Dark side of ‘Anonymous’ comes out in new interview
It’s no mystery that the hackers behind notorious “hacktivist” groups Anonymous and LulzSec cause a tremendous amount of trouble for the companies and agencies they …
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New Apple laptops take a back seat to iOS 6 at WWDC
The post-PC era is upon us — or is it post-post-PC? — and while it’s odd that Apple would introduce new notebook computer models now …
Sorry, T-Mobile: Your shared data plans are just as lame as Verizon’s
There are some valid reasons to criticize Verizon’s new “Share Everything” plans — the main one being that they don’t offer as much value as Verizon’s old …
Samsung plans to launch Facebook competitor
Samsung is planning to enter the social network market early next year by introducing a Facebook competitor, The Korea Times reported. The service, which the …
Droid RAZR MAXX reportedly outselling iPhone 4S at Verizon
Given the iPhone’s popularity, it must be the top-selling smartphone on the top three major U.S. wireless carriers, right? Not so fast, says William Blair …
Leaked photos show completely redesigned next-generation iPhone [updated]
We’ve seen the purported new iPhone housing in photos and on video, and now, images of what is claimed to be a working, fully assembled …
Berkeley Law professors outline non-aggression pacts for tech patents
Like a lot of folks, Berkeley Law professors Jason Schultz and Jennifer Urban are tired of seeing excessive patent litigation in the tech industry, especially …
Amazon Appstore coming to Europe this summer, Kindle Fire may follow
Amazon’s Appstore for Android is reportedly nearing a European launch, marking the first time the store will be available outside the United States, according to …
Samsung unveils TecTiles: programmable NFC tags for Galaxy S III, others
Samsung on Wednesday announced a new NFC-based product called TecTiles. Available for $14.99 in packs of five from Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, TecTiles …
Nokia to provide incoming Seton Hall University freshman with Lumia 900
Nokia on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Seton Hall University that will see all incoming freshman receive a Lumia 900 smartphone. The handset will …
C-Spire announces the Samsung Galaxy S III
C-Spire on Tuesday announced plans to carry Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S III smartphone. The handset’s specs fall in line with the other U.S. carriers offering …
Amazon launches Cloud Player app for iPhone and iPod touch
Amazon on Tuesday launched a new Cloud Player application for Apple’s iOS devices. Like Google Play music, Amazon’s Cloud Player allows users to upload music …
HTC to complete acquisition of S3 Graphics, looks to boost patent portfolio
HTC will soon complete its acquisition of S3 Graphics, a purchase it confirmed will boost its patent portfolio and help defend the company from future …
The end is finally in sight for Sprint’s iDEN network
Sprint’s 2005 merger with Nextel will likely go down as the textbook example for how telecom mergers can go heinously wrong. The major reason? Sprint’s …
British libel reforms push ISPs to out Internet trolls
Anonymous trolls in the United Kingdom may have to think twice before calling someone a “n00b” or “teh sux0r” online. That’s because the U.K. House …
Leaked internal document confirms Sprint’s Google Wallet alternative
Last week it was rumored that Sprint was investing in its own payment platform that would reportedly replace Google’s Wallet service. According to internal documents …
iOS 6 brings fragmentation to the iPhone
One of the main arguments against Google’s Android operating system is the fragmentation that is spread across hundreds of devices and various software versions. Apple …
Nokia Maps with 3D navigation to replace Bing Maps in Windows Phone 8
Nokia and Microsoft are reportedly planning to follow in the footsteps of Google and Apple, and will offer a new powerful Maps feature in Windows …
Next-generation Retina MacBook Pro hands-on
I just got my hands on a brand new next-generation Retina MacBook Pro, and there isn’t any other way to describe it — it’s beautiful. …
Microsoft could use Kinect to deliver emotion-based advertising
Microsoft recently filed a patent application for technology that would give its Xbox 360 Kinect sensor the ability to read users’ facial expressions and body …
iOS 6 reportedly improves anti-jailbreak guards [updated]
At least one hacker says iPhone fans will have to wait a while before getting an iOS 6 jailbreak. Cult of Mac reports that a …
New Android mod protects privacy by feeding apps fake data
MIT’s Technology Review has a nifty roundup of programs designed to help Android users keep their personal data away from the greedy hands of mobile …
Sen. Wyden and Rep. Issa introduce vague ‘Internet Bill of Rights’
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) want to make sure that Congress doesn’t try to pass another piece of legislation like the …
Why iOS 6 just stomped out Android, again
Look, I think everyone was expecting a little more from iOS 6. There are plenty of features Apple didn’t add to the latest version of …
Updated iMac and Mac Pro coming in 2013, Apple exec says
Apple unveiled updated laptops during its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote on Monday, but news regarding an update to the company’s desktop lineup was noticeably absent …
Verizon Wireless launches ‘Share Everything’ plans with shared data
Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of its new “Share Everything” plans, which include shared voice minutes, text messages and data. The new …
Samsung Galaxy S III or HTC One X?
Which Android smartphone? Samsung’s Galaxy S III is probably the best smartphone to come out of Samsung, but HTC’s hitting hard with the HTC One …
Overhauled Spotify app for Android now available
Spotify on Tuesday announced that an overhauled version of its Android application is now available for download in the Google Play marketplace. The updated Spotify …
Dish Network signs LTE-Advanced chipset pact with Qualcomm
It’s still a bit early to get excited about the next generation of LTE, called “LTE-Advanced,” that carriers are planning to roll out in a …
Google to discontinue Meebo services by July 11th
Only days after Google acquired Meebo for a rumored $100 million, the social messaging and advertising company announced that the majority of its services will …
