Report claims Apple’s next-gen iPad won’t launch until this fall
While the tech press awaits invitations for a fifth-generation iPad unveiling rumored to take place later this month, a new report claims the new Apple …
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 review
In the global smartphone market, Samsung (005930) is a force to be reckoned with. The company extended its lead during the fourth quarter as it shipped …
WhatsApp debunks rumors of possible Google acquisition
Rumors surfaced over the weekend that Google (GOOG) was in the midst of acquisition talks with messaging giant WhatsApp. Such a move would have been a big …
Microsoft reportedly switching to AMD for next-gen Xbox chips
When the next-generation Xbox arrives later this year, it will likely come with the same eight-core AMD chips being used by Sony’s (SNE) rival PlayStation …
Navy plans to equip boats with lasers that obliterate enemies with infrared energy [video]
Pentagon officials on Monday announced plans for a ship-mounted laser to debut next year, Fox News reported. A solid-state laser prototype will be mounted on …
Number of teens texting while driving has doubled since 2010 despite warnings
Despite increased efforts by companies such as AT&T (T) and others to prevent teenagers from texting while driving, a new statistic showed that the problem …
Apple ‘iPad mini’ trademark application back on track after USPTO withdraws objections
Apple’s (AAPL) quest to trademark the term “iPad mini” is now back on track now that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has withdrawn …
Google Fiber has cost less than $100 million to launch so far
Google’s (GOOG) gigabit broadband Internet service has been well received by the lucky few who have it, while the rest of us have been left …
Nokia Lumia 920 found to be most popular Windows Phone
Consumers interested in a Windows Phone device have a few options to choose from. HTC (2498) offers the Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S, …
New startup looks to kill off patent trolls
A San Francisco-based startup is looking to kill off companies that buy and enforce patents in the technology sector but do nothing else with their …
Google Play redesign confirmed in leaked image
Earlier rumors claimed that Google (GOOG) is working on a redesign for its Play Store that would include brighter colors, bigger images and an overall …
Job posting suggests Apple trying to bulk up fingerprint scanning tech for future iPhones
We still have no idea whether Apple’s (AAPL) next iPhone will have fingerprint-scanning technology but it’s a good bet that the company is at least …
Google Fiber officially confirmed for Austin launch [updated]
Rumors about Google (GOOG) bringing its high-speed fiber network to Austin, Texas gained a little more steam over the weekend when unnamed sources told Austin-based station …
HTC One slated for April 19th release on T-Mobile
AT&T (T) and Sprint (S) both announced last week that the HTC One will be available on their respective networks on April 19th for $199 …
HTC seen ‘losing the window of opportunity’ with HTC One after component shortages
Despite building one of the best smartphones on the planet this year, HTC (2498) still faces a hard slog in its bid to reclaim market …
Windows Blue rumored to merge Windows Phone and Windows 8 into one product
Microsoft’s (MSFT) next version of the Windows operating system, codenamed Windows Blue, will reportedly help merge its PC and mobile platforms, according to Digitimes. Windows Blue …
Facebook starts charging wannabe stalkers to message celebrities
You can still send Snoop Dogg links to streams of your demo tape over Facebook (FB), but it’s going to cost you. The Sunday Times reports …
HTC One review: The smartphone that changes everything
With smartphones, as with any category of consumer electronics, we have no choice but to accept compromises. This has been the case throughout the history …
Samsung readies its biggest phablet yet: Galaxy Mega 5.8 specs leak
Because the 5.55-inch display on the Galaxy Note II just isn’t huge enough, Samsung (005930) is reportedly preparing to launch an even more massive phablet …
Facebook responds to privacy concerns, says Home shouldn’t be a concern
Facebook (FB) unveiled Home last week, an Android software suite that transforms a handset’s home screen into a real-time graphical representation of users’ Facebook timelines. …
Microsoft said to unveil next-gen Xbox in May
Microsoft (MSFT) reportedly has plans to unveil its next-generation Xbox video game console during a press conference in May. The new console was previously expected …
Leaked pre-release version of Facebook Home available for download
Everyone who just can’t wait to get their hands on Facebook Home can now download a pre-release version of the software that’s apparently “buggy and …
HTC posts worst-ever earnings in Q1 as profit plummets 98%
Struggling smartphone vendor HTC (2498) on Monday said that expects to report its lowest quarterly profit on record for the first quarter of 2013 as …
Google’s reported plan to buy WhatsApp for $1 billion would really tick off Facebook
Google (GOOG) and WhatsApp have reportedly been locked in negotiations about an acquisition for more than a month — and WhatsApp is pushing for nearly …
Digital marketer worried Facebook Home will produce ‘invasive, tedious’ ads
As amazing as it sounds, professional marketing firms do have limits to how far they’ll go to get their advertisements in front of your face. …
iPhone said to be too pricey for Europeans
The chief executive of one of Europe’s largest wireless carriers claims the reason sales of Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone are slumping is because the price is …
Google uses Facebook Home announcement to plug other Google services
Whether or not Google (GOOG) is actually happy that Facebook (FB) has just launched software intended to take over Android home screens is certainly up for …
T-Mobile brings LTE to unlocked iPhone 5s with new carrier update
T-Mobile made its customers who use unlocked iPhone 5s happy today by rolling out a new carrier update that gives their devices access to T-Mobile’s …
HTC First may dump Facebook Home when it comes to other carriers
HTC (2498) unveiled its “First” smartphone at Facebook’s (FB) press event in California on Thursday. The mid-range handset, which will be exclusively available from AT&T …
Apple and Google won’t face a trial for no-poaching agreement — for now
Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and five other technology companies have been accused of illegally agreeing to not poach each other’s employees. A class action lawsuit …
