Microsoft sees Windows 8 as 'rebirth' [updated]
Microsoft is betting big on its upcoming Windows 8 operating system, which looks to bridge the gap between smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. Microsoft CEO …
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Verizon says global capabilities coming to select Android handsets this summer
Verizon Wireless on Monday confirmed that the DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX, HTC Rezound, and DROID 4 will receive global roaming capabilities later this summer, enabling the …
OmniVision's 16-megapixel smartphone camera sensors support 4K resolution
OmniVision on Tuesday announced the OV16820 and OV16825 smartphone camera chips. The two sensors support up to 16-megapixels and can capture video at a 4k …
Best Buy tops expectations in Q1, online revenue and mobile sales up
Best Buy on Tuesday reported results for the first quarter of 2012. The electronics retail giant posted better-than-expected earnings per share, despite declining store sales. …
Microsoft says 350 million Windows 7 devices will ship by the end of 2012
Despite the fact that Windows 8 is expected to launch in October, Microsoft still has high hopes for its Windows 7 operating system. The software …
80% of mobile banking apps may have security flaws
Neal O’Farrell, executive director of the nonprofit Identity Theft Council, spoke about the seriousness of mobile security as part of San Francisco Small Business Week, …
WikiLeaks launches encrypted social network
Backers of the whistle-blowing organisation WikiLeaks recently launched Friends of WikiLeaks (FoWL), an encrypted social network for like-minded individuals. “Friends of WikiLeaks is a network …
Amazon Appstore now allows Android users to Test Drive apps
The Amazon Appstore was updated on Monday to include the company’s popular Test Drive feature on Android devices. The retail giant previously allowed users to …
'Anonymous' hackers release 1.7GB of stolen DOJ data
Hackers associated with well known hacker-activist group “Anonymous Operations” have released a massive cache of data they say was obtained when they hacked a website …
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III preorders now live in the U.S.
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S III smartphone won’t be available in the United States until this summer, but the unlocked international version of the phone is …
Hollywood loves sequels: MPAA to push SOPA follow-up in 2013
The first version was hardly a hit, but Hollywood is already planning a sequel to the Stop Online Piracy Act that it will push in 2013, …
Leaked part points to taller Retina display on next iPhone
Following a report that Apple is currently testing multiple next-generation iPhone prototypes with a taller Retina display, images of a purported front panel from an …
Less than 2% 'Like' mobile carriers despite millions spent on Facebook campaigns
Less than 2% of mobile carriers’ subscribers “Like” them on Facebook despite the millions of dollars they collectively spend in an effort to promote their …
Samsung accuses Apple's expert witnesses of being 'iSheep' in patent trial
Samsung has accused Apple of calling expert witnesses that exhibit “slavish adoration” to the company during an ongoing patent trial between the two consumer electronics …
Google closes Motorola acquisition
In line with earlier reports, Google on Tuesday finalized its acquisition of Motorola Mobility. The $12.5 billion merger was approved by regulators in China on …
Apple's next iPhone to feature 3.95-inch upgraded Retina display, report claims
Apple’s next-generation iPhone will feature an upgraded high-definition Retina display, according to a report published on Tuesday morning. Without stating where its information came from, …
Raspberry Pi team teases camera add-on
The Raspberry Pi $35 Linux computer, which is equipped with a 700MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, an SD card slot, two USB ports, an Ethernet …
Motorola won't update DROID 3, DROID X2 to Android 4
Motorola recently updated its Android release timeline and revealed that certain devices will remain on Android 2.3 rather than receiving an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. …
Alibaba repurchases half of Yahoo's stake for $7.1 billion
As Yahoo’s struggles continue, the company is looking to cut costs and dig up cash wherever it can. Yahoo announced plans last month to lay off …
Chrome passes Internet Explorer to become world's most popular browser
Google’s Chrome Web browser has continued to gain market share since its introduction in 2008. Despite surpassing Internet Explorer in select regions and on weekends, …
Foxconn to invest $210M in new Apple production line
Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple’s iPhones, iPads and Macs, plans to invest $210 million in a new Apple production line in China’s east Jiangsu province …
Hulu looks to take on Netflix with new original shows
Hulu on Monday announced 10 original and exclusive TV shows that will premiere this summer, including one from writer-director-actor Kevin Smith. Smith, known for the …
Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon comes to Facebook [video]
Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site, is filled with a large selection of social and casual games, such as Draw Something, Words With Friends …
Motorola layoffs imminent after Google buyout, report claims
Following China’s recent regulatory approval, Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility is expected to close in the next two days. Motorola employees may not be …
CableWiFi to offer more than 50,000 free access points to cable subscribers
Five major U.S. cable companies have teamed up to offer more than 50,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots to subscribers. The service will be known as “CableWiFi,” …
Europe gives Google one last chance to end antitrust investigation
European Union antitrust regulators launched an investigation into Google’s search practices in November 2010 after rivals accused the company of promoting its own services ahead …
'Copyright cop' system for U.S. ISPs delayed
The new “six strikes” anti-piracy policy soon to be implemented by a number of major Internet service providers in the United States will reportedly stumble …
3-year-old iPhone 3GS primed for revival
Apple’s iPhone 3GS was unveiled nearly 3 years ago in June 2009, and some found its familiar styling and modest hardware upgrades to be disappointing. …
Samsung seeks cross-licensing deal as talks to end Apple patent war commence
Samsung’s mobile boss JK Shin on Sunday confirmed to reporters that the South Korea-based consumer electronics giant is making new efforts to end its patent …
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