By Brandon Russell |
Phil Schiller, Apple ‘s senior vice president of marketing, brandished Android as a fragmented mess on Wednesday. His comments come a day ahead of Samsung’s big Galaxy S IV announcement. Schiller further elaborated by saying most competing Android handsets are nothing more than free feature…
By Brandon Russell |
Google’s supposed Amazon Prime competitor is taking shape thanks to a leaked email acquired by TechCrunch, though it might not be what we were expecting—at least initially. It sounds like Google Shopping Express is currently confined to San Francisco’s Bay Area, and exclusive to retail…
By Brandon Russell |
Vimeo Pro users can now sell their content, the service announced on Tuesday. For all you aspiring film markers out there, this will be a wonderful way to get a return on all your hard work. I’ve seen a number of great videos on Vimeo…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s Skype service is being investigated by French regulator Arcep on the grounds of failing to register as a wireless carrier. According to the New York Times, Arcep has repeatedly requested Skype declare itself a communications operator, but the company has thus far failed to…
By Brandon Russell |
You can get a $100 instant discount on Xi3’s Piston Steam Box if you pre-order, the company said. The mini-PC, which will help usher in the Steam Box revolution, retails for $999.99—we previously got a quick look at the device at CES in January. Xi3’s…
By Brandon Russell |
In a new report from the Korea Times, Samsung’s Jun Dong-soo, a senior executive, said Windows 8 is “no better” than Microsoft’s Vista platform. Soo explained that Microsoft’s latest OS has failed to boost PC demand and, indeed, he does not see the declining market…
By Brandon Russell |
You’ve all seen their work without knowing it, sometimes multiple times a day. In fact, millions have worldwide, right there on Google.com; charming little doodles that reflect a holiday, season or person. They are known as Google Doodlers, a mix of mostly twenty-something artists and…
By Brandon Russell |
In light of the Library of Congress’s official stance on phone unlocking, AT&T has released a statement clarifying its own position. In short, the carrier will still unlock phones for customers after their contracts are fulfilled using a code. After that, customers with unshackled handsets…
By Brandon Russell |
This isn’t some old timey curmudgeon agenda, or because of your specific tastes. There’s a new program taking shape in New York that could regulate in-ear music that’s too loud. But it’s for your own good, health officials say. Mayor Bloomberg and the New York…
By Brandon Russell |
Reuters on Wednesday reported that Apple’s Tim Cook met with Beats CEO Jimmy Lovine about a potential music-streaming partnership. The two allegedly got together last month in Los Angeles to discuss Beats’ upcoming Project Daisy, which is yet another subscription-based service promising to change the…
By Brandon Russell |
In a recent BBC interview, Valve’s Gabe Newell revealed the company is on track to distribute prototype Steam Box units as early as this summer. Newell didn’t specify which companies will receive prototype units, but he did say there are still issues to overcome before…
By Brandon Russell |
Google is prepping a new shipping service aimed at taking on Amazon Prime. Known as Google Shopping Express, the service will allegedly undercut Prime by $10 to $15 while offering same-day delivery from local retail stores. It’s unclear when and if Express will launch publicly,…
By Brandon Russell |
Another report claims Google is readying a subscription-based music streaming service, but this one is a little different. According to Fortune, in addition to the service being tied to Google’s Android music platform, the company is also looking to capitalize on the popularity of YouTube by…
By Brandon Russell |
Twitter on Monday said it’s killing off support for TweetDeck apps in an obituary-style post to its website. So for anyone who relies on TweetDeck AIR, Android or iOS versions, say your goodbyes now; official support will be dropped in May, where functionality will stop…
By Adriana Lee |
It may not shock anyone that there was a website that taught would-be criminals how to commit identity theft and online cons. And perhaps it’s no surprise that the evil mastermind behind the site — which had 8,000 members and was potentially responsible for £15…
By Brandon Russell |
Your BlackBerry 10 may never know the sweet, sweet feeling of streaming Netflix content, according to a new report. The Los Gatos-based company confirmed to AllThingsD it won’t develop a native or port a Netflix app for BlackBerry 10. Not now, or even a few…
By Brandon Russell |
Evernote on Saturday issued a service-wide password reset following a security breach. The company said no content on the website was affected, though usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords were accessed by the hackers. Evernote said the attack was a coordinated effort, but the team…
By Brandon Russell |
Here’s yet another cautionary tell for parents who let their kids play with mobile devices. One young man in the U.K. managed to rack up $2,500 in in-app purchases through one free game—in ten minutes. In the time it takes to shower, or run a…
By Brandon Russell |
Hoo boy, I thought I was the only one. Multiple Chrome users on OS X are experiencing unexpected crashes, and it’s happening as many as 20 times a day. I checked with the TechnoBuffalo stuff who hadn’t noticed any issues, so I’m the odd man…
By Brandon Russell |
HTC Sense 5 won’t just be exclusive to the new One when it comes out in March. On HTC’s Facebook page last week, a company spokesperson confirmed Sense 5 will be available to other global handsets over the next few months, including: One X, One…
By Brandon Russell |
To help get consumers excited about HTC’s upcoming One, the company has made the Zoe Share website live to demonstrate the quirky new feature. As we explained in our hands-on from Mobile World Congress, the feature essentially captures short three second snippets of video, which…
By Brandon Russell |
Whether this is an honest admission or an opportunity at misdirection, Google CFO and Senior Vice President Patrick Pichette on Thursday said Motorola’s upcoming product pipeline simply isn’t up to Google’s standards. You have to wonder how that kind of comment will change the working…
By Sean P. Aune |
Apple announced today that its iTunes U downloads have now topped one billion. With more than 1,200 universities and colleges, and 1,200 K-12 schools now using iTunes U, Apple has seen some hefty growth in its educational product. In a bit of a surprising revelation,…
By Brandon Russell |
When the MLB season kicks off on March 31, fans will be able to use Apple’s Passbook at thirteen different ballparks. MLB said demand for Passbook has been surprisingly high; the At Bat app from MLB.com currently allows fans to purchase tickets and then store…
