Smart TV sales soared in 2012, set to dominate TV market by 2015
Global adoption of smart TVs grew in 2012 as the prices of connected TV sets from the likes of Samsung (005930), LG (066570), Sony (SNE) …
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‘Anonymous’ becomes latest victim in Twitter hacking spree
Anyone who’s ever had their website hacked and defaced by hacker collective Anonymous can have a good laugh at their expense, because it looks as …
LG unveils Optimus F5, F7 smartphones
Since almost nothing will actually be announced at Mobile World Congress this year, LG (066570) on Thursday unveiled two new smartphones that will launch later this year. …
Sony announces PlayStation app for iOS and Android
Sony (SNE) finally took the wraps off its next-generation PlayStation 4 on Wednesday evening, and the upcoming gaming console is packed with premium specs that will …
Snapchat for Android adds video
Popular sexting app maker Snapchat on Thursday updated its Android application of the same name with the ability to send self-destructing videos to Snapchat contacts. The video …
Motorola offers $50 Google Play store credit for new smartphone buyers
How’d you like to get a new Android phone that comes with your 50 favorite mobile games already installed? Well, Motorola is trying for the …
RIAA stamps its feet, demands Google do more to stop piracy
The Recording Industry Association of America is not easy to please. The Verge reports that the RIAA is once again bashing Google (GOOG) over its …
Goldman: PlayStation 4 could send Sony into a ‘downward spiral’
Count Goldman Sachs analyst Takashi Watanabe as being pessimistic on the PlayStation 4’s chances for success. Per Business Insider, Watanabe has penned a new research note that …
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 …
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 …
