SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 14, 2012
Welcome to Wednesday evening everyone. Today Samsung rejected rumors that it’s been charging Apple a 20% premium on processors for iDevices, saying that since the prices are determined and agreed upon...
View ArticleEA says there isn’t any evidence of an Origin security breach
Earlier today, we told you that a number of Origin members were receiving emails that said the login information for their account had been changed. Since none of these members made those changes...
View ArticleAdobe’s Connectusers.com shut down due to breach
Adobe has stated that its user forum was breached, prompting the company to shut down its Connectusers.com website. The Connect conferencing service itself was not compromised, nor were any of Adobe’s...
View ArticleFacebook launches Social Jobs application
In 2011, Facebook partnered with several organizations and agencies to create the Social Jobs Partnership, which faded the line between jobs and social media. Now, taking the partnership further, the...
View ArticleMicrosoft sued over the Surface’s storage capacity
Microsoft‘s tablet/PC hybrid, the Surface RT, is advertised at 32GB and 64GB, depending on which model you purchase. As with all cell phones, laptops, tablets, and other devices with internal storage,...
View ArticleFacebook Mobile gets “share” button
Facebook Mobile is finally, after countless requests and far too long, getting a Share button. This feature has been available on the desktop version of Facebook, allowing users to share statuses and...
View ArticleLenovo unveils IdeaCentre Q190 and new C-Series all-in-one PCs
Lenovo has announced its new IdeaCentre Q190, as well as new additions to the C-Series all-in-one line. The IdeaCentre Q190 is touted as the “world’s smallest full-function desktop PC,” making it an...
View ArticleLG Optimus Regard is Cricket’s first 4G LTE smartphone
Cricket, a carrier perhaps best known for its low cost prepaid plans, has released its 4G LTE smartphone, the LG Optimus Regard. While the phone is 4G-capable, it isn’t particularly high-end, so don’t...
View ArticleKixeye files cross-complaint against Zynga
Kixeye has filed a cross-complaint against Zynga in what has become a back and forth battle between the two companies. The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of California, and comes after a...
View ArticleTime Warner hit with class action suit over $4 fee
If there’s one (of many things) customers don’t like seeing on their monthly statement, it’s a frivolous charge. It’s not surprising that when Time Warner started sending out notifications alerting...
View ArticleDropcam for iPad hits App Store with multi-cam support
Dropcam has launched a new iPad app, allowing easy monitoring of multiple streaming cameras whether you’re at home or on the move, and in HD quality. The freshly released Dropcam for iPad app supports...
View ArticleLG updates Smart TV line to Google TV 3.0
Yesterday Google announced a big update for Google TV, adding features like voice search and new, rebranded movie and TV guide called PrimeTime. The first devices to receive the update would be LG‘s...
View ArticleKindle Fire HD 8.9″ shipping now; 4G LTE version due next week
Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ has begun shipping, with the LTE-enabled version due to ship out next week, although the stock of the Android slates is already tight. Available ahead of schedule, the...
View ArticleSplinter Cell movie will star Dark Knight Rises actor Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy, the British actor who played Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, has signed on to play the main protagonist, Sam Fisher, in the upcoming adaptation of video game franchise Tom Clancy’s Splinter...
View ArticleSkype offering free international calling for one month
If you’re looking for a way to get a hold of your relatives who are in a different country, and aren’t wanting to pay a whole lot in international calling fees, Skype is offering free international...
View ArticleJBL speaker docks go Lightning for iPhone 5 and iPad mini
Two new lovely JBL docks have been revealed this week by Harman with the ability to connect to the newest wave of Apple mobile products – lighting style. These devices are the JBL OnBeat Micro and the...
View ArticleSpotify confirms beta web app, rolling out to select few
If you’ve been a Spotify user ever since its inception, then you probably know how frustrating it was that there wasn’t a web app available, which would essentially allow you to listen your music...
View ArticleChevrolet begins 2014 Corvette countdown with exterior concept video
It’s less than 59 days away – thats what Chevrolet wants you to be pumped up about when it comes to their next beastly beauty in the 2014 Corvette viral campaign. The video you’re about to see shows...
View ArticleOlympus unveils new Micro Four Thirds 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko lens
Today, Olympus officially announced the M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 lens. The new lens is designed for street photographers, and is a fast and moderate 17mm wide-angle lens for the Micro Four Thirds...
View ArticleHTC Deluxe aka global DROID DNA leaks
With Verizon’s DROID DNA searing eyeballs and driving grown Android fans to tears, HTC lovers outside of the US have been eagerly anticipating the global edition of the 5-inch 1080p phone. That’s...
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