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The tablet takeover of eCommerce

The tablet takeover of eCommerce

In so many things, understanding comes by following the money. It works in many criminal cases, political decisions, and societal...

Samsung takes over as biggest smartphone seller, Apple #2

Samsung takes over as biggest smartphone seller, Apple #2

Anyone who questioned why Apple has been focusing so much on trumping Samsung in the courts around the world can...

Sony declares the death of feature phones

Sony declares the death of feature phones

It may not have been their intention, but it's definitely a clear indicator. By purchasing Ericsson's half of the phone...

ATT wins the iPhone 4S battle according to ATT

ATT wins the iPhone 4S battle according to ATT

In the world of public relations, you sometimes have to toot your own horn when others won't. That seems to...

Did Samsung make a 3-megapixel mistake with the Galaxy Nexus?

Did Samsung make a 3-megapixel mistake with the Galaxy Nexus?

As the buzz surrounding the iPhone 4S fades a little (it's been a week, after all), Samsung unveiled the most...

At 7.1mm-thick, Motorola Droid Razr is world’s thinnest smartphone

At 7.1mm-thick, Motorola Droid Razr is world’s thinnest smartphone

Smartphone season unofficially started last week with the release of the iPhone 4S. As Android phone makers try to capture...

The “Blackberry Down” compensation is an apps package, not cash

The “Blackberry Down” compensation is an apps package, not cash

In lieu of a refund or cash considerations, Research In Motion (RIM) is offering an apps package normally valued at...

Television time is smartphone or tablet time for 40% of American owners

Television time is smartphone or tablet time for 40% of American owners

It has been speculated that home entertainment would meld with online and app-based engagement more and more over time. Today,...

Cali. Gov. Brown to allow police to search phones without a warrant

Cali. Gov. Brown to allow police to search phones without a warrant

Despite heavy support from both parties and an outcry of the people, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill passed...

Sprint is sprinting towards disaster

Sprint is sprinting towards disaster

There are two signs that point to a company entering into "desperation mode": big cuts and big investments. Big, risky...

Will unlimited data plans give the Sprint iPhone enough for conquest sales?

Will unlimited data plans give the Sprint iPhone enough for conquest sales?

There is little doubt that when Sprint begins servicing iPhones, current Sprint customers will switch to it. The real question...

Where tech is born – the MIT Media Lab approach

Where tech is born – the MIT Media Lab approach

In the oft-siloed world of grad school, MIT's Media Lab leads the way when it comes to creating environments that...