FCC to reevaluate wireless spectrum rules for mergers and purchases
The Federal Communications Commission has apparently taken some industry criticism to heart and is planning to take a long, hard look at how it evaluates …
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Apple goes for Samsung’s jugular, adds the Galaxy S III to its injunction hitlist
Even though Samsung (005930) wasn’t happy to get slapped with a $1 billion verdict in the recent Apple (AAPL) patent trial, the company could at …
Scientists getting ever-closer to developing mind-hacking tech
The lesson here seems to be, “don’t wear an EEG headset while using the ATM.” Wired reports that researchers at Oxford, UC Berkeley and the University of …
Mobile price wars flaring up everywhere but America
In the second quarter this year, the U.S. mobile market was still an oasis of calm, But across the globe, mobile carriers have started struggling …
Japanese court says Samsung did not infringe upon an Apple syncing patent
A Japanese court on Friday gave Samsung (005930) a much-needed pat on the head by ruling that the Korean manufacturer did not infringe upon one …
iPhone 5 production faces setback as screens delayed at Sharp
Demand for the next-generation iPhone is expected to be huge but the Wall Street Journal today says that Apple (AAPL) may not be able to keep …
Bing gets even more social, allows you to search through your friends’ Facebook photos
Microsoft (MSFT) on Thursday announced a new update to its Bing search engine that will bring deeper Facebook (FB) integration to the service. The company’s …
How Google reworked Android to step around Apple’s deadly ‘915 patent
One of the patents Apple (AAPL) successfully asserted in its case against Samsung (005930) caused some alarm in the tech media earlier this week when …
Samsung’s plan for revenge: Sue Apple if it dares release an LTE iPhone
Samsung (005930) will soon go from licking its wounds to licking its chops if Apple’s (AAPL) next iPhone utilizes LTE technology. The Korea Times reports that Samsung …
Reuters: Google and Apple are conducting secret patent settlement talks
Google (GOOG) CEO Larry Page and Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook have been conducting behind-the-scenes talks regarding the ongoing patent disputes between the two companies, …
As Apple continues to bully Android vendors, Sony shrugs
Sony (SNE) has a lot on its plate right now. The Japanese consumer electronics giant’s profit plummeted last quarter despite revenue growth, and its Xperia …
The BGR Show – superstar Sean Paul on making music with his iPad
This week on The BGR Show we sit down with international superstar Sean Paul to talk about technology in the music industry — among other …
How to tell if your company is monitoring you at work
Businesses are typically well within their rights to install software that monitors company-owned computers and reports back to IT with details on exactly what employees …
How far does Apple’s influence reach? BMW exec says Apple refashioned cars
Apple’s (AAPL) influence over Samsung (005930) smartphones was fairly obvious to a jury in San Jose, but it looks like Apple’s reach extends far beyond …
Ask Obama Anything: President Obama joins Reddit and hosts AMA
Wondering why Reddit’s servers are crashing right now? President Barack Obama has joined Reddit and, as long as the site stays up, is hosting an …
Feds bust another LulzSec hacker
Having some lulz at the expense of another company’s security probably seemed like a better idea before it resulted in a possible 15-year jail sentence. Per …
HTC plans to fight patent claims, refuses to settle with Apple
HTC (2498) has been in a patent dispute with Apple (AAPL) since 2010 and despite Samsung’s recent defeat, the Taiwanese manufacturer has no intention of …
Bernstein Research: People don’t want Windows Phones
Nokia’s (NOK) stock got a big boost recently as investors identified positive trends despite three consecutive billion-dollar quarterly losses. According to Bernstein Research analyst Pierre Ferragu, …
Beats is building its own smartphone, TV and iTunes-killer to compete directly with Apple
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre’s company has really taken off since launching the original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. BGR has learned that while music is still …
The most annoying things iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 won’t fix
We’re now just two weeks away from seeing Apple (AAPL) take the wraps off its sixth iPhone and while nothing is certain until Apple makes …
Owners reportedly dumping Samsung phones following Apple’s win in court
Did Apple’s (AAPL) huge win over Samsung (005930) in court last week send Galaxy device owners heading for the hills? According to new data from …
Best Buy founder has 60 days to revise buyout offer
Best Buy (BBY) on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with the company’s founder Richard Schulze that permits him to form an investment group …
New CEO Melissa Mayer starts cracking the whip at Yahoo
Yahoo (YHOO) employees had better enjoy the free iPhones and all the free food they’ll be getting at Yahoo company cafeterias because it seems they’re going …
Time Warner will invest $25 million to expand its NYC fiber network
Fiber — it’s not just for Kansas City anymore. The Wall Street Journal reports that Time Warner Cable (TWC) plans on investing $25 million to …
Kim Dotcom vows to keep America out of next version of Megaupload
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom is making a really cool new toy but he’s not letting Americans play with it due to their government’s role in …
Apple’s Genius training manual shows how company herds and grooms its ‘iSheep’
Forget computer science — to be an Apple (AAPL) Genius you apparently need a degree in cognitive psychology. Gizmodo on Tuesday got hold of the training …
Apple and Motorola strike patent peace deal in Germany
OK, so maybe the Apple (AAPL) v. Samsung (005930) patent trial verdict is going to lead to progress in patent negotiations after all. FOSS Patents reports …
T-Mobile prepares to do battle with the iPhone 5
As AT&T (T), Verizon Wireless (VZ) and Sprint (S) prepare to sell as many iPhones as they can manage to get their hands on in …
Is Android doomed in the wake of the Apple v. Samsung verdict? Not a chance
There have been rumblings in some corners of the tech press that Google (GOOG) ought to be quaking in its boots in the wake of the …
Samsung is prepared for the worst – says it will modify phones to avoid Apple ban
Samsung (005930) on Tuesday confirmed that it is willing to modify its smartphones if it cannot successfully fight Apple’s (AAPL) request to have them banned …
