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The competitive landscape within the smartphone market could intensify even further if reports are true that Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is looking to acquire HTC's mobile division. Alphabet's Google unit is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to acquire HTC's struggling...

Technology-focused Gene Munster peeked into another realm of reality last week at the Cannes Film Festival and discovered filmmakers eagerly awaiting progress in virtual reality. The new medium is expected to transform storytelling by more fully immersing viewers in an alternate world, provoking...

The toy story has become engrossing, with estimates predicting a healthy 6.5 percent growth for the toy industry. NPD estimates toy sales growth of 6.5 percent for the year after an estimated 6 percent growth from January through September 2016. Over the years, the toy industry has turned in some...

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) has unveiled its Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which has a "survival rate" of 80 percent when dropped face-down from 1.6 meters onto "rough, unforgiving surfaces." Innovations "With each successive generation of Corning Gorilla Glass, we have taken cover glass technology...

Google, owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), will reportedly power its 2016 Nexus smartphones with the newly announced Snapdragon 821 processors from QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM). A report from Android Police explained, "Based on information from multiple and reliable sources, we...

Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA) began as an apparel company that aimed to "change the way that athletes dress," but at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) in Las Vegas this week, the firm unveiled its latest project — to "change the way athletes live." Together with HTC, Under Armour has...

One of the most talked about tech trends for the coming year has been virtual reality. In years past, the technology had been confined to tech enthusiasts and niche industries, as bulky headsets and limited capabilities kept the devices from becoming a mainstream staple. However, in 2016, several...

In a report rolled out Thursday, Longbow Research analysts Shawn M. Harrison and Gausia Chowdhury looked into the semiconductors industry. Through the end of August, the firm’s global semi book-to-bill ratio remained stable at 1.02. Thus, the analysts are maintaining their estimates for...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella was recently interviewed by the BBC. In the interview, Nadella revealed that the company would be launching the first version of its much awaited virtual reality product HoloLens for developers and enterprise the product within the next year....

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) closed its market-share gap with SAMSUNG ELECT LTD(F) (OTC: SSNLF) in Australia during the the first three months of the year, where the two companies are now effectively running neck-and-neck, according to market research issued Tuesday. Australian Market Australia's...

ComScore, a global leader in digital media analytics, reported last week key data relating to the U.S. smartphone industry for March 2015. According to ComScore, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) improved its OEM market share to 42.6 percent from 41.6 percent at the end of 2014. Samsung Electronics Co...

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) reportedly discussed a potential investment with Xiaomi, one of the fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers in the world. The unconfirmed deal ultimately fell through, but it is a curious development given Facebook's past. CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2012 said that a...

Reuters reported that a poll of analysts sees Chinese GDP falling to 7.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, below the nation’s 7.5 percent target and the weakest figure Beijing has published in 24 years. While the nation’s central bank will likely ease further in order to kick-...