Best Buy makes online price-matching policy permanent
Tired of losing sales to the likes of Amazon (AMZN), Best Buy (BBY) has made its online price-matching policy permanent. “Showrooming” — or, the practice …
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Who needs Google? Rural British community builds its own fiber network
Now this is some can-do spirit we can all admire. BBC News reports that the rural United Kingdom farming community of Lancashire has built its …
Samsung to launch new attack on Nokia with REX series phones
Samsung (005930) has already been mopping the floor with Nokia (NOK) in the smartphone market and now it looks as though it plans to attack …
Fatal accident at Samsung factory may have endangered thousands
Samsung (005930) was accused of covering up a gas leak last month that left one contract worker dead and four others injured. The company initially …
Amazon under fire for allegedly hiring neo-Nazi-linked security firm to guard warehouses
The last thing Amazon (AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos probably wanted to read this week was that his company had allegedly hired a security firm to …
U.S. Cellular plans to cover 87% of customers with 4G LTE by the end of 2013
U.S. Cellular (USM), the eighth largest wireless provider in the U.S., on Thursday announced additional markets to its 4G LTE portfolio. The company plans expands …
Next-generation PlayStation 4 controller leaks
An image published by Destructoid on Thursday supposedly revealed a prototype of the controller for Sony’s (SNE) upcoming PlayStation 4 gaming console. The device pictured …
Google to reportedly open its own retail stores by year-end
In a move that would help Google (GOOG) continue its push beyond the Internet and into the realm of consumer electronics, the company reportedly plans …
No Nokia tablet on tap for Mobile World Congress this year
Anyone expecting Nokia (NOK) to unveil its first-ever tablet at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month shouldn’t get their hopes up. Research firm …
Apple seeks help to develop ‘next generation’ Apple TV features
With a company as secretive as Apple (AAPL), some of the best information on its upcoming projects often comes from its job postings. 9to5Mac now …
Microsoft takes heat for ‘draconian, obtuse’ Office 2013 license terms
If you buy a license for Microsoft Office 2013, be warned: You may only be allowed to use it on one machine, no matter the …
Lawmaker forced out of parliament after exposing corruption at Samsung
A South Korean lawmaker who exposed corruption at consumer electronics giant Samsung (005930) has been forced out of office by the country’s Supreme Court. The …
Lawyers lick their chops as new study links cell phones to lower brain cancer survival rates
For the past 10 years, a diverse group of epidemiologists has tried to nail down an association between mobile phone use and brain cancer. This …
Microsoft’s anti-Google campaign goes nowhere fast
When Microsoft (MSFT) revealed plans to spend a seven-figure sum to convince people that Gmail is too scary to use, we were skeptical that it …
Nintendo’s future called into question as Wii U sales plummet
Nintendo (NTDOY) now faces the very real prospect of having an absolute flop on its hands. As Microsoft (MSFT) moved an estimated 281,000 Xbox 360 …
Verizon’s Galaxy S IV detailed in purported benchmarks
Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone for Verizon (VZ) may have been detailed in newly discovered benchmark test results. The device carries the model number …
Apple to release iOS 6.1.2 ‘early next week’ to patch major security hole
Apple (AAPL) fans worried about someone breaking into their iPhones may only have to sweat it out for a few more days. Unnamed sources have …
Samsung to reportedly take on BlackBerry with new enterprise platform
More bad news for struggling vendor BlackBerry (BBRY) emerged on Friday as a report surfaced suggesting Samsung (005930) is planning to enter the enterprise space. Boston-based …
Microsoft says it has no backup plan if mobile efforts continue to sputter
Microsoft’s (MSFT) mobile operating system finally saw slight growth last quarter after failing to gain any real traction for two years, but it still only …
Apple to expand U.S. distribution with new Staples deal
Apple (AAPL) will reportedly expand its distribution in the United States when nationwide office supply chain Staples (SPLS) begins selling Apple products in the near …
Flagship HTC One smartphone revealed in leaked photo
HTC (2498) is having a tough time keeping a lid on its upcoming HTC One flagship smartphone. UnwiredView’s Evleaks has just posted a full picture …
Georgia state legislature becomes the latest to tackle municipal broadband menace
Georgia’s state legislature recently became the latest to take up the cause of protecting its constituents from the insidious menace of municipal broadband. Ars Technica …
More than 100 people have preordered LG’s $10,000 OLED TV so far
LG (066570) on Thursday revealed that more than 100 people have preordered its new 55-inch OLED HDTV in the past six weeks, Reuters reported. Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) …
ARCHOS debuts three quad-core iPad clones with HD displays and affordable price tags
ARCHOS (JXR) on Thursday announced a new line of “Platinum” tablets that feature high-end specs and a low price tag. The company debuted three different …
Tegra 4 devices may not be available until August
NVIDIA (NVDA) announced its next-generation mobile processor at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The Tegra 4’s performance was demonstrated in the company’s own Project …
Mark Zuckerberg now owns nearly a third of Facebook
A filing with American regulators on Wednesday revealed that Mark Zuckerberg’s stake in Facebook (FB) has climbed to nearly 30% since the company’s disastrous initial …
Leaked screenshots may reveal Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch
Recent reports suggest that Samsung is preparing to launch a Galaxy Watch as rival Apple’s reportedly prepares its own “iWatch.” Little is known about the device, although …
Sweden takes the crown for fastest 4G service, America lags behind in 8th place
In many ways, the United States is way ahead of the curve when it comes to LTE service since we have three major carriers that …
Samsung may have accidentally leaked the Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung’s (005930) big reveal at Mobile World Congress later this month might not be much of a surprise at all at this point. SammyHub on …
Microsoft’s refusal to bring Office to iPad costing it an estimated $2.5 billion a year
Microsoft’s (MSFT) decision to keep Office away from iPad may be a good way to protect sales of Windows tablets but it’s also costing the …
