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Twitter reportedly to offer Vevo content via its music app

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

It has been rumored for a couple weeks now that Twitter will be releasing its own music app using technology from its not-too-long-ago acquired We Are Hunted. While it has already been said that SoundCloud and iTunes will be integrated into the service, the folks over at AllThingsD are now reporting that a Twitter and Vevo deal has been struck. Read The Full Story

iPhone 5S event tipped for June 20 while Apple patent suggests ceramics

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Take today's latest iPhone news with a grain of salt, folks, but it looks like Apple's next iPhone could be announced on June 20, and be released a couple weeks later sometime in early July. This isn't an odd time frame for Apple, however, as they've made announcements in June in the past. This would then point to a fall launch of a possible lower-cost iPhone that, according to a new patent, could come with a ceramic body. Read The Full Story

Lenovo reportedly in talks to buy NEC’s mobile phone business

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

It seems Lenovo isn't giving up on it's pursuit to buy out a mobile phone company. First it was BlackBerry, which may or may not be fizzling, but this time around it's reported that Lenovo is in talks to acquire NEC's mobile phone business. It's said that NEC is looking to change some things around with its mobile unit, and selling it to Lenovo might be an option. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 hardware requirement update hints at 7-inch tablet

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

A recent change in Microsoft's hardware requirements for Windows 8 is creating a lot of speculation on what Microsoft has planned in the future. Previously, Windows 8 could only run on displays with a resolution of at least 1366x768. However, that requirement has been lowered to only 1024x768, which means that we could see smaller form factors of Windows tablets in the future. Read The Full Story

Google Glass reportedly being made in US

, Mar 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

With almost everything being made in China these days, it's particularly rare when a company announces plan to manufacturer something in the good 'ole US of A. However, Apple recently announced that they're going to do that with some of their Macs, and today it's being reported that Google will be manufacturing its Glass eyewear in the US. Read The Full Story

Hulu’s board reportedly looking into selling the service

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

The news isn't surprising to anyone who has been following the Hulu business saga, but word has it that Disney and News Corp. are reaching out to potential buyers to see what kind of interest there is out there for acquiring the company. The information comes from two sources who are said to be familiar with the matter, and follows soon after it was announced that Andy Forssell will be serving as acting CEO. Read The Full Story

Google Smartwatch is latest in essentially baseless claims of wearables

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

If you've been waiting for a smartwatch ever since Apple released the super-cute iPod that fit perfectly on a wristwatch strap, you may be in luck - Google is reportedly making one running Android. But then there've been reports of Apple making a smartwatch too. And LG is making one as well, and Samsung, and who knows which other companies - smartwatches from every angle, I tell you! But today's report about Google comes from the Financial Times where they've got an inside contact, so it's best we listen. Read The Full Story

LG rumored to be creating smartwatch contender

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

First it was Pebble to bring smartwatches to the mainstream, and from the looks of it, several big companies are looking to make a dent in the same market, including Apple, Samsung, Google, and now LG. It's rumored that LG will be joining the three other companies to compete in making a next-generation smartwatch. Read The Full Story

Bing prototype app video leak shows improved voice functionality

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

A video has been posted over at MSFT Kitchen showing off what is said to be a prototype of the Bing app for Windows Phone, which was demonstrated at an employee-only Microsoft event. The event is said to have taken place earlier this month, and to have been used to show off "future technologies." The prototype Bing app features multiple improvements over the current app. Read The Full Story

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski reportedly to announce departure tomorrow

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

The FCC's Chairman Julius Genachowski has been at the helm of the agency during a time when gadgets and wireless technology have grown exponentially. During his time, the chairman has prodded the FAA to loosen its in-flight gadget restrictions, has overseen plans to open the unlicensed spectrum to wireless Internet, and has spoken fondly of the wireless industry as a whole, to name a few. And now, according to sources, he will announce his departure tomorrow. Read The Full Story

Google Play Store 4 leak shows alleged new design

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Screenshots have surfaced of what is said to be the next iteration of the Google Play Store, which first appeared over at Droid-Life. The current version Android users are running is 3.10.14 at most, but the version demonstrated in the image after the jump is said to be of 4.0.16. While its not official, there are a few indicators that it could be the real thing. Read The Full Story

Department of Defense to buy more than 650,000 iOS devices say sources

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Things aren't looking so great for Blackberry, if information provided to Electronista is to be believed. Back in October, word had surfaced that the Pentagon would be taking in iOS and Android devices on top of Blackberry, which has been a staple platform for many government agencies. Last month, we reported that the Pentagon would be rolling out 100,000 of the devices by next year, but it would seem things have changed, with an order of over 650,000 iOS devices pending. Read The Full Story
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