Here is the phone that powers NASA space robots (hint: it runs Android) 25 Mar 2013, 09:24 34

NASA embarked on an ambitious project a couple of years ago - using a smartphone to power its space robot,...

Scientists use iPhone microscope to diagnose intestinal worms 16 Mar 2013, 15:08 31

The last big growth opportunity for mobile devices is in the medical field. Mobile is already a powerhouse...

#Finally! Facebook to adopt hashtag support 14 Mar 2013, 16:25 6

You've probably all seen the meme built on the geek rage over the use of hashtags on Facebook. The hashtag...

Android still on track for 1 billion activations by end of 2013 13 Mar 2013, 15:14 24

Earlier today, Google CEO Larry Page announced that Andy Rubin would be stepping down as head of Android,...

FTC issues guidelines on mobile ads 13 Mar 2013, 14:27 2

The FTC has issued some guidelines on mobile ads that update regulations that were first issued in 2000...

Marketing was the 'main reason' for Samsung success last year: here is the mind-boggling amount it spent 06 Mar 2013, 07:42 42

“Samsung’s focus on marketing was the main reason the company was so successful last year,” an anonymous...

Only in Japan: tiny underwear protects your phone's tiny private parts 04 Mar 2013, 03:32 21

Japan is weird and there's little doubt about it, but in case you need further proof, look no further...

FCC will investigate cellphone unlock legality 28 Feb 2013, 23:23 19

So, we're not quite sure if this exactly fulfills the requisite White House response to the petition...

World's smallest ARM chip is the size of a grain of sand: made to be swallowed 27 Feb 2013, 05:29 12

Mobile computing is going to tinier and tinier scales, but you haven’t seen a chip this small. Freescale...

One step closer to the future of medicine: urine checks arrive to smartphones with Uchek 26 Feb 2013, 09:45 18

"Everybody pees, and everybody carries a cellphone." This is the motto behind Uchek, an app that uses...

Google shows off the plans for a new 1.1-million-square-foot "Bay View" campus 22 Feb 2013, 18:10 13

It looks like Google is planning to expand its office space once again, and this one is going to be big....

Success! Petition to make unlocking phones legal meets goal 21 Feb 2013, 08:54 58

With a little over two days to spare, the voice of the people reaches its goal. We have been telling...

Reminder: phone unlocking petition needs signatures by Saturday 20 Feb 2013, 16:19 28

We've told you about it an important petition that is up on the We the People government website. The...

As Apple stumbles, Google stock surges to record heights, flirts with $800 19 Feb 2013, 09:45 40

If you are following the stock market with a focus on technology you’d know one thing - the former blue...

The secret of Google's amazing voice recognition revealed: it works like a brain 19 Feb 2013, 03:27 15

Voice recognition technology like Siri and Google’s Voice Search in Android has really gone a long way....

Mobile data volumes doubled once again in 2012 18 Feb 2013, 09:49

Come to think about it, we’ve gotten used to a lot of wonderful things in 2012 that weren’t possible...

Google asked the media to play down Google Play "flaw" 16 Feb 2013, 23:27 65

You might recall that last week we told you that Google appears to hand over your personal information...

Ubuntu Phone image coming February 21st to Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 15 Feb 2013, 13:08 26

We've all been waiting patiently to get our hands on the Ubuntu Phone preview image that was promised,...

President Obama says patent reform has gone "about halfway to where we need to go", doesn't comment on unlocking phones 14 Feb 2013, 23:59 10

President Obama held another Google+ Hangout today and answered questions on a number of topics, and...

IDC says iOS and Android combined for 87.6% of the 2012 smartphone market 14 Feb 2013, 18:06 47

Not like we needed more evidence, but the smartphone market isn't really all that competitive. In reality,...

Facebook hires Pixar artist to reimagine the emoticon 12 Feb 2013, 09:35 7

Emoticons have become a pretty standard part of communication these days. Ever since texting first started...

AT&T CEO Stephenson: We didn't execute well on the T-Mobile deal 10 Feb 2013, 19:56 18

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson took some time to reflect on one of the low points of his reign at the carrier,...

Kim Jong-Un's mysterious phone: not a Samsung, but what is it? 05 Feb 2013, 07:45 55

North Korea’s beloved ‘Supreme Leader’ Kim Jong-Un, believed to be a 20 something man, has taken over...

Toshiba stuffs color noise reduction in 1.12 micrometer 8MP sensor, claims better cameras in slimmer phones 04 Feb 2013, 04:17 5

Toshiba announced sample availability of an 8MP sensor with a color noise reduction (CNR) circuit. Despite...

iOS 6.1 update on 22% of devices in 36 hours, could be fastest update yet 31 Jan 2013, 19:58 32

You have to give Apple credit sometimes. iOS may not be changing all that much, but the company has set...

Google Glass hits the FCC with Bluetooth 4 LE (which stock Android doesn't support yet) 31 Jan 2013, 16:33 17

Before you get too excited, while there is a new filing in the FCC for Google Glass, this is undoubtedly...

Florida State Senator seeks state-wide ban on texting and driving 31 Jan 2013, 00:14 6

Florida State Senator Maria Sachs is sponsoring a bill that would make texting and driving illegal in...