Will Fire TV Succeed Where Apple and Others Have Not?
Amazon.com announced Monday the availability of its Fire TV streaming video set-top box. Fire TV has its work cut out for it in a field with both established players and other recent entrants.
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Newest first · Page 54BlackBerry CEO Reverses Direction on Handsets
courtesy of Blackberryquarter results, the firm announced that it had reached a five-year strategic partnership with Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing, aka Foxconn. The Taiwanese company would build some BlackBerry devices and manage the inventory…
Outlook for GameStop Weighs on Its Future
GameStop reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened on Thursday morning, despite a boost from the launch of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Ray-Ban Maker Cuts Deal for Google Glass
Google Glass has a tech-heavy appearance, almost futuristic. So the search company has set a deal with Luxottica Group that will make the product more appealing, at least to wearers of traditional sunglasses.
Apple iPhone 6 Likely Due Late Summer or Early Fall
Courtesy of Apple Inc.The launch of the next iPhone from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) dominates the conversation about Apple practically from the date the latest iPhone is launched. The expected release of the iPhone…
Xbox Price Slashed as PS4 Battle Grows
Microsoft CorporationThe battle between Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Sony Corp. (NYSE: SNE) to sell their new generation of game consoles has gotten heated. Several large retailers dropped the price that they charge for…
New Amazon Gaming/Video-Streaming Device to Ship Soon?
Speculation is that Amazon.com is preparing to launch a game console/TV set top type device that will resemble the so-called Chromecast dongle. That is, the device will be less like a set top box…
Apple Cuts iPhone 5c Price for Some
Apple announced Tuesday that it would cut the price on its 9.7-inch iPad, but it did not announce that it was also lowering the price of its iPhone 5c in some markets. The change…
iPhone 6 Rumors: Weather and Fitness Features
courtesy of Apple Inc.iPhone 6 users may be able to get weather reports from their phones — not by asking Siri to check with external sources, but from temperature, humidity and pressure sensors built…
Favorite Brand in Emerging Markets: Apple, of Course
Not surprisingly, when consumers in five emerging market countries were asked to name pick their choice of connected devices, Apple came out on top. Samsung continues to lead in sales however.
Can Neil Young and Pono Music Unseat Apple iPod and iTunes?
PonoMusicThe world of music seems to be always changing, but what many consumers have not heard of in a while is the launch of yet another portable music player. Legendary musician Neil Young is…
Will Titanfall Save Xbox One?
Tuesday is the day that Titanfall hits the shelves, and the big question is whether the sci-fi shooter game will get the Xbox One back in the video game console battle that until now…
T-Mobile Deal Blindsides BlackBerry
T-Mobile US made a trade-in offer to users of phones from BlackBerry that expires Wednesday, and it might have worked better than BlackBerry had hoped. BlackBerry CEO says success of its turnaround is a…
Intel Makes the Next Move in Smartwatches
Intel has made the latest move in wearables by reportedly acquiring smartwatch maker Basis Science. The details were not revealed, but it is believed to have cost Intel between $100 million and $150 million.
Sony Sells 6 Million PS4 Consoles
Sony announced it has sold six million PlayStation 4 gaming units, which the Japanese company says is ahead of schedule. Sony needs the success as its earnings have been poor for years.