Apple reportedly not looking to buy Waze after all
Despite earlier rumors that claimed a deal was in the works, CNET and TechCrunch are both reporting that Apple (AAPL) has no plans to acquire …
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Microsoft’s huge R&D budget is useless if its best ideas are poorly executed or never released
PC World’s Matt Smith has a lengthy article highlighting all of Microsoft’s (MSFT) coolest research projects to show that, contrary to popular opinion, the company …
Despite repeated sellouts, Nexus 4 sales estimated to total just 375,000 units
Google’s (GOOG) has had trouble keeping latest Nexus-branded smartphone, the LG (066570)-built Nexus 4, in stock as hordes of Android fans would swarm Google’s website …
Google escapes antitrust suit as FTC ends its investigation into alleged ‘patent abuse’
Good news for Google (GOOG): It will at least avoid an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday formally concluded its …
iPad still dominates tablet Web traffic; Microsoft Surface has smaller share than PlayBook
The iPad is still by far the most widely used tablet for surfing the Web in North America, but it can no longer claim to …
Poll finds people want an ‘iPhone 5S’ with new color options
The latest rumor surrounding Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation “iPhone 5S” is that it will launch in May or June with two different screen sizes and five …
Nokia’s next Lumia phone will reportedly replace bulky plastic casing with aluminum
Nokia (NOK) smartphones already look and feel top-notch, and they’ll only get better in future releases. The Verge reports that Nokia is planning to move …
No HDTV from Apple in 2013, according to new report
A number of industry watchers are waiting for Apple’s (AAPL) “next big thing” before they’re confident once again that the company can maintain rapid growth …
More leaked BlackBerry Z10 pictures emerge along with new details
We’ve long known what RIM’s (RIMM) first BlackBerry 10 smartphone will look like, but now we can get a better idea of its overall size …
Samsung confirms plan to begin inching away from Android
Google’s (GOOG) white-hot Android operating system will be the center of Samsung’s (005930) business for years to come. For the Samsung we know today, Android …
Microsoft called a failing giant that only survives by charging prices that ‘bleed customers dry’
If you want to read a truly pessimistic take on Microsoft’s (MSFT) current problems, look no further than Forbes‘ Roger Kay, who declares that Steve …
Amazon is gutting Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble (BKS) warned about the Christmas quarter a while back, so we knew things were heading south. Yet the numbers still have the …
RIM unveils a new BlackBerry phone! (But it’s only a Curve for T-Mobile running BlackBerry 7)
Research In Motion (RIMM) on Thursday took the wraps off a brand new BlackBerry smartphone — but it’s not the kind of smartphone BlackBerry fans …
Rumors of Apple’s potential Waze acquisition heat up – $750 million said to be the magic number
Following multiple reports from Wednesday that suggested Apple (AAPL) has an interest in acquiring social navigation service Waze, a new report suggests that negotiations between …
Apple may have sold up to 4 million iPhones to businesses in Q4
As we’ve mentioned countless times, it’s a good thing that RIM (RIMM) will release BlackBerry 10 soon, because otherwise Apple (AAPL) and Android will continue to wreck its …
Samsung forced to reveal Galaxy sales data to Apple
Samsung (005930) was found to have infringed upon six of Apple’s patents this past August and ordered to pay the company $1.05 billion in damages. …
One month after its release, Windows 8 desktop share approaches 2%
Congratulations, Microsoft (MSFT): your latest operating system is starting to make its mark. According to new data from NetMarketShare, 1.72% of all desktop computers in December …
Quick fix for Boot Camp brings Windows 8 to new iMac computers
Early adopters of Apple’s (AAPL) new iMac computers who chose the 3TB Fusion Drive model have been unable to use Boot Camp Assistant. The program, which …
2013’s first hot Kickstarter project: An Android-based gaming ‘console-on-a-stick’
We didn’t have to wait very long to discover what 2013’s first big Kickstarter project would be. Via Ars Technica, we give you the GameStick, …
Patent hints Apple may bring its own unique stylus to iOS devices
Many people had a good laugh when Samsung (005930) unveiled the Galaxy Note last year and made a big deal out of the device’s Palm …
Samsung said to be readying fix for randomly dying Galaxy S IIIs
It was previously reported that several Galaxy S III owners were experiencing problems with their devices. Users discovered that the flash memory in the handset was …
As netbooks crash and burn, Amazon’s best-selling laptop is a Chromebook
Netbooks may be on the way out as companies like Acer and Asus cease production, but it is becoming increasingly clear that there is still …
HTC rumored to debut flagship ‘M7’ smartphone at CES
HTC (2498) will reportedly unveil a new flagship smartphone code-named “M7” at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. The rumor comes to us from XDA-Developers forum member “Football,” who …
Microsoft lashes out at Google’s decision to spurn Windows Phone
Dave Heiner, vice president and deputy general counsel for Microsoft (MSFT), took aim at Google (GOOG) and the company’s unwillingness to develop for Windows Phone …
Typical American without a landline: A 27-year old Latino living in Columbus, Ohio
The statistical study compiled by NHIS about landline and mobile phone usage in American households is a pretty fascinating read. The number of U.S. adults with …
Patent trolls’ latest gambit: Sue businesses if they dare to use office scanners
We’ve seen a lot of ridiculous claims asserted by patent trolls over the past few years, but this one truly takes the cake: Ars Technica reports …
Poll: Would you buy a blue, pink or yellow iPhone 5S?
A report issued by Topeka Capital Markets on Wednesday morning suggested that Apple (AAPL) has some big changes in store for the next-generation iPhone. According …
Apple says ‘Do Not Disturb’ bug in iOS 6 will persist until next week
Apple (AAPL) has acknowledged a bug with the “Do Not Disturb” feature in iOS 6 and has said that the issue will persist until it …
Nokia’s Lumia 920 remains as expensive as Apple’s iPhone 5
One thing handset industry analysts are watching like hawks is the price graph of the most important Windows Phone 8 model in the European handset …
Apple reportedly considering Waze acquisition to help fix iOS Maps app
Less than a month after rumors of a potential TomTom acquisition swirled, Apple (AAPL) is now reportedly considering a buyout of social navigation startup Waze …
