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Google retail stores may open this year in U.S.

Google retail stores may open this year in U.S.
  • Posted February 18, 2013, 8:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Citing an "extremely reliable source", 9to5Google reports that the iconic search company intends to launch its own network of brick-and-mortar retail stores across the United States. According to the report, the company hopes to introduce a select number of these…

Dropbox prepping for 2013 IPO, readies business offerings

Dropbox prepping for 2013 IPO, readies business offerings
  • Posted February 15, 2013, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Well-recognized cloud storage outfit Dropbox is aiming to go public during the second half of 2013, or so unnamed sources "briefed on the talks" believe. Dropbox hopes to launch a new range of business-focused products alongside introducing itself as a…

Staples rumored to begin offering Apple products

Staples rumored to begin offering Apple products
  • Posted February 15, 2013, 3:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Staples may be the next major retailer to offer Apple products, according to a tweet by Erin LaFlamme, a Strategic Account manager for Staples. Precisely what Apple products and when Staples will offer them are unknowns, but the company will join a select…

Rumored Apple "iWatch" to feature curved glass design

Rumored Apple "iWatch" to feature curved glass design
  • Posted February 11, 2013, 12:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Apple
  • Fueled by sources purportedly familiar with Cupertino's developments, a report by The New York Times indicates Apple's rumored wristwatch-like device will feature curved glass. Rumors suggest the "iWatch", as it is being called for now, could enter production as early…

HP rumored to be considering company "break up"

HP rumored to be considering company "break up"
  • Posted February 6, 2013, 3:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News
  • In 2011, former CEO Leo Apotheker proposed jettisoning HP's iconic PC business -- a division which suffers from notoriously anemic profit margins -- in an attempt to return HP to greater profitability. Although Apotheker's successor, Meg Whitman, canned that idea,…

Rumor: next Xbox to block used games with one-time activation codes

Rumor: next Xbox to block used games with one-time activation codes
  • Posted February 6, 2013, 12:19 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming, Microsoft
  • As Sony prepares to show us the future of PlayStation in a couple of weeks, rumors about its next-generation Xbox counterpart are beginning to fly left and right as well. The latest comes courtesy of Edge magazine, which cites sources…

Pentagon to quintuple cyber defense personnel

Pentagon to quintuple cyber defense personnel
  • Posted January 28, 2013, 1:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in IT Security, The Web
  • Although yet to be formally announced, a report by the Washington Post reveals plans by the Department of Defense to bolster its Cyber Command unit. The Pentagon's cyber defense force is currently comprised of roughly 900 military and civilian personnel,…

Microsoft blames OEMs for slow Windows 8 sales, plans February "relaunch"

Microsoft blames OEMs for slow Windows 8 sales, plans February "relaunch"
  • Posted January 25, 2013, 6:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Industry News
  • A report by The Register reveals that Microsoft blames OEMs for its relatively lackluster Windows 8 sales. Purportedly, Microsoft believes vendors didn't adhere closely enough to its hardware recommendations, producing mostly non-touchscreen computers that didn't showcase Windows 8's touchable side.…

Samsung Galaxy S4 to feature wireless charging, April 15 launch

Samsung Galaxy S4 to feature wireless charging, April 15 launch
  • Posted January 23, 2013, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • We've known for some time that a new Samsung Galaxy S smartphone has been in the works. Past rumors suggested a possible April 2013 launch date for the Galaxy S4; however, a recent scoop by Samsung-enthusiasts Sammobile indicates a far more precise…

Microsoft rumored to add CalDAV, CardDAV support to WP8

Microsoft rumored to add CalDAV, CardDAV support to WP8
  • Posted January 22, 2013, 2:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
  • In response to Google's desertion of Exchange ActiveSync, rumors indicate Microsoft is working on support for CardDAV and CalDAV protocols for WP8. Such a move should retain WP8's seamless support for Google's contact and calendar services, but do so through open standards…

Rumors suggest Apple is preparing three iPhones for 2013

Rumors suggest Apple is preparing three iPhones for 2013
  • Posted January 22, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The latest from the perpetual motion machine that is the Apple rumor mill suggests Cupertino is preparing not one, but three new iPhone models for 2013. One phone is even being called the iPhone Math, which we can only hope…

Rumor: Galaxy Note 8.0 to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress

Rumor: Galaxy Note 8.0 to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress
  • Posted January 18, 2013, 9:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • Samsung’s line of Galaxy Note products will soon be welcoming a new member to the family if the latest rumor to come down the pipe is to be believed. We are hearing that Samsung is preparing to introduce a new…

Microsoft Office 2013 pricing revealed, ETA is a "few weeks"

