Microsoft’s anti-Google campaign goes nowhere fast
When Microsoft (MSFT) revealed plans to spend a seven-figure sum to convince people that Gmail is too scary to use, we were skeptical that it …
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Nintendo’s future called into question as Wii U sales plummet
Nintendo (NTDOY) now faces the very real prospect of having an absolute flop on its hands. As Microsoft (MSFT) moved an estimated 281,000 Xbox 360 …
Verizon’s Galaxy S IV detailed in purported benchmarks
Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone for Verizon (VZ) may have been detailed in newly discovered benchmark test results. The device carries the model number …
Apple to release iOS 6.1.2 ‘early next week’ to patch major security hole
Apple (AAPL) fans worried about someone breaking into their iPhones may only have to sweat it out for a few more days. Unnamed sources have …
Samsung to reportedly take on BlackBerry with new enterprise platform
More bad news for struggling vendor BlackBerry (BBRY) emerged on Friday as a report surfaced suggesting Samsung (005930) is planning to enter the enterprise space. Boston-based …
Microsoft says it has no backup plan if mobile efforts continue to sputter
Microsoft’s (MSFT) mobile operating system finally saw slight growth last quarter after failing to gain any real traction for two years, but it still only …
Apple to expand U.S. distribution with new Staples deal
Apple (AAPL) will reportedly expand its distribution in the United States when nationwide office supply chain Staples (SPLS) begins selling Apple products in the near …
Flagship HTC One smartphone revealed in leaked photo
HTC (2498) is having a tough time keeping a lid on its upcoming HTC One flagship smartphone. UnwiredView’s Evleaks has just posted a full picture …
Georgia state legislature becomes the latest to tackle municipal broadband menace
Georgia’s state legislature recently became the latest to take up the cause of protecting its constituents from the insidious menace of municipal broadband. Ars Technica …
More than 100 people have preordered LG’s $10,000 OLED TV so far
LG (066570) on Thursday revealed that more than 100 people have preordered its new 55-inch OLED HDTV in the past six weeks, Reuters reported. Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) …
ARCHOS debuts three quad-core iPad clones with HD displays and affordable price tags
ARCHOS (JXR) on Thursday announced a new line of “Platinum” tablets that feature high-end specs and a low price tag. The company debuted three different …
Tegra 4 devices may not be available until August
NVIDIA (NVDA) announced its next-generation mobile processor at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The Tegra 4’s performance was demonstrated in the company’s own Project …
Mark Zuckerberg now owns nearly a third of Facebook
A filing with American regulators on Wednesday revealed that Mark Zuckerberg’s stake in Facebook (FB) has climbed to nearly 30% since the company’s disastrous initial …
Leaked screenshots may reveal Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch
Recent reports suggest that Samsung is preparing to launch a Galaxy Watch as rival Apple’s reportedly prepares its own “iWatch.” Little is known about the device, although …
Sweden takes the crown for fastest 4G service, America lags behind in 8th place
In many ways, the United States is way ahead of the curve when it comes to LTE service since we have three major carriers that …
Samsung may have accidentally leaked the Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung’s (005930) big reveal at Mobile World Congress later this month might not be much of a surprise at all at this point. SammyHub on …
Microsoft’s refusal to bring Office to iPad costing it an estimated $2.5 billion a year
Microsoft’s (MSFT) decision to keep Office away from iPad may be a good way to protect sales of Windows tablets but it’s also costing the …
Android 4.2.2 update blocks unofficial LTE support on Nexus 4
Google (GOOG) updated its Nexus line of smartphones and tablets to Android 4.2.2 this week. It was initially reported that the update included a variety …
Smartphone app systematically removes all pictures of your ex from your Facebook page
For many people, Valentine’s Day is a bitter reminder of failed past relationships. But now those people have a way to more easily forget about …
Think tank insults our intelligence by saying DSL and LTE count as legitimate ‘home broadband’ options
Earlier this week I received a study from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a think tank based in Washington, DC, telling me that I should …
Apple’s Q4 tumble was driven by big hedge funds
Apple’s (AAPL) share price plummeted from record highs in the fourth quarter last year as the company’s unprecedented growth began to show signs of an imminent slowdown. …
Dell reportedly plans shareholder meeting to appease angry investors
Dell (DELL) is not about to let angry shareholders quash its plan to go private. Unnamed sources have told Bloomberg that Dell plans to hold …
Nokia may follow Apple and dump Samsung as supplier
Samsung’s (005930) rise as a top smartphone vendor may be costing it business as a component supplier. An unnamed hardware industry source told AppleInsider that …
HTC One will reportedly launch on March 22nd for $199.99
HTC (2498) has had a hard time keeping its new devices from leaking across the Internet. We have already seen pictures and specs of the company’s …
After using Microsoft’s Surface Pro, going back to the first Surface is agonizing
After reviewing Microsoft’s Surface tablet last October, I came back a month later and revisited the slate after spending a more substantial amount of time …
Nook’s death spiral and Kindle’s triumph
Companies very rarely warn twice in 40 days about the same problem. When it happens, it usually indicates that something so unexpected is taking place …
Microsoft hints that smaller Surface tablet may be on the way
Following the launch of its second piece of Windows hardware, Microsoft (MSFT) CFO Peter Klein suggested that the company may be working toward releasing a …
Android, iOS tighten stranglehold on smartphone industry, account for 91% of Q4 shipments
It’s a good thing BlackBerry (BBRY) and Microsoft (MSFT) have finally decided to step up their games, because we’re rapidly headed toward a smartphone OS …
BlackBerry Z10 not seen as a success, BlackBerry’s services business again called into question
BlackBerry (BBRY) shares continued down on Thursday morning after a research note from Wednesday evening called the company’s comeback prospects into question once again. In …
Samsung reportedly plans to sell 100M Galaxy S IV phones, could pull resources away from Apple
Samsung’s (005930) next-generation Galaxy S IV is expected to be its most successful smartphone yet and according to a new report, it might be so …
