With ad business, Amazon sets sites on Google and Walmart
The online retail giant is methodically developing an advertising network, serving up ads on its sites and others. It could use that revenue to keep prices down and pressure high on retail rivals. [Read more]Uncategorized
Russia’s leading social network banned by "mistake"
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's leading online social network was briefly banned on Friday, in a move dismissed as a "mistake" but which follows intensifying official pressure on the company as President Vladimir Putin consolidates his power.Uncategorized
Germans Find New Evidence of Shady Soviet-Era Drug Trials
Germany's <em>Der Spiegel</em> reports that western pharmaceutical companies performed drug tests on thousands of unsuspecting East GermansUncategorized
FCC hopes to avoid ‘end of world’ for cell phones
The path to clearing up enough airwaves to satisfy the insatiable demand for mobile downloads is a confusing, complicated mess.Uncategorized
Samsung Galaxy S4 edges out iPhone 5 in camera test
The new leader of the Android pack nosed ahead of Apple's flagship smartphone in DxO Labs' photo and video tests. [Read more]Uncategorized
A breath of salty air for patients with cystic fibrosis
How surfers in Australia inspired the development a new device that taps the benefits of salt water mist to treat cystic fibrosis patients. [Read more]Uncategorized
Crave giveaway: Boombotix Boombot Rex portable speaker
This little sound system connects to smartphones, tablets, and laptops via Bluetooth. Go ahead and tell it what to do; it's got built-in voice control. [Read more]Uncategorized
New iPhone 5 ad celebrates Generation Me-Me-Me, La-La-La
Having shown in a previous ad how everyone wants to photograph everything with their iPhone, a new Apple ad shows everyone navigating the world, while listening to their own soundtrack. [Read more]Uncategorized
Nokia files new suits in patent fight with HTC, says reports
Nokia files a federal lawsuit, as well as a second complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, against the Taiwanese handset maker, according to reports. [Read more]Uncategorized
Cause of PC malaise? Designs not ‘compelling,’ says Intel
Intel executive admits devices haven't been good enough to justify an upgrade, but says the company's new processor will get things moving. [Read more]Uncategorized
DealBook: Some in Congress Grow More Wary of Selling Sprint to SoftBank of Japan
National security concerns are rooted in SoftBankâs relationship with Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturers.iPhone 5 repairs won’t come cheap
Fixing a busted iPhone screen can cost a pretty penny. And, it appears that repairs for each iteration of the device are getting more expensive. [Read more]Uncategorized








