Why Sony’s decision to stop pushing 3D gaming on its users is the right call
After years of trying to push 3D gaming onto PlayStation 3 users, Sony (SNE) is finally waking up and realizing nobody really cared or wanted …
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Dropping Ultrabook sales blamed on high prices and confusing marketing
Once seen as the PC industry’s only hope in the “post-PC era,” the number of Ultrabooks expected to ship by the end of this year is …
Verizon FiOS schools rivals as the fastest ISP in the country
A new study conducted by PCMag has left little doubt about which ISP in the United States offers the fastest service: It’s Verizon (VZ) FiOS, …
Half of U.S. adults own a smartphone or a tablet
A new study conducted by Pew Research showed that half of all adults in the United States now own either a smartphone or tablet computer, …
Google’s market cap passes Microsoft’s for the first time
Microsoft (MSFT) isn’t just looking up at Apple (AAPL) anymore. Bloomberg this morning sent out a notice on its Twitter account that Google (GOOG) had …
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM leaked for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung (005930) Galaxy S III users on Sprint (S) can now either wait for the carrier to officially release Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or grab the …
Nokia not seen recovering, could be broken up and sold for parts
Things haven’t been getting any better from Nokia (NOK) lately, and Credit Suisse on Monday officially downgraded the troubled Finnish phone manufacturer from “neutral” to …
Steve Wozniak takes more shots at Apple and its closed philosophy
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs had very different views of what Apple (AAPL) should be. The outspoken Jobs eventually overruled his partner and built the …
Low early Windows 8 adoption numbers sound alarm bells for Microsoft
Microsoft (MSFT) had better hope that early adoption numbers aren’t a reflection of consumer interest in Windows 8, because if they are then the company …
iPad mini mock-up shows up on camera, confirms all previous design rumors [video]
Just as the iPhone 5 leaked out in bits and pieces, several leaks are helping tech blogs create iPad mini mock-ups that look more and more real every …
iPhone 5 data bug may be whacking AT&T customers as well [updated]
Apple (AAPL) released an update to the iPhone 5 this week to fix a data bug that was affecting Verizon Wireless (VZ) subscribers, who were being charged for …
Samsung gets a win: Lower court told to reconsider sales ban against Galaxy Tab 10.1 [updated]
A United States appeals court late last week handed Samsung (005930) its first legal victory in quite some time, as Reuters reports that the Federal U.S. …
iOS 6 causing big battery drain for iPhone 4 and 4S users
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS 6 can’t seem to catch a break lately. Between the Maps app fiasco, limited Passbook usage and redesigned App Store that makes discovering …
iPad mini event invites rumored for October 10th
Although the iPhone 5 has been an absolutely huge product release, Apple (AAPL) isn’t done just yet. Fortune cites an unnamed “major” Apple investor who …
Tests show that the iPhone 5 has the loudest speakers of any iPhone yet [video]
iPhone speakers are a lot like the amplifiers shown off by Nigel Tufnel in This is Spinal Tap: They’re always better when they go one …
AT&T, Sony unveil the Sony Xperia TL, the ‘official James Bond smartphone’
AT&T (T) and Sony (SNE) on Monday announced the future availability of the Xperia TL smartphone, an Android device that debuted earlier this year at the …
Sony might sell a PlayStation 3 and PS Vita bundle in the future
Despite a solid launch, the PS Vita handheld has failed to become the hit that Sony (SNE) was expecting. Saddled with a $250 price tag …
Apple has quietly created the world’s largest hedge fund worth $117 billion
Apple (AAPL) is not only the most profitable company in the world, but it also now owns the world’s largest hedge fund as well. Zero …
Sharp starts production of 5-inch smartphone displays with 1080p resolution
Sharp (SHCAY) announced on Monday it has begun production for the next generation of smartphone LCD panels. Measuring at 5-inch in diagonal width with a …
Apple iPhone 5 stock dwindles around the world, unless you want Sprint
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 demand is still off the charts, with most Apple stores around the world still out of stock. In fact, we’ve checked …
App Store briefly plagued with bug that prevented all app downloads
App Store customers went through a rather frustrating ordeal over the weekend, as Apple’s (AAPL) online app market was plagued by a bug that blocked …
Apple said to have no quick fix for Maps dilemma
There’s a reason why Google (GOOG) employs more than 7,000 people to work on its Maps application: Because making a top-notch maps app is extremely …
iPhone 5 carrier update for Verizon fixes data usage issue [updated]
Apple (AAPL) on Sunday released a carrier update to the iPhone 5 to prevent the device from using Verizon’s (VZ) cellular network when connected to …
HP unveils ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet with unique and versatile ‘Smart Jacket’ system
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) has announced a steady stream of Windows 8 computers that will launch ahead of the holidays this year, and now the company has …
Google’s new Field Trip app puts an Android-powered tour guide in every pocket [video]
Say hello to Google’s (GOOG) latest exploration app, Field Trip. Field Trip works by running in the background on Android smartphones (iOS version is coming …
Gmail app gets updated for iPhone 5’s wide display
Following on the heels of Netflix (NFLX), Google (GOOG) has updated yet another key iOS app to fit onto the iPhone 5’s larger four-inch screen. As …
New Xbox Live Rewards program encourages gamers to play more Xbox
At last, the Xbox 360 Gamerscore is no longer just for show. Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Live Rewards program is now giving gamers special perks for …
FCC potentially frees up more spectrum by approving new auction process
While it likely won’t quench the wireless carriers’ thirst for more spectrum anytime soon, the Federal Communications Commission on Friday took an important step toward …
FAVI SmartStick can turn any HDTV into an Android-powered smart TV for $50
If you thought smart TVs were only for the privileged few, think again — a technology that once cost hundreds of dollars can now be …
U.S. regional carriers undercut major carries with iPhone 5 discounts
There’s just no getting around it: iPhone 5’s aren’t cheap. For most people, it’ll cost at least $199 with a two-year contract for a 16GB …
