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Samsung estimates record first quarter profit; beats most bullish view
SEOUL - Samsung Electronics, the world's top technology firm by revenue, estimated operating profit nearly doubled in January-March from a year ago, boosted by sales of its flagship Galaxy smartphones and its Note mini-tablet and phone.
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Toshiba Celebrates 25th Anniversary of NAND Flash Technology Invention
Toshiba celebrated, Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of invention of NAND flash technology. The company, which had invented it in 1987, now has 203,000 employees, with over 490 subsidiaries and affiliates.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Versus HTC One X: Battle of the Android Super Phones
Samsung has yet to reveal official information about its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3. However, numerous rumors and leaks so far have managed to paint a pretty clear picture of the much-anticipated smartphone. In the highly competitive Android market, the choice for a high-end smartphone ultimately comes down to two titans: the HTC One X or the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3.
Toshiba, Sony, Hitachi Japan Display JV Gathering Steam
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Apple-mania spreads, Piper Jaffray sees $1,000 stock
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RIM launches software to accommodate Apple users
Research In Motion on Tuesday launched software that enables its large "enterprise" customers to manage Apple and other rival devices through the same servers as they use for the BlackBerry smartphone and Playbook tablet.
SanDisk sees weak demand, pricing hurting rev, margins
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YouTube to offer Paramount movie rentals
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Facebook launches patent counterattack against Yahoo
Facebook fired back on Tuesday in its legal battle with Yahoo by accusing the Web pioneer of infringing 10 of Facebook's patents, according to a court filing.
Dell Buys Wyse: Is the Move Foolish or Wise?
On Monday, April 2, Dell announced it has signed an agreement to buy Wyse Technology, a privately held provider and a global leader in cloud client computing and desktop virtualization technologies. The acquisition of Wyse will allow Dell to expand its desktop virtualization capabilities, providing new solutions and services for Dell's portfolio of enterprise offerings.
What Heatgate? New iPad Gets Top Ratings From Consumer Report
The new iPad has some serious overheating problems and it is not selling like its predecessors and possibly could be crushed under rising competition from Android tablet. But, we do not think the new iPad will be beaten anytime soon, at least not now after it achieved top ratings from Consumer Report.
Forget iPhone 5: iPhone 4S Outselling Rival Smartphones Combined on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon
Last year Apple fanboys anticipated iPhone 5 to be released in October 2011. But Apple released iPhone 4S instead of a whole new device. Apple iPhone 4S featured minor hardware and software updates over iPhone 4. Apple fans were disappointed but iPhone 4S picked up pace for its upgraded camera and voice assistant Siri. And now, after looking at sales chart of iPhone 4S, we even doubt whether iPhone 5 could have been so popular.
EU probes Motorola after Microsoft, Apple complaints
EU regulators are investigating whether phone maker Motorola Mobility breached antitrust rules by allegedly over-charging Microsoft and Apple for use of its patents in their products, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
Australian court rules Google liable for misleading ads
Search giant Google Inc engaged in "misleading and deceptive" conduct by allowing misleading paid advertisements to be shown with Internet search results, an Australian court ruled on Tuesday.
LG Optimus 3D Max Clears FCC, Heading to AT&T
The LG Optimus 3D Max has cleared FFC, under the model number LG-P720h, and is heading to AT&T. The LG Optimus 3D Max has cleared FFC, under the model number LG-P720h, and is heading to AT&T.
Apple's iPad tops Consumer Reports' list despite heat issue
Apple Inc's new iPad topped Consumer Reports' list of tablets despite the influential watchdog's having earlier stoked doubts about the latest iteration of the best-selling tablet by saying it threw off more heat when used heavily.
