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Hybrid-Heavy Windows 8 Intel Tablet Lineup to Land in November - DailyTech
A new report by CNET quotes a source close to the world's largest chipmaker, Intel Corp. (INTC) as saying that Windows 8 tablets powered by its chips will ship in November. Reportedly the lineup will be heavy on hybrid form factors such as the eye ...
May 14, 2012


Windows 8 "Customer Preview" Coming in June, Sources Say Ford to Use Windows 8 ... - DailyTech
Sources: Windows 8 Takes UI, Touch Load Off Ford's Shoulders Out sources close to Ford Motor Comp. (F) recently indicated that a Windows 8 variant will likely drive the next generation successor to MyFord Touch. This is an interesting, ...
April 24, 2012


Report: iOS Apps Can Access Private Photos Without Direct Permission - DailyTech
The New York Times got further proof of the photo copying behavior when meeting with a developer, who asked to remain anonymous for the sake of his job. The Times asked the developer to produce a test application that collected location and photo ...
February 29, 2012


Apple gave an exclusive interview with CEO Tim Cook to The Wall Street Journal ... - DailyTech
"They are playing access journalism," said an anonymous source at The New York Times. "I've heard it from people inside Apple. They said, look, you guys are going to get less access based on the iEconomy series." To add insult to injury, ...
February 17, 2012


Report: Apple's Suppliers Continuously Violate Code of Conduct, Apple Does ... - DailyTech
... or you can reinvent the product every year, and make it better and faster and cheaper, which requires factories that seem harsh by American standards," said a current Apple executive, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive topic.
January 27, 2012


Study: One Percent of Heavy Data Consumers Generate Half of All Wireless ... - DailyTech
The European operator that took part in Arieso's study, which chose to remain anonymous, said that it was forced to install 250 microcells last year to support traffic of heavy consumers. Not surprisingly, increased use is largely due to the rise of ...
January 7, 2012


Samsung, Nokia, and HTC Prepare to "Tango" With LTE Windows Phones - DailyTech
The Verge cites a source cites a source close to Samsung Electronic Comp., Ltd. (KS:005930) as describing an upcoming "early 2012" Windows Phone, which packs both a larger screen that the previous Samsung Focus S Windows Phone (so likely Samsung's ...
January 2, 2012


Verizon to Challenge Netflix, Cable TV with Video Streaming Package - DailyTech
According to two sources, who have asked to remain anonymous due to the confidentiality of the talks, Verizon is currently negotiating with potential programming partners and is looking to offer a package of programming similar to Viacom's Epix. ...
December 7, 2011


Chevrolet Volt Fire Leads to NHTSA Investigation of Lithium Batteries - DailyTech
The fire was serious enough to burn other vehicles parked nearby, according to sources close to the talks who have requested to stay anonymous because the investigation is not yet public. The fire has prompted an investigation of the safety of lithium ...
November 12, 2011


Apple Celebrates 10-Year Retail Anniversary, May Be Planning Big Surprise - DailyTech
According to an anonymous source close to Apple, an overnight shift is planned for 10-15 employees from late Saturday through mid Sunday, and during this overnight shift, employees will be required to lock cell phones away in the main office, ...
May 16, 2011


Report: Mac App Store to Deliver OS X "Lion" 10.7 Upgrade - DailyTech
A source close to Apple says that the company will also be offering traditional optical media upgrades "for those with slower connections, or [for those who for whatever reason do] not want to download it." The move to digital distribution will be a ...
May 5, 2011


YouTube's VOD Service to Unleash Major Hollywood Flicks Within 2 Weeks - DailyTech
One Hollywood executive, who requested anonymity due to the confidentiality of these negotiations, even mentioned that YouTube's transactional service was preferred over subscription services like Netflix. In addition, consumers can watch new releases ...
April 26, 2011


Facebook Looks to Hire Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs - DailyTech
According to sources that chose to remain anonymous due to the confidentiality of these talks, Gibbs' compensation has not been thoroughly discussed yet, but a "job for Mr. Gibbs at Facebook could be worth millions of dollars." They noted that he would ...
March 28, 2011


EADS Expected to Concede Tanker Win to Boeing Today - DailyTech
Defense News quotes a source close to EADS sating, "Apparently, there will not be an appeal from EADS." However, Reuters and Defense News both report that the official line from EADS at this point is that a decision has not been made to appeal or let ...
March 4, 2011


Google Eyeing UK YouTube Movie Streaming - DailyTech
The NY Post reports that sources close to Google indicate that the search giant is eyeing a launch for a new movie service in the UK. The source claims that the reason the UK is being looked at is that Google sees less competition in that market right ...
February 25, 2011


Facebook/MySpace Tied to Most Divorce Cases - DailyTech
A specific instance shared on WRAL.com was the story of a man named "Scott," who chose to remain anonymous in the article. His wife, whom he was married to ...
February 11, 2011


Steve Ballmer Expected to Show Off New Slates at CES - DailyTech
The New York Times cites a source close to Microsoft that says Steve Ballmer will be showing off a new slate computer to combat the iPad in the tablet ...
December 14, 2010


The cause of the failure is unknown, hacking not suspected - DailyTech
The Atlantic cites sources briefed on the matter that claim an entire squadron of ICBMs went into what is called LF Down status. LF Down refers to missiles ...
October 27, 2010


Failure Temporarily Takes 50 US Nuclear ICBMs Offline - DailyTech
The Atlantic cites sources briefed on the matter that claim an entire squadron of ICBMs went into what is called LF Down status. LF Down refers to missiles ...
October 27, 2010


Report: US Government Concerned With Apple's iPhone iAds - DailyTech
(Source: TechCrunch) According to a Reuters report, a source close to the Federal Trade Commission says the US regulatory agency is concerned with Apple's ...
May 6, 2010


IPhone HD Likely to Air June 22; Hardware, Multitasking Detailed in Reports - DailyTech
According to AppleInsider, a leaks site who first broke the news of multitasking in the fourth gen iPhone OS, sources close to Apple say multitasking on the ...
March 31, 2010


School district remotely activated webcams of school laptops in student's homes - DailyTech
The FBI is investigating to determine if the school broke federal wiretap or computer intrusion laws according to an official close to the case. ...
February 22, 2010


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