Microsoft adds subsidized $99 250GB Xbox 360 and $149 Kinect bundle to lineup
In May, Microsoft (MSFT) launched its first subsidized Xbox 360 for $99 with a two-year subscription to Xbox Live Gold. In the run up to …
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Patent office temporarily invalidates Apple patent used in Samsung trial
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently invalidated all 20 claims of Apple’s (AAPL) rubber-banding patent, including claim 19, which the company used in …
Microsoft Surface review: A tale of two tablets
Some time ago, top executives at Microsoft (MSFT) realized the company needed to make some major strategic changes to adapt in a marketplace that was …
With cash reserves dwindling, Nokia looks to raise $1 billion from bonds
Nokia (NOK) on Tuesday announced that it will be issuing a new batch of convertible bonds that it hopes will generate €750 million, or roughly …
Zynga quietly laid off more than 100 employees during Apple’s press event [updated]
While most of the world was focused on Apple’s (AAPL) press event in San Francisco on Tuesday, Zynga (ZNGA) reportedly shut down its Boston offices …
iPad mini’s thinner bezels know when to reject ‘resting thumbs’
In order for Apple (AAPL) to get the iPad mini to a thin and light form factor that’s comfortable to hold in one hand, the bezel …
UI expert says Windows 8 throws users ‘under the bus’
Windows 8 represents a radical change for Microsoft (MSFT) and its Windows operating system, which currently powers nearly 92% of computers around the world according …
Microsoft begins shipping Surface tablets with Windows RT to customers
With three days to go until Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablet officially launches on October 26th, WPcentral is reporting that customers have already started receiving confirmation emails that their tablets …
Facebook beats expectations in Q3, reports EPS of $0.12 on $1.62 billion in revenue
Facebook (FB) beat Wall Street’s expectations in its second earnings report as a public company after the closing bell on Tuesday. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters …
iPad mini expected to double the 7-inch tablet market by 2013
Worldwide sales of 7-inch tablets are expected increase from 17 million units in 2011 to 34 million in 2012, according to the latest numbers from …
The iPad mini shows that Apple still does tablets like no one else
Apple (AAPL) does have its limitations as a company, as the Apple Maps debacle ably demonstrated. But when it comes to designing tablets, Apple is …
Apple is getting pushed around by WhatsApp
Apple (AAPL) just dropped a fascinating data point: 300 billion iMessages sent since the system debuted in the autumn of 2011. This is certainly an …
Apple iPad mini announced for $329, November 2nd release date
Apple’s iPad mini (AAPL) not only delivers a smaller screen size, but also delivers a smaller price. Just moments ago, Apple Phil Schiller VP of …
Apple 4th-generation iPad announced
Apple (AAPL) has taken a lot of people by surprise — instead of an updated third-generation model, Apple just announced a fourth-generation iPad with updated …
Apple shows off its new Fusion Drive, a hybrid of flash storage and a traditional hard drive
Apple (AAPL) still isn’t done making news. The company on Tuesday said that it was introducing a new Fusion Drive that combined the best features …
Apple has sold 100 million iPads to date since 2010
Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook revealed on Tuesday that the company has sold 100 million iPads since it launched the tablet in 2010. Cook said Apple …
Apple announces upgraded Mac mini, available today starting at $599
Phil Schiller, Apple’s (AAPL) senior vice president of worldwide marketing, on Tuesday officially announced the availability of three new Mac mini models during the company’s media …
Apple unveils completely redesigned iMac lineup
Apple’s (AAPL) press conference is still going strong, and while the iPad mini is clearly the star of the show, the company just took the …
Apple announces 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display starting at $1699
Apple’s (AAPL) senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller announced on Tuesday the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. The new notebook is 20% thinner and weighs …
Apple announces new version of iBooks
Apple’s (AAPL) big event on Thursday wasn’t just about the iPad mini. The company on Tuesday announced a new version of its iBooks eReader software …
Apple kicks off iPad mini event: 3 million new iPods sold, iOS 6 now on 200 million devices
The wait is finally over. Apple (AAPL) kicked off its iPad mini event just moments ago, and while we have a pretty good idea of …
iPad mini revealed on video ahead of today’s Apple event
Leaks always come hot and heavy ahead of Apple’s (AAPL) press conferences and today has been no different. With the press conference set to kick …
Amazon says Kindle Fire HD is its best-selling product, but still won’t give any numbers
Amazon (AMZN) says that it’s been selling a whole lot of Kindle Fire HD tablets, but it’s not saying exactly how many. Reuters reports that …
Goldman says Apple’s stock is a relative bargain
At more than $600 a share, Apple’s (AAPL) stock may not seem like a bargain to a lot of people. But Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Shope …
New Mac mini specs leak, show storage options of 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Apple (AAPL) leaks have started coming fast and furious and now 9to5Mac has also revealed specifications for the new Mac mini. According to the website, …
Specs for 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro revealed in leak ahead of Apple announcement
Along with the iPad mini, Apple (AAPL) will also announce a brand-new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. 9to5Mac got its hands on the smaller MacBook’s …
Google’s new Chromebook is a hit
Google’s (GOOG) new 11.6-inch Chromebook built by Samsung (005930) might finally be the notebook that helps it get Chrome OS off the ground. Initial stock of the …
Samsung’s supersized Galaxy Note II to launch with supersized price tag; AT&T version available Nov. 9
Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy Note II is a giant “phablet” that will fetch a giant price. According to a leaked document obtained by TmoNews, T-Mobile …
Samsung denies severing Apple ties
A report issued on Monday made waves, claiming that Samsung (005930) would soon sever ties with Apple (AAPL) and stop supplying the Cupertino, California-based company with LCD display panels. …
iPad mini battery compared to iPad in photos
If you’re wondering just how small Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini is going to be, here’s a look at the new battery that will power the new …
