AMD boosts its flagship graphics chip to compete with Nvidia
The new GHz Edition of the AMD Radeon HD 7970 is expected to battle Nvidia's top GPU, the GeForce GTX 680. more »
CommunicAsia 2012: TechFaith's Android handsets
The China-based company guns for more market share with its Healthcare Phone, Swift smartphone and rugged Titan handset. more »
Nintendo launches 3DS XL
There's a new addition comes to the Japanese company's console lineup and its comes in the form of a super-sized 3DS. more »
Tech Buzz: The CommunicAsia edition
This week, we head to the Sands Expo & Convention Center to check out the highlights of CommunicAsia 2012, and find out more about Microsoft's new Surface tablets. more »
The ioShutter Camera Remote turns your iPhone into a remote trigger
This contraption allows photographers to trigger their camera shutter in six different ways via a corded connection to an iOS device. more »
Apple's Singapore iOS App Store now charging in SGD
Users in the country will now be able to pay for apps in local currency. more »
Twitter apologizes for service outage
In a message to users, the company's vice president of engineering explains how a "cascading bug" spread into other parts of its system and brought it down. more »
Microsoft issues takedown notices for leaked Xbox 720 document
These takedown notices appear to confirm that the huge document, a PowerPoint file that lays out the Xbox road map, is authentic. more »
Microsoft could be developing its own phones, too
It's not just the Surface tablets. Microsoft is reportedly working with hardware makers to develop its own handset to coincide with Windows Phone 8. more »
Yahoo Mail gets new photo-sharing tool
The new integrated photo-sharing app pulls photos from your email to display them in a gallery which can be organized by sender, year, size, and file type. more »
Apple TV to be launched this year?
According to a new report, Foxconn will receive parts from Sharp next quarter that will be used to assemble the long-rumored Apple TV. more »
Tinke turns your iPhone into a wellness monitor
Zensorium, a Singapore-based startup, has developed a wellness monitoring system that plugs into an iOS device and fits in your pocket.more »
Symantec introduces new Norton mobile solutions
The company extends its software profile in the mobile space with apps such as Norton Mobile Utilities 2.0 and Hotspot Privacy, a Mobile Insight technology as well as a new online resource.more »
Microsoft Surface to cost more than US$599?
The company's newly announced tablets are rumored to be manufactured by Pegatron Technology and prices are expected to be more than US$599. more »
Is OTT technology the next TV revolution?
Watch TV programs anytime and anywhere with OTT broadcasting services. However, there is a catch. more »
New Sony 4K videocam records at up to 960fps
The super-slow motion NEX-FS700 camcorder is just one of the many innovative products showed off by the Japanese company at BroadcastAsia.more »
Wikistats identifies trends by tracking Wikipedia edits
A new site shows how often the pages on Wikipedia are changed and how many people are making the tweaks. more »
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chip will be in Windows Phone
Qualcomm has just confirmed that it will supply its dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset to power future Windows phones. more »
LG and Philips to lead development of universal smart TV platform
The two manufacturers have joined forces to create Smart TV Alliance, a universal platform for apps on TVs, and the companies say the system has the support of Japanese manufacturers. more »
Amazon Kindle Fire going international?
