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.
Report: Amazon wants to give you a free phone
There’s that old saying that the best things in life are free-and now Amazon has apparently decided that this maxim would make a formidable business plan.
Wireless USB to get high-speed jolt from WiGig
The WiGig high-speed wireless standard will power a new wireless version of USB through a deal between the Wi-Fi Alliance and the USB Implementers Forum.
Nissan working on smart watch that monitors both car and driver
Nissan is working on a smart watch that will monitor both its Nismo cars and their drivers. The watch, which …
Microsoft's hand was forced in Nokia deal
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia was a defensive move to keep the Finnish phone maker from going under or falling into the hands of an Android-first rival, several analysts argued this week.
Curved screens don't provide the improvements OLED and 4K do
To turn around dropping sales, TV manufacturers are working on a number of technologies including curved screens, which were shown off by a number of vendors at the IFA trade show this week.
Apple's iPhone 6 could have up to 6in screen
Apple’s 10 September iPhone event is just around the corner, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about the iPhone 6 that is expected to arrive next year.
TVs and smartphones steal the spotlight at IFA
This year’s IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin offered smartphones, tablets, 4K TVs, a much-anticipated smartwatch and new spins on the camera.
Smartphone shipments to hit 1B – up 40 percent – in 2013
Sub-$200 smartphones and robust sales of smartphones in emerging countries are driving a rebound in the worldwide mobile phone market this year, IDC said Wednesday.
Sony's flagship Z1 smartphone boasts high-spec camera
Sony is hoping the world’s smartphone users place a premium on photography and perhaps have a problem keeping their phones …
China's Xiaomi unveils low-priced smart TV, new Tegra 4 smartphone
China’s Xiaomi is bringing the low-price strategy that has driven its success in mobile phones to the country’s smart TV arena with a new 47-inch television that it says is the most affordable on the market.
Qualcomm to ship Toq smartwatch with Mirasol display in Q4
Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its own smartwatch that will have a low-power Mirasol display and be compatible with Android mobile devices.
Asus announces new Fonepad and Memo Pad tablets
Asustek on Wednesday announced new tablets with different screen sizes, adding new 6-inch and 7-inch models to its Fonepad lineup and also two new 8- and 10-inch Memo Pad tablets.
Review: Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony has brought out the big guns with its Xperia Z Ultra. But given the device’s 6.4-inch display, is it simply too big for everyday use?