iPhone 5S production reportedly now underway
A pair of reports from earlier this week suggested that Apple (AAPL) plans to launch its iPhone 5S this coming August, and now a new …
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Microsoft reportedly looks to bolster weak Windows 8 demand with OEM license discounts
Windows 8 sales have reportedly fallen short of Microsoft’s (MSFT) expectations, so the company is exploring new ways to spur demand. According to a report …
The Internet is a much different place if you are rich
The Internet is widely regarded as a highway of free information that doesn’t discriminate against color, sexuality or religious beliefs. This is a common misconception, …
HTC’s dreadful February shocks even cynics
HTC’s (2498) share price dove 6% yesterday as investors fretted over whether February revenue might drop below NT$12 billion. Well, it did. In fact, it …
Microsoft fined $731 million in Europe for violating browser choice commitments
The European Commission on Wednesday fined Microsoft (MSFT) €561 million, equal to roughly $731 million, for failing to properly inform users of alternative Web browser …
Samsung buys into key Apple supplier with $110 million Sharp investment
Samsung (005930) is reportedly set to buy a 3% stake in struggling panel maker Sharp Corporation for approximately $110 million. The deal will ensure Samsung sees …
Apple reportedly held talks with Beats over streaming music partnership
Apple’s (AAPL) has reportedly had difficulties negotiating with major music labels over royalties tied to a streaming music service currently in development. One option the …
The Pirate Bay admits North Korea move was a hoax, chides fans who cheered it anyway
Yes, it turns out that the Pirate Bay’s alleged virtual move to North Korea was indeed a hoax and the infamous file-sharing website isn’t too happy …
Internal Microsoft projects tracks viral content on Twitter [video]
When the company isn’t focused on attacking the public’s opinion of Google, researchers at Microsoft (MSFT) are working on some interesting projects. At the company’s …
Investors told to show patience while Apple faces ‘significant and competent competition’
One of the things that has made Apple (AAPL) such a success over the years — that is, its quiet focus and its general refusal …
Minnesota senator plans bill to make cellphone unlocking legal again
Just one day after the White House got behind efforts to make unlocking cellphones legal again, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D — MN) vowed to introduce a …
Google seen soaring as shares continue to rise
A recent analysis pondered whether Google (GOOG) might be the next company to follow Apple’s epic downfall on Wall Street, and now we have another …
YouTube music streaming service will reportedly launch this year
Recent reports have suggested that Google (GOOG) is interested in launching a music streaming service to compete with Pandora (P) and Spotify. According to Fortune, …
China says Google controls too much of its smartphone market
As Google’s (GOOG) volume lead in the global smartphone market continues to grow, rivals keep looking for ways to slow the proliferation of its Android platform. …
Bloomberg: Verizon and Vodafone in talks over possible merger or buyout
Verizon (VZ) and Vodafone are reportedly actively discussing ways to resolve their relationship this year, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The companies, which jointly own top …
Early BlackBerry Z10 price cuts could be ominous sign
UK’s leading mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has cut the monthly package price of the BlackBerry Z10 from £36 to £29. That amounts to a £160 …
Amazon: The second most desirable tablet vendor
Amazon (AMZN) has had a hell of a ride in the tablet market. The first Kindle tablet rode on the wave of Kindle eBook readers’ …
The Pirate Bay claims move to North Korea, but evidence shows it’s a hoax
Abandoned by its allies in Sweden and Norway, the Pirate Bay has decided to set sail for a new virtual home in the well-known bastion …
Samsung apologizes for fatal gas leak at semiconductor plant
Samsung (005930) has issued a public apology for the fatal gas leak at one of its semiconductor plants that left one contract worker dead and four …
LG says LTE smartphone sales topped 10 million
As Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930) continued to divvy up just about all of the smartphone industry’s earnings last year, one other global vendor managed …
White House supports petition to legalize cell phone unlocking
A petition asking the Obama administration to reverse a decision made by the Librarian of Congress last fall to deny consumers the right to unlock …
Microsoft says its ‘Scroogled’ ad campaign is coming to an end [updated]
Google (GOOG) executives can rest easier at night — Microsoft (MSFT) is calling off its “Scroogled” ad campaign. KQED reported late last week that Microsoft “has …
Warren Buffett’s advice to Apple: Ignore Wall Street noise
Warren Buffett is a pretty good person to take tips from, and he’s now advising Apple (AAPL) to ignore all of the unsolicited advice it …
‘Modest’ BlackBerry Z10 sales, upcoming Galaxy S IV launch could hurt BlackBerry
A string of upbeat reports has sent BlackBerry’s (BBRY) stock climbing in recent months, but the end is nigh according to one industry watcher. Canaccord Genuity …
Sprint takes a pass on BlackBerry’s first new smartphone
BGR confirmed some of the best news BlackBerry could possibly get late last week, but not everyone is convinced that the BlackBerry Z10 will have …
Web pioneer Vint Cerf envisions a futuristic Internet where people communicate with aliens
One of the Internet’s founding fathers envisions a bright future that one day may involve communicating with animals and even aliens using the Web. During a speech …
Kim Dotcom’s defense will not be allowed to view U.S. government’s evidence against him
Kim Dotcom could be packing his bags and heading to a U.S. courtroom in the near future. The accused Internet piracy king has been fighting …
Apple award cut to $599 million in Samsung patent case
Apple’s (AAPL) award from last summer’s landmark patent trial with Samsung (005930) has been reduced to $598.9 million, according to a new report. The Wall …
Nokia CEO issues warning to BlackBerry: ‘I’m very interested in BlackBerry customers’
BlackBerry (BBRY) has clearly seen some early success with its next-generation BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, but there are still a number of barriers on the road …
AT&T launches all-out attack on T-Mobile in new ad
AT&T’s (T) bid to acquire No.4 wireless carrier T-Mobile USA failed spectacularly in late 2011 after the Justice Department sued to block the merger. There …
