SEC charges Microsoft exec with insider trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday announced that it was bringing insider trading charges against Brian D. Jorgenson, a senior portfolio manager at Microsoft whom …
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Why BlackBerry shouldn’t chase the bargain-bin smartphone market
Earlier today we posted a smartly argued piece of analysis from Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair, who made a compelling case that BlackBerry should get out …
These are the 5 best PlayStation 4 games so far
There’s no way around it — the PlayStation 4 is at a disadvantage when it comes to launch lineups. Microsoft went all out on November …
Leaked screenshots show us what Samsung’s Android rival will look like
While Samsung has done extremely well making Android phones, the company doesn’t want its destiny tied to another company’s platform. That’s why it’s been plugging …
Apple’s upcoming iPhones might have the best displays on the planet
The Retina display on Apple’s iPhone 5s might not pack as many pixels as the full HD screens on rival handsets, but it’s still among …
Awful Wii U sales could force Nintendo to do the unthinkable
Right now Nintendo is sticking to its plan of cutting the Wii U’s price and hoping that big-time games such as Super Smash Bros. and …
This could be how Apple plans to fix its iOS Maps disaster
Apple has had countless issues with its Maps app over the past few years, but a patent published on Thursday could be a step in the …
A T-Mobile-Sprint merger is the last thing we need right now
If Sprint had proposed buying T-Mobile at around this time last year, my reaction would probably have been, “Sure, why not?” After all, neither carrier …
WhatsApp hits 400 million active users – and lashes out viciously at rivals
WhatsApp just hit a major milestone: 400 million monthly active users for its sleek, streamlined cross-platform messaging service. Most companies would be euphoric about this achievement. But WhatsApp …
An open letter to BlackBerry management
No… not that open letter. As BlackBerry prepares to report its results for the fiscal third quarter before the bell on Friday, investors are bracing …
The best smartphones in the world, 2013 edition (part 3)
Part one of our three-part series on the best smartphones of 2013 listed the best smartphone design, performance and display of the year, and then part …
How the original iPhone forced Google to completely rebuild Android
The day Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPhone model (January 9th, 2007,) Google’s Android team, which had been secretly working on a smartphone for two …
It looks like the Galaxy S5 might not be as exciting as we thought
Samsung’s upcoming fifth-generation flagship Galaxy smartphone is already shaping up to be one of the highlights of 2014, but a new report suggests that the …
Bill Gates takes on a new role… as Secret Santa
Reddit’s annual Secret Santa had a surprise participant this year, and it was none other than Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Reddit user NY1227 on Wednesday posted …
The first step in BlackBerry’s comeback plan: Nepotism?
Has BlackBerry really hired — yes, hired — three key executives in the span of just two days? The company announced on Wednesday that it …
Hackers ‘shopped’ for millions of credit cards at Target on Black Friday [Update]
UPDATE: Target on Thursday confirmed that 40 million credit and debit cards were breached between November 27 and December 15, ZDNet reports, with hackers stealing personal …
U.K. online porn filters have unwanted side effects
The four main Internet service providers in the U.K. including BT, Virgin, Sky and TalkTalk have turned on their porn filters either in full or …
Video: Samsung’s marketing monster snags World Cup icons for Galaxy ad
Soccer fans worldwide may appreciate Samsung’s first complete Galaxy 11 promo video that was finally released, showing an entire team of renowned players that have …
How one mobile browser is trying to save online privacy
Dolphin on Wednesday announced a new browser application for Android, which aims to protect the user’s privacy while browsing the web, essentially becoming a “Snapchat of …
Pay TV companies make their customers curse more than any other
Have you ever dropped a profane four-letter word when dealing with your cable or satellite TV provider? If so then you aren’t alone… in fact, …
Ballmer explains how Apple forced his hand with the Surface
Outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has revealed in an interview with ZDNet that the company felt forced to manufacture its own Surface line of tablets …
Microsoft yanks update that wrecked the Surface Pro 2
Many Surface Pro 2 users who have updated their device using recently released system firmware have posted complaints all across Microsoft’s support pages demanding that …
Apple busted for misleading customers with refund policy
In an effort to shift the balance of power away from corporations and toward consumers, the Australian government implemented a new set of laws in …
Will 2014 be the year of Windows Phone?
The Windows Phone mobile platform may be looking to have an even better 2014 after showing some encouraging momentum this year, at least according to …
Samsung’s push to break free from Google starts in February
Week in and week out we keep hearing about how Samsung is planning to branch out beyond Android, but as 2013 draws to a close, …
Amazon is slaying brick-and-mortar stores in holiday gadget sales
Brick-and-mortar retail chains did not seem to have a great Thanksgiving week. But the latest comScore numbers show that online shopping not only had a terrific …
Uh-oh: The FBI can access your MacBook webcam without the light turning on
The next time you take a seat in front of your laptop, keep in mind that the only thing standing between you and a serious …
Video: These are the two games that could save Wii U
The Wii U had an undeniably disastrous 2013 in terms of sales but Nintendo thinks it has two aces up its sleeve for next year. …
T-Mobile continues to beat up AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint
Beware, rival carriers: T-Mobile isn’t done with you yet. T-Mobile CEO John Legere took to Twitter on Wednesday to tease his company’s upcoming “Uncarrier 4” …
When will wearable computers actually look cool enough to wear?
We’re in a fascinating period when it comes to wearable computers — many in the tech industry think that they will be the next big …
