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Sony Ericsson Unveils Two New Xperia Phones
Fri May 06, 2011 11:27 am | By Allen Tsai
FCC Chief Defends Net Neutrality From Republican Challenge
Fri May 06, 2011 10:17 am | By Peter Ferenczi
Federal Communications Commission head Julius Genachowski today defended so-called "net neutrality" rules, amid resistance from House Republicans and service providers, arguing that antitrust laws don't adequately maintain the openness of the Internet.
An IPhone Case for Hipsters
Thu May 05, 2011 5:52 pm | By Peter Ferenczi
Hipsters can now bring junk-chic retro to the outside of their iPhones with the HipstaCase.
Hacktivist Group Denies Stealing Sony Data
Thu May 05, 2011 5:38 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Online hacktivist community "Anonymous" today categorically denied claims that it carried out the massive attack on Sony's PlayStation network, throwing the spotlight on an increasingly prominent army of hackers.
Thief "Butt-Dials" 911, Tips Off Cops
Thu May 05, 2011 3:22 pm | By Margaret Rock
A thief in upstate New York unknowingly "butt-dialed" 911 as he and two accomplices drove around, plotting their next break-in but alerting law enforcement to their nefarious activities.
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HTC Reaches Out to Women With Bliss
Thu May 05, 2011 2:52 pm | By Joanna Mazewski
HTC is angling for the female demographic with its rumored Bliss handset, furthering the company's aim to attract more niche customer segments.
Clearwire Posts Loss, Hoards Spectrum
Thu May 05, 2011 2:48 pm | By Peter Ferenczi
Clearwire posted big losses but added customers and affirmed plans to retain valuable spectrum that could see the company through future crises but may be contributing to the current "spectrum crunch."
Sprint Introduces Motorola XPRT, Titanium
Thu May 05, 2011 2:19 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Sprint today introduced the Motorola XPRT and Titanium, two new "Droidberry" business phones, in an attempt to herd business customers to its fold before the AT&T/T-Mobile merger marginalizes it in the marketplace.
A Bendy Phone? It's the PaperPhone!
Thu May 05, 2011 1:36 pm | By Doug Rule
A Canadian research team has beaten Nokia and other phone companies to create the first working prototype of a paper-thin and paper-like moblie device, which features a touch-sensitive bendable surface that could replace today's standard flat touch screen.
Apple Leads Surging App Profits
Thu May 05, 2011 1:20 pm | By Peter Ferenczi
The combined revenues for the major app stores will hit $4 billion this year, representing furious growth for smartphones and Apple's winning app ecosystem formula.
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Apple, Google Sued for Secret "No-Poaching" Pact
Thu May 05, 2011 12:08 pm | By Joanna Mazewski
Apple and Google, among other Silicon Valley companies, are being sued for allegedly agreeing not to recruit one another's employees, which, if true, would violate antitrust laws.
Google Sees Android Success, Prepares for Mobile War
Thu May 05, 2011 12:08 pm | By Peter Ferenczi
Android handsets made up nearly half of all smartphones sold in the U.S. in the first quarter, according to research firm Canalys, cementing Google's foundation for a push to mobile search and advertising.
Intel Unveils 3D Chip for Longer-Lasting Smartphones, Tablets
Thu May 05, 2011 11:10 am | By Peter Ferenczi
A new Intel manufacturing process is using three-dimensional transistors to create faster, more efficient chips, which should further the trailing company's push into smartphones and tablets.
Sony Faces Subpoena Over Massive Data Breach
Thu May 05, 2011 11:09 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Sony today received a subpoena in New York demanding an explanation of how its PlayStation network suffered the biggest data breach in history, deepening the company's enormous legal and consumer problems.
Apple Releases Update to Fix Location Bugs
Thu May 05, 2011 10:56 am | By Margaret Rock
Apple released a software update to address the issue of collecting and storing location data on its devices, responding a week after the initial problem set off increased scrutiny over larger issues of data and privacy.


















