New iPhone jailbreak tweak swaps Siri for Android’s Google Now [video]
Siri got better in iOS 6 and will continue to get better in iOS 6.1, but compared to Google (GOOG) search assistant Google Now, it’s still very …
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Untold number of Twitter accounts potentially hacked [updated]
Twitter users are reporting everywhere that their accounts have been compromised, reports TechCrunch. The tech blog says many users have received emails telling them to change …
Sony’s 5-inch ‘Yuga’ leaks out as strong sales of big screens continue to validate ‘phablets’
What seemed ridiculous just over a year ago is now officially “a thing.” As companies such as Samsung (005930) continue to post big numbers for smartphones …
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata unboxes Wii U ahead of launch [video]
The Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U doesn’t come out of for another 11 days in North America. To kickstart the new console hype, Nintendo president Satoru …
Facebook experiments with giving shoppers free Wi-Fi
Facebook (FB) is hooking businesses near its Menlo Park, California headquarters with routers to test a free Wi-Fi program, according to the Los Angeles Times. …
T-Mobile still eager to pick up iPhone users, offers data speed boost for unlocked iPhones
Although T-Mobile still doesn’t carry the iPhone, that doesn’t mean the U.S.’s fourth largest wireless carrier isn’t working hard to support it. The carrier announced on Wednesday …
AT&T to sell Nokia Lumia 920 for $449.99 without contract
AT&T’s (T) Windows Phone 8-powered Nokia (NOK) Lumia 920 is very affordable at $99.99 as long as you’re willing to bite the bullet with a two-year contract. …
For better or worse, Google redesigns search results page once again
Did you visit Google (GOOG) last night and notice something different? Google has redesigned its search results page once again. According to its Inside Search blog, …
Microsoft launches Xbox SmartGlass app for iOS
So much for having to wait until 2013 to get Xbox SmartGlass on Android and iOS. A week after Microsoft (MSFT) released its Xbox 360 companion app on …
‘Google Wallet card’ leak points to weakness in NFC mobile payments
Launched in May 2011, Google Wallet was supposed to revolutionize shopping and replace cash and credit cards with NFC-enabled smartphones. While the idea was and …
Microsoft launches Halo 4 on Xbox 360
First-person shooter fans have been salivating for Halo 4 for nearly five years since the release of Halo 3. Sure, there was 2009’s Halo 3: ODST, but …
Facebook iOS app updated with Instagram style photo filters, batch photo sharing and more
Facebook (FB) pushed out another big update to its iOS app on Monday that combines the best elements of its standalone Camera app and Messenger app. …
Battery breakthrough using crushed silicon could triple the power in our gadgets
As nice as razor-thin gadgets with incredibly dense screens are, battery tech hasn’t really evolved much in the last decade. While software optimizations can be …
T-Mobile to launch Nexus 7 with HSPA+ on November 13th for $299.99
Contrary to what Apple (AAPL) is telling people, the Google (GOOG) Nexus 7 is still one of the best 7-inch tablets available. And with a 3G model, …
Growing number of Macs with OS X 10.9 spotted around the web
At Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini event, CEO Tim Cook said “We’re not taking our foot off the gas.” With so many new Apple products recently announced …
HTC and Verizon send out invitations for November 13th event, likely the Droid DNA launch
HTC (2498) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) just sent out media invitations for a product launch slated for November 13th in New York City. The two …
Twitter to take on Instagram with its own set of photo filters
Twitter seems set to directly take on Instagram. The New York Times is reporting that the social network with over 500 million active users will soon be …
Siri will be able to buy movie tickets for you in iOS 6.1
iOS 6 gave Siri the ability to track sports, look up movies and ratings, launch apps and make restaurant reservations. The update was a step …
Microsoft is reportedly axing Windows Live Messenger for Skype [updated]
It’s not surprising that Microsoft (MSFT) plans to sunset Windows Live Messenger, especially now that it has the more superior Skype under its wing. According to The …
Apple might ditch Intel processors in future Macs
In the not too distant future, your Mac might be powered by a processor normally reserved for smartphones and tablets. Bloomberg Businessweek is reporting that “Apple engineers …
AT&T to release Samsung ATIV smart PC and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 on November 9th
Not interested in the iPad mini or Nexus 10? AT&T (T) and Samsung (005930) announced on Monday the Windows 8-powered ATIV smart PC and Galaxy …
Unlocked iPhone 5 priced at $649, $749 and $849 accidentally revealed on Apple’s website
Folks waiting for a factory unlocked iPhone 5 won’t have to wait much longer. As spotted by AppleInsider reader Dhaval Dinani, Apple’s (AAPL) website prematurely revealed factory unlocked …
Redesigned Sony PlayStation Store now available in North America [video]
The Xbox 360 isn’t the only console getting a UI revamp. While Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation 3 isn’t getting an OS update to its XMB interface, the completely …
Apple iOS boss Scott Forstall reportedly refused to attend Jonathan Ive’s meetings
We hate to say it, but the iPad mini launch is nowhere near as interesting compared to the corporate drama surrounding former senior vice president of …
Apple iPad mini faces off against Google Nexus 7 in epic drop test [video]
Whether you’re buying an iPad mini for yourself or as gift for someone else, the last thing you want to do is accidentally drop your …
Samsung gets another crack at grilling Apple SVP Phil Schiller in court
One year after Samsung (005930) announced its plans to depose various Apple (AAPL) employees without much success, the electronics giant has now been granted “no …
HTC’s new Droid DNA slated for December launch on Verizon
It looks like the HTC (2498) Droid DNA will be launching on Verizon Wireless (VZ) sooner rather than later. A newly discovered listing on a Verizon support page clearly lists …
Microsoft admits to omitting Windows Phone 8 features because it ‘ran out of time’
There’s a good argument to make that Windows Phone 8 doesn’t need a central notification system because it has live tiles to display incoming information …
Amazon Game Studios announces its first-ever mobile game for iOS, Android [video]
At its Kindle Fire HD announcement event, Amazon (AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos made it very clear the company was in the business of selling services …
Nintendo debuts first Wii U commercial showing off its touchscreen GamePad [video]
With 17 days to go until the Wii U console launches in North America, Nintendo (NTDOY) has only a handful of days to convince gamers …
