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 …
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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 …
Google refuses to blacklist The Pirate Bay homepage from search results
Google is happy to remove specific links from websites that distribute pirated content from search results but it’s apparently drawing the line at censoring entire …
Xperia Z1 mini photo and details reportedly leak, CES reveal planned
Sony had plenty to announce at IFA 2013 last week, but the company might be saving one more smartphone reveal for CES early next year. …
Microsoft investors discuss Ford and CSC heads for CEO
The shortlist for Microsoft’s next CEO appears to be getting shorter as investors narrow down the potential candidates they want leading the company. A report from …
Terror of cannibalization now rules Apple
Fear is a good servant, but a terrible master. And fear now clearly rules Cupertino — the fear of cannibalization. Apple is already receiving a master …
iOS 7 Gold Master full change log now available
You know the drill: Apple just released the iOS 7 Gold Master build to developers and this is the final build of Apple’s iOS 7 software …
iOS 7 Gold Master now available for download
Apple clearly went off course with its iOS 7 beta release schedule. First a massive security breach forced Apple’s developer center offline for a week, …
iPad 5 compared to current iPad in stunning HD photos
Apple didn’t unveil new iPad tablets during its iPhone press conference on Tuesday. There was still plenty to be excited about, of course, but new …
Apple unveils iPhone 5S: The biggest ‘S’ update in iPhone history is finally here
After months of speculation, rumors and leaks, Apple on Tuesday finally unveiled its next-generation iPhone 5S. Largely in line with the dozens of reports that …
Apple announces iPhone 5C in bid to battle Android at lower price points
Apple’s iPhone lineup is the most popular smartphone line on the planet but Android’s overall volume lead continues to grow, thanks in large part to …
Apple will release iOS 7 to the public on September 18th
After months of waiting, Apple device owners with compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models will finally get access to iOS 7 on September 18th, Apple …
