Apple, Samsung now account for an ‘astounding’ 103% of mobile industry profits
We’ve all heard the phrase “winner take all,” but now Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930) have gone a step further by taking more than all …
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Dell’s decade of product flops shows the dangers of scrambling to follow Apple
Look upon Dell’s (DELL) works, ye gadget geeks, and despair. The Verge has put together a very comprehensive roundup of all the terrible products that …
New reports throw cold water on BlackBerry Z10 sell-outs
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) first next-generation smartphone launched in the UK last week and early demand seemed strong. A number of retailers reported stock-outs on day one, …
Australian High Court rules in favor of Google in landmark advertising case
Australia’s High Court overturned an earlier decision on Wednesday when it unanimously ruled that Google (GOOG) did not mislead consumers with its sponsored links, Reuters reported. The …
Apple job posting points to Siri’s imminent arrival on OS X
In line with reports from late last year, a new job posting on Apple’s (AAPL) website suggests the company plans to bring Siri functionality to its …
Cable companies’ ‘comically profitable’ margins said to provide little incentive to invest in fiber
Many across the United States look upon Kansas City and its recently deployed Google (GOOG) Fiber network with envy. Why can Google offer a 1Gbps …
Microsoft Surface Pro review
I first laid eyes on Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablet just about four months ago. It was a rainy Monday morning in Redmond, Washington and we …
Samsung starts $100 million venture fund for Silicon Valley startups
Samsung (005930) has changed the game with its smartphones, television sets, and computers, and is now looking to do it again in the Silicon Valley …
Microsoft Xbox scores console exclusivity deal for Verizon’s Redbox Instant
Great news for Xbox users: You’ll soon have yet another video streaming service competing for your dollars. Microsoft (MSFT) Xbox Live programming director Larry “Major Nelson” …
New hidden icons discovered in iOS 6.1 point to imminent streaming radio service from Apple
Rumors that Apple (AAPL) is working on a streaming radio service to take on the likes of Pandora (P) and Spotify have been swirling for …
HP says it’s eager to pick at Dell’s corpse
HP (HPQ) seems to be taking a page from Conan the Barbarian, as the company apparently thinks the best thing in life is to watch …
Will the Z10’s success shield BlackBerry from subscriber drama?
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) share price is soared on Monday afternoon, goosed by new brokerage comments on early BlackBerry Z10 sales in the United Kingdom. It’s possible …
Apple’s ‘iPhablet’ again rumored for 2013 debut
Ahead of the holidays in 2011, Apple (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak called his former company “arrogant” because it refused to accommodate users who wanted an …
BlackBerry Z10 is selling even better than BlackBerry expected so far
BlackBerry (BBRY) shares were up sharply on Monday as analysts continued to upgrade the stock. The reinvigorated vendor also got some potentially game-changing news recently …
Dell deal is done: Dell founder takes company private for $13.65 per share
Following a number of reports suggesting a deal to take Dell (DELL) private was imminent, the company announced on Tuesday that a deal has been …
Why the next iPhone could help Apple recover its margins
By now we’re all familiar with the main reason Apple (AAPL) shares have tanked over the past few months: Investors are worried that the company’s …
Samsung and LG to settle patent dispute behind closed doors
The heads of both Samsung (005930) and LG (066570) have decided to resolve their recent patent dispute behind closed doors, according to the Yonhap News Agency. …
Anonymous leaks personal data of more than 4,000 U.S. bank executives
The hacking collective known as Anonymous has pulled off yet another embarrassing attack against the United States government. While most people were enjoying Super Bowl …
Dell closing in on $23 billion buyout to take company private
Michael Dell is putting the final touches on a deal with Microsoft (MSFT) and Silver Lake Partners to take Dell (DELL) private, unnamed sources have …
The best news BlackBerry could possibly get: 50% of BB10 pre-registration in Canada may have come from iPhone, Android users
BlackBerry (BBRY) laid all its cards on the table last week as it unveiled its new BlackBerry 10 platform and the two next-generation smartphones that …
Early BlackBerry Z10 sales said to be strong in UK
Sales of BlackBerry’s (BBRY) new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone are reportedly off to a “strong start” in the United Kingdom, according to checks performed last week …
HTC warns that performance may get worse
Struggling smartphone vendor HTC (2498) warned on Monday that its performance may continue to worsen in the first quarter of 2013. The company said in …
Netflix CEO fights for the right to post company milestones on Facebook
It may not seem like the most pressing matter in an era of massive financial scandals, but the Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to …
Nintendo says it won’t cut Wii U price despite slumping sales
Nintendo (NTDOY) has a lot riding on its latest video game console, but sales have been slow thus far. Gamers have not responded to the …
Buyout deal to take Dell private could be announced on Monday
Dell (DELL) founder and CEO Michael Dell is reportedly near reaching an agreement that would see him take Dell private and leave him as its …
Mark Cuban unloads on American patent system, says bad patents are ‘crushing small businesses’
You wouldn’t like Mark Cuban when he’s angry, patent trolls. In an interview with TechCrunch this week, the famed businessman and investor issued a sweeping …
Google shares hit record high, company now valued at over a quarter of a trillion dollars
When the history books are written on the dawn of the Internet age, Google (GOOG) way well be known as the little search engine that …
GS: Ignore the chatter, BlackBerry rebound is coming
BlackBerry’s (RIMM) next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform has received mixed reviews out of the gate, but most seem to agree that the new OS and first …
Top cable industry lobbyist admits data caps have nothing to do with congestion
The cable industry has long maintained that data caps were a necessity in order to keep their networks from toppling due to congestion. Data and …
Appeals court shoots down Apple’s proposed Galaxy Nexus sales ban
At some point, you’d think that Apple (AAPL) would give up on banning the Galaxy Nexus and instead focus on banning some of Samsung’s (005930) …
