Government reaches deal with Microsoft, Google on data requests
Microsoft and Google, joined by Facebook, Apple and other tech firms, have been fighting for months to ensure that the public is given a more …
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All hail the king: Apple beats sky-high earnings expectations with $13.1 billion profit
Apple on Monday posted an EPS of $14.50 on revenue of $57.6 billion, thus beating the consensus estimate of $14.09 EPS on revenue of $57.46 …
WTF of the week: The NSA might be watching us through Angry Birds
Is nothing sacred to the international spy community? According to Pro Publica, leaked British intellgence documents reveal that spy agencies around the world are able to …
Here’s how Samsung plans to make its second Galaxy Gear smartwatch less awful
Samsung makes tons of great products and a number of “so-so” devices as well. The Galaxy Gear doesn’t fall into either of those categories. Samsung’s …
There’s actually one area where Windows Phone looks poised to overtake Android
No, Windows Phone won’t be catching up to Android in terms of market share anytime soon. However, there is one key area where Windows Phone …
Apple crushed Samsung in the U.S. over the holidays
Although Samsung rules most of the world in terms of total smartphone sales, here in the United States it’s still having a tough time consistently …
HTC M8 flagship phone may go where no HTC phone has gone before
The HTC M8, also referred to as the HTC One+ in recent reports, will feature on-screen buttons according to trusted leaker @evleaks, who has been …
How to build a monster 4K gaming PC for as little money as possible
Anyone who knows anything about PC gaming knows that there is often a steep price to pay in order to be anywhere near the cutting …
Apple expected to give OS X ‘flatter’ look… but nothing as drastic as iOS 7
So now that Apple has done a thorough overhaul of iOS in the form of the flatter, brighter iOS 7, can we expect a similar …
This could be our first look at one of Samsung’s Android-less phones
It was beginning to look like Samsung’s answer to the Android operating system would never see the light of the day, but if this press …
You have one hour today to buy an unlocked Moto X for $100 off
Motorola on Friday announced via Twitter that it will hold a new Moto X sale on Monday, offering its flagship Android smartphone starting at just …
Microsoft might have a solution to fix a huge Xbox One problem
As we expected, the battle of the fanboys rages ever onward into the new generation of game consoles. Spurious claims and exaggerated anecdotes are being …
The phone industry is turning into a painful demolition derby
LG just reported a surprisingly large 43 billion won loss in its mobile communications division, despite 54% unit volume growth during the Christmas quarter of 2013. This …
Here are 5 games that could make 2014 the year of the Xbox One
Now that we’ve seen the five games that PlayStation 4 owners can’t wait to get their hands on this year, it’s time to move to …
Nokia’s Android phone might actually launch
Vietnamese online retailer Thegiodidong.com is already listing the Nokia Normandy on its website, potentially revealing various specs and features for the unconfirmed device in the …
Steve Jobs compares Mac to inventing the telephone in this video, which hasn’t been seen in 30 years
Was the debut of the first Mac computer as pivotal a moment in human history as the invention of the telephone? According to Apple co-founder …
Insider: Xbox One has no hope, will lose this generation of console war to PS4
Most would agree that the console war for this generation of video game systems is far from over… but it may have been over before …
Google to reportedly discontinue beloved Nexus device lineup next year
Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin said on Twitter that the Nexus line of devices will be discontinued in 2015, replaced instead with a new brand spawned …
The best Android phone in the world gets even better this week
In a head-to-head battle against Samsung’s Galaxy S4 late last year, we declared the HTC One the victor and said that it was the best …
BlackBerry handsets are nearly extinct
Want an illustration of what an epic flop BlackBerry 10 has been? Then you need look no further than the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel …
Samsung’s Google Glass copy reportedly debuts in September
To some, Google Glass represents the future of wearable technology; a future that moves connected screens out of pockets and onto our faces. To others, …
Google acquires AI firm (because its robots can’t take over the world until they become self-aware)
Google has confirmed to Re/code that it purchased an artificial intelligence (AI) company without disclosing the amount of cash it paid for it. The publication …
Samsung and Google strike patent deal – is there hope for peace with Apple?
In a move that will hopefully start a trend that eventually kills off the patent wars that have plagued the tech industry for the past …
Apple may soon have a new way to help you spend more of your money
Apple is reportedly developing its own wireless payment service for mobile devices, The Wall Street Journal has learned, eying a piece of a growing business …
Your next iPhone may have an even tougher display
Foxconn has apparently started producing iPhones with sapphire displays, Taiwanese publication Apple Daily has learned, with the Chinese manufacturer expected to make 100 iPhone units with …
Don’t expect a 64-bit processor in the Galaxy S5
In a note to investors, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has detailed the specs and features of the next-gen Galaxy S flagship, revealing that the handset …
Samsung’s 2014 roadmap: More phablets, bigger tablets
In a conference call with analysts following the announcement of its Q4 2013 financial performance, Samsung on Friday revealed that it plans to launch additional tablets …
It’s official: Microsoft has a reason to fear Chromebooks
We were surprised last year when Microsoft started launching an anti-Chromebook ad campaign because, quite frankly, we’d never see anyone really use a Chromebook in …
You might be able to buy a red Nexus 5 after all
After a video that suggested Google might soon launch the Nexus 5 in up to six extra color options was proven to be fake the …
FBI: More Target-like malware attacks are coming
In a confidential report for retailers that was seen by Reuters, the FBI is warning companies to prepare for Target-like malware attacks in the future, …
