Nokia launches free music streaming in the U.S.; Lumia 900 and 710 first compatible phones
Nokia (NOK) on Tuesday announced the launch of its free music streaming service on the Lumia 710 and Lumia 900 in the United States. Nokia Music gives …
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Study says malware attacks are on the rise, mobile threats becoming more serious
We are losing the war against cybercriminals, according to security firm McAfee. The company revealed in its quarterly “Threats Report” stating that the frequency of …
EPIX deal beefs up Amazon’s Prime streaming service ahead of new Kindle Fire launch
Before Amazon (AMZN) gets ready to unleash its new Kindle Fire tablet, the retail giant on Tuesday announced a new partnership with EPIX that looks to beef …
Photos of iPad mini die cast mold may reveal final design
Despite what Steve Jobs once said about 7-inch tablets being “dead on arrival,” Amazon’s (AMZN) Kindle Fire and Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 7 have both proven that there is …
iPad said to be devouring would-be PC customers
Om nom nom… That sound you hear is Apple’s (AAPL) iPad cannibalizing sales of personal computers. Fortune reports that Needham & Company analyst Charlie Wolf …
Samsung’s $1 billion payout to Apple can wait until next year
Winning a patent suit isn’t like pulling up three sevens on a slot machine — that is, winners shouldn’t expect instant gratification. And FOSS Patents …
Nintendo Wii U might launch in mid-November starting at $249.99
With this generation’s unusually long console cycle, all eyes are on Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U to kick off the next generation of console entertainment. Ahead of a …
We’ll be reporting live from Nokia and Motorola’s press conferences tomorrow
This fall is shaping up to be one of the busiest on record for tech fans, and while Apple’s (AAPL) September 12th iPhone unveiling is …
What if smartphone design still matters?
Over the past three years, the actual look of a smartphone has stopped mattering. Apple’s (AAPL) most recent iPhones brought only the slightest changes in …
Rovio announces Bad Piggies for Android, iOS OS X; launches on September 27th
Rovio on Tuesday announced a spin-off to its popular Angry Birds franchise called “Bad Piggies.” Casual gamers will be excited to learn that Bad Piggies …
A look at how iPhone launches impact Apple’s stock
As shares of Apple (AAPL) stock hit all-time highs ahead of the company’s next-generation iPhone launch, Apple recently became the most valuable company in history …
HTC sends out press invites for an event on September 19th
HTC (2498) on Tuesday sent out invitations for a press event in New York City on September 19th at 11 AM EST, one week after Apple’s …
Wells Fargo: Hard-to-leave family data plans will keep subscribers from ditching AT&T
AT&T’s (T) shared family data plans may have been roundly mocked by Sprint (S) but Wells Fargo analyst Jennifer Fritzsche thinks the upside for the carrier outweighs …
Get ready for Apple’s next iPhone – invitations for September 12th event sent to media
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday sent out invitations for a press conference scheduled to take place on September 12th at 1:00 p.m. EDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT. …
Apple’s iPhone 4S is no longer the top-selling smartphone in the U.S.
For the first time since it launched, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 4S is not the top-selling smartphone in the United States, according to channel checks performed …
Samsung Galaxy Stellar coming to Verizon for free on September 6th
Breaking away from the flagship Galaxy S III for a second, Samsung (005930) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) announced on Tuesday that they will begin selling …
RIM’s first BlackBerry 10 smartphone revealed in photos and on video
Images and a video of Research In Motion’s (RIMM) first BlackBerry 10-powered smartphone were published by multiple websites on Monday, shedding new light on RIM’s …
AntiSec hackers release 1 million stolen Apple device IDs – are you affected?
Hackers claiming to be a part of the “AntiSec” movement being carried out by Anonymous Operations on Monday released 1,000,001 unique identifiers (UDID) tied to …
iPhone 5 nano-SIMs pictured as launch looms
How influential has Apple (AAPL) been in the mobile industry? Consider this: The SIM card has been in use in the wireless industry since 1991 …
LG Intuition ‘phablet’ coming to Verizon on September 6th for $199.99
Sorry, Samsung (005930): You’re about to get some competition in the market for oversized smartphones. Verizon (VZ) on Tuesday announced that it would start selling LG’s …
Photos of unannounced HTC phone surface, could be headed to Verizon
BGR exclusively reported this past April that HTC (2498) is planning to launch a new 5-inch smartphone on Verizon Wireless’s (VZ) this fall. The device is said to feature a full 1080p HD …
Netflix, Freesat team to drive another nail in pay-TV’s coffin
Here’s a good reason to envy of your friends across the pond: They’ll soon have a free satellite television service that will come integrated with …
How one company is putting ‘Super Wi-Fi’ on the fast track
Wi-Fi has been one of the most useful technologies developed over the past couple of decades and it’s about to get even better now that …
Apple may release redesigned headphones alongside iPhone 5 [video]
Apple’s (AAPL) in-ear headphones have seen few changes since being introduced alongside the company’s original iPod in 2001. According to images published by Vietnamese site …
Pirate Bay co-founder arrested in Cambodia
This is probably not how Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm pictured his holiday in Cambodia ending. The Wall Street Journal reports that Cambodian police arrested Svartholm on Sunday for the …
Apple slashes more than $200 off refurbished MacBook Airs
Ever been envious of a friend’s super-slim Macbook Air but haven’t wanted to shell out the cash required to purchase one? Well, now might be …
OS X global market share passes Windows Vista
According to the latest monthly totals from web metrics firm Net Applications, global usage of Apple’s (AAPL) Mac OS X platform overtook that of Microsoft’s …
Kim Dotcom vows that new Megaupload will have ironclad legal protection
Kim Dotcom has learned his lesson and is lawyering up to ensure that when his next-generation Megaupload website launches, it won’t be vulnerable to any …
Nokia Lumia 920 rumored to include wireless charging and a PureView camera
Images of Nokia’s (NOK) upcoming Lumia 920 smartphone leaked last week alongside rumored specs — the device was said to include an HD display and Nokia’s PureView camera …
Samsung says no underage workers found at Chinese factory, vows to fix poor conditions
Activist group China Labor Watch in August accused Samsung (005930) of numerous labor infractions at its supplier’s factory in China. In response to the allegations, …
