That trash-talking elf in World of Warcraft may be an NSA spy
The Guardian has been dropping a steady stream of bombs about the NSA’s activities in recent months. They keep getting more and more bizarre. The …
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Apple, Google and others demand NSA spying reform
Eight tech giants have joined forces demanding NSA reform in a “Global Government Surveillance Reform” campaign, including AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter and …
WSJ: China Mobile iPhone preorders start on Thursday
China Mobile will start taking iPhone preorders on December 12th in the country, according to an ad found by The Wall Street Journal on the carrier’s website. …
Amazon drones will face constant threats… from snipers and birds
In addition to meeting whatever requirements the Federal Aviation Administration may have in place for such projects, Amazon Prime Air drones may also have to …
iPhone 5s shipping times drop to just 1-3 days
Don’t worry, procrastinators: You’ll be able to make the iPhone 5s a last-minute holiday gift. MacRumors notes that shipping times for the iPhone 5s have …
Dell looks to trim workforce before Christmas
According to The Wall Street Journal, Dell offered buyout packages to a portion of its massive workforce. The struggling computer maker currently has 110,000 employees, …
Google pushes campaign to end warrantless email snooping
Law enforcement officials legally need to get search warrants when they tap your phone or read your mail but they face no such restrictions on …
HTC starts selling flagship One directly for $0 down
In a bid to increase sales of its flagship handset this Christmas, HTC has kicked off a special promotion in the U.S., offering buyers the …
Samsung reportedly poised to blow up tablet market with $135 tablet
Samsung has seen Google and Amazon’s best efforts at selling super-cheap tablets and it’s apparently getting ready to do them one better. According to the …
Beyond Chromecast: Google reportedly prepares ‘Nexus TV’ set-top box
Chromecast is a nifty way to get your web browser and other key TV apps onto your big-screen television but Google’s ambitions for the living …
Apple on track for best holiday season ever
Apple looks poised to top its previous sales records this holiday season after major growth in November. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White reports that his …
Metro haters beware: 2014 will be the end of new Windows 7 PCs
If you’re looking to buy a new PC and you hate the idea of looking at Live Tiles, then you’d better get a new PC …
Why is Microsoft wasting its time bashing Chromebooks? [updated]
So it seems that Microsoft has put together yet another ad bashing Google’s line of Chromebooks. The Verge’s Tom Warren says this aggressive line of …
Samsung reportedly prepping two tablets with AMOLED displays
You know the big, bright, beautiful displays in Samsung smartphones that people just can’t get enough of? At least two new Samsung tablets set to …
Apple is trying to squeeze even more money from Samsung in patent suit
Sorry, Samsung: It looks like that additional $290 million still isn’t enough for Apple. FOSS Patents notes that Apple filed a motion this week asking …
This iPhone accessory will turn you into J.J. Abrams
A new project is raising money on Kickstarter to build an anamorphic adapter lens that would be compatible with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s, …
LG’s G Flex smartphone sequel will actually bend up to 90 degrees
LG’s second banana phone will be more than just a banana phone. We have already discussed why the first round of smartphones that utilize flexible …
FCC commissioner says Comcast-TWC merger likely dead on arrival
Like a good exorcist, the Federal Communications Commission looks set to drive back the merger sent from hell. In an interview with The Wall Street …
Review: Sony outsmarts Samsung with SmartWatch 2
Smartwatches are the future… or something like that. As growth in the smartphone market slows, especially at the high end where companies have been making …
FTC finds popular flashlight app for Android illegally sharing data with advertisers
A popular flashlight Android app with an installed base of between 50 million and 100 million users has also been collecting personal data including location …
Samsung and several other companies raided by EU antitrust regulators
The holiday season is one of the most important times of the year for electronics companies, but a few might have overstepped their boundaries this …
Forbes: Microsoft will overtake Apple in 3 years
What goes up must come down and on Wall Street, billions are made and lost betting on which direction companies are headed. Apple is the …
iBeacons invade the Apple Store
Apple’s new iBeacon technology has tremendous potential in the retail space. Retailers can use the technology, which allows for the creation of a Bluetooth Low Energy …
Not a gimmick: LG sees flexible displays on 40% of smartphones by 2020
The early returns on smartphones with curved displays such as the Samsung Galaxy Round and the LG G Flex have been pretty underwhelming so far. …
Spotify to unveil free on-demand music streaming next week
Spotify is apparently interested in expanding its mobile music services by offering users free (ad-supported) on-demand access to streaming music. The company’s current offer lets …
Cable companies may be finally hearing cord cutters’ footsteps
Cable companies have shown no signs of concern over cord cutting so far and it’s easy to see why: Even customers who ditch their home …
NSA gathers nearly 5 billion cell phone records every day
Just how deep does the NSA rabbit hole go? The Washington Post reports that the NSA is “gathering nearly 5 billion records a day on the whereabouts of …
Anti-patent troll bill passes U.S. House with huge majority
Patent trolls are so widely disliked that they’ve actually inspired Congress to do something to crack down on them. The Washington Post reports that the …
Prescription Google Glass leaks as Explorers upgrade to new version
Google is letting Glass Explorers swap in their first-generation wearable device for a newer model if they want to try out a faster, more durable …
T-Mobile is not impressed with AT&T’s Mobile Share Value plans
AT&T made waves on Thursday morning with the announcement of its new Mobile Share Value plans, offering a large segment of its customers cheaper data …
