Galaxy S IV may support futuristic gesture technology
Sony (SNE) announced the Xperia sola last March, and while the mid-range smartphone was relatively unimpressive, it included one unique feature that may have even …
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A hellish June led by Apple and Samsung may steamroll BlackBerry, other contenders
Various factors have conspired to create a unique U.S. launch cluster for the most high-profile smartphones of the year. Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S IV now …
PlayStation 4 pricing will reportedly top $400
Sony’s (SNE) next-generation PlayStation 4 console is set to be unveiled during a press conference on February 20th and while pricing details are not expected at …
iOS, Android remained dominant in Q4 as Windows Phone’s market share actually shrank
This wasn’t the sort of glittering debut that Steve Ballmer had in mind when his company launched Windows Phone 8 last quarter. According to the …
Sony narrows Q3 loss to $115 million
Sony (SNE) on Thursday reported its results for its third fiscal quarter ended in December, narrowing its loss to $115 million. The company posted a …
Sprint loss widens to $1.32 billion in Q4, subscriber growth slows despite climbing iPhone sales
The nation’s No.3 wireless carrier Sprint (S) posted its holiday-quarter results on Thursday, narrowly beating Wall Street’s earnings expectations. Analysts were expecting Sprint to report …
Internet-based pay-TV services see growth as cable continues to contract
Traditional cable-based TV providers saw their share of the pay-TV market decline in 2012 as Internet-based TV services offered by companies like Verizon (VZ) and …
Apple has now sold over 25 billion songs over iTunes
Yes, it seems that Steve Jobs knew what he was doing when he decided to launch the iTunes store all those years ago. Apple (AAPL) …
HP reportedly has no plans to break company apart
A report issued by Quartz after the market closed on Tuesday suggested Hewlett-Packard’s (HPQ) board was actively discussing the possibility of breaking the company apart. …
Apple looks to hire 10 new engineers to help fix iOS Maps
Apple (AAPL) is looking for all the help it can get to fix its iOS Maps service. AppleInsider points us to some new job postings …
Apple reportedly tells French reseller to prepare for new Mac Pro in spring 2013
Yes, Mac Pro fans, it looks as though you’re actually going to get a new version of your favorite desktop very soon. According to French …
Raspberry Pi unveils 5-megapixel camera add-on, available for $25 in the coming months
It has been a big week for the organization behind the credit card-sized Raspberry Pi computer. The Raspberry Pi Foundation on Monday announced the availability …
Tablets accounted for over a third of PC shipments in Q4
Tablets have continued to bleed the traditional PC market dry. The latest numbers from research firm Canalys revealed that tablets accounted for over a third …
Apple’s first iOS 6.1.1 beta now available for download
Apple (AAPL) isn’t sitting still with after releasing iOS 6.1 just days ago. The company on Wednesday seeded its first beta of iOS 6.1.1 to …
Microsoft defends Surface Pro’s 4-hour battery life and low available storage
BGR reviewed the Microsoft Surface Pro earlier this week, and we were impressed overall. The design is terrific, the performance is vastly improved compared to …
BlackBerry says launch-day Z10 sales crushed earlier records
BlackBerry (BBRY) on Wednesday stated that in Canada, launch-day sales of its BlackBerry Z10 smartphone were 50% better than any previous BlackBerry model. In the …
Apple, Samsung now account for an ‘astounding’ 103% of mobile industry profits
We’ve all heard the phrase “winner take all,” but now Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930) have gone a step further by taking more than all …
Wireless carriers are making your Android smartphone vulnerable to hackers
When Google (GOOG) discovers a vulnerability in the Android operating system it issues a fix in a small update or in a future software version. …
Cisco lowers mobile data growth estimates – while doing its best to hide the drop
Cisco (CSCO) recently released its new 2012-2017 mobile data growth projections and the numbers seem strong. The company is calling for 66% compound average growth …
Dell’s decade of product flops shows the dangers of scrambling to follow Apple
Look upon Dell’s (DELL) works, ye gadget geeks, and despair. The Verge has put together a very comprehensive roundup of all the terrible products that …
New next-gen Xbox details emerge, reinforcing reports that used games will be unplayable
The mystery surrounding Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation 4 will soon dissipate when the company unveils its next-generation video game console on February 20th. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s (MSFT) …
New reports throw cold water on BlackBerry Z10 sell-outs
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) first next-generation smartphone launched in the UK last week and early demand seemed strong. A number of retailers reported stock-outs on day one, …
Galaxy S IV unveiling reportedly set for March 15th
Recent rumors have suggested that Samsung (005930) will announce its flagship Galaxy S IV smartphone at a press conference sometime in March. It was previously reported that …
Australian High Court rules in favor of Google in landmark advertising case
Australia’s High Court overturned an earlier decision on Wednesday when it unanimously ruled that Google (GOOG) did not mislead consumers with its sponsored links, Reuters reported. The …
BlackBerry CEO says Q10 will launch in May or June
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) first QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry 10 phone may launch a bit later than expected, according to comments from company CEO Thorsten Heins. While speaking with …
Apple job posting points to Siri’s imminent arrival on OS X
In line with reports from late last year, a new job posting on Apple’s (AAPL) website suggests the company plans to bring Siri functionality to its …
Cable companies’ ‘comically profitable’ margins said to provide little incentive to invest in fiber
Many across the United States look upon Kansas City and its recently deployed Google (GOOG) Fiber network with envy. Why can Google offer a 1Gbps …
Amazon says the Kindle Fire HD offers a display that equals the iPad’s for $200 less [video]
At first glance, creating an advertisement that shows off how good your rival’s tablet display looks doesn’t seem like a smart move. But Amazon’s (AMZN) …
Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia smartphone will launch in the U.S. this summer
Earlier reports indicated that Nokia (NOK) was preparing to bring its 41-megapixel PureView camera technology to its Lumia line of Windows Phone devices. The company …
Microsoft Surface Pro review
I first laid eyes on Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablet just about four months ago. It was a rainy Monday morning in Redmond, Washington and we …
