These are the filthy words Google voice search doesn't want to hear
Google takes a decidedly more puritanical view towards "naughty" voice searches than it does toward comparable typed searches.
Stories by Evan Dashevsky
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Report: Samsung will unleash Galaxy Gear 2 and "Galaxy Glass" on the world in 2014
Do you ever feel that there not nearly enough Galaxy-branded devices out there? No worries, Samsung has you covered. Before the year is out, Samsung will reportedly not only unveil the next generation of its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, but also a set of of "Galaxy Glass" headgear.
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LG may go big with next Optimus G Pro
Last year, LG introduced the super-powerful and supersized Optimus G Pro, which boasted some of the brawniest specs available at the time. According to reports in the Korean press, the company is getting ready to unveil the next generation Optimus G Pro 2 at next month's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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In Pictures: Relive the 1990s with these ancient, still-functioning websites
Remember the 1990s? Here are 14 blasts from the past.
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Sony chucks out a new pair of midrange phones into the Xperia bin
Sony is really trying to make a go of this Xperia thing. Overall, we've been generally impressed with Sony's high-end-ish smartphone line. As the Xperia name has taken hold, the company has decided to further expand (ore perhaps dilute) the brand with a trio of new midrange pivots.
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In Pictures: 11 must-have apps for your new Windows Phone
While the Windows Phone app market continues to mature, there are plenty of good grabs within the 200,000-plus strong ecosystem right now. We've highlighted 11 Windows Phone apps that will make your mobile experience as smooth as Steve Ballmer's scalp.
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So that Nokia Android phone may really be happening
We've witnessed a steady parade of leaks and rumors regarding Nokia's plans to release a whole new Android device. That's the same Nokia whose devices business is a few crossed t's and dotted i's from becoming a fully-owned part of Microsoft.
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LG's Lifeband Touch is a flexible fitness tracker with a touch-sensitive display
LG debuted a new flexible connected device that wraps around the wrist and boasts a touch OLED panel, but it's not a smartwatch.
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Lenovo launches four new phones, one of which doesn't seem horrible
In a flurry of budget also-ran device releases from Lenovo, the just-unveiled Vibe Z stands out. Not only is it the company's first LTE-compatible phone, it also boasts some quality mobile innards to boot.
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Google bakes photo goodies deep inside KitKat, but they won't make great pics just yet
When the Nexus 5 debuted in late October, one of the handset's chief selling points was its cutting-edge image capabilities. However, Mountain View's newfound emphasis on high-caliber imaging may extend beyond hardware and deep down into the bowels of KitKat.
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Motorola, HTC, and Google announce a bowlful of new KitKat upgrades
So, we weren't lying yesterday when we pointed out that the Moto X (on Verizon) would get Kitkat before the stockilicious Nexus 4. We just weren't aware of how close to the wire we would be.
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A flurry of leaks hint at an upgraded 5-inch HTC One coming in early 2014
HTC hasn't made any official announcements regarding its follow-up plans for the damn decent HTC One phone. However, a flurry of leaks point to a yet-unnamed successor that will hit stores sometime early in 2014.
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Big screens are so 2012: Samsung is planning a phone with a three-sided display
Samsung basically invented the super-sized phone with its Galaxy S series of elite handsets. But now that the five-inchish display has become old hat, the Korean manufacturer has begun to experiment with wholly new display form factors.
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Why Motorola's low-cost Moto G can take over the world
Following a leaky build-up, Motorola introduced the 4.5-inch Moto G, a smaller budget version its flagship Moto X.
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Google's barges will be floating art projects with giant fish fin sails
So, as it turns out, those floating mystery Google barges weren't part of Larry Page's evil plot to strike his revenge on a world that causes him so much sadness.
