Dell deal done: Shareholders approve plan to take company private
Michael Dell fought Carl Icahn and came out on top. Dell announced on Thursday that its shareholders had approved its founder’s plan to take the …
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Here’s why Apple’s iPhone is so expensive
Every time Apple announces a new iPhone, there is an inevitable backlash over the exorbitant price. How does Apple get away with charging such a …
Samsung will follow in Apple’s footsteps, exec alludes to 64-bit Galaxy S5 chip
When Apple revealed this past Tuesday that its flagship iPhone 5s will be powered by the world’s first 64-bit smartphone processor, I jokingly tweeted that Samsung …
Apple reveals critical new details on iPhone 5s Touch ID system
The most interesting new feature found in the iPhone 5s is undoubtably its Touch ID system that scans of users’ fingerprints on the device and …
iPhone 5c preorders begin Friday at midnight, still no word on iPhone 5s preorders
Bad news, Apple fans: it looks like the new flagship iPhone 5s is going to be beyond difficult to come by when it launches next …
One chart shows why the iPhone 5c is likely a nonstarter in emerging markets
Although the iPhone 5c announcement is exciting for those in search of a more affordable and much more colorful iPhone, an entry level price point …
An interactive tour of Motorola’s Moto X factory
Motorola is really playing up the fact that its new Moto X hero phone is assembled right here in the United States. And why wouldn’t …
U.K. retailer claims we will see affordable 4K TVs by 2014
4K TVs are beautiful, but they are also extremely expensive. Most of the major TV manufacturers have already unveiled their Ultra HD offerings, but the …
BlackBerry meeting with Canadian government to talk foreign takeover
If BlackBerry is getting sold off, it will likely have to look for help outside of Canada’s borders. Bloomberg reports that BlackBerry has scheduled a …
New Haswell-based Chromebooks to release ‘in the coming months’
Windows 8 tablets aren’t the only devices that are about to get a battery boost from Intel’s Haswell processors. Google announced on Wednesday that new …
Study shows ‘graduated response’ anti-piracy methods are useless
It has already been established that the “six strikes” anti-piracy system in the United States has failed to have any perceivable impact, and a recent study …
Video: Phonebloks is a modular smartphone that’s always cutting-edge
As exciting as new phone announcements are, there are those who are understandably exhausted with the never-ending updates that make their phones obsolete each and …
Apple to reportedly announce new Apple TV hardware next month
New iPads may not be the only big product Apple releases next month. On his Twitter account, Google Ventures partner and longtime TechCrunch columnist MG …
Interim CEO discusses Nokia’s phone-free future
Nokia’s long and storied history took an interesting turn earlier this month when the company announced that it plans to sell its devices and services …
Wall Street hammers ‘clueless’ Apple over high iPhone 5c price
The verdict is in from Wall Street on the iPhone 5c’s high price and it’s decidedly not good. Per StreetInsider, analysts from at least three …
Video: Apple shows off new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c key features
Apple’s big iPhone event is finally behind us and while there wasn’t really a single significant surprise to be found, we ended up with two …
Google’s appeal rejected in Street View privacy case
Google has been struggling with private data collection allegations ever since the Street View technology launched in 2007. Earlier this year Google agreed to pay …
AT&T apologizes for ill-advised 9/11 tribute [updated]
It’s good to see companies pay tribute to the victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. That said, if you’re going to do it, …
Nokia: Then and now
Microsoft’s announcement that it plans to acquire Nokia’s devices and services businesses started what will undoubtedly be a crazy month with a bang. Microsoft will …
Why Apple’s 64-bit A7 processor matters
Apple’s 64-bit A7 processor in the iPhone 5S has generated considerable buzz even though some observers have pointed out that having a 64-bit smartphone won’t …
Fans now lining up in Japan for Apple’s new iPhones – more than a week before launch
We’re still more than a week away from the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c’s release on September 20th, but that’s not stopping eager Apple fans in …
Almost 1,000 fraudulent apps published on Google Play in August alone
Yes, there are downsides to Google’s policy of letting anyone publish their apps on Google Play. Symantec has found that scammers published almost 1,000 fraudulent apps …
How Apple mismanaged the iPhone 5c launch
It’s possible Tim Cook will turn out to be a great product manager. But by now, it has become obvious that he is a disaster …
Exclusive photos of Amazon’s completely redesigned next-gen Kindle Fire HD
There really isn’t much mystery remaining as Amazon prepares to unveil its second-generation Kindle Fire HD tablets and its third-generation Kindle Fire slate in the …
Apple reportedly having major issues with iWatch
Though the device’s anticipated launch is still about a year away, a new report suggests Apple is having big problems with the processes involved with …
Motorola now shipping 100,000 Moto X phones per week from U.S. plant
Google’s Motorola has ramped up production of its Moto X hero phone and is now shipping out 100,000 units each week from its assembly plant …
Refreshed Apple TV software reportedly due next week
Apple stuck to script on Tuesday and focused entirely on its new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c smartphones, which will finally debut next week after …
iPhone 5s, 5c approved for launch on China Mobile
Apple is very close to launching its iPhones on the world’s largest mobile carrier. Unwired View points out that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information …
Pension funds reportedly want nothing to do with BlackBerry buyout
BlackBerry is looking for a buyer but finding one may prove difficult. Unnamed sources tell The Globe and Mail that top BlackBerry shareholder Fairfax Financial …
Brand new blue HTC One coming exclusively to Best Buy
Not to be outdone by its competitors, HTC is preparing to release a metallic blue HTC One later this month at Best Buy stores and …
