Don Reisinger

Sonic & All

Sonic the Hedgehog, the longstanding Sega mascot, has driven to iOS. Sega on Thursday announced the launch of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for iOS. The game, which has been available on traditional game platforms, including the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, since 2012, has been modified to work with Apple’s iPhone and iPad. Like …

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LG tips launch plans for CES

LG isn’t waiting until next week to tell the world what it has planned for the Consumer Electronics Show. LG announced on Tuesday three new devices it plans to unveil in full detail at CES, which kicks off next week in Las Vegas. First up is the company’s Ultra PC, boasting a 13.3-inch HD display, slimmer design, and support for …

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Sony sets sights on Windows Phone, says report

Microsoft might have a new partner on the Windows Phone front. Sony is considering launching a Windows Phone handset in mid-2014, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person who claims to have knowledge of the company’s plans. Related stories New PS5 Rumored to Slim Down, Come with Detachable Disc Drive TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very …

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Sprint said to use Nextel to court business customers

Sprint might find a way to bring back Nextel, but not its network. Sprint is considering bringing back the Nextel brand to attract business customers, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of carrier’s plans. While Sprint would like to use the Nextel brand to attract business customers, it has no desire to bring back the …

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LG Lifeband Touch pictured, though plans unknown

LG Lifeband Touch. pic.twitter.com/ixWxxVsYsf — @evleaks (@evleaks) December 31, 2013 Avid leaker @evleaks is at it again. And this time, the Twitter user has turned an eye to LG. @evleaks on Tuesday posted an image of what it claims is the LG Lifeband Touch. The tweet didn’t include any more information on the Lifeband Touch, but it appears to be …

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Nokia wins injunction against all HTC devices (in Germany)

Nokia has won an important injunction in Germany that could see the company put an end to sales of HTC’s devices in Germany. Earlier on Monday, judge Dr. Matthias Zigann of the Munich I Regional Court ruled that Nokia should be awarded an injunction against all HTC Android handsets over an alleged violation of a patent that describes a “method …

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What to expect in 2014? Eric Schmidt fills us in

Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt sees mobile not just winning the war against computers — it’s already won it. Speaking to Bloomberg TV in an interview published on Sunday, Schmidt provided predictions for 2014, saying that he believes “everyone will have a smartphone,” which should allow for richer applications next year. And for the most part, Schmidt argues, mobile is …

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Samsung GamePad may get bundled, courtesy of Galaxy Tab 3

Samsung’s GamePad, a controller that’s designed to make it easier to play games on mobile devices, will come in a bundle, a new leak suggests. The folks over at All About Samsung in Germany on Thursday released a leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Game Edition. The bundle includes a Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, HDMI adapter, and the …

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LG Smart TV to WebOS: You’re coming to Vegas

LG has made good on its promise to resurrect WebOS in the living room. An LG researcher, Hong Sung-pyo, said at an event in Korea on Thursday that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month will play host to the company’s first WebOS-based Smart TV. The television will include a 2.2GHz dual-core processor and 1.5GB of RAM, according to Hong. …

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AT&T unloads Connecticut wireline biz for $2B

AT&T has inked a deal with Frontier Communications to net some serious cash. The wireless carrier on Tuesday announced that it plans to sell its wireline business in Connecticut to Frontier Communications for $2 billion in cash. Frontier offers communications services to residential and commercial customers. AT&T’s decision to sell its Connecticut wireline business reflects a changing focus for the …

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