The company has announced that developers can submit apps for international distribution this summer. more »
Samsung scores 3G patent win over Apple in Dutch court
The Korean consumer electronics giant won the ruling in a Hague court and will seek compensation for its damages. more »
Windows Phone 7.5 handsets will not get WP8 upgrade
Microsoft revealed at its Windows Phone Summit event that the "different core" of Windows Phone 8 means older phones will get Windows 7.8 instead.more »
Social media scams to watch out for
At its Next@Norton event in San Francisco, Symantec talks about some of the common scams that users can encounter on social networking sites. more »
Symantec unveils tool to protect social media users
The company offers a sneak peek at its Norton App Advisor project which aims to help consumers decide how safe a social network app is. more »
CommunicAsia 2012: Coolest devices (video)
We trawled the booths to find the most interesting products at the region's largest telecommunication tradeshow. more »
Advinno's anti-loss Smart Tags are strangely familiar
The credit card-sized devices alert you when you accidentally leave something behind. more »
Asus Zenbook Prime spotted on Amazon
With a retail price starting at US$1,149, the Zenbook Prime offers a full-HD screen for less than the price of an equivalent Apple MacBook Air.more »
Canon showcases two new 4K shooters at BroadcastAsia
With the EOS-1D C and Cinema EOS C500, Canon is one of the few companies exhibiting two 4K video cameras at the tradeshow. more »
Waterproof your iPhone cheaply with PhoneDome
This thin case keeps your smartphone dry without adding bulk to the device. more »
StarHub's TV Anywhere service to support HD in 2013
HD content and time shift are among the new features that will be progressively introduced for this OTT service. more »
Sony showcases six new handsets in Asia
The company's new range of smartphones cater to a wide range of needs, whether you need a high-end mobile device or a sassy budget one. more »
Google marks five years of malware protection
The company has revealed some of the numbers in its anti-malware efforts--Google finds around 9,500 new malicious Web sites each day. more »
Amazon Prime customers can now borrow all the Harry Potter books for free
You can now find all the "Harry Potter" books in Amazon's Kindle Owners' Lending Library, which is available to Kindle owners who also subscribe to Amazon Prime. more »
LG to focus on smartphones, tablet plans on hold
The Korean electronics company isn't worried about Microsoft's new Surface tablets, as it is focusing its mobile efforts on smartphones. more »
The challenges facing Microsoft Surface
If Microsoft is going to take on Apple's iPad, here are the key questions that need to be addressed.more »
Windows Phone 8 expected to be announced tomorrow
Microsoft is likely to give details on its next operating system for phones at a developer summit tomorrow. more »
Panasonic developing 4K videocam, miniaturizes its storage cards
The company is showcasing an ultra-high resolution 4K shooter together with its new micro P2 cards at BroadcastAsia. more »
A tale of two rugged Android smartphones
It's getting harder to stand out at trade shows, so here's something different--shockproof handsets that can be dunked into water. more »
Huawei Ascend P1 LTE spotted at CommunicAsia 2012
The LTE-enabled variant of the Ascend P1 was on display at the telecommunications tradeshow.more »
Panasonic Toughpad announced for Asia
Aside from this Android 4.0 version, another model using Windows RT is in the company's roadmap and could be launched next year. more »
Adobe Flash update crashes video on Firefox
The latest 11.3 version of Flash is causing Mozilla's Firefox browser to crash. The two companies are working on a fix, but in the meantime, they have recommended some workarounds. more »
Facebook buys facial-recognition startup
The social networking giant has acquired Face.com, which offers application programming interfaces (API) for third-party developers to integrate its facial-recognition software into their applications. more »
Meet the family: Microsoft's Surface tablets
Microsoft has announced the Surface line of tablets that will be using the company's upcoming Windows 8 OS. Here's what we know. more »
Android tablets gaining parity with the iPad
According to the Online Publishers Association, nearly half of all consumers in the US will own a tablet by next year. more »
Is Samsung looking to leave Android?
