Apple deemed world’s most innovative company
Is Apple’s (AAPL) innovation really sputtering? Not according to a survey of corporate executives conducted by the consulting firm Booz & Co. that has ranked …
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Drunk woman pans her first experience with Windows 8 [video]
Windows 8 can initially prove tough for consumers to use when sober, so it’s no surprise that getting hammered on tequila doesn’t make it any …
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn may set up plants in the U.S.
While it’s unlikely that iPhones will have “Made in the U.S.A.” proudly stamped on them anytime soon, that doesn’t mean American tech manufacturing is dead. …
Lenovo reportedly prepping P770 Android smartphone with the biggest battery on the market
As smartphones get larger displays with higher resolutions and fast LTE data connectivity, it’s often the battery that gets the least love because breakthroughs that double and …
Verizon to complete its 4G LTE buildout in mid-2013
The nation’s largest wireless carrier plans to complete its 4G LTE build-out by the middle of 2013, according to Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo. The …
Verizon is waiving fees for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in NY and NJ
Verizon Wireless (VZ) announced this week that it will be waiving all charges for domestic voice and text usage between October 29th to November 16th …
Philadelphia teems with more smartphone thieves than any other U.S. city
An increasing number of consumers continue to make the switch to smartphones, which naturally means more thefts around the country. According to a report from …
Google’s new Chrome Beta 24 is 26% faster than last year’s browser
It’s only been two days since Google (GOOG) announced Chrome 23, and the Internet search giant is already releasing Chrome Beta 24.0.1312.5 for Windows, Mac and Linux. According to the Google Chrome …
Android co-founder thinks carriers should add more bloat to their smartphones
Custom skins and preloaded applications are a sore subject among Android users. While there are some people who believe these enhance the Android experience, others …
LTE iPad mini pre-orders may arrive by Thanksgiving
Good news for anyone who pre-ordered an iPad mini with LTE connectivity: You may have it in time for Turkey Day. MacRumors reports that several …
Finland tightens its grip on the global iOS app market with ‘Angry Birds Star Wars’ launch
Rovio’s “Angry Birds Star Wars” launched today and took top slots on iPhone and iPad app charts all over the world. What’s interesting about the …
New iPhone jailbreak tweak swaps Siri for Android’s Google Now [video]
Siri got better in iOS 6 and will continue to get better in iOS 6.1, but compared to Google (GOOG) search assistant Google Now, it’s still very …
AT&T iPhone 5 users can now get FaceTime over cellular without a shared data plan
AT&T (T) has started to appease customers annoyed by its FaceTime policies by announcing that iPhone 5 users will be able to use the video …
Reports that Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 will be priced above $1,000 likely inaccurate
Microsoft (MSFT) recently confirmed to BGR and reporters from a number of other publications that its next Surface tablet will launch in January or early …
BlackBerry 10 gets crucial security certification ahead of launch
BlackBerry 10 will apparently live up to Research In Motion’s (RIMM) reputation for top-notch mobile security right out of the gate. RIM on Thursday announced …
Scary news for Apple: 3G device growth in Latin America now 6x faster than in North America
Last night, Qualcomm (QCOM) reported a strong quarter and revised its year 2012 estimates for 3G/4G device volumes in different geographic regions. The big bombshell …
Google Nexus 4 review
Almost like clockwork, every year around this time, Google (GOOG) introduces a new version of the company’s flagship smartphone, the Nexus. This year, we have …
Untold number of Twitter accounts potentially hacked [updated]
Twitter users are reporting everywhere that their accounts have been compromised, reports TechCrunch. The tech blog says many users have received emails telling them to change …
Google’s land grab extends to the ‘next billion’
Google (GOOG) is an advertising company, first and foremost. It makes money by attracting users to its wide range of services, collecting and storing as …
RIM and HTC are Q3’s biggest smartphone losers
Research In Motion (RIMM) and HTC (2498) definitely don’t need any more bad news, but unfortunately the hits keep on coming. Third-quarter smartphone estimates are trickling out …
T-Mobile loses 492,000 contract customers in Q3, revenue and profit continue to slide
T-Mobile USA on Thursday reported its third quarter financial results. The nation’s fourth largest carrier continued its struggles, shedding 492,000 net contract customers in the …
Wall Street is crushing Apple
Apple (AAPL) launched the fastest-selling smartphone in history in late September and the company went on to post a record September quarter, during which it …
Sony’s 5-inch ‘Yuga’ leaks out as strong sales of big screens continue to validate ‘phablets’
What seemed ridiculous just over a year ago is now officially “a thing.” As companies such as Samsung (005930) continue to post big numbers for smartphones …
How a real-life computer virus inspired the latest James Bond film ‘Skyfall’
A computer virus known as “Stuxnet” was released into the wild in 2010 and crippled Iran’s nuclear program. The sophisticated attack, which has been described …
Samsung’s Galaxy S III steals smartphone crown from iPhone
The best-selling smartphone in the world is no longer an iPhone. New data released on Thursday by market research firm Strategy Analytics finds that Samsung’s …
Domain for Kim Dotcom’s new MeGa site suspended over piracy allegations
Kim Dotcom’s Megaupload sequel has hit another roadblock. The larger than life figure and alleged piracy kingpin previously announced that he was launching a new …
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata unboxes Wii U ahead of launch [video]
The Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U doesn’t come out of for another 11 days in North America. To kickstart the new console hype, Nintendo president Satoru …
Sprint snags more spectrum and 585,000 subscribers in $480 million deal with U.S. Cellular
Sprint (S) on Wednesday added to its already-robust spectrum portfolio by acquiring 20MHz of PCS spectrum from U.S. Cellular. Under the carriers’ agreement, Sprint will …
AT&T will bring LTE to 300 million Americans by 2014 as part of $14 billion investment
AT&T (T) on Wednesday laid out its investment blueprint for the coming years and it looks as though a lot more people in the United …
ZTE executive teases a 5.9-inch Windows Phone with a full HD display
ZTE may be looking to launch the first Windows Phone “phablet” to compete against the numerous hybrid devices available on the Android platform. Lu Qian …
