Samsung Galaxy Gear and Galaxy Note 3 preorders start this week
If any of Samsung’s upcoming devices look interesting to you, and Verizon isn’t your carrier of choice, this is the week to take action. AT&T …
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Former exec discusses post-IPO Google, says going public changes a company for the worse
Going public is a big deal. In the wake of Twitter’s recent announcement that it will be filing for an IPO, former Google employee Hunter …
Video game sales on the rise as Xbox One, PS4 launches approach
The thriving video game industry has struggled in recent years to maintain the momentum it developed over the last decade, but according to a recent …
AT&T notifies pirates that their accounts can be terminated [updated]
There might not be any evidence that the “six strikes” Copyright Alert System is having any effect on piracy, but the service providers are refusing …
Here’s how Apple’s iPhone 5s fingerprint scanner might incriminate you
Considering the nationwide panic regarding security and privacy, both offline and online, Apple’s new Touch ID system was met with some cynicism. Where is the fingerprint …
Facebook privacy policy update may have violated user rights
In Facebook’s latest round of privacy policy updates, it might have violated a 2011 court order. That court order required the social networking giant to …
Apple patent points to text-to-speech conversion for Notes app
A recently discovered patent filed by Apple in Europe seems to have revealed a new feature coming soon to the iPhone’s Notes app. Patently Apple …
Microsoft will give you $200 for your iPad
Apple’s iPad has dominated the tablet space since it launched, but just in case you’re in the market for a change, Microsoft has posted a new …
Windows 8.1 tablet lineup revealed ahead of Microsoft event
Microsoft is currently preparing to announce its new Surface devices on September 23rd, but its hardware partners are also hard at work on their own …
Microsoft concept video from 2000 correctly predicts post-PC era that’s now whipping Windows
We live in a world filled with smartphones, tablets, and televisions that intelligently respond to our gestures and voices. We can share information with others …
Here’s why Apple’s iPhone is so expensive
Every time Apple announces a new iPhone, there is an inevitable backlash over the exorbitant price. How does Apple get away with charging such a …
One chart shows why the iPhone 5c is likely a nonstarter in emerging markets
Although the iPhone 5c announcement is exciting for those in search of a more affordable and much more colorful iPhone, an entry level price point …
U.K. retailer claims we will see affordable 4K TVs by 2014
4K TVs are beautiful, but they are also extremely expensive. Most of the major TV manufacturers have already unveiled their Ultra HD offerings, but the …
Study shows ‘graduated response’ anti-piracy methods are useless
It has already been established that the “six strikes” anti-piracy system in the United States has failed to have any perceivable impact, and a recent study …
Video: Phonebloks is a modular smartphone that’s always cutting-edge
As exciting as new phone announcements are, there are those who are understandably exhausted with the never-ending updates that make their phones obsolete each and …
Google’s appeal rejected in Street View privacy case
Google has been struggling with private data collection allegations ever since the Street View technology launched in 2007. Earlier this year Google agreed to pay …
Brand new blue HTC One coming exclusively to Best Buy
Not to be outdone by its competitors, HTC is preparing to release a metallic blue HTC One later this month at Best Buy stores and …
Xperia Z1 mini photo and details reportedly leak, CES reveal planned
Sony had plenty to announce at IFA 2013 last week, but the company might be saving one more smartphone reveal for CES early next year. …
Microsoft investors discuss Ford and CSC heads for CEO
The shortlist for Microsoft’s next CEO appears to be getting shorter as investors narrow down the potential candidates they want leading the company. A report from …
Apple unveils iPhone 5S: The biggest ‘S’ update in iPhone history is finally here
After months of speculation, rumors and leaks, Apple on Tuesday finally unveiled its next-generation iPhone 5S. Largely in line with the dozens of reports that …
Apple looking to add 300 more people to its marketing machine
As Apple prepares to unleash its latest round of iPhone devices, it appears that the company is also in need of some new creative talent. …
Video: Sony announces $100 PlayStation Vita TV for streaming video and gaming
On Monday morning Sony held its pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference in Japan. Along with several relatively tame announcements, such as a slimmer Vita model …
Video: Motorola’s Moto X – enemy of the Lazy Phone
Are you tired of having to touch your phone in order to control it? Motorola is sick of it too, and that’s why the company’s …
Video: This is our best look yet at the iPhone 5C running iOS 7
We might be just a day from the official iPhone event, but that hasn’t stopped the leaks, as evidenced by a new video of what …
NSA reportedly has access to your private iPhone, Android and BlackBerry data
In case you thought your smartphone might be a last bastion of safety for your private information, it appears that the NSA has complete and …
Survey: Half of current iPhone owners will upgrade to iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C immediately
There’s no question that people are excited about the iPhone announcements coming on September 10th, but the number of existing iPhone owners who are already …
Amazon reportedly mulls making highly anticipated ‘Kindle Phone’ free
Amazon’s smartphone has been in the works for quite some time, but very little information has appeared so far other than a string of rumors …
Here’s what it takes to make a self-driving car
The technology behind self-driving cars can be a bit complicated. Sometimes it helps to have an expert explain tech like this is the simplest terms …
Alleged first photos of iPhone 5S box leak, may reveal redesigned home button
Although we remain skeptical of their authenticity, a few photos that leaked on Friday might be our first look at the iPhone 5S’s retail packaging. Several …
Lines already forming outside Apple Store for iPhone 5S, 5C launch
It wouldn’t be an Apple launch without a ridiculously early lineup. MacRumors snapped a photo on Friday of campers who have already situated themselves in …