With Google now a competitor with the purchase of Motorola, is Samsung's new CEO looking to focus on the company's own proprietary operating system? more »
RIM's BlackBerry Curve 9360 now comes camera-less
This midrange BB7 handset comes designed with military personnel in mind. more »
LG Optimus L5 rolls out this month
The slim, midrange Android 4.0 handset will first be available in Europe this month, followed by Asia. more »
Lomography debuts Fisheye Baby 110
This pocket-sized film camera lets you capture a fisheye perspective of the world. more »
HP's 820 Tower RED is what the Mac Pro should have been
For those who are disappointed about the minor upgrade to the Apple Mac Pro, HP's Z820 workstation is a more than capable alternative.more »
CommunicAsia 2012 kicks off on June 19
The four-day telecommunication tradeshow is on from June 19-22 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore. CNET Asia reports from the event. more »
Mozilla developing iPad browser
The new mobile browser, called "Junior", ditches the toolbar to deliver a full-screen experience.more »
Torvald gives Nvidia the finger over lack of Linux support
The creator of Linux vented his anger at Nvidia over the poor support of Nvidia products in the open-source operating system. more »
CBS to develop Draw Something TV show
If everything goes according to plan, a TV show based on the popular Zynga/OMGPOP title could begin airing early next year. more »
The latest on Microsoft's mystery tablet
According to the latest rumors, the software company is developing an entertainment-focused slate together with Barnes & Noble that may come with Xbox streaming. more »
Tech Buzz rocks to the (Bio)rhythm
This week, we delve into the biology of music and sound to find out how the body reacts to what it hears. more »
V-Moda's headphone amp is also an iPhone case
Taking design cues from its True Blood-series headphones, the company's new Vamp amplifier looks great but comes with quite an intimidating price tag. more »
Kinect to serve ads based on your emotions?
A recent patent filed by the Redmond software giant unveiled a potential marketing function for its Xbox 360 accessory. more »
The Social Geek talks Facebook and whether it will stick around
So I popped by ad:tech Singapore this week and sat in on Dr. Jeffrey Cole's entertaining keynote on social media and its future. more »
Goal Zero Nomad 3.5 solar charger hands-on
Going on an adventure and worried you'll be stuck with a dead mobile phone along the way? Here's help. more »
Logitech introduces MMO gaming mouse
Logitech's G600 MMO Gaming Mouse takes its multi-button cue from the Razer Naga. more »
Nikon introduces two new zoom lenses
Nikon adds a flexible all-in-one 18-300mm superzoom lens and an image-stabilized 24-85mm walkabout to its lens lineup. more »
Facebook wants your mobile phone number for security
The social network begins schooling users on how to protect accounts, including asking for cell numbers, presumably so they can get replacement passwords in the event of a security breach.more »
Siri will have international location services in iOS 6
Folks outside of the US have not been able to access location-based services, such as information on nearby restaurant recommendations. It won't be that way forever though. more »
An interchangeable lens for Apple's iPhone soon?
The company applies for a patent that lets iPhones users switch up the phone's camera lens. more »
TV maker Vizio debuts Mac-like PCs
Vizio--best known for making TVs--is expanding into the PC realm with a new line of laptops and desktops that start at around US$900. more »
Scanbox converts your smartphone into a portable scanner
This nifty contraption transforms your smartphone camera into a portable scanner. more »
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Singapore to get Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablets next week [updated]
Samsung's second-gen Galaxy tablets finally make their way to the city-state--the 7-inch model retails for S$598 while the 10.1-inch version is priced at S$798. more »
Nokia lays off 10,000, sells Vertu
The Finnish company has also let three executives go, including its chief marketing officer and executive VP of mobile phones. more »
Only Android users care when the iPhone gets features late
Android users are correct to complain that the iPhone often gets new features that are old for Android, but as loud as they may shout, they're the only ones listening. more »
Windows Skype users to see display ads
If you have a free Skype account, expect targeted advertisements based on your demographics. And do be sure to engage in "meaningful conversations about brands". more »
Nintendo thinking about 3DS successor
Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto says that the 3DS is the "best" handheld in this generation, and now the company is thinking about the next handheld it'll launch. more »
The most coveted new domain is .app
ICANN released its list of top-level-domain applications, and .app appears as the most popular domain. Surprisingly, .sex and .sucks garnered less interest. more »
Sony Mobile unveils Xperia miro and tipo
