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Angry Birds Store to Open in China
Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:22 pm | By Margaret Rock
"Angry Birds" publisher Rovio plans to sell official merchandise in the company's first retail store in China, as the iconic game's popularity soars along with growing numbers of counterfeit operations.
MetroPCS Too Weak to Save AT&T Merger
Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:06 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
MetroPCS is a frontrunner to buy assets from AT&T and T-Mobile to push forward the companies' merger, but experts don't believe the company is strong enough to assume T-Mobile's fourth place spot among carriers.
Nokia to Target Low-End Market in U.S.
Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:45 pm | By Joe Arico
Nokia plans to capture a piece of the U.S. smartphone market by offering low-end handsets, making the country a likely landing spot for the Lumia 710.
Obama Appoints Democrat, Republican to FCC
Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:25 pm | By Margaret Rock
President Barack Obama appointed a member from each of the main political parties to fill out the Federal Communications Commission, as the regulatory body looks to manage a full agenda in the coming months.
Gesture Recognition Gaining Steam with Phone Makers
Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:09 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Korean phone maker Pantech is incorporating gesture recognition in its latest product release, suggesting movement control may be the next must-have smartphone feature.
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Hackers Take on Mexican Drug Cartel
Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:00 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Anonymous is threatening Mexico's Zetas drug cartel after the kidnapping of one of its fellow hackers, a bold move against a powerful organization known for suppressing freedom of speech.
Apple Plans $8 Billion to Expand Retail, ICloud
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:33 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Apple is planning to spend about $8 billion next year, according to annual filings, with a large amount planned for retail and iCloud expansions.
IPhone 4S Battery Drain Due to Software
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:27 am | By Joe Arico
Users are reporting problems with the iPhone 4S' battery life, an issue Apple will likely look to fix with a software update.
Hackers Target Chemical Companies
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:21 am | By Margaret Rock
Chemical companies are the latest victims of cyber-attacks traced to China, underscoring the far reach of targets subjected to intrusion.
Best Buy Sells Out of IPhone 4S
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:10 am | By Janet Maragioglio
Best Buy stores nationwide are reportedly sold out of the iPhone 4S, raising concerns over Apple's ability to meet high demand for the device.
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Google Wallet to Pay Customers to Spur Growth
Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:41 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Google Wallet plans to give customers $10 to try its new NFC service, as the company aims to spur growth following initially slow adoption.
Microsoft Justifies Patent Suits Against Android
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:28 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
A senior Microsoft attorney says the number of patent lawsuits filed between tech companies is natural because of U.S. patent laws, suggesting the company will likely continue its legal attack on Google's Android system.
New York Teen Slain Over IPhone
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:10 pm | By Kat Asharya
A teenager in Queens was stabbed to death after a gang of teens attempted to steal his iPhone.
Comedian Steve Martin to Publish Tweets
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:07 pm | By Margaret Rock
Steve Martin is writing a book based on his Twitter posts, another example of the how the popular social network is emerging as an entertainment avenue.
AT&T to Launch Its First 4G LTE Phones
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:00 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
AT&T plans to sell the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and HTC Vivid, the carrier's first 4G LTE-capable devices, on November 6 for $250 and $200 respectively, as AT&T aims to compete with Verizon's high-speed network.




















