Trolls are behind more than half of all patent lawsuits in the U.S.
According to research from a law professor at Santa Clara University, individuals and companies that do not create technology themselves but instead acquire patents to …
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The Wii U uses less than half the power of the Xbox 360 and the PS3
Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii prided itself for being a super energy-efficient console that ran nearly silent and sipped very little electricity. And although Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox 360 was originally …
Google Now may soon be headed to PCs
As we’ve noted before, Google’s (GOOG) new voice-enabled personal assistant Google Now is one of the coolest new features on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and …
BlackBerry Messenger 7 adds free Wi-Fi voice calling, split-screen multitasking and more
Research in Motion (RIMM) updated its BlackBerry Messenger to version 7 on Monday, adding a new key feature called “BBM Voice” that “will allow customers …
New leaks suggest Microsoft Office for iOS could launch soon
The rumors about Microsoft (MSFT) developing an Office Mobile application for the iPhone and the iPad are starting to bear fruit. Via MacRumors, French blog …
Android 4.2’s built-in antivirus software only detects 15% of malware
The latest version of the Android operating system has been called one of the most bug-ridden releases since Honeycomb, although it has also been recognized as the safest …
Smartphone, tablet sales expected to surge during holidays as PC sales sputter
Post-PC era, here we come. IDC is projecting that tablet and smartphone sales this holiday season will “grow 55.8% and 39.5% year-over-year respectfully, while PCs are …
Hackers hook the Nexus 4 onto AT&T’s LTE network in limited markets
LTE on the Nexus 4 — it’s not just for Canadians anymore. Android Police points out the some members of the XDA-Developers forum have been …
Free games fight off console kings in iPad crossover invasion
Last week marked a bit of a milestone in the rapidly evolving iPad app market. The industry witnessed perhaps the most intense onslaught of high-quality, …
Analyst warns BlackBerry 10 could be a failure just like the PlayBook
Analysts can’t make heads or tails of Research in Motion’s (RIMM) upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system. While some remain optimistic about the platform, others have …
Windows Phone sales reportedly surge to 4.2 million so far in Q4
Microsoft (MSFT) chief Steve Ballmer has repeatedly told investors and the press that Windows Phone 8 will finally make Microsoft relevant again in the mobile …
Why the Mac Pro will likely be Apple’s big “Made in America” computer
Just because Apple (AAPL) is moving some of its production back to the United States, that doesn’t mean you should expect the next iPhone or …
Down 24% from its 52-week high, Barron’s names Apple top stock for 2013
Beaten and bruised but apparently not broken, Barron’s has named Apple (AAPL) at the top of the list among its 10 favorite stock picks moving …
RIM teases BlackBerry 10 launch with image of first BB10 smartphone
Hoping to keep interest levels up before its big January 30th launch, Research In Motion (RIMM) has started to tease its own “laptop-killing” BlackBerry 10-powered smartphone on …
iPhone 5S to reportedly launch in June with ‘super HD’ display, NFC and 6-8 color options
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5S will reportedly launch this coming June with a number of enhancements including a new “super HD” display and camera, integrated NFC, …
Former Apple exec: ‘I simply don’t believe Apple will make, or even wants to make, a TV set’
As Apple (AAPL) bulls insist that the company plans to launch an own-brand HDTV next year, again, plugged-in former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassee isn’t convinced. …
Samsung teaser suggests Galaxy S IV could be announced next month [video]
Samsung (005930) on Monday teased a new device that it plans to unveil at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. A number of sites including …
Apple’s iOS Maps app is so bad it can kill you, Australian police warn [updated]
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS Maps application is terrible. We all know it. The service is so bad that CEO Tim Cook issued a public apology shortly …
Samsung outselling HTC by seven times in UK Android market
HTC (2498) is finally catching a break by getting the high-end Windows Phone 8X and budget Windows Phone 8S models out in Europe before Samsung’s …
iPhone 5 now just $149.99 at Best Buy, iPhone 4S starts at $49.99
The holiday shopping rush has already peaked this year, and so now retailers are tasked with attracting the interest of last-minute shoppers. Best Buy (BBY) …
How one startup is overhauling Android to make it enterprise-ready
The common misconception that Android isn’t secure enough for the business world or government employees is about to change. A Boston-based startup called Optio Labs has …
Mobile apps slowly creeping up on TV as the lazy person’s favorite pastime
Some day, we may refer to lazy and docile people as “app potatoes.” New data from Flurry Analytics shows that Americans are spending more time …
Japanese carrier faces subscriber exodus over lack of iPhone 5
T-Mobile isn’t the only carrier that’s been hurt by not having the iPhone. Reuters reports that NTT DoCoMo, Japan’s largest wireless carrier, saw a net loss …
Google hauled in $1 billion in Google Apps revenue this year
Google (GOOG) isn’t just be a consumer tech company anymore. Unnamed sources have told the Wall Street Journal that Google “generated around $1 billion from the …
Top Google executive forced off Twitter
Working at Google (GOOG) has its benefits — for one thing, the company’s reputation as an innovator is nearly unmatched — however things aren’t always …
FCC chairman urges FAA to revise in-flight iPad rules
No, it doesn’t make any sense that you have to turn off your iPad or Kindle during airplane landings, and now the chairman of the …
New Sony online store offers remote downloads to PlayStation and mobile devices
Continuing its efforts to make buying digital content for PlayStation consoles easier, Sony’s (SNE) quietly flipped the switch on for its Sony Entertainment Network Store. The new Web …
New Halo game in works as franchise sales break 50 million
Always bet on Master Chief and his Halo games – always. 343 Industries, the developer of Halo 4 revealed to CVG that the franchise has sold over 50 …
Amazon’s Android Appstore explodes, downloads increase 500% over last year
Amazon’s (AMZN) Appstore is on fire. While the marketplace may not boost as many apps as Google’s (GOOG) Play Store, it has seen substantial growth …
Microsoft may let other retailers sell the Surface after all
Microsoft’s (MSFT) current strategy for selling its Surface tablet is puzzling to say the least. The company only offers its flagship tablet online or from …
