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Boy Genius Report  about an hour ago:

Google reportedly eyes $1 billion-plus Waze buy, but Facebook may be blocking bids -

Interest in social mapping and navigation provider Waze is reportedly heating up, with Google and several other “large tech companies” currently holding talks with the Israel-based company.
Boy Genius Report  9 hours ago:

Recent rulings show tide may be turning against patent trolls -

Patent trolls’ days of effortlessly rolling into court and collecting licensing fees for products they don’t produce may be coming to an end.
Boy Genius Report  10 hours ago:

Microsoft doubles down on Xbox One games, plans to invest $1 billion -

There are some concerns about gaming on the next-generation Xbox One. The system doesn’t allow independent developers to self-publish games on Xbox Live Arcade and Microsoft’s used game policy is still unclear.
Boy Genius Report  11 hours ago:

Amazon brings the Kindle Fire HD to more than 170 countries, expands Appstore to nearly 200 countries -

Amazon on Thursday announced expanded availability of its Kindle Fire HD tablet lineup. Both the 7-inch and 8.
Boy Genius Report  12 hours ago:

Microsoft’s Kinect comes to Windows next year -

With all the emphasis that Microsoft is giving to its redesigned Kinect sensor as a key feature of the Xbox One, it’s not surprising that the company wants to bring it to its Windows operating system as well.
Boy Genius Report  13 hours ago:

Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia rumored for July launch -

A new report suggests that Nokia is preparing to launch its 41-megapixel Lumia smartphone, codenamed EOS, this coming summer.
Boy Genius Report  14 hours ago:

RIAA stamps its feet again, demands Google improve anti-piracy efforts -

Shocking as it may seem, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) still isn’t happy with Google’s efforts to stamp out piracy.
Boy Genius Report  15 hours ago:

Video: Microsoft bashes iPad’s multitasking ability in latest commercial -

Microsoft has released a second advertisement targeting Apple and its popular iPad this week. The company compares the iPad to an ASUS VivoTab RT, noting that the Windows RT device is slimmer, lighter and can perform more functions than Apple’s tablet.
Boy Genius Report  16 hours ago:

How cable companies offset cord cutters by squeezing more money from Internet customers -

Yes, the major cable companies are losing paid television subscribers and yes, they have stunningly low customer satisfaction ratings.
Boy Genius Report  16 hours ago:

Next-gen iPad will likely launch after iPhone 5S, feature iPhone 5-style rear mic -

In addition to scoring rumors about the low-cost iPhone on Thursday, Japanese blog Macotakara also published the latest news on the fifth-generation iPad, which it says will likely launch after Apple releases the iPhone 5S in September and will feature a rear microphone located directly next to the camera, similar to the design of the iPhone 5.