Google chairman explains how to herd stray iSheep into Android flock
Even though Apple’s customer loyalty is off the charts, Google chairman Eric Schmidt claims that “many” of his “iPhone friends are converting to Android” and he’s …
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Two more BlackBerry executives out in latest round of bloodletting
Here’s some rare cheer for BlackBerry fans — the company’s next smartphone might actually be promoted with a decent marketing campaign. Per StreetInsider, BlackBerry announced …
Samsung pops out yet another new smartphone, the Galaxy Grand 2
In what seems like its 1,457th new smartphone release this year, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Grand 2, a new device that is sized somewhere …
Apple scoops up Kinect inventor PrimeSense for $360 million
After several months of rumored acquisition negotiations, Apple has completed the purchase of Israel-based Kinect inventor PrimeSense for a price of around $360 million, according …
One huge hit: Microsoft sells 1 million Xbox Ones in 24 hours
Launched on November 22nd in 13 markets, the Xbox One has sold in more than one million consoles in less than 24 hours, setting a …
What the Xbox One tells us about ‘the new Microsoft’
The Xbox One is apparently more than just a killer next-generation gaming console — it’s also apparently a dry run for what outgoing CEO Steve …
Apple brings back lost iWork features with new update
Criticized for dumbing down its iWork suite of productivity apps a month ago, Apple on Friday issued a software update that brings back some of …
Instagram may be the next company to join the mobile messaging wars
Instagram has had a busy 2013. In June, video was added to the service as a counterplay to Twitter’s Vine. Last month, Instagram rolled out …
AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 reportedly hard to find at launch [updated]
It looks like Apple isn’t the only vendor suffering from a supply shortage this holiday season. According to WPCentral, the inventory of the AT&T Nokia …
Google laughs off Microsoft’s Scroogled merchandise stunt
Does Google feel intimidated by Microsoft’s “Scroogled” merchandise campaign? Don’t be silly, of course it doesn’t. A Google spokesperson told The Verge that Microsoft’s decision …
Google Play starts taking tablet apps seriously
The Google Play Store is starting to take tablet apps seriously. Announced last month on the Android Developers Blog and spotted on Friday by Android …
BBM mystery: Why is it so much more popular on iOS than Android?
It’s been more than a month after BlackBerry Messenger debuted for the iOS and Android platforms and it is still doing remarkably well on the …
EU reportedly set to sign off on Microsoft’s $7.2 billion Nokia deal
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset business is nearly settled, but an international deal this large requires approval from several groups. Reuters reports that “Microsoft is …
Google plots how to make Glass more than ‘niche product for nerds’
Google is pretty high on the potential for Google Glass to be a revolutionary product but the company seems to realize that its computerized headset …
The FCC’s Thanksgiving homework: Decide how to slaughter the Comcast-TWC merger turkey
Longtime readers know that I’ve been very critical of both Comcast and Time Warner Cable over their pricing policies, their service quality and their overall …
Apple begins its Retina iPad mini ‘stealth launch’
The quiet launch of the Retina iPad mini left a lot of potential customers out in the cold. Not only has availability been extremely limited, …
Why the gaming world still needs consoles
With both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 now out in the United States, there’s been some chatter about whether they’ll lead to a …
Jury explains why it clobbered Samsung with a $290 million verdict
After awarding Apple a $290 million win in a damages retrial part of the first Apple vs Samsung U.S. trial, jurors told Bloomberg that one …
A merger sent from hell: Comcast mulls buying Time Warner Cable
If there’s one thing that Americans have been clamoring for, it’s fewer choices when it comes to cable providers. CNBC reports that Comcast has been asking the …
Unlocked iPhone 5s now available from Apple online store
Just like with the second-generation iPad mini, Apple has quietly started to take online orders for unlocked GSM iPhone 5s units, which are compatible with …
Here’s everything you need to know about Xbox One’s launch exclusives
Unfortunately for Sony, the PlayStation 4 lacks a system-selling game at launch. Killzone: Shadow Fall and Resogun are both worthwhile experiences in their own right, …
Xbox One complaints start flooding in: buggy disc drives, failure to turn on
On Microsoft’s Xbox One launch date, various hands-on reports from early buyers have hit the web that show that the new console may be experiencing …
Picture of metal Galaxy S5 frame purportedly leaks
Get excited, Samsung fans — there’s hope that the next generation of your favorite phone may not be made from cheap-feeling plastic after all! Nowhereelse.fr …
Apple may not be behind the World Patent War against Google after all
Apparently, Apple isn’t try to sue the heart of Google’s business. You see, last month, Rockstar — a consortium of companies including Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, …
PlayStation 4 already sold out at Best Buy
After selling 1 million PlayStation 4 units in the U.S. and Canada in the first 24 hours of availability, Sony sees more good PS4 sales …
School faces ‘unmitigated disaster’ after buying students HP tablets
One school in Ireland is seriously regretting its decision to buy tablets from HP. Ireland’s Independent reports that Mountrath Community College has admitted that its decision …
Microsoft deals yet another blow to Finland’s national pride
It’s been a rough few years for Finnish phone fans who have had to watch in agony as the once-mighty Nokia lost its dominant market …
The next market to get a Google fiber hookup will be… Uganda?
Google is working on boosting the Internet infrastructure in Kampala, Uganda, by installing its own fiber-optic network. Installed in recent months and officially unveiled on …
Google chairman explains why censorship’s days are numbered
It may be easier than ever for governments and corporations to spy on us but at least they won’t be able to censor us for …
Spotify valued at over $4 billion after latest round of funding
Despite stiff competition from other popular music streaming services, Spotify has held its own since its release in 2008. The Wall Street Journal reports that …
