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HTC to scale back smartphone output in 2012

Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC will focus on quality not quantity in 2012 by scaling back on the number of devices available

Nokia reaches 1.5 billion S40 phone milestone

Nokia has announced a significant milestone in the company's history with the sale of its 1.5 billionth Series 40 mobile phone

Apple increases responsibility with supplier audits

Apple publishes Supplier Responsibility Progress Report giving details of the company's supply chain in order to monitor contract employee working conditions

Sony unveils world's first digital binoculars

Tech giant reveals binoculars capable of HD video recording, zoom, autofocus and SteadyShot image stabilisation

Does the Nintendo Wii U have what it takes?

Emulating the now legendary Wii is a tall order, so can Nintendo's latest console live up to expectations?

RIM delays BlackBerry 10 phones until late 2012

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has delayed its next generation range of phones until late 2012

Apple iPad 3 to launch spring 2012?

Latest rumours suggest companies in Apple's supply chain have started delivering iPad 3 components to contractors

iPod creator aims to reinvent the domestic thermostat

Godfather of the iPod and the man who could be credited with kickstarting a digital music revolution has turned his attention to home energy efficiency with a new take on the humble thermostat

Apple vs Samsung - The story so far

Samsung will now be allowed to sell its Galaxy tablet in Australia during the holiday season

Microsoft will make Kinect device for Windows PCs

Microsoft says it is optimising certain hardware components of its Kinect motion sensor device to enable Windows PC compatibility

Apple cleared by ITC in HTC patent battle

US International Trade Commission (ITC) says Apple did not violate patents owned by HTC

Asus and Dell not planning tablet computer exit

Despite previous rumours, both Asus and Dell have announced they are not pulling out of the tablet computer market

Amazon planning smartphone to rival iPhone in 2012?

Not content with the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon looks set to expand its mobile device portfolio with an iPhone rival in Q4 2012 according to investor note

LG to replace Logitech as Google TV partner?

Even though Logitech called its Revue Google TV receiver a mistake, rumours suggest that LG will now collaborate with the search engine giant on a new television set

HP, Dell, Nokia and Apple top Greenpeace guide

In a revised version of its Guide to Greener Electronics, Greenpeace hails HP as the top gadget and electronics company followed by Dell, Nokia and Apple

EU investigates Samsung over Apple patent battle

The European Commission has launched an investigation of Samsung over possible FRAND (Fair, Reasonable And NonDiscriminatory) patent abuse against Apple

Canon makes Hollywood debut with Cinema EOS System

Canon announces entry into motion picture production industry with launch of a cinema lens line-up, cinema cameras and digital SLR cameras

Why Microsoft killed off its Courier tablet

Internal conflicts of interest and an intervention by Bill Gates led to Microsoft cancelling the Courier tablet's development

Apple rumours: Ultra-thin MacBook, iPad 3 display issue

It seems like the Apple rumour mill never stops, with the latest speculation surrounding a new ultra-thin 15-inch MacBook and production problems for the iPad 3's possible Retina display

Nokia Kinetic: Flexible and bendy smartphone concept

Nokia's flexible and bendy smartphone concept Kinetic could hit the market in less than three years

Amazon increasing Kindle Fire production due to demand

The world's largest online retailer Amazon is increasing capacity and ramping up production of its Kindle Fire tablet due to ongoing demand

Apple currently building prototype television set?

Rumours suggest that Apple is currently building a prototype television set which could make its debut late 2012

Microsoft claims patent landmark over Android devices

Microsoft says that manufacturers accounting for over half of all Android devices have now entered into patent license agreements with the company

Lytro unveils world's first light field camera

The world's first consumer light field camera which takes 'living pictures' by capturing all the rays of light in a scene has been launched by Lytro

iPad 3 release in Q1 2012 as production starts early?

Latest rumours suggest that Apple has started production of the iPad 3 early ahead of a Q1 2012 release

Sony recalls 1.6 million Bravia TV sets worldwide

Sony is to recall 1.6 million Bravia TV sets worldwide due to fire risk

Apple iPhone 4S antenna may infringe on Samsung patent

Apple iPhone 4S system which can switch between multiple antennas has reportedly already been patented by Samsung

Sony considers buying Ericsson out of venture

In order to make up lost ground in the mobile phone market, Sony is reportedly in talks to buy out Ericsson's stake in the two company's joint venture

Apple iPhone 4S: Same design but with new hardware

Apple's highly anticipated next generation iPhone is the same design as its predecessor but gets various hardware upgrades

Microsoft to stop production of the Zune player

Microsoft announces it will no longer produce Zune players and going forward will focus on Windows Phone for mobile music and video

Amazon selling Kindle Fire at $10 loss

According to IHS analysis, even though Amazon is selling its Kindle Fire tablet at $199, it costs $209.63 to make

Can Amazon keep up with Kindle Fire demand?

With a lower than expected price of $199 (£130), questions are being raised of Amazon's ability to produce enough Kindle Fire tablets to make profit

KT Spider Phone: A multi-functional handheld device

Struggling to decide between a laptop, tablet or handheld games console? You could have all three with Spider Phone...

Rumour: Apple to drop iPod classic and iPod shuffle?

On it's 10 year anniversary, rumours suggest that the iPod classic will be killed off by Apple alongside the iPod shuffle

Apple cuts iPad production by a quarter

In a report, JP Morgan claims Apple is cutting back production of the iPad by 25 percent

3D TV improves viewing experience say consumers

A study carried out by Frank N. Magid Associates on behalf of Panasonic reveals that consumers believe 3D TV significantly improves their television viewing experience

World's smallest camera unveiled

Hammacher Schlemmer has introduced the world's smallest fully functional camera

BlackBerry cuts PlayBook production, Quanta loses staff

RIM's contract manufacturer Quanta, which produces the BlackBerry Playbook, is forced to fire staff due to lack of orders

Tablet shipments to hit 51.9 million in 2011

Investment bank JP Morgan predicts tablet shipments will hit 51.9 million in 2011

iPhone 5 in production ahead of October release date?

Sources in China suggest iPhone 5 has entered production ahead of September reveal and October release

Amazon 10-inch tablet production to start Q1 2012

10-inch tablet by the world's largest online retailer Amazon will hit production line early next year

Toshiba unveils world's first glasses-free 3D TV

Toshiba launches glasses-free 55LZ2 3D television at the IFA Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin

Is this iPhone concept a vision of the future?

Ultra-thin, super-lightweight design complimented by laser keyboard and holographic display

Samsung claims iPad design comes from Kubrick film

Ongoing patent battle gets even more ludicrous as Samsung claim iPad design was first seen in 2001: A Space Odyssey

Apple making cheaper 8GB iPhone 4

Rumours from Asian suppliers suggest that Apple has begun manufacturing lower-priced iPhone 4

IBM says PCs 'going the way of the typewriter'

IBM's CTO believes the end of the PC is near and will go the way of the vacuum tube, typewriter, vinyl records, CRT and incandescent light bulbs

Nokia to stop Symbian US supply in favour of Windows

Mobile phone manufacturer will stop selling feature phones and Symbian-based smartphones in North America in favour of its new range of Windows devices

Philips launches USB toothbrush

The Sonicare DiamondClean can be charged wirelessly via a USB port in the accompanying travel case

China's Alibaba to release brand new mobile OS

Internet-based company reveals plans to introduce brand new mobile operating system by entering smartphone market

LG's future release schedule unveiled

Leaked roadmap document shows LG's 2011 smartphone plans

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