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Nova Scotia's NDP government has proposed a law to allow consumers to cancel contracts at any time for $50 max, and also to eliminate hidden fees. Here's what the new law would bring: - cancellation fees capped at $50 - no automatic renewal of contracts - customer permission required to change fees, service options or...

With so many built-in keyboard cases for iPad coming out recently, none of them has really been able to shine. But now, it seems like these folks have finally nailed it. A new Kickstarter project named Brydge is an innovative hinged iPad keyboard made with highest grade aluminum, much similar to the kind used in Apple's MacBooks. The...

George Colony over at Forrester writes about the imminent decay of Apple post-Steve Jobs: When Steve Jobs departed, he took three things with him: 1) singular charismatic leadership that bound the company together and elicited extraordinary performance from its people; 2) the ability to take big risks, and 3) an unparalleled ability to envision and...

We have absolutely no idea as to who is behind it, but we do know that this insanely amazing website lets you watch premium TV channels in HD quality on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad without paying a single penny. Accessible at iOSLiveTV.com, the website hosts a plethora of AirPlay compatible live TV streams from...

Umm…no comment here but just one giant WTF?! Samsung launched a 'WAKE UP." protest outside the Sydney Apple Store in Australia. A black bus pulled up outside and protesters in black t-shirts shouted "WAKE UP." directly to the store, notes Android and Me: This week in Australia, Samsung hired a marketing agency called Tongue to...

Nintendo has posted their first ever operating loss of almost $460 million US and a 36.2% decline in net sales from 2010-2011. Competition from smartphones and tablets such as the iPhone and iPad from Apple are to blame, as more and more people are gaming away from the living room. Nintendo's loss once again brings...

The patent and copyright lawsuit between Google and Oracle has revealed numerous findings, such as how Apple's iPhone reportedly makes more money than Android does for Google. Oracle sued Google in 2010 over claims Android OS infringes on Sun Microsystems patents (Oracle acquired Sun) and copyright in Java. Now, The Verge reveals what Google had...

In an upcoming book from Ken Segall titled Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success, an intriguing Steve Jobs fantasy has been revealed which shows the man's obsession with a fictional charter, Willy Wonka (via MacRumors). According to the source, the story takes place soon after the original iMac's launch when Steve Jobs wanted to celebrate the sale of the millionth iMac...

Earlier we noted a nitty gritty tutorial on how to unlock your iPhone with newcomer SAM via Cydia. Below is a video tutorial of the process to guide you in your quest of unlocking your iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4/4S on either iOS 5.0.1/5.1, via our own Kris Meador. Click here to subscribe to Kris'...

Canada's 'Big 3' carriers are set to launch a 'mobile wallet' in the next six months, according to a report from Reuters. The business team at Rogers confirmed a launch within the next six months (note: last September Rogers applied to become a 'bank' to ready themselves for a future payment solution): “In Canada, we...

ZAGG, makers of the InvisibleShield, are now offering a different kind of protection for you gadget. Their InvisibleShield does a great job of protecting against scratches and everyday wear, but when it comes to dropping you iPhone on the cement, or into the toilet (yes, I know people who have done this), there is not...

A new report by Bloomberg Businessweek points out Apple's victory against Samsung in a patent-infringement case. The report states that U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal in San Jose, California, ruled that Samsung has failed to comply with court orders by not producing documents referencing Apple features and designs. The source also notes that Samsung, which was the world’s largest seller...