BlackBerry said to be sitting on a ‘patent goldmine’
As BlackBerry explores a number of options that might help it reverse the troubling course it now finds itself on, valuing the company is beyond …
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Microsoft’s Surface 2 surfaces in logs
If nothing else, the Microsoft’s first-generation Surface tablets offered numerous lessons that the the software giant can use to help guide future launches — and one …
Apple iWatch rumored for 2H 2014 launch, priced between $149-$229
It looks like Samsung will beat Apple to market with a smartwatch by at least nine months or perhaps even longer. A new report from …
Vevo, Disney Channel and other new apps hit Apple TV
It’s not quite the “Apple TV” news the world has been waiting for, but current Apple TV owners on Tuesday found themselves with a variety …
Video: Gold iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C shown off in extensive hands-on walkthrough
Apple’s supply chain has been leaking sieve for months now, and each passing day brings new photos and videos of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5S and iPhone …
BlackBerry considers breaking BBM off into new company
BlackBerry is seemingly on the verge of finally releasing BlackBerry Messenger for the iPhone and Android devices. According to a new report from The Wall …
Galaxy Note III display and front panel leak in high-quality photos, revealing shockingly thin bezel
Samsung has done a surprisingly good job of keeping its upcoming Galaxy Note III phablet under wraps ahead of its debut at the company’s IFA …
Video: All five iPhone 5C colors examined in high-def hands-on video
We have seen what is claimed to be Apple’s iPhone 5C exposed dozens of times now, and a recent leak seemingly showed the device fully …
Samsung exec confirms September 4th unveiling of Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Galaxy Note III
Samsung has confirmed plans to unveil its next-generation Galaxy Note III phablet and the brand new Galaxy Gear smartwatch on September 4th. Speaking with Korea …
Video: LG teases ‘G Pad 8.3’ tablet as purported image and specs leak
LG already announced its new hero phone for the second half of 2013 when it unveiled the G2 in early August. The upcoming new flagship …
Following lackluster debut, BlackBerry Q10 finally hits Sprint this Friday
BlackBerry lost $84 million and 4 million subscribers during the May quarter despite the launch of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Q10 smartphone. The Q10 was …
Leaked photos supposedly reveal Motorola Droid 5
Are QWERTY smartphones making a comeback? Definitely not, but those few hangers-on who miss tapping on physical keypads will seemingly have a nice new option …
Nokia’s upcoming version of the failed Microsoft Surface RT tablet detailed in new leak
Nokia’s shift to Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform is still a work in progress, so why not shift some resources to an even more improbable success …
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was pushed to retire early
This time next year, Steve Ballmer will no longer be the CEO of the world’s largest software company. The widely criticized executive announced last week …
Complete list of launch titles for Xbox One and PlayStation 4
The annual Gamescom conference was more important this year than most, because both Sony and Microsoft used the show to announce their full lineup of …
Verizon confirms August 29th release date for Moto X
Verizon might have been ridiculously late to the party with the HTC One, but it will apparently make sure the same thing doesn’t happen with …
Study: iPhone owners still more loyal than Android users
With Apple getting ready to debut two new iPhones on September 10th, the question of how many upgrades it can coax out of its current …
Apple’s new iPhone trade-in program may launch next month
For those who aren’t interested in getting top dollar for their used gadgets, carrier and retailer device trade-in programs are a good and relatively painless …
Retina iPad mini housing leaks in huge photo gallery
With production of Apple’s second-generation iPad mini ramping up ahead of the tablet’s launch in the coming months, leaks will undoubtedly begin picking up pace. As such, …
Steve Ballmer’s ‘failure’ illustrated in a single chart
A picture is worth a thousand words and sometimes a chart is worth even more. Microsoft’s announcement late last week that Steve Ballmer would step …
Poll shows which iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C colors people are looking forward to most
Apple is reportedly getting ready to unveil a new gold color option for the iPhone 5S next month — are people excited for it? Not …
Samsung Galaxy S5 details begin to surface
Samsung’s Galaxy S4 helped the company post its most profitable quarter ever, and it certainly hopes next year’s flagship Galaxy S5 will continue the trend. …
Leaked photos may reveal fourth iPhone 5S color option: Black and graphite
A report from all the way back in January suggested that Apple’s iPhone 5S would debut with several new color options, but as details and …
Apple’s gold iPhone 5S leaks in highest-quality photos yet
With just over two weeks left before Apple unveils its next-generation iPhone 5S and the all new iPhone 5C, leaks are now flowing like a river. Among …
iPhone 5C pictured fully assembled and powered on for the first time
We have seen images of the colorful plastic iPhone 5C housing leak dozens of times now, and various components have leaked as well. Now, however, …
Sony teases 20-megapixel flagship ‘Honami’ smartphone with new photo
Sony is doing its best to get smartphone enthusiasts excited about its next-generation “Honami” flagship phone despite the fact that most attention is turned toward …
Nokia threatens to abandon business in India amid tax battle
In response to tax issues Nokia is currently having in India, the company has threatened to pull its manufacturing business out of the country. Authorities …
Apple reportedly won’t launch iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C in China for another three months
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C handsets won’t debut in China for another three months, according to a new report. Chinese-language First Financial Daily on …
Samsung’s Galaxy Note III reportedly coming in… pink
We might not see it on stage during Samsung’s upcoming IFA press conference on September 4th, but the highly anticipated Galaxy Note III will reportedly …
Google may design and launch its own ‘robo-taxi’ fleet of self-driving cars
Google is reportedly in talks with automobile manufacturing giants regarding the possibility of designing and launching its own self-driving cars. The news comes from former …
