Google and Hewlett-Packard have officially confirmed a recall of the original charger for the HP Chromebook 11. Google announced on Tuesday that it will replace customers’ original Chromebook 11 chargers for free. Customers who purchased the laptop before December 1 can fill out an online request form for a new charger. Google said it will …
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Yahoo Weather makes debut on Apple’s iPad
Yahoo Weather, one of the more popular tools in the App Store for finding forecasts, has made its way to Apple’s iPad. Yahoo announced the change on Monday, noting that the application comes with the same design and feel as the iPhone version but has been optimized to work on the iPad’s larger screen. Related stories Roundup of every Alexa …
Read More »Winter storm pushes back Moto G shipments
We hear a lot about supply issues prompting tech delays, but Motorola has a new force to deal with: Winter Storm Dion. Motorola has issued letters to those who have ordered a Moto G, saying its fulfillment center in Fort Worth, Texas, was hit hard by Winter Storm Dion, and it’s “still recovering from the storm’s impact.” The letter, obtained …
Read More »China: We have ‘substantial’ info on Qualcomm price fixing
Qualcomm might soon find itself in some legal hot water in China. Xu Kunlin, head of the National Development and Reform Commission in China, revealed to reporters Wednesday that his agency has “substantial evidence” chipmaker Qualcomm could be engaging in price fixing, according to a report Thursday from China Daily. The report did not reveal any details about the evidence …
Read More »Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga storms onto iOS
Lego’s marriage with Star Wars for years has set the average geek’s heart aflutter. And now, they have something else to get excited about. Warner Bros. on Thursday launched, in Apple’s App Store, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. The game, which is designed for both iPhone and iPad, combines Legos with Star Wars to create a new way for …
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Rovio, the mobile developer behind the wildly popular Angry Birds franchise, has launched a Mario Kart-like racing game for iOS. The title, dubbed Angry Birds Go, puts some of the franchise’s characters into soapbox cars, allowing gamers to kart-race around different tracks. The game is somewhat of a milestone for the franchise. All previous titles have been 2D. Angry Birds …
Read More »AT&T delivers GigaPower fiber network to Austin
AT&T has fired a shot over the Google Fiber bow. The carrier on Wednesday announced that it has launched its U-verse with “GigaPower” all-fiber network in Austin, Texas. Access to the network starts at $70 per month, and it will feature initial Internet speeds of up to 300 megabit per second. AT&T said it will up speeds to one Gigabit …
Read More »Sprint ramps up 3G, adds Spark LTE network in Chicago
Sprint’s data network in Chicago has gotten a boost, the company announced on Tuesday. As part of its “rip and replace” initiative, Sprint removed old equipment on cell towers around Chicago and replaced it with new and improved technology that will deliver a more reliable 3G service in the city. The effort was part of a year-long initiative to improve …
Read More »EU to Nokia: Don’t be a ‘patent troll’
The European Union had strong words for Nokia on Monday: Don’t turn into a “patent troll.” Speaking at a conference on Monday, European Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said that while he’s fine with Microsoft acquiring Nokia’s devices and services unit, he’s concerned that the mobile maker’s decision to hold on to patents and attempt to generate more value through those …
Read More »AT&T cozies up to Rogers to bring LTE roaming to Canada
AT&T is making it a bit easier for US customers traveling in Canada to have access to high-speed networks. The company on Monday announced that it has partnered with Rogers Communications in Canada to offer international LTE roaming to its US-based customers. Under the agreement, AT&T customers with LTE-equipped smartphones — about 42 percent of the company’s postpaid subscribers at …
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