Windows 8 adoption reportedly growing more slowly than Windows 7
Despite Microsoft’s (MSFT) claims that sales of Windows 8 were outpacing its predecessor, global web traffic results paint a much different picture. According to data …
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The Boy Genius Report: Microsoft is blowing it and RIM could too
Who would have thought a couple of years ago that Research In Motion (RIMM) would be on the ropes and Microsoft (MSFT) could be getting …
iPad mini shortages may soon be resolved
Immediately following its launch earlier this month, Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini ran into a problem that many iOS devices have faced in the past: Apple …
Apple’s shift away from Samsung processors could take 12-18 months
Samsung (005930) was estimated to pull in $13 billion in revenue from Apple (AAPL) next year, however in the wake of the ongoing legal disputes between the two companies, the …
Jelly Bean update for DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD set to roll out next week
Verizon (VZ) on Friday approved the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD. The latest software version …
First Apple iMac teardown reveals Apple’s mastery of component shrinkage
Now that Apple’s (AAPL) redesigned iMac is available for purchase, the only logical thing to do is to pull out the suction cups and take the svelte computer …
An inside look at an Amazon warehouse
Ordering something from Amazon (AMZN) couldn’t be easier, however many people are unaware of the journey a package must go through before reaching a customer’s …
New job posting suggests Nokia may still be considering Android after all
Nokia (NOK) may finally be crying “uncle!” on its decision to go solely with Windows Phone. Per Gizmodo, Nokia has posted a new job listing …
Apple likely to launch streaming radio service in 2013, long before Apple’s TV service
Apple (AAPL) has been rumored to be prepping a streaming radio service for more than a year now, and according to a number of recent …
For RIM, 2013 is do or die
Research In Motion (RIMM) is a company at a crossroads. 2012 cannot be salvaged, but the slow and stubborn RIM of old is a thing of …
Verizon still hasn’t given the Galaxy Nexus any of the last three Android updates
We may be getting a clearer answer to age-old question of, “Who’s to blame for Android fragmentation?” DroidLife reports that Verizon’s (VZ) version of the …
Apple confirms iPhone 5 and iPad mini launch in China next month
Apple (AAPL) on Friday announced that the iPhone 5 and iPad mini will both become available in China beginning in December. The announcement follows news …
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox again said to launch ahead of 2013 holidays
More than a dozen reports to date have suggested Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation Xbox console will launch ahead of the holidays next year, and Bloomberg now …
Apple’s new iMac now available for purchase
The most sleek and slender All-in-One computer lineup we’ve seen to date is now available for purchase through Apple’s (AAPL) online store. The new iMac, …
Police end criminal investigation of 9-year-old girl accused of piracy
It seems that raiding the house of a 9-year-old girl and seizing her “Winnie the Pooh” laptop wasn’t the public relations triumph that copyright holders …
Angry Birds Star Wars updated with 20 additional levels, Princess Leia cameo
Rovio on Thursday updated its immensely popular Angry Birds Star Wars game to include 20 additional levels. The latest game in the bird-slinging franchise was …
Mobile LTE subscribers expected to double by 2014
High-speed 4G LTE networks are the future of mobile data in the United States and around the world. A number of major wireless providers have …
Nintendo president apologizes for bulky day-one Wii U firmware update
As we noted in our first impressions, Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U is charting new ground with its wireless GamePad and touchscreen controls that engage gamers in the living …
Apple overcomes last hurdle, iPhone 5 cleared for sale in China as Android continues to dominate
Fans waiting for Apple (AAPL) to sell the iPhone 5 in China won’t have to wait much longer, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. After receiving certification …
Microsoft Surface Pro battery will last roughly four hours
Not only is Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface Pro tablet running Windows 8 expensive starting at $899 for a 64GB model, but it’ll also have a less-than stellar battery …
Samsung’s sky-high marketing budget may be crimping its smartphones’ profitability
Samsung (005930) has undoubtedly been one of the biggest success stories of 2012 with its massively successful Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note smartphones selling …
Cyber security pioneer predicts Apple’s closed philosophy will end its dominance
In an interview with Reuters, cyber security expert and Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky said that Apple (AAPL) won’t be able to sustain its growth …
iPhone faces a real challenge as Android app revenue surges
One of the big mobile content stories of 2012 is how nimbly Google (GOOG) has been able to revive the fortunes of the Android app …
Future iPhones could have true wireless charging with no station required
Wireless charging is set to take off this year with the likes of HTC’s (2498) Windows Phone 8X, Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 920 and 820 and Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 4. By comparison, …
Voice over LTE could slash smartphone battery life in half
Wireless providers in the United States see voice over LTE, more commonly known as VoLTE, as the future of mobile phone calls. The transition to …
Sony sells over half a million PlayStation 3 consoles over Black Friday week
Both Microsoft (MSFT) and Nintendo (NTDOY) had a big week of console sales during Black Friday’s week of shopping madness in the U.S. So how …
Sales of Windows devices in the U.S. have fallen 21% in the past year
Microsoft (MSFT) revealed earlier this week that sales of Windows 8 were outpacing its predecessor with more than 40 million licenses sold in a month. Despite …
Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 5 handsets beginning Thursday night
Apple (AAPL) has already accidentally leaked its unlocked iPhone 5 pricing and now 9to5Mac’s sources say the contract-free smartphones will be available for purchase on the …
Microsoft trolls anti-Internet Explorer trolls in new IE10 ad [video]
Having lost its spot for having the world’s most popular Internet browser, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Internet Explorer is now clawing its way back up as Google’s …
Google exec: Facebook is the ‘social network of the past’
Are you one of more than a billion people around the world who use Facebook (FB)? According to Google (GOOG), you’re trapped in the past. …
