Samsung has released its latest financial results for the first quarter of 2013, revealing a significant surge in its financial performance. Samsung's net profit jumped 42 percent to $6.5 billion US dollars, and sales rose 17.9 percent whilst their operating profit increased by 54 … [Read more...] about Samsung Reports Record Profits On Smartphone Sales
Facebook Acquires Parse To Offer Mobile App Backend Services
This week, social networking giant Facebook has announced the acquisition of Parse, a cloud-based platform providing tools for mobile app developers. Facebook will be buying the Parse business outright, but Parse will continue to operate and offer its services, which are currently used in over … [Read more...] about Facebook Acquires Parse To Offer Mobile App Backend Services
LG Cloud Launches In 40 More Countries
LG launched their LG Cloud service in the US, South Korea, and Russia last year, and now the company has announced that LG Cloud will be rolled out to 40 more countries around the world. LG will start rolling out LG Cloud to additional countries in May, and Europe, Asia, Central Asia, and Latin … [Read more...] about LG Cloud Launches In 40 More Countries
Toshiba Portege Z10t Windows 8 Hybrid Tablet Unveiled
Toshiba has unveiled a new hybrid notebook tablet it has created in the form of the Toshiba Portege Z10t. This innovative device has been designed to run Microsoft's latest Windows 8 operating system and can easily transform from a tablet into a notebook when needed, using a keyboard dock. This … [Read more...] about Toshiba Portege Z10t Windows 8 Hybrid Tablet Unveiled
Sony Xperia P Jelly Bean Update Now Available
Earlier in the week, we heard that Sony would be rolling out the Android Jelly Bean update for a number of devices, and the Sony Xperia P Jelly Bean update is now available. Another device to get the update is the Sony Xperia Go. The Sony Xperia P Jelly Bean update comes in the form of Android … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia P Jelly Bean Update Now Available
Sony Xperia ZR Specifications Leaked (Rumor)
It looks like Sony may have another smartphone in the works, the handset will be called the Sony Xperia ZR, and according to the leaked details it will feature a 4.6 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The Sony Xperia ZR is rumored to come with a quad core 1.5GHz processor from … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia ZR Specifications Leaked (Rumor)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Goes Into Production Next Month
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 has already started appearing in a number of smartphones, like the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4, and now Qualcomm has announced that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 will go into mass production in May. The Snapdragon 600 can deliver up to 40 percent more performance … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Goes Into Production Next Month
Death Inc Studio Ambient Closing Down
Indie dev Ambient is closing its doors after failing to secure enough cash to keep things going. The studio is best known for its Death Inc. project, which is in paid alpha at the time of its closure. The studio was coming off a Kickstarter failure that saw Death Inc. miss its funding goal, but it … [Read more...] about Death Inc Studio Ambient Closing Down
Sony Expecting To Earn Double This Year
Sony's expected earnings have doubled, to £261m. Those expecting heartening news about the company's amazing sales being responsible for this turnaround will be disappointed. Sony earned more due to a strong yen. The company's bottom line was also bolstered by a series of real estate sell-offs, … [Read more...] about Sony Expecting To Earn Double This Year
Steam Now Offering Subscription Plans For Games
Valve, a company known for nothing if not its forward-looking nature, is now offering... subscription plans? Indeed, developers on Valve's service will now be able to charge subscription fees, beginning with Darkfall Unholy Wars, the first game to use the service. While subscription games on … [Read more...] about Steam Now Offering Subscription Plans For Games
ProScope Micro Mobile Microscope Debuts for iPhones, iPad and More
If you use an iPhone or an iPad and feel the need to turn that device into a microscope for one reason or another, a company called Bodelin has the product for you. The company has launched its new ProScope Micro Mobile microscope kit. The microscope hardware is the same for all the Apple devices, … [Read more...] about ProScope Micro Mobile Microscope Debuts for iPhones, iPad and More
Helix Portable Battery Pack Charges Three Devices at Once
If you travel with several gadgets that all charge from a USB port and you need extra runtime, the Lenmar Helix might be interesting. This device is a portable battery pack that features an internal 11,000 mAh rechargeable battery. It also features three USB ports allowing you to charge up to three … [Read more...] about Helix Portable Battery Pack Charges Three Devices at Once
