Huawei Talks up Wearables Launch at MWC, Teases Round Android Wear Smartwatch
Huawei has announced it will hold a press conference just before the doors open at MWC 2015, saying it will reveal “surprises that will empower you to set your dreams free.” That’s some impressive marketing speak, which gives absolutely nothing away about its plans. Luckily, there are several…
Apple Just Had The Most Profitable Quarter Of Any Company Ever
The iPhone 6 didn't just supersize the phone's screen size. It also supersized Apple's financial results. The Cupertino, Calif., electronics giant on Tuesday reported the best sales quarter in its 38-year history, as demand for its newest smartphones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6…
Next Asus ZenWatch Could Blow Away the Competition with 7-day Battery Life
Battery life is currently the bane of a smartwatch’s existence. However, it might not always be such a huge issue, hints Asus CEO Jonney Shih. During a recent event, Shih hinted Asus’ next smartwatch may last an entire week on a single charge. Currently, the first-generation ZenWatch, which runs…
Apple Watch faces battery life challenges
The watch's life on a single charge may not meet Apple's target of a full day of use, according to 9to5Mac. Apple has aimed for its upcoming smartwatch to last a full day on a single battery charge, but the reality may fall short of the goal, according to news site 9to5Mac. Apple chose to use a…
Microsoft's HoloLens is no joke: My reality augmented with Skype, Minecraft
At its Windows 10 event, Microsoft shows off a convincing prototype that floats 3D images before your eyes and can change the look of real-world objects. So where does it go from here? In the bowels of Building 92, hidden underneath the company's public visitor center in a secret series of labs,…
Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet: Ultra-thin, with Intel RealSense
Summary: The premium Android tablet from Dell is thinner than the iPad Air 2 and lighter than the iPad mini. When you first take the Dell Venue 8 7000 out of the box the tablet makes a distinct impression. It is so thin that it seems something must be missing. Perhaps the back of the tablet is…
Microsoft unveils Windows 10
Microsoft has lifted the curtain much higher on Windows 10, showing off a whole slew of new features that will be coming to PCs and phones later this year. At its Redmond, Washington, headquarters on Wednesday, Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) detailed how its new operating system will work across…
Amazon to fold its mobile-wallet app beta on Wednesday
The closure comes amid rocky efforts by tech companies to expand into the financial industry. Amazon will pull the plug on its Amazon Wallet beta on Wednesday, six months after it launched the limited mobile-wallet effort. The Internet retail giant began informing users by email on Tuesday that it…
Facebook supports 4.5 million jobs worldwide
Facebook-sponsored study claims the company added $227 billion to the global economy last year. A Facebook-commissioned study says the world's largest social network is making a tsunami-sized splash on the global economy. According to the study, conducted by Deloitte, Facebook added $227 billion to…
The PC market is reviving, and so is Intel
The world's biggest chipmaker ended 2014 on solid footing thanks in part to its reinvigorated PC business. However, Intel's mobile division remains a huge drag. The personal computer isn't back -- not yet anyway -- but it's not dead either. The changed fortunes of the once downtrodden PC could be…