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Japan's Sharp to tie up with Taiwan's Hon Hai: Nikkei
Sharp Corp <6753.T> will announce a tie-up with Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry <2317.TW> on Tuesday that would include the sale of part of its loss-making major factory in western Japan, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Apple & LTE: Why The Most Polarizing iPad '3' Feature Serves The iPhone 5
While most people adore the new iPad, the inclusion of LTE is by far the tablet's most polarizing feature. Love it or hate it though, LTE in the new iPad is Apple's way of practicing for the iPhone 5.
Miami Tennis Tournament 2012: Watch Live Stream Online, Federer Vs. Roddick, Djokovic, Sharapova, Williams' In Action, Preview
Where to watch a live stream online of the Sony Ericsson tennis tournament 2012 from Miami, plus a preview of day eight, featuring Federer Vs. Roddick, Djokovic, Sharapova and the Williams sisters.
Aretha Franklin Turns 70, Announces New Album: 5 Greatest Hits Of Her 50-Year Career [VIDEO]
'Respect' singer Aretha Franklin announced on her 70th birthday party Saturday that she's teaming up with her music mentor Clive Davis for a brand new album.
Special Report: The Sony Schism
The Bellagio casino-hotel in Las Vegas hosted a shotgun wedding in January. The bride and groom had met just a couple hours earlier; she wore a skimpy dress, he was in powder blue coattails.
‘Hunger Games’ Movie Premiere Snags $155M: Top 20 Biggest Opening Weekends Of All Time
The Hunger Games reigned champion its opening weekend, snagging a whopping $155 million in ticket sales, according to an estimate by Lions Gate reported by E! News.
Miami Tennis Tournament 2012: Where To Watch Live Stream Online Of Djokovic, Federer, Serena Williams, Sharapova, Plus Tournament Update, Day 5 Preview
Where to watch a live stream online of the Miami tennis tournament 2012, the Sony Ericsson Open, plus a tournament update and a preview of day five action--featuring Federer, Djokovic, Williams and Sharapova.
iPhone 5 Rumors: Apple To Feature Same 3.5-Inch Screen, Add 4G LTE And Micro Dock For October 2012 Release Date [REPORT]
According to iMore's editor-in-chief Rene Ritchie, the iPhone 5 will retain the current 3.5-inch screen as its predecessors, but add a few new features like 4G LTE and a micro dock before Apple releases the device in October 2012.
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean Likely To Be Launched In Q3 Of 2012; The Top Expected Features
At a time when many Android smartphone owners are waiting for the official announcement from the handset manufacturers about the ICS update, a report by DigiTimes Thursday said that Google might introduce the next major release of Android, the version 5.0 (Jelly Bean) during the third quarter of this year.
Fernando Gonzalez Retired: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray Pay Tribute To Gonzo [VIDEO]
Fernando Gonzalez retired from tennis yesterday, in Miami, after which a tribute video, featuring Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray was played.
PlayStation 4 Arrival Imminent? What We Know So Far
Sony's PlayStation series is one of the popular gaming consoles on the planet at the moment apart from Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo.
iPhone 5 Release Date 2012: Apple Orders 4.6-Inch Screens For Second-Quarter Launch [REPORT]
Apple has reportedly placed orders for a 4.6-inch screen to be featured in the company's next-generation smartphone, presumably called the iPhone 5. If accurate, this news would mean that Apple is breaking from tradition yet again, and giving consumers a bigger iPhone experience.
Sony Xperia neo L ICS vs HTC Eternity Windows 7.5: The Battle Begins in China
Mobile phone users in China have got in their basket of offerings two much-awaited smartphones. Japanese phone manufacturer Sony has just announced the upcoming availability of its first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone, Sony Xperia neo L MT25i. And Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation has made available its HTC Eternity from today, the first Windows Phone device to officially reach the country.
Venus Williams To Relaunch And Showcase Fashion Label At Miami Tournament (PHOTOS)
Tennis star, Venus Williams is all set to relaunch her fashion label, EleVen at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Miami after a break of four years.
IPad '3' vs. PS Vita: Will Sony's Portable Gaming Device Challenge Apple's New Tablet?
Apple’s latest tablet, simply dubbed the ‘new’ iPad, is a top competitor in the mobile market, hinting at intentions of inhabiting the gaming atmosphere as well. However, Sony’s shiny new gaming tech device, the PS Vita, may be a gadget fit to rival top notch smartphones in addition to portable video game systems.
iPhone 5: Buy a Samsung Galaxy S2 with Ice Cream Sandwich or Wait for Apple’s Next Smash Hit?
