Google‘s landmark deal with the U.S. government, which was announced last week and ends a two-year federal investigation, has …
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RIM-Samsung Buzz: A New Hope For Blackberry?
There is a growing consensus on Wall Street that RIM cannot survive on its own. Now, speculation is mounting that the Blackberry-maker will strike a licensing deal with a hardware giant like Samsung.
The Smartphone Shakeout: Time Is Running Out for a Viable No. 3
Smartphone maker HTC has repeatedly cut its earnings and revenue outlook, and is reportedly shuttering its South Korea office. Nokia is struggling with a lukewarm response to its Lumia Windows Phone devices and challenges in …
Blackberry-Maker RIM Could Face Testy Crowd at Annual Meeting
When Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins addresses the company’s shareholders at its annual meeting Tuesday, he could face a tough audience. Two weeks ago, the company reported a $518 million loss and said it plans to lay off …
Blackberry Bankers: RIM Edges Closer to a Sale
Ahead of Thursday’s closely-watched earnings report, Blackberry-maker Research in Motion brushed aside a weekend story saying the company would separate its handset division and messaging network. The report came from the Sunday …
The “App Economy” Estimated to Contribute Nearly Half a Million Jobs to the U.S.
Hard to believe, but it’s been less than five years since the launch of the iPhone. Prior to its explosion in popularity, an ‘application’ was a tool for finding a job, but ask anybody what an application is today, and the …
New RIM CEO Fails to Impress as Shares Tank After Shakeup
Investors greeted new Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins by promptly dumping the company’s shares on Monday, as analysts and industry observers questioned whether the shakeup will reverse the Blackberry-maker’s waning …
The Blackberry Moral (Or: The Trouble With Too Many Options)
We were intrigued but not surprised by a recent article in the New York Times detailing troubles at Research in Motion, maker of the Blackberry. Among several problems facing the Canadian tech company is an overabundance of …
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How Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android Left BlackBerry in the Dust
Update 5 p.m. December 15 — Research in Motion reported disappointing third-quarter results Thursday after the close of the stock market. Earnings plummeted 71% to $265 million, from $911 million one year ago, though much of …
Holiday Price Wars: Hot Market for e-Readers Under $100, Tablets Under $200
If there’s one thing that the mad rush on $99 HP TouchPad tablets proved in late summer, it’s that there are plenty of price-sensitive consumers in the marketplace. They’ll bite on tablets and e-readers, but only if the price is …
The Frighteningly Fast Fall of Blackberry (And Why Even Apple Should Care)
On Thursday, the maker of the once-ubiquitous Blackberry devices, Research in Motion, reported its quarterly results. They were not pretty.
What Happens When Three Savvy Shoppers Hit the Mall, Smartphones in Hand
During a six-hour shopping excursion in Dallas-area malls, three shoppers armed with three different smartphones—Android, Blackberry, iPhone—scan, search, and take advantage of every app under the sun on a two-prong online-real world quest for great gifts and the best prices. What do they find out? While smartphone-enhanced shopping …
