BlackBerry says an unnamed partner has ordered 1 million BlackBerry 10 phones
Continuing our run of good news for BlackBerry (BBRY), the company on Wednesday announced that an unnamed “established partner” has agreed to buy 1 million …
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Wireless carriers stand to make a killing by tracking your every move
As wireless carriers continue to explore new revenue opportunities in an evolving market, services that rely on network-based location tracking are seen as a huge …
Andy Rubin steps down from role as Android boss at Google
Google (GOOG) CEO Larry page on Wednesday confirmed that Android boss Andy Rubin is leaving his current position at Google. “Having exceeded even the crazy …
Samsung keeps its impossible promise
It was Game 3 of the 1932 World Series and with two strikes in the top of the fifth inning, New York Yankees slugger Babe …
Google’s most exciting mobile service is coming to the iPhone before most Android phones
Google’s (GOOG) most exciting and innovative mobile service is currently only available on 15.5% of Android devices, but it will soon be accessible to nearly …
HTC’s March production problems may carry a dreadful cost
The latest setback for the new HTC (2498) flagship model is the announcement by UK retailer Clove about the device’s British launch getting delayed from …
New Apple tech may out ‘stalkers’ on social networks
There are some areas where Apple (AAPL) thrives and some areas where it continues to struggle, and social networks definitely fall into the latter category. …
Georgia legislature kills bill that would have clamped down on municipal broadband
The dire threat of public broadband lives on in Georgia. Consumerist reports that Georgia’s state legislature has shot down a bill that would have barred …
Amazon Prime said to be huge success with more than 10 million members
Amazon’s (AMZN) Prime service is one of the Internet’s hidden gems. For $79 a year, the company offers Prime members free two-day shipping and access …
Google outlines plan for ending patent troll suits
Google (GOOG) is encouraging companies to work together to finally put an end to the endless stream of patent infringement lawsuits that have plagued the …
Google’s same-day shipping service is now being tested in San Francisco Bay area
The news broke last week that Google (GOOG) is working with a number of national retail chains to create a same-day shipping service that will compete …
Apple’s HDTV reportedly delayed, iWatch may launch this year
Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored HDTV was expected to debut in 2013, but a new report suggests manufacturing issues have pushed the television’s launch back to …
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to lift ban on cellphone unlocking
Amazing but true — commonsense ideas are still capable of getting bipartisan support. A bipartisan coalition of senators this week introduced legislation that would lift …
Google to pay $7 million to settle Street View data collection privacy case
Google’s (GOOG) Street View data collection practices have gotten it into legal hot water throughout the world and on Tuesday the company agreed to pay $7 …
Galaxy S IV called Samsung’s ‘last act in Apple’s shadow’
Samsung (005930) is about to blow open the smartphone industry with innovative next-generation smartphones that break the mold and reinvent the smartphone experience — but …
Latest gloomy Apple analysis projects 25% chance of guidance miss
It used to be that Apple (AAPL) would intentionally low-ball its quarterly guidance so it could crush expectations with better-than-expected earnings. But now that Apple has …
Gravity-based link technology could make it easier than ever to buy things from Amazon
The ease with which consumers can purchase just about anything on Amazon’s (AMZN) website has helped the company change the face of retail. In the …
Apple reportedly threatened by Samsung’s Sharp investment
News of Samsung’s (005930) strategic investment in Sharp emerged last week, and it looks like there maybe be some added benefits for Samsung beyond strengthening …
Report claims iPhone 5, the best-selling smartphone in the world, will ultimately disappoint
As analysts continue to hit Apple (AAPL) hard, a new report claims the postmortem ultimately written on the iPhone 5 will reveal disappointing sales relative …
Why is BlackBerry’s CEO being so weird about the low-end market?
BlackBerry (BBRY) executives have a history of making condescending comments to analysts, but this time, Thorsten Heins has really broke new ground in haughtiness. At …
Samsung climbs to top of China smartphone market as Nokia share plummets
As Nokia’s (NOK) share of the world’s largest smartphone market plummeted, Samsung (005930) shipments exploded in 2012, propelling the company to the top of the …
Google files patent for back-panel smartphone touch controls
Touch displays are obviously terrific, but there are times when it would be great to have an alternative way to navigate on our smartphones, especially …
Judge slams Apple in privacy suit, says he can no longer take what company says at face value
Apple’s (AAPL) famous secrecy may have just gotten it into some legal trouble. Bloomberg reports that San Jose-based U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal has issued …
What’s behind Nokia’s odd refusal to reveal the length of its Windows licensing deal?
Nokia (NOK) this week revealed that it will end up paying €500 million — about $650 million — in net Windows Phone licensing fees to Microsoft (MSFT) …
Google lays off another 1,200 Motorola workers
The good news for Motorola is that Google (GOOG) has plans for it other than selling it off for parts. The bad news is that …
Microsoft starts ‘Scroogled, Mark II,’ pushes legislation to keep Google Apps out of schools
Microsoft (MSFT), which is seemingly trying to remake itself from a software company into a non-profit privacy advocate on par with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, …
Study: Megaupload shutdown boosted movie sales
It looks like the entertainment industry may have gotten its money’s worth after law enforcement officials shut down Kim Dotcom’s Megaupload last year. The Wall …
Dell threatened with ‘years of litigation’ over buyout plan
There are probably days when Michael Dell regrets ever taking his company public. AllThingsD reports that famed activist investor Carl Icahn says that there will …
New report says claims of slumping BlackBerry Z10 sell-through are wrong
A fight is brewing on the Street over BlackBerry’s (BBRY) next-generation Z10 smartphone. Following early reports of BlackBerry Z10 sellouts across the UK and Canada, …
The price of success: Samsung’s lobbying spend grew 500% in 2012
Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT) and other leading technology companies spend millions each year lobbying Washington, and now Samsung (005930) is learning that it …