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is coming soon to U.S. Samsung Galaxy S2 owners, but will that be enough for it hold off the Apple iPhone 5? The Galaxy S2 is one of the most popular smartphones in the world, but a software update to Android 4.0 won't be enough to slow down Apple.
iPhone Tops J.D. Power’s Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Survey
According to J.D. Power and Associates, Apple has ranked top among smartphone manufacturers in terms of customer satisfaction, and it achieved this ranking for the seventh consecutive time.
iPhone 5 Release Date and Features: New iPad Speaks Volumes About New iPhone
The new iPad is still the hottest topic on the Internet, and very well deserved too, unlike the iPad 2. The new Apple tablet goes on sale on Friday, March 16, at 8 a.m. The tech giant's next big unveiling is likely to the iPhone 5, and if our tingling spidey senses are working correctly, then we expect the iPhone 5 to be very similar to the new iPad in terms of specs and features. There are certain things about Apple’s new iPad that would work wonders on the next iPhone, and if implemented, ...
Apple iPhone 5 Release Rumors: 3 New Patents That May Become Features
While little is truly known about the iPhone 5, Apple loves to surprise fans with bold new features. A number of recently-approved Apple patents could provide hints as to the features we might see come September or October.
Wal-Mart Joins Hollywood's Physical Video Push By Offering Digital Conversions
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(NYSE: WMT), the world's largest retailer, will allow customers to convert DVDs and Blu-ray discs to digital files starting April 16, the company said Wednesday.
Maker Of Apple's New iPad Retina Display Is... Samsung
The relationship between Samsung and Apple is complicated. Even as the two tech giants continue to sue each other around the globe, a new report from iSuppli discovered that Samsung is the sole manufacturer of the Retina Display screen for the new iPad, which was unveiled on March 7 in San Francisco.
New iPad 3: Top 5 Games Optimized for New Apple Tablet's Retina Display and Superior Graphics
The new iPad from Apple is following the footsteps of the iPad 2 to become the champion in tablet gaming. Due to the device’s Quad Core GPU and 2048x1536 pixels resolution HD Retina display, games on this beast of a tablet will have graphics never before seen on a tablet. Apple’s Mac OS X platform might not be getting the attention it deserves from game developers, but the iOS platform is, and Apple is pulling out all the ammunition to make sure the support continues.
New iPad Heralds End of Gaming Console Era?
Apple introduced, Wednesday, its third generation tablet officially named “the new iPad,” which will go on sale from March 16. The new tablet has attracted a lot of attention for its gaming capabilities and is considered as a major threat to gaming consoles.
Apple ICloud: Online Storage Available For ITunes Movies Before Release Of Apple TV Upgrade
Apple announced Wednesday that customers will now be able to store some movies purchased through iTunes on its iCloud online data storage service, which comes before the release of an upgraded Apple TV device.
Apple iPhone 5: Buy a Sony Xperia Ion on AT&T or Wait for iPhone 5?
Sony is said to be readying its Xperia Ion AT&T LTE smartphone for an end of March launch, well before Apple will get around to the iPhone 5 release. If your contract is coming up in the next couple of months, these will certainly be two devices to consider, even if you're not an AT&T customer.
Apple's New iPad Making Waves in Video Game Market
Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) faster and sharper-looking new iPad is drawing the notice of the traditional video game industry, as developers are envisioning games for it that have more in common with the visceral 3D shooter Call of Duty than FarmVille.
Glasses-Free 3D Coming Right At You: About The New TV On Sale Monday
Tired of wearing those silly 3D glasses? Toshiba is launching a glasses-free 3D TV in the UK on Monday, Mar. 12. According to the BBC, while this 55 inch TV isn't the first spec-free 3D TV to grace the world, it will be the world's first of its kind in the large-screen department.
'Anonymous' Hurt by Arrests But Hard to Kill
In turning one of its best-known hackers into an informant and breaking open the highest profile elements of the "Anonymous" movement, authorities have dealt a serious blow to a group they found a growing irritant.
Hacker 'Sabu' Worked Full Nights Online for FBI
One late-night visit by the FBI was all it took for the notorious hacker known as Sabu to switch sides and become a valued snitch.
PC Sales Growth To Exceed 4%, Beating 2011 Pace
The global PC market should expand 4.4 percent in 2012, greatly exceeding 2011’s anemic 0.5 percent, gain market researcher Gartner (NYSE: IT) predicted.


