LG Display becomes latest to copy Apple – by suing Samsung
It seems like every consumers electronics company is accused of copying Apple (AAPL) at some point, and while the Cupertino-based giant may or may not …
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Hands-on with the $499 Wikipad gaming tablet
There’s a general stigma that tablets can’t and will never do “hardcore” gaming justice because they just don’t have actual buttons, analog sticks and shoulder …
Samsung schedules event for October 24th, Galaxy Note II launch likely
Samsung (005930) on Thursday sent save the date noticed to the media for an upcoming event scheduled for October 24th in New York City. While …
Google works to improve Web-based rival to iOS 6 Maps
If the New York Times’ report from Tuesday is accurate, a native Google (GOOG) Maps app for iOS might not be released until the end …
RadioShack’s epic PR win (iPhone giveaway!)
Public relations is a tough gig, and tech PR may be among the toughest due to the sheer volume of companies constantly fighting for coverage. …
Survey suggests 53% of Windows 8 users still prefer Windows 7
Microsoft (MSFT) is taking a big gamble with Windows 8. Right off the bat, Windows 8 looks nothing like its predecessors. The tried-and-tested Start menu …
Apple’s downfall seen on the horizon
Have reports of Apple’s (AAPL) death been greatly exaggerated? Predicting the inevitable demise of the most successful consumer electronics company in the world is something …
Bad Piggies, Rovio’s new Angry Birds spin-off, now available for Android, iOS and OS X [updated]
Finnish game designer Rovio is going back to what it does best: Designing games with silly cartoon animals crashing into things. Rovio on Thursday officially …
Google reportedly set to blow open the tablet market later this year with $99 Nexus tablet
Google (GOOG) and its hardware partner ASUS are reportedly planning to launch a new $99 Nexus tablet this year that could open up the tablet …
Texas Instruments to shrink smartphone business
Texas Instruments (TXN) on Tuesday revealed plans to shift its focus away from its mobile processor business and target broader markets such as industrial clients …
Televisions now used to watch online videos more than computers
Tech companies’ vision of transforming the television set into yet another device that streams content from the Internet may finally be becoming a reality. The …
Google’s driverless car now permitted on California roadways
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law on Tuesday that will allow autonomous vehicles such as Google’s (GOOG) to be tested on California …
Google Play celebrates 25 billion app downloads with 25-cent app sale
Yes, people still like mobile apps. Google (GOOG) on Wednesday announced that its Google Play store had now served up more than 25 billion total …
Redbox Instant from Verizon set to challenge Netflix and Amazon this holiday season
After months of speculation, Verizon (VZ) and Coinstar (CSTR) earlier this year announced a joint video streaming service to compete with Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon (AMZN) …
Google runs Maps victory lap, adds underwater panorama shots of coral reefs [video]
As if Google (GOOG) needed to do anything more to show that its Maps application runs circles around Apple’s (AAPL), the company on Wednesday unveiled …
Kim Dotcom teases Megaupload sequel ‘Megabox’ [video]
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has put out a new video teasing his new project dubbed Megabox, which is purportedly legal. The video mostly shows coders building …
Intel: Windows 8 will be half baked at launch [updated]
Intel’s (INTC) chief executive officer Paul Otellini has some harsh words for one of the company’s closest partners. According to a report from Bloomberg, Otellini …
Libratone Zipp is the first and only AirPlay speaker that doesn’t need a Wi-Fi network
Apple’s (AAPL) wireless AirPlay technology beats Bluetooth for two reasons. First, it can stream audio in uncompressed CD-quality. And second, unlike Bluetooth speakers that only …
Apple ditched Google Maps over turn-by-turn navigation spat
By now everyone knows about the glaring flaws in Apple’s (AAPL) homemade maps application. The question, then, is why did Apple decide to launch its …
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins: BlackBerry 10 has ‘clear shot’ at being No.3
There’s no question that RIM (RIMM), maker of the once-mighty BlackBerry, has fallen behind in the wake of iOS and Android. After showing off BlackBerry 10’s new features …
Xbox Music subscription pricing leaked, ad-supported version may be in the works
Announced at E3, Xbox Music is Microsoft’s (MSFT) own subscription-based music service that will rival the likes of Spotify. A new online leak for an update to …
Nintendo Wii U to launch with 23 games on November 18th
What games will buyers be able to pick up for the Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U when it launches on November 18th? As promised by Nintendo, …
RIM refutes reports of subscriber losses, says people are still buying BlackBerry phones
Struggling Canadian smartphone vendor Research In Motion (RIMM) is widely expected to post its third consecutive quarterly loss on Thursday after the market closes. Following …
Another Java exploit discovered, 1 billion PC and Mac users potentially at risk
Security firm Security Explorations released information pertaining to a new Java exploit on Tuesday that affects all of the currently supported versions of the software …
Sprint’s stock has outperformed Apple and Google this year
Sprint (S) hasn’t turned a profit in over five years but the company has outperformed almost every other stock this year in the Standard & Poor’s …
Photo of HTC’s new One X+ ‘superphone’ leaks
Everything we’ve heard about the HTC (2498) One X+ suggests that it will be a pretty great smartphone and now we finally get to see …
Samsung exec predicts Galaxy Note II sales will triple original Galaxy Note
You can’t keep a good phablet down. Bloomberg reports that Samsung (005930) head of mobile business J.K. Shin on Wednesday predicted that the company would sell three …
Survey shows iOS 6 caused iPhone customer satisfaction to drop
Since its release last week, Apple (AAPL) has seen 100 million iOS device owners update to iOS 6. That figure is certainly impressive, especially when …
Because competing with Apple is way too easy, Samsung finds new rival in Facebook
As if the task of competing with Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 isn’t daunting enough, Samsung (005930) has chosen an interesting approach to promoting its …
Apple rumored to be making new device from super-light carbon fiber
Think that Apple’s (AAPL) products can’t get any lighter or sleeker? Think again. An unnamed source told Japanese blog Macotakara that Apple has “commissioned a product sample” …
