Rejected: Readability creator says Apple policy “smacks of greed”
Apple has rejected another reading app due to a lack of iTunes billing integration and the publisher is not happy about it.
There are 50 billion planets in the Milky Way galaxy
Thanks to the Kepler telescope, scientists now estimate that there are 50 billion planets and 500 million life-capable planets in the Milky Way galaxy.
School uses GPS to track down students who skip class
To combat truancy, one California school district is using GPS units to track students to habitually skip school.
Shane Black will direct Iron Man 3
Shane Black, director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and writer of the first two Lethal Weapon movies, has been chosen to direct Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 3.
Apple is hogging 60 percent of the world’s touch panel capacity
Thanks to the success of the iPad and the foresight to pre-purchase components, Apple is hogging 60 percent of the world's manufacturing capacity for touch panels, starting a bidding war between competitors for the remaining supply.
Tablet showdown: Motorola Xoom Vs. LG Optimus Pad Vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Honeycomb is coming. We pit the Motorola's Xoom vs. Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs. LG's Optimus Pad to see which Android tablet offers the best chance of besting the next-generation Apple iPad.
Google Q&A: Facebook, Twitter, Nokia, Chrome OS, and Ice Cream
During his Q&A session at the Mobile World Congress, Google CEO Eric Schmidt fielded questions on Facebook, Twitter, Nokia, Chrome, and the next version of Android (Ice Cream).
Schmidt: Google hopes to know your thoughts and save your memories, forever
Google CEO Eric Schmidt keynoted the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain today where he gave a speech touting the dominance of Android and where Google wants to go from here. Hint: it hopes to know your thoughts and record your memories.
Google’s Schmidt reveals Movie Studio video editing app for Honeycomb
Google's Eric Schmidt spoke at the MWC today where he revealed a new tablet app for Android Honeycomb: Movie Studio. The app is a full video editing program.
Acer unveils Iconia Smart, a massive 4.8-inch Android phone
Hoping to enter the smartphone market, Acer has unveiled a tablet/smartphone hybrid, the 4.8-inch Iconia Smart. But is it too oddly sized to be good at anything?
LG Optimus 3D Vs. Samsung Galaxy S II
We pit Samsung's Galaxy S II vs. LG's Optimus 3D, comparing spec by spec to see which Android handset offers better bang for your buck.
Steve Jobs is still the man behind the curtain, despite medical leave
Steve Jobs may be off work officially, but Apple's CEO is finding it difficult to relinquish control. He's taking meetings from home and has been spotted on Apple's campus and around town.
Nokia outlines restructuring, benefits of Microsoft WP7 partnership
After announcing its partnership with Microsoft, Nokia held a second press conference where CEO Stephen Elop further discussed its broader strategy, restructuring efforts, financials, some of its choices, and where the company is headed.
Stay out of the water! Moonless twilights could trigger sea animal orgies
If you don't see a moon, maybe swim in the water another night. New research suggests that the lack of moonlight may trigger the mass spawning of many underwater animal species.
Publisher greed: Little girl amasses $1,400 iPhone bill playing ‘Smurf’s Village’
An 8-year-old girl has been charged $1,400 for buying Smurfberries in Capcom's 'Smurf's Village' for the iPhone. Is it ethical to dangle expensive in-app purchases as the quick route to success in a game aggressively marketed to children?
Apple files patents for OLED and touchscreen ‘hovering’
Apple has been busy filing patents lately. The iPhone maker has filed three patents related to OLED displays and touch, as well as a patent to improve the 'hover' sensitivity of iOS devices.