Skip to main content

Latest by Andrew Couts

samsung-omnia-w-focus-flash

Samsung launches Omnia W, its first Windows Phone Mango device

Samsung has officially unveiled the Omnia W, its first device to run Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango," which will debut outside the US next month. A seemingly identical device, the Focus Flash, will soon be available to AT&T customers in the US.
Apple-1-infinite-loop

October 4 iPhone 5 event said to be held on Apple campus

Apple will reportedly hold the iPhone 5 event on October 4 at company headquarters in Cupertino, California, rather than at its normal venue, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
amazon tablet android samsung

Amazon to announce tablet Wednesday: analysts

Market experts have joined the chorus of tech watchers who expect Amazon to reveal its Android tablet during a media event on Wednesday.
Netflix-Reed-Hastings

Netflix steals DreamWorks deal from HBO

In a rare victory, Netflix has reportedly swiped a deal to stream the DreamWorks Animation catalog from the golden mitts of HBO.
city-desert-shutterstock

Tech firm to build $200M fake city in New Mexico desert

Pegasus Global Holdings, a technology development company, has plans to build an entire city for the sole purpose of testing green and other next-generation technologies.
french carrier makes reference to an iphone 5 concept 2

Touch panel defect may delay iPhone 5 shipments

An alleged defect with some of the touch panels for the iPhone 5 may cause delays in delivery of the next-generation Apple handset.
exo-watercraft

Ride in style with EXO all-electric watercraft

Half jet ski, half boogie board, the EXO all-electric watercraft is a must-have toy for those who have everything.
internet-social-networking-computer-monitor-privacy-monitoring

Apple, Dropbox to lobby for greater digital privacy rights

Apple and Dropbox are the latest technology companies to back the Electronic Frontier Foundation's efforts to strengthen laws that protect our digital-centric activities.
facebook-outrage-shutterstock

Relax, enraged Facebook users, everything’s going to be OK

Facebook has its problems, sure. But redesigns are not one of them. It's time to hold back our shallow outrage, and focus on the site's truly worrisome issues.
meg-whitman-HP-shutterstock

HP expected to approve Meg Whitman as new CEO late Thursday

HP's board of directors is expected to vote former eBay head Meg Whitman in as the company's new CEO at the end of today's trading.
Poker ships and cards (shutterstock)

Full Tilt Poker hits back at ‘global Ponzi scheme’ accusation

An attorney for Full Tilt Poker owner says claims by U.S. federal prosecutors that the gambling site is a "global Ponzi scheme" are entirely unfounded.
facebook-music

Facebook employee leaks new ‘listen with friends’ Facebook Music feature

An errant tweet from a Facebook employee reveals a new feature of Facebook Music, which allows users to listen to tracks with their friends in real-time.
iphone-5-concept-white-black-vertical

Al Gore, an Apple board member, ‘confirms’ multiple iPhone models due in October

Former Vice President, Apple board member, and inventor of the Internet, Al Gore, has confirmed that Apple will release more than one smartphone next month.

Futuristic Ford E-Bike Concept includes Android integration

Ford Motors has unveiled its first stab at the electric bike game with the E-Bike Concept.
new pandora

Pandora revamps website, now offers unlimited music for free [Update]

Pandora users, rejoice! The custom Internet radio service has completely redesigned its website, and removed its frustrating 40-hour listening limit.
Occupy-Wall-Street

Yahoo blocked emails about ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protest

Yahoo has apologized for unintentionally blocking the delivery of emails that contained a URL related to the "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations.
iphone-5-concept-1

Apple to debut iPhone 5 on October 4: report

The wait is nearly over: Apple will unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4, according to a new report from AllThingsD.
YoYo.com-Quidsi-Amazon-shutterstock

Online retail giant Quidsi launches massive virtual toy store, YoYo.com

To satisfy all your toy-giving needs, Amazon-owned Quidsi has launched a new site, YoYo.com, which is set to become the most robust online toy retailer on Earth.
spotify vs mogfree music streaming showdown mog

Spotify vs MOG: Free music streaming showdown [update]

Feeling the heat from Spotify, music streaming service MOG has launched its own free option, in addition to paid monthly plans. So, how do the two Internet music stack up? We pit Spotify vs. MOG to find out.
children online privacy FTC Shutterstock

FTC may revamp online child privacy rules

In an attempt to catch up with a decade's worth of new technology, the Federal Trade Commission is looking to add amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
netflix price hike

Netflix expects 1 million subscribers to cancel over price hike

Netflix told investors today that it expects to lose 1 million subscribers because of its recent price hike. Needless to say, Wall Street isn't happy.
ipad-leak-samsung

Former Samsung executive: I leaked confidential iPad data

An ex-manager of Samsung USA says he revealed confidential information about Apple's iPad months prior to the launch of the popular tablet.
iphone-5-screen-protector-2

New evidence that iPhone 5 has larger screen leaked

An alleged iPhone 5 screen protector, leaked out of China, adds new evidence that the next-generation Apple handset will have a significantly larger screen than previous models.
MOG-desktop

MOG announces free music streaming option

Feeling the heat from Spotify's free offering, music streaming service MOG has announced its own "freemium" option.
Scarlett-Johansson

FBI called to investigate Scarlett Johansson nude photo phone-hacking scandal

Hours after nude images of a woman who looks strikingly identical to Scarlett Johansson hit the Web, the 26-year-old actress has reportedly called the FBI to find out how they made their way off her smartphone.
iPad 2 white gaming (Apple)

Sprint to carry iPad 2, possibly a 4G version, report says

According to a new report, Apple has finished production of a custom iPad 2 version to work on Sprint's network, sparking speculation that the device could be 4G-compatible.
trooly instant trust rating handshake  shutterstock

AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo join forces to take on Google’s ad business

Facing ever-increasing competition from Google's ad business, AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo have agreed to share advertising dollars in an attempt to increase revenue.
iphone-5-concept-teardrop

‘Unprecedented’ demand for iPhone 5 prior to launch

Despite the fact that nobody knows for sure what to expect from the iPhone 5, an "unprecedented" number of consumers say they are "likely" to purchase the next-generation Apple handset, according to a recent survey.
ebay

Feds launch criminal probe of eBay employees over Craigslist data poaching

US prosecutors are investigating whether eBay employees, including the company's founder, inappropriately used confidential Craigslist business data to help build a rival business.
Apple iOS 5 Notifications

Apple said to release final iOS 5 build week of Sept. 23; iPhone 5 due first half of Oct.

Multiple sources are reporting that the "Golden Master" version of iOS 5 will be released during the week of September 23, which corroborates rumors that the iPhone 5 will land sometime in the first two weeks of October.
facebook lobbyist says it allows too much free speech in some countries an egyptian anti government demonstrator

Study confirms social media’s revolutionary role in Arab Spring

A study from the University of Washington shows that social media, like Twitter and Facebook, did, indeed, play a major role in sparking the Arab Spring revolutions that engulfed the Middle East and Northern Africa this year.
Audi-A2-1

Audi unveils futuristic A2 electric concept

Forget the MiniCooper -- Audi's new A2 super-compact, all-electric concept vehicle is the urban getaway machine of the future.
android-iphone-ad-share-millenial-media

Android overtakes iOS in top European markets, says ComScore

In the top five European markets, Google's Android mobile operating system has surged in popularity, passing Apple's iOS to become the second most popular mobile OS in the region.
eso1134a

Astronomers discover 16 new ‘super-Earth’ planets

In the largest discovery of planets in history, astronomers have found 16 new 'super-Earth' planets, one of which has a strong potential to support alien life.