HP launches ‘DataPass’ prepaid data service, competes directly with carriers
HP on Monday unveiled a new service that will push the scope of its business wider still. The PC giant has just launched “DataPass,” a …
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Foxconn denies making workers sign no-suicide pact
Foxconn on Monday issued a formal response to reports from last week claiming the Chinese electronics manufacturer makes its employees sign a document promising they …
AT&T to defend T-Mobile acquisiton in D.C. this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom — and AT&T’s competitors …
Samsung DROID Charge review
I’ve spent more than a week living and breathing alongside the Samsung DROID Charge, Verizon’s second 4G LTE smartphone, and and it had some pretty …
Internal emails from Google manager suggest Android isn’t so open
The “is Android open?” question is one that constantly fades in and out of focus on blogs and in the tech media. The latest snippet that …
‘Inside Apple’ gives rare glimpse into Steve Jobs’ personality, Apple secrets
Fortune recently published an article by Adam Lashinsky titled “Inside Apple” that provides dozens of insights into the business and culture at Apple, as well …
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Google getting voyeuristic, adding interior photos of businesses to Places [video]
In conjunction with its Places service, Google is piloting a new, free feature for business owners. Being called Business Photos, Google is looking to supplement an establishment’s …
U.S. Cellular to launch LTE network ‘in time for holidays’
Regional wireless provider U.S. Cellular has officially thrown its hat into the 4G ring. “U.S. Cellular, in conjunction with its partnership with King Street Wireless, …
MKM: Motorola may still sell 500,000 Verizon phones in Q2 despite DROID BIONIC delay
MKM Partners analyst Terry Kuittinen on Friday issued a note to investors reiterating a Buy rating on Motorola Mobility stock, setting the firm’s price target …
Sprint EVO View 4G’s Scribe pen retails for $80; not included
Here’s a head-scratcher. We’re hearing rumors that Sprint’s HTC EVO View 4G tablet will not, repeat not, ship with the snazzy HTC Scribe stylus. A …
Meet ‘The Nest’: Cross-platform, multi-app Twitter sync done right
When it comes to Twitter, we’re just as addicted as every other poor soul who got sucked in. We’re constantly connected on our phones and …
T-Mobile USA posts pedestrian Q1 report card
T-Mobile USA has just posted its first-quarter 2011 earnings report, and the results aren’t all that hot. While the nation’s fourth largest carrier did increase …
The right to bear ARMs: Apple eyeing switch from Intel to ARM in 2013, report claims
Blog SemiAccurate has published an interesting article stating that Apple intends to move its desktop and laptop computer systems from the Intel x86 architecture to ARM-based architecture …
Asustek issues Q2 guidance; 11% increase in shipments, 5% increase in revenue
While Acer scrambles to reverse the current negative trend that saw its PC shipments fall last quarter as revenue dove 56%, Taiwan-based competitor Asustek just …
Barnes & Noble planning new eReader for May 24th launch
According to a recent filing with the SEC, Barnes and Noble is planning to launch a new eReader later this month. During a meeting with …
Intel intros ‘Ivy Bridge’ processors with 3D transistors
Intel recently took the wraps off of its new “Ivy Bridge” platform that includes new 22nm 3D “Tri-Gate” transistors, as opposed to a traditional flat-circuit …
Facebook and Google eyeing Skype joint venture, possible purchase
Facebook and Google are in separate talks to enter joint ventures with Skype, Reuters reported on Thursday. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also reportedly been …
Throwback Thursday: CDs
A friend of the site recently brought our attention to an interesting service called Murfie, which allows users to trade in old CDs for digital …
AT&T says West Virginians are pawns in Sprint’s ‘cynical’ efforts to block T-Mobile merger
AT&T on Thursday issued a public response to Sprint’s recent attempt to thwart its proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA by appealing to the Public Service …
Apple’s new iMac gets torn open; same LG display spotted
The crew over at iFixit — torx screw drivers in hand – just stripped down one of Apple’s brand new 21.5 inch Sandy Bridge iMacs …
Apple, Google, others hit with antitrust class action lawsuit over ‘no solicitation’ agreements
Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe are among the companies named in a new class actions lawsuit filed on Wednesday in the state of California. The …
RIM to launch 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook this fall; OS 7 devices delayed?
With BlackBerry World 2011 coming to a close, you knew there had to be some unannounced news waiting to come out of the conference, right? …
Spotify launches iTunes competitor [video]
Companies like Apple and Google are doing their best to put together music products that compete directly with Spotify’s Web-based music streaming product. While reports …
Amazon launches MyHabit.com to compete with Gilt
On Tuesday evening, Amazon will take the wraps off of MyHabit.com — a new site that will compete directly with Gilt and other membership-only sites …
RIM to add foursquare support to BBM
During the BlackBerry World Keynote in Orlando this morning, Research In Motion announced that it is working with foursquare to include support for the social-network …
Google testing voice search on desktop site
It looks as though Google may be testing a voice search feature for its desktop search homepage. According to blog Search Engine Roundtable, several users …
AT&T’s T-Mobile acquisition to receive in-depth Department of Justice investigation
The Department of Justice will perform an “in-depth” investigation of AT&T’s proposition to acquire T-Mobile USA, Reuters is reporting. Such an investigation comes as no …
Apple may become the first $1 trillion company [video]
Giddy over Apple’s consistent staggering growth — and seemingly giddier over the iPad — Formula Capital managing partner James Altucher believes that Apple is poised …
Live from RIM’s BlackBerry World 2011 keynote!
We went hands-on with RIM’s new touch and type BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930 on Monday — the only device announced at BlackBerry World yesterday …