Both entry-level devices, the tipo is particularly interesting as it features two SIM card slots.more »
Nintendo skips multitouch capability for Wii U pad
The company's president in the US has just confirmed that its console's tablet-like game controller will ship with only a single-touch function. more »
Scaling modes on the MacBook Pro with Retina display
By default, text and icons on the new model will have the same size as the previous version. But if you need more desktop space, Apple offers five scaling modes. more »
Mophie introduces two new PowerStation devices
The Powerstation Duo can charge two devices simultaneously, while the Powerstation Mini more than doubles the battery life of smartphones.more »
Mountain Lion to get Facebook integration soon
Although Apple's OS X Mountain Lion is scheduled to launch next month, Facebook integration won't make its way to the operating system until a software update this fall. more »
Apple's Aperture software updated
AVCHD support and better integration with iPhoto top the small list of enhancements to Apple's pro photo software. more »
Dell refreshes Vostro notebooks
Slightly updated designs and new processors come at a reasonable price on Dell's latest Vostros. more »
Reasons why you should go with Apple's Retina display
Apple, of course, has to justify the US$2,200 starting price for a computer. So, it's offering plenty reasons to get a Retina MacBook Pro.more »
Report: Windows Phone 8 to use Nokia Maps
A new report from WP Central claims Windows Phone 8 will come with Nokia Maps, and will finally do away with Bing Maps. more »
Razer Blade available outside North America for the first time
The company's first attempt at a premium gaming laptop will be available in Singapore from June 14.more »
DIY laptop bag camera strap
Make your own camera strap out of a common laptop bag sling. more »
Tech startups target mealtimes
We take a look at some of the finalists at Echelon 2012's startup pitch contest that focus their apps or services on food. more »
Singapore will get the Huawei Ascend P1 in early July
A Huawei spokesperson also told CNET Asia that the smartphone is already available in Indonesia and Australia. more »
HTC One S will hit stores in Asia on June 16
The sleek 7.9mm handset finally makes its way to retail a few months after its high-end cousin, the One X. more »
HTC Desire C and V introduced
The Desire V is the Taiwan-based company's first dual-SIM Android handset, while the Desire C is a lower-end model with a 600MHz processor. more »
Apple claims 365 million iOS devices sold; 80 percent on iOS 5
The company says that it now sees 7 billion push notifications sent out from iOS every day, for a total of 1.5 trillion notifications since its launch.more »
iOS 6 screenshots leaked
Despite Apple's commitment to secrecy, developers have been leaking iOS screenshots to news outlets like The Verge and BGR in the wake of the company's WWDC keynote announcements.more »
US defense department document reveals Steve Jobs' fears
A Defense Department document shows that the late Apple leader admitted to drug use, an arrest for an unpaid traffic ticket, and fears that his daughter might be kidnapped. more »
Apple's iPad front-and-back Smart Case unveiled
The new US$49 iPad Smart Case is similar to the iPad Smart Cover but it also offers protection for the back of your iPad. more »
Apple's Mountain Lion brings 200 new features
The next version of OS X will offer as many as 200 new features, with iCloud at the top of the list.more »
Apple at WWDC: What was missed
We heard a lot of big news at this year's WWDC, but as always there were tons of rumored announcements that stayed on the cutting-room floor. more »
Apple adds new MacBook Pro with Retina display
The company has a new slimmer and lighter 15-inch MacBook Pro that comes with a 2,880 x 1,800-pixel Retina display. Other existing models in its notebook lineup also get new Ivy Bridge processors. more »
Philips' 2012 LED TV lineup unveiled
The Dutch company will be launching its latest TV offerings soon, including the swanky DesignLine range which sports a white bezel. more »
Apple WWDC live blog
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 6, along with a major hardware refresh at its Worldwide Developers conference. Follow the keynote at this live blog from 1am (+8 GMT). more »
900,000 new Android devices activated each day
Android chief Andy Rubin tweeted this fact earlier today. He also said that he has no plans to leave Google. more »
Shoot to polarize, with the Trygger iPhone case
Reduce unsightly glare and add contrast to images with this iPhone case that comes with a built-in polarizing filter. more »
Toshiba updates 13.3-inch Portege Ultrabook
The new Portege Z930 is the Ivy Bridge refresh of last year's Z830, which means it remains extremely thin and light. more »
Report: Apple TV getting its own SDK and apps soon
According to Boy Genius Report, Apple plans to unveil a software development kit at the Worldwide Developers Conference this week that will finally bring apps to the set-top box. more »
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