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Android Port on HP TouchPad Advances

The team at CyanogenMod has been busy working on its Android port for the defunct HP TouchPad and the port is now a few steps closer to full compatibility.
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Bidders Flood Early Windows 8 Tablets on eBay

Windows 8 development tablets are selling like hotcakes on eBay, going for as much as $2,700 apiece, even though they were designed for testing purposes only. The tablets are not supposed to go on the market until 2012.

Samsung Wants to Block iPhone 5 Sale in South Korea

If anyone is most excited for the much-awaited launch of Apple’s iPhone 5, it should be none other than Samsung Electronics, which reportedly plans to block the sale of the smartphone on its own turf, South Korea.

Samsung Planning to Block Apple’s iPhone 5 Sale in Korea

Apple's iPhone 5 hasn't been released yet but Samsung is already planning to launch an aggressive legal campaign to ban the device in Korea.Insiders at the South Korean company told the Korea Times that the company plans to up its legal battle with Apple with the next generation of smartphones, starting with the much anticipated iPhone 5.

Samsung Files Countersuits Against Apple in Australia and Germany

Unable to market in full swing its line of Galaxy tablet computers due to global legal disputes with giant tech firm Apple, South Korea’s Samsung Electronics asked Australian and German courts to invalidate an earlier ruling from a German court that prevents the consumer electronic maker to sell its new products internationally.

Apple's iPhone 5: When Weeks Turn Into Months, and Vice Versa

From highly anticipated, the iPhone 5 is turning out as old and out of style, i.e. if you believe Martin Fichter, acting president of HTC America. He says that iPhones are not that cool anymore as his daughters college classmates are now touting Android phones from Samsung Electronics and HTC.

Watch Out for the BlackBerry PlayBook on Sale at Only $99 Apiece

Canada-based Research In Motion Ltd. might share the same fate.When PlayBook was released, RIM's best-case scenario was it would be able to sell a tablet version of the BlackBerry. The worst-case scenario, was like the others, RIM's tablet couldn't gain ground against Apple Inc.'s iPad.

BlackBerry Maker’s Income Drops 54%

BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) reported Thursday a 54 per cent drop in income before tax to $414 million in the quarter that ended Aug. 27.

Optus Plans to Launch a 4G Network

Optus the second biggest telecommunications provider in Australia will start providing 4G mobile services next year as it will also begin 4G services on a new spectrum previously used by analog television.

Limited Edition Solid Gold Mobile Phone, Yours for $57,400 in Moscow

Reuters reported Wednesday Danish retailer Aesir hopes to sell its $57,400, limited-edition 18-carat gold phones to Moscow's elite market. The took three years to develop but it does not have special apps or camera. Manufacturer Aesir hopes to sell the solid gold phone as a collector's item.

Sony to Start Global Rollout of PlayStation Vita in Japan on Dec. 17

In a press conference, Sony Corp said it is set to kick off the global rollout of its new PlayStation Vita on Dec. 17 in Japan. NTT Docomo, Japan's biggest mobile carrier, will provide prepaid 3G plans for PS Vita users. Although criticized for setting a high price, Sony said in August there was no need to cut the price of the PS Vita from the announced figure of 24,980 yen ($325) for a Wi-fi only model and 29,980 yen ($390) for a 3G plus Wi-fi version.

Microsoft Slashes Xbox 360 Prices in Australia

Australian gamers will have a reason to celebrate this season as Microsoft announced that it has slashed the price on its Xbox 360 and Kinect bundles by AU$50 in time for the Christmas season.

Google Puts More Icing on its Motorola Bid

Giant internet company Google showed its resolve of finalising its purchase of Motorola Mobility when it raised by 33 percent to $12.5 billion its original bid of taking over the American firm largely credited for inventing the first mobile phone.

Sony will Launch PlayStation Vita in December

Sony announced that it will launch its next generation handheld device, the PlayStation Vita on December 17 in Japan but insisted that it will not reduce the price of the device despite its rival Nintendo slashing the price of its console.

Windows Unveils New Windows 8 Preview

Microsoft gave developers a taste of its new OS at the company's Build conference on Tuesday in California when Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows team, offered a full preview of its upcoming Windows 8.

More Tech Gadgets, More Physical Injuries?

By disregarding posture and overusing gadgets, people are at greater risk of eye strain, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, to name a few conditions. The hands, shoulders, neck and back are most prone to muscle aches resulting from misuse and abuse of electronic devices at improper posture.

Nintendo 3DS: Are Pink, Mario Tennis and 3D Recorders Enough?

Now, Nintendo President Satoru said in a briefing in Tokyo on Tuesday that Nintendo is hoping to woo female customers by unveiling a misty pink version of the Nintendo 3DS. Iwata also said that more features will be added, including a function that allows users to record movies in 3-D, changes to Street Pas Mii Plaza and eShop, and a 1,500-yen expansion slide pad.

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