Blockbuster tries to lure customers back following acquisition
Following bankruptcy and an ensuing acquisition at auction, Blockbuster is now trying to lure back the hordes of customers it lost to competitors like Redbox …
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Apple blocks Samsung from selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Apple has inked an agreement with Samsung in Australia that prevents the South Korean company from selling its competing Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet there. According …
White Samsung Galaxy S II spotted
We’re expecting Samsung to begin launching its flagship Galaxy S II handset in the United States any week now, and on Thursday a render of …
Apple ponders Hulu purchase
Apple is toying with the idea of placing a bid on the Hulu video streaming service, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. In June, Hulu announced that …
Cisco to cut 6,500 jobs to boost profits
Cisco announced on Tuesday that it will layoff 9% of its workforce, or 6,500 jobs, in an effort to boost profits. That figure is lower …
Nokia may slash prices across entire cell phone line this fall
Nokia plans to drop prices across its entire product line this September in an attempt to bolster sales, industry insider Eldar Murtazin claimed on Friday. The …
Sprint may reintroduce mail-in rebates on July 24th
It was fun while it lasted. BGR exclusively reported back in May that Sprint was doing away with mail-in rebates for an unspecified period of …
Nokia, Siemens bail on effort to sell Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia and Siemens have given up efforts to sell Nokia Siemens Networks, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The firms had been trying to sell the joint …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi Android tablet now $499
On Wednesday, Motorola announced that the Wi-Fi version of its Motorola XOOM Android Honeycomb tablet is now just $499 — $100 cheaper than the retail …
Specific Media buys Myspace for $35 million, cutting staff by 50%
According to AllThingsD Specific Media has acquired Myspace from News Corp. for $35 million. Reportedly, Myspace’s CEO, Mike Jones, will remain for “an interim period,” …
Hulu Plus launches for six Android phones as company is put up for sale
Hulu announced on Thursday that its Hulu Plus application is now available on select Android smartphones. The service costs $7.99 per month and allows users …
Verizon Wireless’ Novatel MiFi 4510L 4G LTE hotspot on sale for $50
We’re big fans of Verizon Wireless’ Novatel Mi-Fi 4510L 4G LTE hotspot, and now you can pick one up for just $49.99 with a new …
HP TouchPad now available for pre-order
Right on schedule, Hewlett-Packard’s first webOS-powered tablet is now available for pre-order. The HP TouchPad becomes available on July 1st but those who want to …
LG Revolution now just $99.99 at Wirefly
It’s not every day we come across a brand new Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone for under $100. In fact, the only other occasion we …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 available nationwide tomorrow; starts at $499
Samsung on Thursday announced the nationwide availability of its latest Android tablet starting Friday, June 17th. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 features the latest version of …
Apple launches 2011 back to school offer: $100 iTunes gift card
It’s certainly not going to knock any socks off this year, but Apple has finally kicked off its annual back to school sale. A day …
Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 4 handsets starting at $649
Apple on Tuesday began selling unlocked iPhone 4 handsets in the U.S. a day earlier than expected. The smartphone is now available in 16GB for $649 …
Elop: Nokia is not for sale
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop once again addressed rumors of a possible sale of Nokia’s phone business. Rumors emerged on Wednesday suggesting Samsung was preparing to bid …
Several Windows Phones now just 1¢ direct from Microsoft
Microsoft is currently offering Windows Phone handsets from three major U.S. carriers for just a penny each. Through the company’s online Microsoft Store, users can …
Amazon kicks off mobile sale, HTC ThunderBolt just $99
On Friday AmazonWireless announced a pretty stunning mobile phone sale. It’s now offering the HTC ThunderBolt and Motorola DROID X 2 for $99.99, the Samsung …
First Google Chromebook available now through private Gilt sale; $499
The first notebook model to run Google’s Chrome OS is now available for $499 through a private sale. Samsung’s Chromebook Series 5 notebook computer is …
LetsTalk announces Verizon Android phone sale for Memorial Day
Amazon isn’t the only game in town when it comes to deep discounts on popular smartphones, and while Amazon’s 4G phone sale is certainly impressive, …
Apple to announce back to school special at WWDC? $200 off an iPad or free iPod touch?
One of our Apple sources has informed us that they’ve been hearing Apple’s yearly back-to-school special will be announced at WWDC next month. We have …
Amazon announces 4G phone sale for Memorial Day weekend
Amazon is known for offering deep smartphone discounts on a normal day, so when the retail giant announces a special holiday sale, prospective smartphone buyers would be …
Amazon intros ad-supported Kindle 3G for $164
Amazon on Monday revealed a new discounted version of its popular Kindle eBook reader. Amazon’s announcement came on the same day Barnes & Noble announced …
T-Mobile G2 and Sidekick 4G available for free today
T-Mobile announced on its Twitter account that it will offer the Samsung Sidekick 4G and T-Mobile G2 for free on its website tonight from 9:00 …
Samsung DROID Charge on sale for $199 from Amazon
As much as we like Verizon Wireless’ second 4G LTE-enabled smartphone offering, $300 is a tough pill to swallow — even for the fastest smartphone …
Throwback Thursday: The Motorola RAZR
Motorola has produced several iconic handsets during its storied existence. The DynaTAC, the Vader, the v60 and of course, the Motorola RAZR. What Nokia did for …
Microsoft helps students avoid studying with free Xbox 360 back-to-school offer
Microsoft on Thursday revealed its back-to-school offer for 2011, which is likely to drop students’ jaws and raise parents’ eyebrows at the same time. This …
Nokia may consider sale of phone unit to Microsoft
According to industry insider Eldar Murtazin, Nokia is set to begin discussing the possibility selling its cell phone business to Microsoft. The blogger, who has …
