So, the HTC First wasn’t a complete disaster after all. AT&T managed to get rid of most of its inventory, according to AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega. The move to a 99-cent price tag helped spur sales of the Facebook phone, which struggled to catch on with consumers. “We sold a bunch more …

Dish Network put the last nail in the coffin of its unsolicited bid for Sprint Nextel. Earlier this week, the satellite TV provider said that it was dropping its effort to buy Sprint in order to focus on its acquisition of upstart wireless provider Clearwire. In a regulatory filing Friday, the company confirmed that it is walking away from its …

My gut reaction to seeing the $299 price tag of Nvidia’s Shield gaming handheld: way overpriced. And that was after Nvidia cut the price of the Android-powered device — which will be available June 27 — by $50 on Thursday. But in reality, the Shield may end up being a relative bargain for folks who want a dedicated gaming device. …

The Ativ name may be silly, but Samsung Electronics is betting heavily on it as the namesake for anything related to Windows. In a showcase Thursday that featured a slew of products, Samsung’s Ativ line played a central role. Ativ has become the umbrella brand that includes laptops, tablets, all-in-ones, and smartphones, and some of the devices were on display. …

T-Mobile confirmed on Tuesday that it would be getting the Sony Xperia Z in the coming weeks. The company didn’t include a price, but like all other T-Mobile phones, the Xperia Z will be eligible for a low down payment and monthly installments under T-Mobile’s Simple Choice plan. The Xperia Z will be exclusive to T-Mobile. Related stories When Does …

The claws are out in the Dish Network-Sprint Nextel tussle for Clearwire. Dish slammed Sprint’s lawsuit on Tuesday, calling it a “transparent attempt to divert attention from its failure to deal fairly with Clearwire’s shareholders.” Related stories T-Mobile Laying Off More Workers Post-Sprint Merger Mint Mobile, Xfinity Mobile, Google Fi, Visible: Which Wireless Networks Do Smaller Providers Use? I’m Racing …

AT&T is deploying solar-powered charging stations to help keep smartphones and other mobile gadgets juiced up in parks throughout New York. The 25 stations, which each feature a microUSB, iPhone 4, and iPhone 5 plugs, as well as USB ports for other devices, are being set up in various parks this summer and offer a free recharge. They can be …

Two former HTC executives are hoping for a fresh start with their own company. Michael Coombes, former head of U.K. sales at HTC, and James Atkins, former U.K. marketing head for the company, said on Monday that they are launching smartphone manufacturer Kazam. The two executives are promising smartphones that are about “stunning design, robust hardware, and intuitive technology, underpinned …

Acer is looking at wearable technology as its next big opportunity, a high-level executive told tech Web site Pocket-Lint. Related stories Best Laptop for 2022: The 15 Laptops We Recommend Best 15-Inch Gaming and Work Laptop for 2022 Best Monitor Deals: Lowest Prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and More Best Budget Laptop Under $500 for 2022 The wearable technology …

AT&T has a new set of options for its prepaid customers. The Dallas telecommunications company introduced three tiers of prepaid plans, replacing an older set of plans it had deemed too complicated. Starting June 21, prepaid users with a compatible phone also can jump on the faster 4G LTE network. The most expensive plan is $60 a month, and includes …