A new supercomputer being deployed this month in the U.S. is using solid-state drive storage as an alternative to DRAM and hard drives, which could help speed up internal data transfers.
Nexus 5 first impressions: It’s the software, stupid
You may still be waiting for your Nexus 5 order to ship, but Google was nice enough to deliver a unit to our offices early Friday morning.
LG’s curved G Flex phone solves a problem that nobody had
Remember where you were this day; for it will go down in history as the date when LG’s mobile devices began to slightly bend for no demonstrably necessary reason.
HTC Sense 5.5 screenshots suggest a removable BlinkFeed
Purported screenshots of the upcoming version of HTC’s Sense 5 interface overlay reminded us that we’ve been wishing for a way to remove BlinkFeed from the Home screen since we reviewed the One earlier this year.
Bluetooth Smart going into wireless device chargers
Mobile devices will be able to talk to wireless charging platforms through a partnership between the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and the backers of Bluetooth.
This little box adds NFC mobile printing to recent HP LaserJet, Officejet printers
HP wasn’t the first to embrace near-field communications (NFC) as a way for printers to keep up with the mobile world – Brother gets that prize – but it’s catching up fast.
Low-hanging fruit
If you’re going to indulge in some vendor-bashing, why not go for the low-hanging fruit?
Replacing silicon with nanotubes could revolutionise tech
Replacing silicon transistors with carbon nanotubes could make any electronic device – smartphones, laptops, tablets and supercomputers – smaller and more powerful.
Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand
Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand.
Microsoft storms to number 2 of best companies for leadership list
Microsoft is the highest ranked technology company in a study that recognises the top 20 best companies for leadership in the world.windowseverywhere
HTC cutting jobs at US operations
In another sign of trouble at HTC, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker started downsizing its U.S. operations on Friday, cutting an undisclosed number of staff.
Motorola Droid Maxx: More battery life, more of the same
The Motorola Droid Maxx is an Android phone with an impressive battery life, a 5-inch screen, a dual-core processor, and a number of convenient features.
Nokia tried on Android for size before the Microsoft buyout
It’s perhaps unfathomable for diehard Windows Phone users, but Nokia had once considered going the way of Android before Microsoft bought it out.
Google, Intel cement ties on Chrome OS, could weaken Wintel
New Chromebooks announced this week signal Intel’s willingness to broaden its horizons and work with companies like Google, at the expense of its long-standing Windows partnership with Microsoft.
Intel, Google show 'next-generation' Chromebooks
Intel and Google showed off the next generation of Chromebooks from Hewlett-Packard, Acer and Toshiba, which will be faster and …
Apple's new iPhone 5C struggles to satisfy in China, but bright spots remain
Before Apple announced its lower cost iPhone 5C, some had speculated the C could stand for China, a vital market for the company’s future growth.
Apple's 'budget' iPhone 5C costs over Dh2600 in China
Apple unveiled its long-rumored “budget” iPhone on Tuesday, but it’s not as cheap as some had expected.
Apple launches two iPhones, targets wider market
For the first time since it redefined the smartphone market in 2007 with the launch of the iPhone, Apple will sell two distinctly different versions of the handset intended to attract consumers in different markets.
China Mobile to release voice-over LTE phones next year in 4G push
China Mobile, the country’s largest mobile carrier, will release its first voice-over-LTE phones next year as part of its plan to bring a full range of handsets to its upcoming 4G network.
All eyes on the iPhone 5C today
Apple just can’t keep a secret these days.