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Samsung has confirmed it has invested in fellow smartphone manufacturer Pantech, in a deal worth nearly $50 million, which it hopes will solidify the established relationship it has with the company.
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Along with its round-the-clock private butlers, fleet of Rolls-Royces, 'underwater' restaurant and rooftop tennis court, guests arriving at Dubai's luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel will now be offered the use of a 24-carat gold iPad for the duration of their stay.
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For a lucky few, driving the finest automobiles on earth is but a few truckloads of cash away. But for the rest of us, we only have this list of the most expensive cars in the world to fuel our dreams.
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Music streaming service Spotify has moved to increase its presence across the Web with the launch of two top-50 charts – Spotify 50 and Social 50. The weekly listings will showcase the service's top 50 songs via a widget that can be embedded in websites.
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Ideal for any pet owner that has to spend a significant chunk of time away from home, the Petcube uses a video feed and laser pointer to help keep your cat or dog entertained during the day.
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HTC has seen several executives leave over the past few months, and now a former manager has highlighted the negative atmosphere inside the struggling company, telling co-workers they'll be much happier if they quit.
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Definitely useful for anyone that rides in heavy urban areas with a large amount of traffic, the Helios Bars provide cyclists with a built-in headlight, turning blinkers, GPS tracking and turn-by-turn navigation,
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Cambridge Audio took its time throwing its hat into the ring, but its MInx Air series of AirPlay and Bluetooth-enabled loudspeakers are already worthy of a shot at the title. Built like tanks and way above average in the sound department, this trio is well worth taking a look at.
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The "One" and only will hit the market later this year, but how does it compare with its successor? We'll let you be the judge with our side-by-side, Microsoft console comparison.
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It's true (don't act like you didn't know): Teens feel meh about the whole Facebook thing and are flocking over to Twitter.
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Research analysts say that despite adding 195,000 new subscribers in the U.S. in the first quarter this year, major multichannel video providers still suffered a net loss over a four-quarter period, indicating that cord cutting has had an impact.
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Microsoft and Sony roll out different messaging in the next generation gaming console announcements only to meet in the middle with the industry's most balanced gaming hardware showdown in years.
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“Charge” documentary begins in 2009 following teams as they compete in the infamous Isle of Man TT motorcycle race with all-electric bikes. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, the film looks inside the process of designing, building, and racing all-electric motorcycles.
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A new study shows that PC sales and usage are remaining level, while demand and use of mobile devices is rising exponentially. In a few years, mobile usage will be on par with literacy.
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Although the highlight of the day was the reveal of the new Xbox One, Activision took the opportunity to unveil the next iteration of the world’s biggest franchise, Call of Duty: Ghosts.
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Ionut Budisteanu has created a $4000 autonomous vehicle operating system from a low-res radar unit, a webcam, and a homemade artificial intelligence program. To us, this means full vehicle autonomy is right around the corner.
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The next-gen console wars are officially announced and underway. So how does the newly announced Xbox One compared to Sony's Playstation 4 model? Check out our spec comparison for the complete rundown.
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A new lithium ion battery can help to increase cellphone lifespans by 25 percent. The battery is still in planning stages, but if investor backups pull through, mass production could finally start.
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The beta Chrome app launcher is now available on Mac OS X, which is designed for users who want to access Google apps like Gmail, Drive and the Google Play store directly from their desktop.
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Microsoft reveals early details on some of the first games that will be available for its just-announced Xbox One console, including Forza Motorsport 5, Quantum Break from Remedy Entertainment, and four EA Sports games, all powered by the new Ignite engine.
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Inductive charging, while great, is still a ways off. Frankly, luxury EVs don’t need it to succeed. Just look at Tesla for perfect example. We figure this benchmark is less about luxury refinement but rather a realistic excuse to delay potential embarrassment.
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Check out this photo gallery to get a closer look at Microsoft's recently-unveiled gaming console, the Xbox One
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Twitter's pull-to-refresh can be found in many mobile apps, and while Twitter was granted the patent, it assures that it will only be used defensively.
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Of all the news coming from the reveal of Microsoft’s Xbox One, the most surprising came from the TV side. Steven Spielberg is partnered with Microsoft on an Xbox-exclusive live-action Halo TV series and the NFL will bring games and exclusive bonus features to the console as well.
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Standing as the fastest Mustang that Shelby ever built in the 1960s, the ’67 Super Snake is on prodigious beast but is it worth $1.3-million? We wonder. But fret not, we figure in 30 years after the pony car originalists drop off, the prices their cars fetch will as well.
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