Netflix confirms ‘House Of Cards’ original programming deal
Netflix on Friday confirmed that it will stream its first original series in 2012. Rumors surrounding a huge deal — possibly worth over $100 million …
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Apple could launch free MobileMe service next month
An anonymous source speaking to iLounge has suggested that Apple will launch its free version of MobileMe in April. The source reportedly works for a …
Angry Birds developer Rovio sets sights on New York IPO
It may soon be possible for you to own your own slice of the Angry Birds empire. Days after announcing $42 million in Series A …
EMC security division hacked; RSA products used by government, military potentially at risk
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), information management company EMC admitted that an “extremely sophisticated” attack was in progress against its computer network. Specifically …
Apple’s iPhone gets highest rating in J.D. Power survey, RIM falls to last place
For the fifth time running, Apple has topped J.D. Power’s smartphone customer satisfaction survey. The iPhone earned a score of 795 out of a possible …
Flash 10.2 beta released for Android
Adobe Flash support was noticeably absent from the Motorola XOOM at launch, though it was because Adobe wanted to ship Flash 10.2 as opposed to …
AT&T drops price of 64GB iPad 3G to just $529; 16GB model now $429
AT&T on Friday dropped the price of Apple’s original iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models to all-time lows. While supplies last, AT&T is offering the 64GB …
Google Translate for Android updated in wake of Japan crisis
In the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, Google has issued an experimental version of its Translate application for Android. “Download this experimental version …
Samsung Epic 4G to get Froyo update – again – along with Galaxy Tab, Transform
Several Samsung devices offered by Sprint — including the Epic 4G — are set to get software updates this coming Monday, March 21st, according to …
Apple iPad 2 review
There’s so much to say about Apple’s new tablet, the iPad 2, yet it really boils down to a few short and sweet sentences. It’s …
iPhone 5 may have metal case, larger display
A new report emerged on Thursday that resurrects earlier rumors of a larger display on the upcoming iPhone 5, as well as a full circle …
Sprint Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot launching March 20th for $50
Sprint announced the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot from Sierra Wireless on Friday, its latest WiMAX device. The Overdrive Pro allows Sprint users to connect …
AT&T cracks down on tethering cheaters
AT&T has started to issue warnings to customers unofficially tethering their smartphones to its network. In an email to unauthorized tetherers, the company writes, “Our …
Image of Sprint-branded Motorola XOOM surfaces online
Sprint Users forum member r0fl is at it again. This time, the sleuthy Sprint user has posted an image of what appears to be a Sprint-branded …
Bell Mobility brings the Motorola ATRIX to Canada
Want some of that dual-core goodness north of the border? You’re in luck, as Bell Mobility has officially launched the Motorola ATRIX handset. The device comes complete with the …
Nokia C7 may hit T-Mobile as Astound on April 6th for $80
Nokia may flood T-Mobile shelves with four Symbian-powered smartphones this year, starting with the $79.99 Astound — known globally as the C7 — on April …
Amazon Android Appstore spotted
Amazon’s answer to Google’s Android Market may be just around the corner. AndroidNews recently paid a visit to Amazon.com/apps and found a listing of Android …
Google still top dog in U.S. online video market
Google still reigns supreme in the U.S. online video market, according to new data released Thursday by comScore. There were more than 5.0 billion U.S. …
Internet Explorer 9 racks up 2.35M downloads in 24 hours [video]
Via a recent blog post, Microsoft let it be known that its freshly released Internet Explorer 9 web browser has been downloaded more than 2.35 …
Boost Mobile to waive fees for texts and calls to Japan
In response to the tsunami and earthquake, Boost Mobile has announced that it’s joining other U.S. carriers in waiving fees for texts and calls to …
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Shadow Vanguard for iOS now available
We used to love the Tom Clancy PC titles growing up. Sitting at our computer, bag of Doritos, fingers moving effortlessly across the WSAD keys, …
T-Mobile to release LG G2X, G-Slate on April 20th, suggests rumor
According to blog TmoNews, T-Mobile will release the G-Slate tablet and G2X smartphone next month on April 20th. The blog notes that the two LG …
Throwback Thursday: The Atari Lynx
Released in 1989, the Atari Lynx was a portable gaming device way ahead of its time. As the world’s first portable gaming device to boast …
Nintendo 3DS breaks Amazon U.K. console pre-order record
If Amazon U.K.’s pre-orders are any indication of what’s to come, the Nintendo 3DS could be as big of a hit as it was in …
Apple calls foul on web browser speed test
Earlier today, we told you about a study conducted by Blaze Software comparing the native browser speeds in Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. The results of …
Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 beta launches with Facebook Chat
RIM has made Facebook for BlackBerry, version 2.0, available via its BlackBerry Beta World portal. The latest update includes support for Facebook Chat and messages — …
Russia’s VimpelCom to acquire WIND Telecom for $6 billion
WIND Telecom SpA announced on Thursday that the shareholders of Russian mobile operator VimpelCom have voted to approve the acquisition of WIND Telecom for $6 …
The New York Times to offer iTunes subscriptions
In tandem with its announcement that it will move to a paid subscription model for online content, The New York Times said Thursday that it …
How to ‘Pro’ your iPhone 4, part 2: NUU MiniKey packs a BlackBerry style QWERTY
Last month I wrote a piece entitled Keyboard Buddy case transforms your iPhone 4 into an iPhone Pro, in which I took a look at a …
BlackBerry vulnerability exposed at Pwn2Own; no fix in sight
In light of a WebKit vulnerability discovered at this year’s Pwn2Own conference in Vancouver, Research In Motion has issued a bulletin for its most security conscious customers. …
