YouTube will reportedly introduce paid subscriptions this spring
Google (GOOG) is said to be preparing paid subscription options for individual channels on YouTube, according to a report from AdAge. In its latest attempt …
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Survey shows strong consumer interest in BlackBerry 10, but few are willing to buy just yet
The good news for RIM (RIMM): Lots of people are interested in checking out its upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform. The bad news: Few are willing …
64GB Surface Pro ships with just 23GB of usable storage, 128GB model has 83GB of space
There is a serious problem with both the Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT versions of Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablets: the company’s new operating systems are …
As U.S. makes smartphone unlocking illegal, Canada ponders mandating carriers unlock smartphones
While we don’t expect police will start arresting 9-year-old girls for unlocking their Winnie the Pooh smartphones anytime soon, we can’t say that the newly …
Thousands sign White House petition to reverse phone unlocking ban
It became illegal for consumers to unlock their mobile phones over the weekend due to a bylaw in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The ruling …
BlackBerry 10 said to be inadequate for helping RIM overcome its ‘demons’
After hitting a seven-year low of $6.22 this past summer, shares of Research in Motion (RIMM) have rebounded and climbed more than 100% in the …
We’ll be live from RIM’s BlackBerry 10 event tomorrow at 10:00AM!
Research In Motion (RIMM) has its work cut out for it as it prepares to unveil its BlackBerry 10 platform on Wednesday along with its first …
Apple reportedly chops Q1 9.7-inch iPad orders in half as consumers clamor for iPad mini
Apple (AAPL) has reportedly cut its display orders for the full-size iPad by 50% or more for the first quarter this year as demand shifts …
Google’s next-gen Nexus 7 said to debut in May with full HD display
Google’s (GOOG) follow-up to the popular Nexus 7 tablet will reportedly debut in May as a cooperative effort with manufacturing partner Asus. Digitimes on Tuesday …
Apple’s 128GB iPad shows the world exactly what Apple does best
With Apple’s (AAPL) announcement (and confirmation) that the company will start selling a 128GB iPad with Retina Display, it clearly shows exactly what Apple thinks …
Nexus 4 reportedly back in stock beginning today at noon
Availability of the Nexus 4 smartphone has been scarce since it was released last November. Supply chain woes have kept the flagship device out of …
HTC sends invitations to February 19th press conference, flagship M7 unveiling expected
Struggling smartphone vendor HTC (2498) will hold a press conference in New York City on February 19th to unveil its latest device. Invitations to the …
UK shocker: BlackBerry PlayBook is outselling the new iPad
British electronics distribution specialist Context dropped a bit of a bombshell on Tuesday by claiming that Research In Motion’s (RIMM) PlayBook tablet outsold Apple’s latest …
Apple unveils new 128GB iPad
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of a 128GB version of its fourth-generation iPad tablet. The new slate will be identical to its …
Purported ‘iPad 5’ case with major redesign revealed in leaked photos
If photos leaked on Monday evening are authentic, Apple’s (AAPL) full-size iPad will see its biggest design overhaul yet when it launches later this year. …
iPhone hits speed bumps abroad
The iPhone’s meteoric rise in the United States isn’t so easy for Apple (AAPL) to duplicate abroad, according to a new report. In a recent …
Pantech ups the ante in the ‘phablet’ wars with a monster 5.9-inch full HD display
Pantech on Monday announced the largest full HD smartphone to date. The Vega No. 6 is equipped with a 5.9-inch full HD display with a …
Online retailers declare victory over patent troll as online shopping cart patents get shot down
Good news for everyone who thinks that patent suits have gotten out of control — it looks like there could be one less patent troll …
Barnes & Noble plans to close 200 stores in coming years
Nationwide bookseller Barnes & Noble (BKS) plans to shutter approximately 200 stores in the coming years as the company increases its focus on the digital …
Leaked specs sheet shows HP plans to release a Chromebook
Since the Windows-based PC market hasn’t been doing so hot lately, HP (HPQ) has apparently decided to give Chromebooks a shot. 9to5Google on Monday found a …
Microsoft Office 2013 set for January 29th debut
Microsoft (MSFT) on Monday confirmed it will launch Office 2013 on January 29th in New York after the company teased the date on its Twitter …
Nearly 300 million iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices are running iOS 6
Apple (AAPL) released iOS version 6.1 to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users on Monday. The software update brought LTE capabilities to 36 additional iPhone …
China may consider ending its decade-long ban on video game consoles
Shares of Sony (SNE) and Nintendo (NTDOY) surged on Monday following a report from China’s official newspaper that claimed the country is considering the lift …
How ISPs’ ‘six strikes’ anti-piracy program could wreak havoc on public Wi-Fi hotspots
Here’s another reason why Internet Service Providers’ plans to implement a “six strikes” anti-piracy system could be a disaster in the making: it will likely …
Over the past decade, Microsoft’s stock has usually tanked after new Windows launches
Microsoft (MSFT) was once the king of the computing world. When the company released a new operating system its stock would typically flourish in the …
Acer CEO looks to Chrome as alternative to ‘not successful’ Windows 8
Executives at Acer (2353) have had some harsh words for Microsoft (MSFT) regarding its Windows 8 operating system. CEO JT Wang was fuming after the software giant …
Apple users in the U.K. look to sue Google over Safari tracking scandal
A group of Apple (AAPL) users in the United Kingdom are looking to take legal action against Google (GOOG) for its role in last year’s …
iPhone market share predicted to peak in 2013 as growth slows at the high end
Smartphones finished strong in 2012 as fourth-quarter shipments reached nearly 196 million globally, according to new estimates. Market research firm ABI Research recently released its …
Apple iPad mini giveaway
We asked a bunch of people what the best product to giveaway on BGR would be, and an overwhelming majority told us it was an …
iOS 6.1 jailbreak may come as soon as this Sunday
The Super Bowl is coming this Sunday and what better way to celebrate it than by jailbreaking your iPhone 5’s newly downloaded iOS 6.1 update? …
