Verizon Communications is ready to get into the online video business. The telecommunications provider plans to launch an online streaming video service that would take on Netflix, Hulu, and the traditional cable providers, Reuters reported today. Such a service would mark a break from the company’s past adherence to the pay TV model. As of …

After losing an early round in its trademark dispute with a small New Mexico software provider over use of BBX, Research In Motion has opted for new name for its new operating system. U.S. District Judge William P. Johnson in Albuquerque granted a temporary restraining order today requested by Basis International that bars RIM from using the BBX mark at …

It looks like Dell’s on to a losing Streak — the PC manufacturer has stopped selling the Streak 7 tablet online in the US, saying that the 7-inch Android tablet is ‘no longer available’. In a statement sent to Engadget, Dell says it, “remains committed to the mobility market and continues to sell products here and in other parts of the world.” Dell …

Optus has just launched an accompanying Apple iOS app for its MeTV with Fetch PVR and internet media streamer. MeTV subscribers can use the new smartphone and tablet app to view TV guide information, as well as remotely set their MeTV box to record programs. The app also allows users to watch movie trailers, which are unmetered for Optus mobile …

All aboard the Sky Movies Express. Sky is running a free train from London to Birmingham this Christmas, decked out in the style of festive films favourites and stuffed with iPads for the lucky crimble commuters. The Sky Go Movies Express was christened by Tamsin Egerton — off of St Trinian’s, apparently — and will make a day trip to …

If you’re going to San Francisco, here’s some news that’ll put flowers in your hair: the new Android-powered Orange San Francisco 2 budget blower will cost you less than £100. Orange has officially confirmed the phone and its price after accidentally offering us a glimpse last week. The San Francisco 2 — or San Francisco II, if you prefer — …

One of my favorite products of the year is Epson’s MegaPlex MG-850HD projector. Plunk your iPhone, iPod, or iPad into its pop-out iDevice dock and presto: you’ve got a complete home theater anywhere there’s a chunk of wall space. The unit has a list price of $799, but P.C. Richard & Son sells the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD projector for $644.97 …

Sprint Nextel is going to be a little late to the game when it comes to 4G LTE devices. Sprint Chief Financial Officer Joseph Euteneuer today said he expects the first 4G LTE devices to hit the market in the back half of the year, keeping both the third and fourth quarters open as possibilities. That’s a slightly more conservative …

The long-standing legal battle between Apple and HTC could make some real headway with the U.S. International Trade Commission set to issue a key ruling next week that could potentially ban HTC products from coming to the U.S. For more than a year, the two companies have been tussling over the illegal use of each other’s technology. The battle represents …

Sony plans to drop the Ericsson from its phone branding by the middle of next year, after it finalises the acquisition of Ericsson’s stake in the company’s combined smartphone business. The Times of India is quoting Vice President Kristian Tear with this timeline, reporting that Sony is planning a massive marketing campaign at this time to reaffirm its brand loyalty …

Verizon Wireless and Leap Wireless announced a spectrum swap as carriers wheel and deal for network capacity. Under the deal, Leap Wireless will acquire 12 Mhz of 700 Mhz A-block spectrum in Chicago for $204 million. Verizon will acquire excess spectrum in various markets around the U.S. for $188 million. A Leap venture–Savary Island Wireless–will also sell spectrum to Verizon …

Revelations that US smartphones are secretly collecting data, including keystrokes, for telcos were released to the public this week, although the issue appears to be only in the US so far. (Credit: CBSi) Aussie telcos Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have confirmed that the Carrier IQ software is not installed on any phones sold to their customers in Australia, with Vodafone …

Ever want to build an app for yourself? It’s actually not hard. There are a number of companies that offer the ability to create your own app for a minimal fee, which is great for small businesses looking to stay relevant in this increasingly mobile world. Or if you just have a lot of time on your hands. Take Conduit. …

The tide is turning against Apple in its legal scrap with Samsung. A US judge has refused to ban Samsung Galaxy phones and Galaxy Tab tablets in the latest skirmish between the two over alleged copying and patent infringements. California Judge Lucy Koh ruled, “It is not clear that an injunction on Samsung’s accused devices would prevent Apple from being …

What looks to be a press shot of the rumoured Sony Ericsson Nozomi has appeared online, showing an Xperia mobile that we think looks rather striking. The image comes courtesy of Xperia Blog, and while the picture doesn’t tell us much, it gives us an idea of what we can expect from the new mobile, which is code named Nozomi, …