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Verizon iPhone may be introduced next week
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Verizon Wireless said Friday that it will host an event in New York City on Tuesday, fueling speculation of an announcement regarding a Verizon-powered iPhone.
The invitation was largely devoid of details, saying little other than that Verizon President and Chief Operating Officer Lowell McAdam would host.
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless carrier, wasn’t immediately available for comment, and iPhone maker Apple Inc. declined to comment. Get the full story »
High court to review law limiting drug data mining
The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it would decide whether a state law restricting commercial access to information about prescription drug records violated constitutional free-speech rights. Get the full story »
Ford introduces Focus Electric
Ford unveiled the Focus Electric at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Friday, promising an electric car that’s fun to drive.
Ford’s electric will have a top speed of 84 miles per hour and the suspension, steering and brakes will be shared with the gasoline-powered car. Get the full story »
Steve Jobs’ 2010 compensation package still $1
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs’ compensation package remained the usual $1 in fiscal 2010, but the value of the shares he owns has skyrocketed amid the company’s ongoing success with introducing shiny new gadgets many people come to find indispensible.
Skype to buy mobile video company
Skype has agreed to buy Qik, a service that lets users stream video from their smart phones, for an undisclosed amount.
The price tag has been reported to be about $100 million, though Skype said it won’t provide terms. The deal is expected to close this month. Get the full story »
RIM assures that Wi-Fi only PlayBook on schedule
Research In Motion Ltd. reiterated Thursday its plans to release the Wi-Fi-only version of its PlayBook tablet in the first quarter of calendar 2011.
“The BlackBerry PlayBook is expected to begin shipping in the U.S. in Q1,” RIM said in an e-mail sent via their outside public-relations firm, Brodeur Partners. Get the full story »
Court gives Google another shot at Microsoft deal
A federal judge has sided with Google Inc. in a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Department of Interior improperly favored Microsoft Corp. in a deal that could have had ripple effects on future software contracts with other federal government agencies. Get the full story »
LG Display reports flat-screen deal with Sony
South Korea’s LG Display, the world’s No. 2 LCD flat-screen maker, said Wednesday that it has an LCD supply deal with Japan’s Sony Corp.
“We’ve just started panel supply to Sony,” LG Display Chief Executive Kwon Young-soo told reporters at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Get the full story »
Motorola launches Atrix 4G smartphone on AT&T
From Engadget | At the Consumer Electronics Show’s AT&T Developer Summit today, AT&T and Motorola introduced a smartphone that Motorola claims is currently the world’s most powerful. The phone features the first dual-core processor on AT&T’s network.
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Filed under: Consumer electronics, Entertainment, Media, TV, Technology, Video CES: Netflix button coming to remote controls
Netflix told CES attendees Tuesday that it would soon be available on remote controllers that operate Internet-connected TVs, Blu-ray disc players and other devices, enabling subcribers to access movies with one click.
Netflix Inc. said consumer electronics companies would begin selling remotes this spring with “Netflix” buttons — including some featuring the red Netflix logo. The companies include Sharp, Sony and Toshiba.
Dell expands tech services with latest purchase
Dell Inc. has agreed to buy SecureWorks, a closely held computer security company, to expand its technology services business.
Dell, which did not disclose terms, said on Tuesday that it does not plan to buy any more security firms. Get the full story »
Gadget show to bring fiercer competition to iPad
Apple Inc.’s popular iPad is getting its strongest competition thus far as consumer-electronics manufacturers unveil tablet computers with bigger screens, front-facing cameras for video chatting and more. Get the full story »
Virus attacks Android phones in China
A powerful virus targeting smart phones in China running Google Inc’s Android operating system may represent the most sophisticated bug to target mobile devices to date, security researchers said on Thursday. Get the full story »
