Upcoming entry-level iPhone said to launch with 4-6 new color options
Following a number of conflicting reports, Apple’s (AAPL) upcoming entry-level iPhone is now said to include the same 4-inch Retina display as Apple’s current-generation iPhone …
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Apple bull says Galaxy S 4 ‘NOT a game changer,’ will be dominated by iPhone 5S
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy s 4 went from rumor to reality Thursday evening and the initial response was generally positive. In BGR’s hands-on Galaxy S 4 …
Sony’s PS Vita roars back to life
Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation Vita, a powerful but pricey portable console, had an awful year in 2012. In its home market, the Vita has often dipped …
HTC president calls Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 event embarrassing
As anyone who was on hand at last year’s Galaxy S III unveiling expected, Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S 4 press conference at Radio City Music …
Microsoft Surface sales slide in well below expectations at under 1.5 million
Cumulative sales of Microsoft’s (MSFT) first two tablet models have failed to meet expectations, according to a new report. Citing multiple unnamed sources, Bloomberg on …
Google plans to unveil secret X Lab project ‘in the coming month’
The secret laboratory headed by Google (GOOG) co-founder Sergey Brin, which has birthed such projects as Google Glass and the company’s driverless car program, plans …
Samsung was never an underdog – it was a sleeping giant that has now been awakened
In its commercials, Samsung (005930) likes to portray itself as the scrappy newcomer that’s risen from humble beginnings to challenge Apple (AAPL) for the title …
BlackBerry Z10 sell-outs continue in new markets, but sales said to be slowing in Canada, U.K.
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) new flagship Z10 smartphone has seemingly been well-received in a number of markets, and the latest round of launches has been no different. …
Larry Page continues to shake up Google, splits up mapping and commerce unit
Google (GOOG) CEO Larry Page has decided to separate the company’s mapping and commerce units, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Both …
Firm that called Apple’s spectacular slide says now it’s time to buy
While Wall Street continue to issue sky-high price targets in excess of $1,000 on Apple (AAPL) shares last year, BTIG’s Walter Piecyk saw the writing …
Apple’s next-gen iPhones to usher in new manufacturing split
Apple (AAPL) has historically relied on one Eastern manufacturing giant to assemble its iPhone lineup, but the next generation of Apple handsets will reportedly see …
Why graphene speakers could become the audio industry’s new gold standard
We’ve heard a lot about graphene being a “wonder material” that could be used for smartphone casings and antennas, but now it seems that some …
Kim Dotcom claims he will never end up in a U.S. prison
Despite significant victories by the United States, accused piracy kingpin Kim Dotcom claims he will never be locked up in the United States. The founder …
Google acquires neural network startup to improve speech and image recognition software
Google (GOOG) has acquired a startup from the University of Toronto’s computer science department. The “ground-breaking” startup called DNNresearch Inc was founded by University professor Geoffrey …
Samsung said to be locked into Android, no plans to stray with Tizen
There is little doubt that Samsung (005930) is exploring a world where it relies on Android far less than it does today. According to Hillside …
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 …
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 …
