Can new tablet features save the Nook Simple Touch?
When people buy an E Ink eReader instead of one of the many affordable tablets available on the market, they’re likely looking for a somewhat …
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How the mighty have fallen: Nokia’s struggles, put in perspective
In one point in time, Nokia was the top-selling smartphone vendor in the world by a wide margin. It wasn’t even that long ago, in …
HTC says One production will double to meet ‘strong demand’
Of all the problems to have when launching a new flagship smartphone, trouble keeping up with demand is hardly the worst. Of course, things change …
Are the new messaging apps from Facebook and Google a sign of fear?
It’s pretty fascinating that Facebook and Google debuted new messaging paradigms within six weeks of each other. Facebook Home’s one key feature is the prominent …
Apple’s ‘iRadio’ hits another roadblock, WWDC launch might be delayed
It has been widely reported that Apple will debut a new streaming radio service at its Worldwide Developers Conference next month. The company was said …
The five ways Google is ‘assaulting’ Apple
Google CEO Larry Page spoke about peace in the industry during the Google I/O 2013 keynote, but that doesn’t mean Google has plans to slow …
Nokia Lumia 928 review: Third time’s the charm?
After a handful of dismal quarters during which Nokia lost billions, the vendor has recently shown signs of life. But not in the United States. Nokia’s first big …
BlackBerry comeback underway on home turf
On the global stage, BlackBerry is still hurting — for the first time ever, Microsoft’s Windows Phone market share topped BlackBerry in the first quarter …
Google’s secret weapon: Maps
Google is always on the hunt for new ways to boost revenue from search ads, the company’s primary money-maker, and it may have just begun …
Samsung says Galaxy S4 is its fastest-selling smartphone of all time
The Galaxy S4 is Samsung’s fastest-selling smartphone ever with shipments topping 6 million units in two weeks. Samsung co-CEO Shin Jong-kyun revealed on Friday that sales …
Google pushes new video standard that could cut bandwidth use in half
One of the constant complaints we hear from wireless and even some wireline ISPs is that the surge in online video demand has put a …
Time Warner Cable considers buying a stake in Hulu
We may now have a clue about how Time Warner Cable plans to implement its own Aereo-like service. Unnamed sources have told Bloomberg that Time …
World’s largest Bitcoin exchange accused of violating U.S. financial law
Things have been very up-and-down for Bitcoin lately and the virtual currency’s road coud be getting even rockier now that the United States federal government …
LulzSec hackers sentenced for attacking Sony, News Corp and the CIA
A U.K. judge has sentenced four members of hacking collective LulzSec, an offshoot of hacking group Anonymous, for their role in taking down various corporate …
Samsung advertising barrage said to ‘mentally enslave’ Indian consumers
Samsung’s marketing Death Star isn’t just hovering over the United States — it has designs on conquering the entire world. Per Barron’s, Global Equities Research …
Amazon tablets soar in mobile content consumption
Millenial Media, a leading mobile advertising platform, is out with another Mobile Mix report. It shows Amazon’s tablets gaining share in the mobile content market at …
Leaked video shows Microsoft may target Chrome in next phase of ‘Scroogled’ campaign
In the past year, Microsoft has increased its efforts to dethrone Google as the world’s top search engine. To accomplish this, the company has launched …
U.K turns up the heat in Google tax investigation
Google on Thursday faced questions from British lawmakers regarding the company’s tax practices, Reuters reported. It has been alleged that Google may have misled parliament …
Here’s the potentially damning Steve Jobs email DoJ is using in Apple eBook price-fixing trial
Apple recently denied allegations from the United States Justice Department that suggested it was the ringleader in a conspiracy to fix eBook prices. The trial …
Pirate Bay cofounder to run for European Parliament
Pirate Bay cofounder Peter Sunde is apparently tired of being accused of breaking the law, so now he wants to start making the law instead. …
College grads think Microsoft is a better place to work than Amazon or Facebook
College graduates would love to land a job at Google, Apple or one of the many startups in Silicon Valley. But according to a survey …
Apple denies DoJ accusations, says eBook publishers were fixing prices before iBooks
The United States Justice Department recently filed documents in its case against Apple and book publishers accusing Apple of helping to facilitate the collusion that led …
Fear of American pop culture drives European smartphone, tablet taxes
European governments are casting a baleful eye on the explosive smartphone and tablet growth. The problem for many Europeans lies in the way these devices …
Google shares close above $900 for first time, market cap at over $300 billion
Google’s shares continued to rise on Wednesday in the wake of the Google I/O conference, closing at over $900 for the first time and giving …
Google CEO Page: Microsoft’s Outlook Google Talk integration is ‘milking off’ Google innovation
Google CEO isn’t very happy that Microsoft decided to integrate its Google Talk messaging service into its Outlook webmail platform without extending a similar offer …
Google unveils 41 new features for Google+
During its annual I/O Developers Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, Google senior vice president Vic Gundotra announced 41 new features for the company’s social networking site. …
Samsung captured 95% of all Android profits in Q1
Want to know why Google is nervous about Samsung’s dominance of the Android ecosystem? Look no further than new research from Strategy Analytics showing that …
Completely redesigned Google Maps leaks ahead of I/O
The days leading up to a big industry event like Google I/O are always packed with leaks and this week has been no different. Among …
Google+ seemingly still a ghost town; brands continue to prefer Facebook, Twitter
Google announced last fall that its social networking site was home to 400 million members with more than 100 million active monthly users. Despite these …
Samsung, Apple and others escape as slumping feature phone sales haunt Nokia
The PC market isn’t the only tech sector in trouble. According to Gartner’s new numbers, Asia-Pacific is the only region in the world where mobile phone …
