Samsung ‘smart device’ shipments surged by an astonishing 119% in 2012
In case you needed any more evidence that 2012 was the Year of Samsung (005930), consider the latest research from IDC showing that shipments of Samsung “smart …
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The insane pricing of the new HTC One
HTC’s (2498) new One will be priced higher than the 16GB iPhone 5 in the United Kingdom. Which is nothing short of nutty. Vodafone is …
Google unveils $1,300 touch-enabled Chromebook Pixel [video]
Like Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG) is in a period of transition. Both companies cut their teeth in software and grew to lead their respective industries, …
Analysts slap sky-high $1,000 price target on Google
Remember the heady days of 2012, when analysts would issue price targets in above $1,111 on Apple (AAPL) shares and everybody took them seriously? Well those …
Apple releases second beta for iOS 6.1.3
After releasing several different patches for assorted bugs in iOS 6.1, Apple (AAPL) has now gotten around to releasing a second beta for iOS 6.1.3, …
Purported second-gen iPad mini shell leaks in new photos
A report from earlier this week suggested that Apple (AAPL) panel supplier AU Optronics is currently developing the new Retina display for the company’s upcoming …
BlackBerry and Nokia struggle with radically shrinking maps
Perhaps the most fascinating feature of Google Trends is the Regional Interest map, which shows relative search volumes across the world. For current key models …
Poll shows America’s youth think Microsoft is becoming ‘cool’ again
Although Microsoft (MSFT) hasn’t been considered “cool” since the heyday of Pogs and “The Macarena,” a new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that things may be changing. As …
Apple’s full-size iPad isn’t dead yet: Completely redesigned iPad due in Q3
Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini stole the full-size tablet’s thunder when it launched last November, and a number of industry watchers believe the larger iPad’s heyday …
Apple patent filing may reveal ‘iWatch’ details
Apple (AAPL) has always been known for its trend-setting designs, but it looks like an early sketch of its long-rumored “iWatch” took a page from a long-forgotten …
Sony confirms PlayStation 4 will play used games
Executives at GameStop (GME) breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday night as Sony (SNE) finally dispelled rumors that its next-generation PlayStation 4 video game …
Shocker: Mobile games now generate more revenue than games for portable consoles
Games for the Sony (SNE) PSP, PS Vita and Nintendo (NTDOY) 3DS consoles have one distinct revenue generation advantage: They are hellishly expensive. Mario Kart …
FCC proposes freeing up more Wi-Fi spectrum on the 5GHz band
In a move that’s sure to cheer everyone who likes having more unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum, the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday announced that it wants …
Yahoo homepage gets revamped, now includes ‘infinite scroll’ news feed
Meet the new Yahoo (YHOO). It looks much the same as the old Yahoo, but it does include some nifty new features. As Yahoo CEO …
Kim Dotcom crows about Mega success, cites 3 million users in just a month
Kim Dotcom has never been shy about tooting his own horn, and this week he boasted on his Twitter account that his new Mega file-sharing …
LG and Samsung move closer to patent peace, Galaxy Note 10.1 injunction request dropped
LG (066570) and Samsung (005930) are nearing patent peace. Shortly after reports surfaced that claimed the two companies would settle their patent infringement lawsuits behind …
ITC to review Apple’s patent victory over Motorola
The U.S. International Trade Commission will take a second look at the patent infringement lawsuit between Motorola and Apple. The agency, which has the power …
Silicon Valley VCs describe tech stock market as a ‘casino’ run by overly emotional traders
If you’re scratching your head at how Apple (AAPL) shares can crash from $700 to just $450 over the span of just a few months …
PlayStation 4 release details: PS4 to launch ahead of the holidays this year
Sony (SNE) unveiled its next-generation PlayStation 4 video game console on Wednesday evening, and the console looks impressive to say the least. Powered by an …
Apple still seeking fresh bodies to help clean up iOS Maps
It seems that Apple (AAPL) isn’t done yet bringing on new people to help fix iOS Maps. AppleInsider reports that Apple has posted “seven map-related job listings” …
Sony unveils the PlayStation 4: ‘The evolution of gaming’
Sony (SNE) on Wednesday finally took the wraps off of its highly anticipated PlayStation 4 video game console during a press conference in New York City. The next-generation …
Live from Sony’s PlayStation 4 announcement
Sony (SNE), Microsoft (MSFT) and Nintendo (NTDOY) are no strangers to the battle for video game console supremacy. Each company has taken its turn at …
Nokia production follies still hindering Lumia 920, Lumia 620 sales
It was cute when Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 920 sold out in less than an hour in China in several different instances in December. What’s not …
European upstarts give Sprint a model for tearing down the Verizon-AT&T powerhouse
Even as AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) sail confidently ahead with rising average revenues per user (ARPU) and subscriber levels, several major European mobile carriers …
Apple’s Retina display for the next-gen iPad mini is reportedly already in development
Apple (AAPL) launched the iPad mini just three months ago, but the upgraded Retina display for the firm’s upcoming sequel is already in development, according …
Woz worries Apple is in danger of becoming uncool
With analysts of all stripes predicting more doom for Apple (AAPL), you just knew that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak couldn’t resist getting in on the …
Microsoft CEO dodges topic of Surface sales, but calls the tablet ‘a real business’
Questions surrounding the success or failure of Microsoft’s (MSFT) debut tablet lineup continue to swirl, but the company has made it very clear at this …
BlackBerry projected to miss big on Z10 sales: ‘There is no line of sight to profitability’
After a brief period of optimism, it seems that financial analysts are once again predicting that BlackBerry (BBRY) is in very big trouble. Per Forbes, Pacific …
Problems with new Samsung chip in Galaxy S IV may lead to a huge win for Qualcomm
Samsung (005930) may once again choose to use a Qualcomm (QCOM) Snapdragon processor in its upcoming flagship smartphone. Earlier rumors claimed that the company would …
We’ll be reporting live from Sony’s PlayStation 4 unveiling tonight at 6:00PM!
This is it, gamers — the moment you’ve been waiting for. Nintendo (NTDOY) was the first major console vendor to unwrap its next-generation offering, but …