Microsoft Office 2013 pricing revealed, ETA is a "few weeks"
  • Posted January 16, 2013, 6:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Software
  • Microsoft Office 2013 is expected to arrive in just a "few weeks", according to long-time industry insider Mary Jo Foley. With the imminent launch of Office 2013 being so close, Microsoft's pricing has also been leaked. Price tags for 2013…

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says
  • Posted January 16, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • This latest batch of rumors indicate Apple's next iPad Mini will feature a high-PPI "Retina" display, similar to its pricier (and bigger) brother. Meanwhile, the next iteration of the iPhone -- iPhone 5S, if history repeats itself -- could be released…

Rumor: Exynos 5 Octa to ship with current-gen PowerVR GPU

Rumor: Exynos 5 Octa to ship with current-gen PowerVR GPU
  • Posted January 14, 2013, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Samsung showcased their upcoming eight-core Exynos 5 Octa processor last week during the Consumer Electronics Show. The Korean electronics giant didn’t delve deeply into specifications like the GPU, leaving many enthusiasts to make educated guesses as to exactly what the…

Leaked roadmap shows Intel 530 SSDs with SandForce controllers

Leaked roadmap shows Intel 530 SSDs with SandForce controllers
  • Posted January 4, 2013, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
  • VR-Zone has once again shared (Chinese) a possible leaked Intel roadmap, this time showing an Intel "530 series" SSD on the horizon. According to the leaked slide, 80GB and 180GB 530 models could appear as soon as Q1 this year. 2.5"…

iPhone 5S to debut this spring? May feature less input lag, colors

iPhone 5S to debut this spring? May feature less input lag, colors
  • Posted January 4, 2013, 8:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple With Video
  • The latest crop of Apple-related rumors suggest the iPhone 5's successor could make an appearance as soon as this spring. In addition, whispers from anonymous Chinese sources indicate that Apple is exploring a new touch display technology (Chinese) developed by display-maker (and…

Rumor: Thinner, lighter next generation iPad coming in March 2013

Rumor: Thinner, lighter next generation iPad coming in March 2013
  • Posted December 26, 2012, 10:59 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The Apple rumor mill seemingly doesn’t take a break for the holidays as we are already hearing rumblings about what Cupertino’s next generation iPad may have in store. Japanese blog Macotakara recently published a story saying the new iPad will…

Acer may release $99 Iconia tablet

Acer may release $99 Iconia tablet
  • Posted December 24, 2012, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • Following recent rumors of an Asus-made $99 Google Nexus 7, Acer is said to be prepping its own 7-inch, $99 tablet offering. The Wall Street Journal claims this information comes a source with "direct knowledge" of the project, but let's…

Google may be planning $99 Nexus 7 tablet

Google may be planning $99 Nexus 7 tablet
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Get your salt shakers ready. According to unnamed sources from Shenzhen-based supplier O-Film Tech (via Digitimes), the Google Nexus 7 may be in for a very substantial price drop. Purportedly, the Asus-made tablet could dip as low as $99, making…

Rumor: Nokia is preparing a 10-inch Windows RT tablet for early 2013

Rumor: Nokia is preparing a 10-inch Windows RT tablet for early 2013
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 9:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Nokia is rumored to be setting their sights on the lucrative tablet market. The Finnish handset maker is reportedly preparing a 10-inch slate running Windows RT for a February 2013 introduction at Mobile World Congress.

Foxconn purportedly 'testing' 46 to 55-inch Apple TVs

Foxconn purportedly
  • Posted December 19, 2012, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Apple
  • Last week there were reports (read: rumors) of Foxconn and Sharp testing devices which may be destined to become Apple-branded televisions. Adding more detail to those rumors, a new report published by a Taiwanese news outlet indicates those pre-production televisions…

Amazon's sub-$200 smartphone now rumored for mid-2013, Foxconn scores contract

Amazon
  • Posted December 17, 2012, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Rumors about an Amazon-branded smartphone have been swirling for the better part of a year, and although the company hasn't confirmed anything, a new report suggests that the device is on track for release sometime next year, roughly two quarters behind the previously-speculated...

Sources say Apple TV set designs are in early stages of testing

Sources say Apple TV set designs are in early stages of testing
  • Posted December 12, 2012, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Hardware With Video
  • Apple is reportedly working with Asian suppliers to test multiple hardware versions for their upcoming push into the living room. The sources working at various suppliers, who asked not to be named, said Apple has been testing designs for a…

Leaked slide reveals 10W and 13W Ivy Bridge variants

Leaked slide reveals 10W and 13W Ivy Bridge variants
  • Posted December 6, 2012, 6:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Hardware
  • It appears a recent rumor indicating the imminent launch of low-power Ivy Bridge processors just got upgraded from "vaguely possible" to "pretty darn likely". According to this leaked PowerPoint slide from VR-Zone (Chinese), 10W and 13W Ivy Bridge "Y" variants are set to…

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