Samsung's slumping sales suggest China is the next mobile battlefield

Samsung's slumping sales suggest China is the next mobile battlefield Samsung had a rough day yesterday. Its earnings report indicated the company experienced the first posted drop in profit in two years (a mere $7.8 billion, compared to $8.27 billion in the same quarter last year), thanks to a strong Korean won, a special one-off bonus payment...

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Microsoft moved 3.9 million Xbox Ones, while Surface sales soared

Microsoft moved 3.9 million Xbox Ones, while Surface sales soared The company's search for a new CEO is still the dominant narrative surrounding Microsoft. But if you're able to get past the quest to replace Ballmer, you'll find a company that's starting to get something of a second wind in its long life. For one, its new Xbox One console is...

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Nokia's dumbphones face an uncertain future at Microsoft

Nokia's dumbphones face an uncertain future at Microsoft "Year-on-year decline." Those are words that no company looks forward to publishing in its earnings reports, but unfortunately we've seen them printed more often than not on Nokia's quarterly statements. Though there have been a few ups and downs, struggling profits and sales have been...

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Beats Music builds a unique, if messy, listening experience around emotion

Beats Music builds a unique, if messy, listening experience around emotion The Beats empire has officially expanded beyond its humble headphone roots. Beats Music has officially launched (download it from the iTunes App Store here), and become the latest contestant for your streaming music dollar. Of course, the market for such services is...

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HTC One review

HTC One review introduction and design After months on sale, the HTC One is still our top pick of the smartphones available at the moment - and with all new software, it's now even better. While it may not have been borne out in sales, the One is definitely the phone that the likes of Samsung and Apple have been aspiring to. It's got a full HD screen...

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Apple iWatch release date, news and rumours

Apple iWatch release date, news and rumours What time is it? If you check your smartwatch, you may find that it's a text message past a Twitter notification but if you check the zeitgeist, you'll find that it's wearable tech time. After more than a year of relegation to 'next big thing' status, the smartwatch is finally breaking out into the...

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Valve: The future of Virtual Reality is just one year away

Valve: The future of Virtual Reality is just one year away The most exciting aspect of contemporary virtual reality is its implications. Even using Oculus VR's early duct taped-prototype, most users immediately "get it." You're transported to, say, Tuscany, or an underwater exploration vehicle, or a space fighter, and that experience is enough...

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