Google accused of withholding evidence in antitrust probe
Google has apparently decided to mess with Texas. Per the Wall Street Journal, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has filed suit against Google in an …
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Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom laughs it up on Twitter as trial looms
File-sharing giant Kim Dotcom was arrested in January when his mansion in Auckland, New Zealand was raided by authorities. His notorious file-sharing service Megaupload was shuttered …
Google CEO Larry Page’s health called into question
The health of Google co-founder and chief executive Larry Page has been called into question following the CEO’s absence from Google’s shareholders’ meeting on Thursday. Chairman …
Apple extends App Store’s global reach
Apple has served more than 30 billion downloads globally from its App Store, and while payments to developers leveled in recent months, more than two …
Microsoft Surface: Three keys for success
I was somewhat surprised to learn this week that Microsoft had developed a tablet that’s actually pretty cool. My expectations were admittedly low when I …
U.S. Government seeks spying tools for Facebook, Twitter
Facebook is a fantastic tool for keeping in touch with friends and family, and Twitter lets users share all kinds of information with their followers. …
HTC eyes space between Apple’s ‘closed’ iOS, Google’s ‘open’ Android
Taiwan-based smartphone vendor HTC saw its tremendous success come to a screeching halt last year, and the company is now struggling to recover in a …
The BGR Show: Episode 3 – MacBook Pro Retina review, Jay Sean’s funny photo addiction
This week we take a look at Apple’s brand new MacBook Pro with Retina display, arguably the best laptop ever made. It’s thinner, it’s lighter, …
Game of Phones: Apple keeps app revenue edge even before next-gen iPhone launch
Among professional app developers, App Annie is often cited as one of the most reliable sources of market statistics. App Annie’s most recent info dump …
Amazon announces European Appstore, coming this summer
Amazon on Wednesday announced that it has begun to accept app submissions from developers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain for distribution …
Dutch court rules in Samsung’s favor, Apple to pay damages
A Dutch judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Samsung in its 3G patent case against Apple, All About Phones reported. A District Court in …
Microsoft’s tablet efforts are fleeting, says Acer founder
Microsoft set the technology media and industry watchers aflutter earlier this week when it took the wraps off the Microsoft Surface tablet during a press …
Less Google+ engagement actually a good thing, Google exec argues
When Spinal Tap’s manager was asked whether the band was less popular because it wasn’t selling out large venues any more, he replied that the …
Apple suffers online service outage affecting iCloud, iMessage, and websites [updated]
Apple’s currently having an issue with multiple online services including all of iCloud, iMessage, and even the company’s Developer portals. Maybe the server farm in …
Nokia’s mapping technology coming to Windows Phone 8
Microsoft on Wednesday during its Windows Phone Summit keynote revealed that its upcoming Windows Phone 8 operating system will include Nokia’s mapping technology built-in, alongside NAVTEQ …
People don’t want a Microsoft tablet, former Dell CEO says
Former Dell CEO Kevin Rollins doesn’t think Microsoft has a hit on its hands with the upcoming Microsoft Surface tablet set to launch later this …
Beating the odds: How Remedy hit 10M downloads and made a $40 in-game purchase work
Beneath Disney, Zynga and Rovio toil dozens of smaller mobile game developers, developing revenue growth strategies without the benefit of massive media coverage. Remedy’s “Death …
Layoffs hit RIM
Almost exactly one year ago, The Waterloo Record reported that struggling smartphone maker Research In Motion began laying off workers in an effort to cut costs. …
Apple and Liquidmetal Technologies extend IP agreement until 2014
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday, Liquidmetal Technologies revealed that it has extended its agreement with Apple to continue licensing its intellectual property …
Samsung Galaxy S III review
Samsung is the world’s leading Android manufacturer. The company’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S III, had an enormous around of hype surrounding it before the phone was …
Google finds almost 10,000 new malicious websites every day
Google’s security blog on Tuesday revealed new details on how the search giant is keeping Internet users safe from malware. The Mountain View-based company protects …
Apple looks to stop Big Brother ‘dataveillance’ with new tech
Apple was recently granted a patent by the United State Patent and Trademark Office for a method of helping users keep their personal information hidden, …
15% would opt for iPhone over sex, 4% have used iPhone during sex
People have certainly grown more attached to their smartphones over the past few years — smartphone penetration has topped 50% in the United States and …
Microsoft Surface tablet is ‘sincerest form of flattery’ for Apple
Microsoft unveiled its first own-brand tablet on Monday evening and beyond the simple truth that both devices are tablet computers, it seems like a stretch …
Former AT&T exec admits selling Apple and RIM secrets to traders
A former AT&T executive on Monday admitted to selling Apple and RIM sales numbers to traders who then purchased shares based on the information, Reuters …
Music streaming royalties finally begin to add up
Digital music has become increasingly popular over the years, and now it looks like new methods of digital music distribution are finally starting to pay …
Spotify brings streaming radio to iPhone, iPad app
Spotify on Tuesday announced the addition of free mobile radio to the company’s popular Spotify app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Spotify’s radio …
Samsung eyes enterprise with SAFE-branded Galaxy S III
Samsung on Monday announced that its upcoming Galaxy S III will be the company’s first SAFE (Samsung Approved for Business)-branded smartphone. The new branding indicates that …
Government censorship requests on the rise, according to Google
Google on Sunday published its latest Transparency Report, which included data on government takedown requests made between July and December 2011. The Mountain View-based company reports that …
Live from Microsoft’s tablet event!
After saving things for the very last minute in an effort to keep today’s news under wraps, Microsoft is finally ready to get the show …
