It seems like almost immediately after news broke of Instagram getting gobbled up by Facebook, the hip photo-based social app became just a little less cool. Droves of Instagram users cried bloody murder, and many went on the hunt for … Continue reading →

By THOMAS CATAN, JEFFREY A. TRACHTENBERG and CHAD BRAY The U.S. filed an antitrust lawsuit Wednesday against Apple Inc. and five of the nation’s largest publishers, alleging they conspired to limit competition for the pricing of e-books. Ashby Jones joins … Continue reading →

BY GREG BENSINGER Nokia Corp.’s Lumia 900 smartphone was supposed to help usher in a new era for the once-dominant cellphone giant, but a software glitch could derail the company’s splashy re-entry into the U.S. Nokia said a small percentage … Continue reading →

(Credit: CNET) Although Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet with its larger stylus and screen at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, don’t hold your breath for a U.S. announcement anytime soon. As for the Galaxy … Continue reading →

IBM thinks it’s possible to have your head in the clouds and still have your feet on the ground. On Wednesday, IBM introduced its new PureSystems line of computer systems designed to bring the benefits of cloud computing technology — … Continue reading →

By SHAYNDI RAICE And SPENCER E. ANTE Facebook Inc. said it is acquiring the popular photo-sharing app maker Instagram for $1 billion in cash and stock in what is the social network’s biggest acquisition to date. Facebook is acquiring the … Continue reading →

(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) The $199.99 HTC Titan II (AT&T) is the first smartphone sold by a U.S. carrier to boast an ultrasharp 16-megapixel image sensor. It also has a host of scene modes and granular manual settings that offer plenty … Continue reading →

Google has come a long way since it launched its first Android consumer device, the Nexus One, with HTC back in January 2010, in its first attempt to compete with the Apple iPhone. Well, that one crashed and burned. … Continue reading →

AT&T is now allowing users to unlock their iPhones through iTunes. Those wanting to unlock their iPhone through a legitimate process must first meet a number of requirements from the service provider. AppleInsider outlines the … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON – Drivers — in most parts of the country — are seeing some relief at the pump as gas and crude oil prices drop. However, drivers in the Washington area aren’t as fortunate. The average price of a gallon … Continue reading →