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
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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
