New Darkmail Alliance aims to make email NSA-proof
Secure email service Lavabit closed up shop earlier this year after the United States government forced it to hand over its users’ private data. But …
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Intel’s first 4G LTE modem is heading to smartphones and tablets
Intel might have given up on TV, but the company is looking to take the smartphone world by storm with the introduction of its first …
Time Warner Cable loses 300,000 pay TV subscribers in a quarter
Cord cutting is accelerating at Time Warner Cable. Per The New York Times, Time Warner Cable reported that it lost 306,000 pay television subscribers last …
Motorola’s budget Moto G phone specs, pictures purportedly leak
Earlier this week, Motorola temporarily listed an unannounced device on its website — the Moto G. The mention was very quickly removed, but the Moto …
Google Glass accessory store goes live for Glass Explorers
It was only a matter of time. After revealing the redesigned Google Glass on Wednesday, Google reportedly put an official Glass accessory store online, complete with …
Here’s why everyone keeps visiting Apple Stores
You would think at some point since the inception of the Apple Store, everyone would have had enough time to demo all of Apple’s new …
Sony still confident in huge PS4 launch, sales seen hitting 5M by March
Sony reported its fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday, posting a $196 million loss despite strong smartphone sales. The company said that revenue from its consumer …
Strong iOS game sales could spell doom for the PS Vita and Wii U
The most recent Fiksu data indicates that the iOS app market is still chugging along nicely in America. The launch of the new iPhones triggered …
Space gray iPhone 5s steals the show, gold is America’s least wanted
We already know that Apple has smashed previous sales records with its new iPhone models, but a new report breaks down precisely which colors flew …
Sony sees suprising smartphone traction as it gnaws at HTC’s corpse
Sony’s dreadful quarters are becoming something of an earnings season tradition. This autumn was no exception; movie flops, weakening camera sales and the slumping PC market …
America’s favorite tablet brand is… Samsung?
Surveys showing iPad users as the most satisfied of all tablet users have become so routine that they’re barely worth writing about. But when a …
The wait is finally over: Google debuts new Nexus 5 hero phone
After months of leaks and rumors, it was starting to feel like this day would never come. But it did. The Nexus 5 is real. …
Another big barrier blocking widespread wearable tech adoption emerges
The general geekiness of early wearable technology offerings like Google Glass and Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch is obviously a significant barrier to widespread adoption, but …
How Microsoft is Scroogling its own users with Windows 8.1
Congratulations to everyone who thought that Microsoft’s “Scroogled” ad campaign wasn’t born from the company’s deep-seated concerns for user privacy. InfoWorld’s Woody Leonhard this week writes …
Test shows Nexus 5 is the best gaming phone in the world – aside from the iPhone 5s
Among Android smartphones, Google’s upcoming Nexus 5 will be the best gaming phone in the world if and when it finally launches. Factor in other …
Android 4.4 KitKat details revealed in leaked document, screenshots
Google hasn’t released a major new version of Android for more than a year now and has instead been content to make some minor adjustments …
iOS 7: The perfect mobile platform for murderers
Ok, so iOS 7 isn’t the most beloved software Apple has ever released. User experience experts don’t like it, design experts don’t like it and …
FAA: Airline passengers can now use electronics during takeoff and landing
Rejoice, for you will never have to turn off your personal electronics before a flight takes off again. The Federal Aviation Administration sent out a …
Nexus 5 gets torn apart in high-quality photo gallery ahead of launch
Google hasn’t even launched its new Nexus 5 yet but the highly-anticipated handset has already been torn apart. Smartphone parts leaker Fanatic Fone awoke from …
Apple retail partner says Retina iPad mini will launch on November 21
For the second time this year, Apple unveiled a product without sharing a release date. The Mac Pro was the first and it still doesn’t …
Apple is losing tablet market share – here’s why it might not matter
Android tablets have led the iPad in market share for a while now and Windows-based tablets will likely take off at some point as well. …
Sony posts $196 million Q2 loss despite strong smartphone sales
Sony said shipments of its Xperia smartphones were strong in the September quarter, but weak camera and PC sales coupled with the flop of its …
Despite higher Wii U sales, Nintendo posts operating loss in Q2
Price cuts have helped Nintendo sell a lot more Wii U consoles but they haven’t helped the company’s operating bottom line. Per Engadget, Nintendo posted …
Woman gets ticket for wearing Google Glass while driving
Maybe this is why Google has been investing so much money in self-driving cars: Because it knows that Google Glass users will endanger themselves and …
Head of Steam: Valve’s store now has more active users than Xbox Live
Valve seems to have hit on a good thing with its Steam online store for PC games. The Verge reports that Steam now has 65 …
New Lenovo tablet takes cues from Surface, adds 18-hour battery life
Undeterred by another recent tablet announcement, Lenovo has unveiled its own entries into the marketplace — the Yoga Tablet 8 and Yoga Tablet 10. The …
Sprint Spark enhanced LTE brings 1Gbps speeds to smartphones
Enhanced 4G LTE service has finally started making its way around the globe, and now Sprint has announced Spark, its own technology that will debut …
Facebook’s fear comes into focus: Teens are fleeing
Facebook’s third-quarter results blew out Wall Street expectations as the company earned $0.25 per share on $2.02 billion in revenue. Though it wasn’t quantified, there’s …
Nokia looks to ban HTC One sales in the UK following patent win
As HTC’s infernal autumn comes to a close, it appears to be entering an equally dismal winter. The Wall Street Journal reports that Nokia has …
PlayStation 4 FAQ reveals launch lineup, potential PS3 crossplay
Earlier this month, Sony put together a succinct fact sheet detailing how to share digital games on the PlayStation 4. This turned out to be …
