Google still not sure how people will actually use Google Glass
Google’s (GOOG) Project Glass is one of the more intriguing products unveiled over the past year, as it looks to be the first-ever glasses headset that can project …
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New law makes it illegal for employers in California and Illinois to demand Facebook passwords
New laws that took effect on January 1st, 2013 make it illegal for employers to demand access to their workers’ password-protected Facebook (FB) accounts. After …
Hub for stolen iOS apps shuts down
A community dedicated to pirating iOS applications and distributing them via Cydia, an app store for jailbroken Apple devices, has been shut down by its …
Sony shows off pictures of new Xperia smartphones
Sony (SNE) on Tuesday tried to get out ahead of rival smartphone manufacturers in 2013 by showing off pictures of its two new Xperia smartphones. …
Your Snapchats aren’t safe: How to secretly save videos from Snapchat or Facebook’s ‘Poke’
Argue though its executives might, Snapchat is good for two things: sending photos and videos of yourself making stupid faces, and sending photos and videos …
No surprise: YouTube, Angry Birds, Instagram and Facebook among 2012’s top apps
Although every app developer dreams of creating the next big mobile app, it seems that established applications are becoming more firmly entrenched at the top …
Five tech resolutions for 2013
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions of people around the world vowed to make changes to the way they live their …
Fed up with a market full of failed Google TVs, Intel eyes own set-top box and cable service
Intel (INTC) looks primed to give the cable industry some much-needed competition. Unnamed sources have told TechCrunch that Intel is “preparing to launch its rumored …
Galaxy Note II sales hit 1 million in South Korea
Despite initial complaints that Samsung’s (005930) original Galaxy Note smartphone was too big and too clunky to ever see success, the handset sold through the roof …
LG rumored to debut smartphone with edge-to-edge display, full-HD phablet and 7-inch tablet at CES
LG’s (066570) first attempt at a large screen Galaxy Note competitor never really took off, however the company is said to be ready to try …
Samsung teases TV with ‘true innovation’ and ‘unprecedented new TV shape’ for CES debut
The Consumer Electronics Show sees dozens of new television models debut each year, but we’re in for something special this time around. So says Samsung …
BlackBerry Z10 with AT&T-compatible LTE uncovered ahead of January unveiling
Hang in there, American BlackBerry fans — your wait for a new device is nearly over. Engadget reports that the Federal Communications Commission has granted …
Windows 8 has problems, but it doesn’t deserve the dreaded Vista comparison
OK, so we all know that Windows 8 is a flawed operating system. In particular, the OS has rather awkward and counterintuitive controls for switching …
Ancient apps crush newbies on iPhone – 8 out of top-10 franchises are more than a year old
Many people still think the iPhone app market is a chaotic melee where hits are created and then vanish in an unpredictable way. In some …
Acer president defends Windows 8, says consumers just need time to get used to it
Windows 8 has taken potshots from MIT professors and drunk people alike, but at least one Microsoft (MSFT) OEM thinks such criticism is largely overblown. In an …
Can Samsung survive without Android?
Samsung (005930) is the world’s top Android smartphone vendor by a staggering margin. Aside from LG (066570), which managed a small $20 million profit from its …
Unreleased ‘BlackBerry X10’ QWERTY phone appears again in new photos
As Research In Motion’s (RIMM) January 30th BlackBerry 10 unveiling draws closer, nearly every last detail surrounding RIM’s first two BlackBerry 10-powered smartphones will likely …
Christmas SMS volume growth shocks industry watchers
Despite the massive popularity of Facebook (FB), WhatsApp and other alternative messaging methods, preliminary global SMS volume figures for Christmas show surprising vigor in 2012. …
Pearson invests $89.5 million in Barnes & Noble’s NOOK Media business
Barnes & Nobles (BKS) announced on Friday that Pearson (PSO) will invest $89.5 million in cash in its NOOK Media business, giving the company a 5% …
ZTE Grand S to shake up phablet world with 6.9mm profile and high-end specs
The Nubia Z5 isn’t the only feature-packed smartphone ZTE plans to release. The company is preparing to show off its Grand S, a 6.9-millimeter thick smartphone …
Android-powered Ouya console now shipping to 1,200 developers [video]
The Ouya console is no longer vaporware. The company announced on its blog on Friday that 1,200 Ouya console developer kits are boxed up and ready …
Windows Phone Store doubled in size this year
Windows Phone has had a difficult time battling Android and iOS in the mobile space this year thanks to a glaring lack of apps. Unfortunately …
Android vs. Android: LG looks to ban Samsung tablet in South Korea
Are there any technology companies Samsung (005930) isn’t fighting in court right now? LG Display (LPL), of which Android vendor LG Electronics (066570) owns a …
iPad mini met with ‘insatiable’ demand in China
Despite a “soft” launch with few lines and seemingly abundant availability, China is going crazy for the iPad mini according Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian …
Quad-core Sony Xperia Z with 1080p display rumored to debut at CES
Sony (SNE) has long been rumored to be readying a high-end Android-powered smartphone with a 5-inch display. The Xperia Z, which was previously known as …
Loss of Apple’s processor business unlikely to affect Samsung
Despite being estimated to pull in some $13 billion in revenue next year from its various parts deals with Apple (AAPL), the loss of the …
South Korea prepares to ban profanity and porn from teenagers’ smartphones
In a country where Internet addiction is a growing concern and playing StarCraft is considered a sport, South Korea is taking the necessary measures to curb …
Apple tumbles to 10-month closing low
Shares of Apple (AAPL) tumbled during Friday’s session to end the day at a 10-month closing low, down 1.10% to $509.41. The stock is down …
Apple agrees to drop patent claim against Samsung Galaxy S III mini
Apple (AAPL) asked the United States District Court for the Northern District of California last month to add several recently released Samsung products such as …
McAfee’s 2013 predictions: Mobile malware threats will grow, Anonymous will fade
Security firm McAfee Labs released its annual Threat Predictions report this week, highlighting the potential malware, viruses and other security concerns we may see in …
