apple: People chose Android over the iPhone to stay with carrier, not for the OS itself
An internal Apple (AAPL) survey from 2010 that was used in the company’s ongoing trial with Samsung (005930) highlights the key reasons why consumers would choose …
Kim Dotcom to launch ‘disruptive’ new music service later this year
Megaupload founder and alleged piracy king Kim Dotcom announced on Twitter that his “disruptive” music service Megabox will launch later this year. Megabox will let …
Apple to Samsung: We licensed essential patents to Microsoft while you refused and just copied us
During testimony in the Apple (AAPL) vs. Samsung (005930) patent trial on Monday, the Cupertino-based company’s patent licensing director Boris Teksler revealed that Apple had previously …
Google plans to reinvent Motorola by laying off 20% of its workforce
It has only been a few months since Google (GOOG) completed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, however The New York Times is reporting that the …
OTA Update Center allows developers to push updates to custom Android ROMs
A new free service has been announced for developers of custom Android ROMs. The service, called OTA Update Center, is relatively simple and allows developers …
Four major U.S. carriers team up to form Mobile Payments Committee
The Electronic Transactions Association this week announced a new task force that looks to unite the mobile payments industry. The Mobile Payments Committee includes representatives …
Verizon tops customer loyalty for the ninth consecutive quarter
Verizon Wireless (VZ) this week announced that for the ninth consecutive quarter, the nation’s largest carrier has led the industry in customer loyalty. Verizon’s postpaid …
Redesigned iMac and Mac Pro reportedly in the works
Hidden configuration files found in Boot Camp Assistant suggest Apple (AAPL) may be readying a redesign for its iMac and Mac Pro line of computers, …
Brand new iPhone 5 dock connector pictured for first time in leaked photos
French news site Nowhereelse.fr on Friday published the very first photos of Apple’s (AAPL) long-rumored new dock connector that is slated to debut in the next-generation …
Leaked images of Sony Xperia Tablet reveal unique design
Purported press images of Sony’s (SNE) upcoming Xperia Tablet were published on Thursday by an XDA-Developers forum member. The images indicate that Sony has abandoned …
Jelly Bean port brings new life to Google’s first Android smartphone [video]
Crafty hackers on the forums overs at XDA-Developers have shown just what patience and hard work can accomplish. SoCal Devs on Thursday released a working …
Android gaming console startup Ouya raises $8.6 million from Kickstarter
On Thursday, Ouya’s Kickstarter campaign came to an end with the project having raised nearly $8.6 million from 63,416 backers. The startup is led by …
HTC’s first Windows Phone 8 handsets rumored to be announced next month
HTC (2498) will reportedly be the second manufacturer to release a smartphone on Microsoft’s (MSFT) upcoming Windows Phone 8 operating system. According to a report from …
Google to pay $22.5 million to settle FTC privacy charges
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced that Google (GOOG) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $22.5 million to settle charges that it misrepresented …
New photos of iPhone 5 parts emerge as release nears
While we may have already seen the external pieces of the next-generation iPhone fully assembled, new purported images of parts from the upcoming smartphone reveal some new …
Congress wants the FCC to review outdated cell phone radiation standards
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced a bill in Congress last Friday that would examine force the FCC to investigate the potential side effects of radiation …
Valve to offer non-gaming software through Steam starting September 5th
Valve Software on Wednesday announced that it will soon begin offering non-gaming software on Steam, the company’s popular digital distribution platform. The software categories will range from …
Anonymous targets Ukrainian government over Demonoid shut down [video]
Following reports that claimed the popular torrent website Demonoid was taken down by the Ukrainian government as a gift to the United States, notorious hacking …
Nikon may unveil Android-powered camera with Google Play access on August 22nd
Nikon (7731) is reportedly preparing to announce its first Android powered compact camera, reportedly called the Coolpix S800 or S800c. According to Nikon Rumors, the camera will …
Watch out, Siri – Google’s enhanced voice search is coming to the iPhone and iPad [video]
Google (GOOG) on Wednesday announced that it will be updating its Search application for the iPhone and iPad. The new version of Google Search will …
Court makes spying on Americans legal with new warrantless wiretap ruling
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of President George W. Bush’s controversial Terrorist Surveillance Program, which allows the government to spy on …
Sprint to launch HD Voice by the end of the year
Sprint (S) is planning to launch its HD Voice service for the HTC EVO 4G LTE by the end of the year, according to PhoneScoop. The …
Facebook gambles on real-money gambling apps to increase revenue
Desperate to impress Wall Street, Facebook (FB) now allows users 18 and older in the United Kingdom to play games for real money, TechCrunch reported …
Google’s self-driving cars have logged more than 300,000 accident-free miles
Google (GOOG) on Tuesday announced another milestone for its driverless car program. The Internet giant revealed that its self-driving cars have now logged more than …
Judge orders Google, Oracle to disclose if either company paid off bloggers
Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco on Tuesday issued a brief order demanding Google (GOOG) and Oracle (ORCL) disclose whether …
Samsung accused of child labor abuse at Chinese factory
Samsung (005930) has once again been accused of copying Apple (AAPL), however this time the South Korean manufacturer didn’t knock off the company’s designs. Activist …
Apple pulls Genius ads from the Olympics, claims criticism had nothing to do with it
Apple’s (AAPL) much debated “Genius” advertisements have been pulled from the Olympics. A spokesperson for TBWA/Media/Arts Lab, the ad agency that represents Apple, confirmed to …
Digital piracy cannot be stopped
From the early days of IRC to the creation of The Pirate Bay, online piracy has grown from a minor annoyance perpetrated by an underground community to …
