Windows RT dubbed ‘a lemon’ that consumers are ‘avoiding in droves’
The signs of doom are all aligned for Windows RT, which looks like it could soon inhibit the same plane of oblivion currently occupied by …
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Learning to live with a phablet
I was not shy when I first reviewed Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note “phablet” early last year. In a piece titled “The smartphone that ‘Samsunged’ Samsung,” …
Google reported Microsoft for violating browser commitments in Europe, leading to $731M fine
Microsoft (MSFT) was hit with a $731 million fine on Wednesday for not displaying a required browser choice screen in Windows 7. The European Commission found …
Apple triumphs over Samsung in latest patent infringement trial
Apple (AAPL) scored another win against Samsung (005930) on Thursday in the latest patent infringement battle between the two companies. A UK court ruled that the …
Apple may have finally found a way to dump Samsung once and for all
Speculation swirled late last year that Apple (AAPL) could be considering a switch away from Intel chips in its notebook computer lines, opting instead to use …
Apple reportedly slashes 9.7-inch iPad orders due to iPad mini cannibalization
The iPad mini might be a much hungrier cannibal than Apple (AAPL) had anticipated. Unnamed sources have told Digitimes that Apple has drastically cut its …
Job cuts to accompany T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger
The proposed merger of No.4 wireless carrier T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS (PCS) cleared a major hurdle earlier this week, but some troubling news accompanied the win: …
Facebook may someday charge users for an ad-free experience
Facebook (FB) may have plans to introduce a monthly subscription fee option that gives users more features on the world’s largest social networking site. A …
How graphene antennas could pave the way for terabit wireless data speeds
While gigabit Wi-Fi seems to be all the rage these days, some researchers at Georgia Tech are working on new technology that makes even the …
Google may be prepping next-day shipping service to tackle Amazon Prime
Google (GOOG) has made a name for itself by entering established markets and launching bigger, often better products that ultimately become dominant, and the company …
Dell scrambles to push buyout plan as investors revolt
If Michael Dell really thinks he can save his company by taking it private, it looks like he’ll have to go through one of the …
Google reportedly inks deal with Warner for streaming music service
Rumors surrounding Google’s (GOOG) inevitable entry into the subscription-based streaming music space continue to swirl. Following a report claiming that Google hopes to launch the …
Facebook users shared more data following privacy policy changes
A seven-year study from Carnegie Mellon University revealed that Facebook (FB) users actually shared more personal data after the company made some controversial privacy changes. …
T-Mobile-MetroPCS merger clears major hurdle after DOJ files no objections
T-Mobile’s proposed merger with prepaid wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) got a little bit closer to becoming a reality on Wednesday after the United States Department …
Galaxy S III unlock screen flaw opens up entire device to hackers
The iPhone and Galaxy Note II both contain vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized users to bypass the device’s lock screen. Recent reports suggest that the Galaxy …
Citi: ‘Softer demand for iPhone 5’ and iPad mini cannibalization hurting Apple growth
Apple (AAPL) may not be “doomed,” but it certainly is dealing with some of the toughest competition that we’ve seen in a long time. CNET …
BlackBerry Z10 sell-through may already be slumping
Sales of BlackBerry’s (BBRY) new flagship BlackBerry Z10 smartphone are reportedly slumping in the United Kingdom after having gotten off to what appeared to be …
How can Microsoft’s smartphone market share be shrinking in America?
The new comScore smartphone market share numbers are out and the weirdest number by far is the Windows Phone market share shift between October and …
Why Marissa Mayer’s decision to pull Yahoo employees back to the office was likely the right call
Like a lot of people, I was initially skeptical of Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to bar her employees from working at home and …
AT&T rumored to launch BlackBerry Z10 on March 15th
A new report suggests that AT&T (T) will be the first U.S. carrier to offer BlackBerry’s (BBRY) new flagship smartphone later this month. According to N4BB, …
iOS gains on Android in January as Windows Phone remains stagnant
Although you wouldn’t think it after reading some gloomy recent analyst assessments, Apple (AAPL) is still a pretty popular company. And the latest numbers from …
iPhone 5S production reportedly now underway
A pair of reports from earlier this week suggested that Apple (AAPL) plans to launch its iPhone 5S this coming August, and now a new …
Study: Free iOS apps leak more user data than free Android apps
If there’s one thing that iPhone fans love to tease Android fans about, it’s the perceived lack of security on Android devices. But AppleInsider points …
Microsoft reportedly looks to bolster weak Windows 8 demand with OEM license discounts
Windows 8 sales have reportedly fallen short of Microsoft’s (MSFT) expectations, so the company is exploring new ways to spur demand. According to a report …
The Internet is a much different place if you are rich
The Internet is widely regarded as a highway of free information that doesn’t discriminate against color, sexuality or religious beliefs. This is a common misconception, …
HTC’s dreadful February shocks even cynics
HTC’s (2498) share price dove 6% yesterday as investors fretted over whether February revenue might drop below NT$12 billion. Well, it did. In fact, it …
Samsung’s Galaxy Note III rumored to feature 5.9-inch display, eight-core processor
Samsung (005930) isn’t afraid to take chances with its Galaxy Note line of smartphones. The company previously introduced 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch models, and may go …
T-Mobile strikes back at AT&T attack ads
AT&T (T) recently took out a full-page ad in several large newspapers in the U.S. blasting T-Mobile’s network. The company claimed that the carrier’s network …
Famed Apple columnist dumps iPhone for Android
Revered Apple (AAPL) columnist Andy Ihnatko has decided to dump his iPhone in favor of an Android smartphone. Ihnatko, who has penned popular Apple columns for Chicago Sun …
Samsung reportedly pulls Windows RT tablets from Germany, cites weak demand
It seems that the Surface isn’t the only Windows RT tablet that’s proving to be a tough sell. German website MobileGeeks reports that Samsung (005930) …
