Google introduces new 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook for $249 [video]
Google (GOOG) isn’t giving up its dream of putting a Chromebook in everyone’s hands yet. The company announced on Thursday a brand new Samsung (005930) Chromebook …
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Verizon delivers a chilling warning for Sprint and T-Mobile
Verizon (VZ) delivered a powerhouse autumn quarter — and perhaps the strongest element in the whole report was the new contract subscriber addition figure. Verizon …
High prices said to doom Microsoft’s Surface to fourth-place finish
It’s not just know-nothing bloggers who think Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface is overpriced — some tech industry analysts think so as well. Per Business Insider, Sterne Agee …
Google whiffs on Q3 earnings expectations, share price plummets 9% following early report
Google (GOOG) missed its projected profits by a fair margin last quarter, posting earnings per share of $9.03 versus expectations of $10.65 per share and …
Apple’s iMac and Mac mini refresh to retain current pricing; iMac won’t have Retina display
In addition to the iPad mini, Apple (AAPL) is expected to unveil new iMacs and Mac minis at next Tuesday’s press conference. The iMac is …
The difference between ‘need’ and ‘want’
Microsoft (MSFT) began airing its debut Surface tablet commercial earlier this week and early responses have been mixed. I have seen some praise strewn about the …
Apple’s evolution from 1975 to 2002 illustrated in collection of 75 old Apple ads
Apple (AAPL) has gone on quite a ride since being founded in the mid-1970s. From early success to the brink of bankruptcy and on to …
Apple loses UK appeal, now forced to run ads admitting Samsung not a copycat
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Tab may be “not as cool” as the iPad, but it’s also a winner in a UK court of law. Per BBC …
Color gets the last laugh: Apple to acquire troubled startup for double-digit millions [updated]
Just one day after a false report that Color Labs was preparing to shut its doors, a new report claims Apple (AAPL) will soon acquire the company …
Sprint acquires a controlling 50.8% stake in Clearwire
With Softbank (SFTBY) acquiring a 70% stake in Sprint (S), it was speculated by Bloomberg that the latter would be unlikely to push on with its efforts to buy a …
Verizon profit and revenue grow in Q3 as iPhone 5 boosts subscriber additions
Boosted by the launch of Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5, Verizon (VZ) on Thursday reported a solid quarter with net subscriber addition figures that crushed Wall …
Nokia loses $1.27 billion in Q3 for sixth consecutive quarterly loss
Nokia (NOK) on Thursday posted its sixth consecutive quarterly loss — and fourth consecutive quarterly loss of more than $1 billion. The struggling smartphone vendor’s …
Best Buy will reportedly sell its Insignia Flex tablet for around $250
Best Buy’s (BBY) Insignia Flex Tablet teased last week will cost between $239 and $259, nearly half the price of an Apple (AAPL) iPad, according to …
The Pirate Bay moves entire operation to the cloud, thwarts copyright cops
The Pirate Bay has grown tired of government agents raiding its data treasure trove and is smuggling away all its booty to the cloud. As …
HTC’s ‘J Butterfly’ smartphone with 1080p HD display unveiled in Japan
HTC (2498) and carrier partner KDDI on Wednesday unveiled the HTC smartphone that has been highly anticipated by Android fans around the world ever since …
Microsoft cuts Xbox 360 price by $50, reveals new holiday bundles
Microsoft (MSFT) is giving consumers two more reasons to buy an Xbox 360 this holiday season. First, all Xbox 360 consoles except the standalone 4GB model …
Windows RT accounts for more than one-third of the Surface's 32GB of storage
Yes, the entry-level Microsoft (MSFT) Surface offers twice the nominal storage of Apple’s (AAPL) entry-level iPad of the same price. But as Business Insider notes, …
Google will be holding an Android event on October 29th in New York City
Google (GOOG) sent invitations to the media on Wednesday evening for an Android event scheduled for October 29th in New York City. It is widely …
New Surface video shows more cool features, less oddball choreography [video]
Microsoft (MSFT) unleashed its first commercial for the Surface on Tuesday and it was difficult to tell apart from a late-’90s Gap ad or a …
Google CEO Page knocks antitrust regulators at first public appearance in months [video]
Google (GOOG) CEO Larry Page made a return to the public spotlight this week and talked about his company’s recent troubles with antitrust regulators in …
Google pays its engineers more than anyone in Silicon Valley
If you want to make money as a software engineer then your best bet is to work at Google (GOOG). Per the Wall Street Journal, a …
Nokia Lumia 920 will only be an AT&T exclusive for six months
Nokia’s (NOK) flagship Lumia 920 is a fantastic looking smartphone. It’s got a great PureView camera, NFC, wireless charging, Windows Phone 8 — the works. …
Google now lets you explore its data centers with Street View [video]
Have you ever wondered what Google’s (GOOG) data centers look like? Short answer: incredibly clean and organized. Google announced on its official blog that users …
Angry AT&T customer files formal complaint over FaceTime restrictions
Many have complained about AT&T’s (T) FaceTime policy, but now one man is standing up to do something about it. Business Insider reports that an …
Windows boss rides Surface tablet like a skateboard to show off durability
Just how strong is the Surface tablet’s combination of a magnesium case, a Gorilla Glass 2 front panel and an optically bonded in-cell display? In …
RIM says BlackBerry users are ‘black sheep by choice’
As Research In Motion’s (RIMM) struggles continue, the company is doing its best to retain the most faithful members of its enthusiastic user base. In …
Foxconn says iPhone 5 is the most difficult device it has ever built
Still can’t get an iPhone 5? It might be Apple’s (AAPL) fault and not just a display production shortage. According to The Wall Street Journal, …
A moment of truth for Verizon on Thursday
On Thursday morning, Verizon (VZ) will report its third-quarter numbers. All eyes will be on the mobile subscriber addition figure. Verizon previously added 888,000 new …
Windows 8 leaves users 'dazed and confused' [video]
There’s no doubt about it that Microsoft’s (MSFT) upcoming Windows 8 is a huge upgrade. Gone is the Start menu and in its place is a Windows …
iPad mini display revealed in leaked photos
We’ve already seen plenty of iPad mini parts floating around in the wild and on Wednesday we got our first glimpse of the smaller Apple …
