iPhone 4S landing in new international markets November 11
The iPhone 4S continues its international rollout November 11, going on sale in Hong Kong, South Korea, and 13 additional countries.
Does the US patent system work? Microsoft points at Android for proof it does
Microsoft is taking heat for forcing companies to pay it for making Android devices…and now Microsoft intellectual property counsel Horatio Gutiérrez says that's evidence the patent system actually works.
Zooming in on the Olympus scandal
Controversy is thickening around Olympus after firing its first non-Japanese CEO, admitting paying a suspicious $687 million to a middle-man. What's going on?
Could a lawsuit derail Android? Understanding Oracle’s threat to Google
The upcoming legal battle between Google and Oracle isn't a simple one, but the outcome will be pivotal to the future of Android. Here's what the two companies are fighting over, and what could happen if Oracle's claims hold water in court.
What can Google spill to Uncle Sam?
During the last six months, the U.S. government made almost 6,000 requests to Google for users information on over 11,000 people. What does Uncle Sam want, and what could Google hand over?
No Ice Cream Sandwich for Google Nexus One
Remember Google's original "superphone," the Nexus One? It won't be supported by Android 4.0, a.k.a. Ice Cream Sandwich.
Where are the iPad killers?
Apple launched the original iPad more than 18 months ago, and, despite a lot of trash talk, no one has been able to challenge it. Why does Apple continue to utterly dominate the tablet market?
Nest Lab debuts world’s first learning thermostat
If fighting your heating and cooling - and figuring out how to work those confusing controls - is getting old, the Apple vets at Nest Labs have a thermostat for you.
Apple opens iPhone 4S preorders in 22 more countries
Apple is will be launching the iPhone 4S in 22 more countries by the end of the month - and pre-orders are now available.
Adobe promises fix for webcam-spying Flash bug
Image used with permission by copyright holder Some technology flaws don’t go away—they just get a Band-Aid applied to them that eventually falls off. Adobe says it is working on a fix to an Adobe Flash vulnerability that enables attackers to trick Flash users into turning on their microphone and/or webcams, potentially enabling attackers to […]
Google says buying Motorola won’t put it in the handset business
Android chief Andy Rubin says Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility is mainly about patents, and Google will let Motorola's hardware group do their own thing.
Samsung, HTC patent fights fail to gain traction on Apple
A preliminary ruling from the U.S. ITC finds Apple doesn't violate four HTC patents, and Samsung has lost a bid to ban some Apple products in the Netherlands.
Rewriting the rules: How Amazon could cut e-book prices by cutting out publishers
Amazon is luring authors to abandon publishers and offer books through Amazon directly. Will the move disrupt traditional publishing...or at least lead to cheaper ebooks?
Was Dennis Ritchie more important than Steve Jobs?
It's an apples-to-oranges comparison, but the loss of two industry giants within a week makes us wonder: who's contribution to modern technology is more important?
iCloud explained: Things to consider before embracing the cloud
Apple's iCloud service is launching: what does it do, who can use it...and what should you watch out for?
Groupon IPO may not be so rosy, after all
New reports are placing GroupOn's value between $5 and $10 billion, a far cry from $20 to $25 billion just a few months ago.
Ultraviolet soft-launches with Horrible Bosses
Warner Bros. is soft-launching their Ultraviolet digital film service with "Horrible Bosses" - but it seems like almost nothing is in place.
Can Netflix survive its own indecision?
Netflix has flip-flopped on spinning out its DVD rental business as Qwikster. Is this a victory for customer backlash, or does it just spell more trouble for Netflix?
T-Mobile debuts myTouch, myTouch Q budget smartphones
T-Mobile has launched the myTouch and myTouch Q, aiming at customers looking for their first smartphone.
Why does Apple stock fall with new products?
You'd think investors would jump on Apple when it announces new products, but instead Apple stock almost always drops after big announcements. Why?