Samsung is planning to launch a Galaxy S4 variant with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 800 processor, according to a new report. A user manual for a new Samsung device, known as the SHV-E330S (PDF), shows a spec sheet that includes mention of a CPU called the MSM8974. That product ID is the code name …

You won’t last long in the cell phone-selling biz if you can’t promise LTE speeds. That’s why it’s so essential that Aio Wireless, AT&T’s prepaid arm, is about to capture this crucial bolt of the 4G lightning. Related stories Aio’s Samsung Galaxy Amp, fully reviewed AT&T’s Aio Wireless rounds on T-Mobile’s no-contract plans Prepaid or contract: Which is better? Aio …

Samsung’s busting out a supertanker-load of new kit tonight at a spangly event here in London town and as always CNET has you fully and comprehensively covered. We’ll be liveblogging festivities right here from 6.45pm, where you’ll also find an embedded stream of the event for your viewing pleasure. Samsung is calling this its Galaxy & Ativ event, meaning we’ll …

Can Robert Downey Jr lend some Iron Man star power to HTC’s struggling smartphone range? Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. (Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Marvel Studios) That’s obviously what the Taiwanese company hopes, with Bloomberg reporting that “two people with knowledge of the plans” has leaked details of the deal to the publication. Downey is reportedly getting US$12 …

Tempo, the calendar app that wants to be a smarter digital assistant, raised $10 million dollars in its first round of funding, its creator Tempo AI announced Thursday. The money is going toward building better artificial intelligence for Tempo, which, Tempo AI CEO Raj Singh envisions, will learn to anticipate your every move, no matter who you are. “There’s many …

Microsoft came close to buying Nokia, but decided against it. The two companies, entwined by Windows Phone software, reached “advanced talks” and were still meeting as recently as a month ago. Microsoft considered snapping up Nokia’s handset division as the two companies struggled against Apple and Google in recent years.  But the Wall Street Journal reports that discussions were cut …

The next iPhone is coming to light up your life — or rather, the next two iPhones. Leaked blueprints suggest that the hotly rumoured iPhone 5S will be joined by a cheaper iPhone Light. If the blueprints posted by AppleInsider are the real McCoy, the iPhone Light has curved edges but a flat back, while the 5S looks just like …

WhatsApp’s active user base could be a cause for worry among some tech companies and wireless carriers. The messaging service announced Thursday that it has more than 250 million active users — making it on par with Skype, Facebook Messenger, and Twitter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Twitter’s most recent numbers show more than 200 million monthly active users, …

If you’re in the market for a streaming box, the choice usually comes down to two options: Apple TV or Roku. There are other boxes on the market, but the Apple TV and Roku 3 remain the most recommendable mainstream devices for adding streaming content to your TV. They’re both highly polished products that offer a ton of functionality for …

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung’s KN55F9500 OLED TV promises vivid picture quality 1:24 Samsung said the OLED-based KN55F9500 55-inch would be available this year, and it’s making good on the promise. A report by Korea’s Yonhap News Agency says the television will arrive in Korea next week. A report at HD Guru says the news agency quoted a price of …