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Google TV Resurrected at CES Amidst Rumors of Vendor Pay Outs
Yes, Smart TV is a running the theme at this year’s CES event. But most are not just any Smart TVs, they’re Android-powered Smart TVs. Google TV is being resurrected by the top brands Samsung, LG and Sony while a newcomer in Smart TVs, Lenovo, also joins in on the fun. Google TV is a smart ...
Apple Sued For $1.9M By Chinese Authors
We all know how Apple is tough–they don’t think twice about suing anyone who infringes their patents, just ask Samsung and HTC. But it looks like the tables are turning as a group of Chinese authors is suing Apple for 11.9 million yuan ($1.9 million) for copyright infringement in Beijing’s No. 2 Intermediate People’s Court. ...
Motorola Suffers Low Q4 Revenue, Unveils New Devices at CES
Last week, Samsung and HTC released their 2011 fourth quarter earnings. Samsung did well but HTC fell short of expectations. And it looks like HTC isn’t the only suffering from low revenue as Motorola Mobility’s preliminary report stated that the company didn’t have a spectacular Q4 either. Ahead of their upcoming earnings call, Motorola reported ...
The World Of a Patent: Infographic
If you’re fond of reading the news, you’re probably aware of the many patent infringement lawsuits around these days. But if you’re not, and you don’t even have a clue what patents are, then I strongly recommend that you read on. The Real Deal With Patents So if you’re an innovator, patents are your bestfriends ...
CES 2012 Kicks Off With Eye-Controlled Computers, New Smart TVs
The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show kicked off Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Las Vegas. Though the conference proper will start tomorrow, January 10, and will run through the 13th, exhibitors have already set up their booths to showcase their upcoming products, and many have already made early announcements regarding the event. Let’s take a ...
Your Ultimate Guide to CES 2012
The International Consumer Electronics Show is an annual technology-related trade show owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association. It is held each January in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US. and this year promises to be a milestone for connected devices and the mobile ecosystem. We’ll be covering the event from ...
Samsung’s Record Breaking Q4 As HTC Crumbles
With the millions of Android devices activated in 2011, you shouldn’t have to guess whether or not Android ODM partners did well in sales last year. So let’s take a look at how the fourth quarter of the top two Android device makers turned out. Samsung The South Korean company released their 2011 fourth-quarter earnings ...
Dropping Hints for CES: Connected Device Takeover
The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show is just four days away. And as it draws closer, more brands are hinting on what they have in store for the show. Before 2011 ended, clues surfaced that this year’s CES would be dominated by connected TVs or 3D TVs that do not need 3D glasses, and also ...
Apple Blocks Jobs Action Figure, Sees Small Victory Against Samsung
The year starts off with a bang as legal issues are back in the headlines. When talking about legal issues, especially in the tech world, there are two companies that often come to mind, and that’s Apple and Samsung. Though they used to be great partners, things turned sour when Samsung decided to make devices ...
Intel Finds its Way Back: Past Triumphs and Failures
In the game of chess, the goal is to win over your opponent either by taking down everyone or cornering the king. This can be done in a few quick moves or through a very slow and thoughtful process. But sometimes, when you move too quickly, you end up losing it all. Same goes for ...