HTC Hires Marketing Exec Who Led Samsung To Smartphone Dominance

It's no secret, HTC has an image problem. Despite consistently creating some of world's most favorite phones, it's failed to reach the heights of popularity of manufacturers like Samsung. That could soon change. In what is almost certainly not a coincidence, HTC has hired Samsung's former Chief Marketing Officer, Paul Golden. Among other achievements, Golden attributes his work on the Galaxy brand with "a 4X increase in market share in the strategically critical smartphone segment.

HTC Has A Secret Weapon For Taking On Samsung, And Its Not What You Think

No matter how positive the reviews are for its products, HTC cant seem to break out from behind the shadow of Samsung . But HTC believes that by closing the gap on dedicated cameras, it can attract an even wider audience while trumping the competition. Speaking with Vodafone , HTCs camera expert Symon Whitehorn said that the phone camera will continue to be a vital aspect of the industrys growth and development. “As smartphones have become peoples primary camera, we expect more of them,” says Whitehorn.

Cellphone Video From South Korea Ferry Disaster

Cellphone video emerged from the South Korean ferry disaster on Thursday, as the president of the company that runs the ferry appeared for an emotional public apology. Via The Foreign Bureau, WSJ's global news update.

BlackBerry: the crash that launched 1,000 startups

Tech startups in BlackBerry's hometown of Waterloo, Ontario, are tapping talent from the struggling smartphone company and filling the void left in the region by its meltdown. Reuters correspondent Euan Rocha visits the region that could become Canada's Silicon Valley.

Researcher Finds Flaw In Samsung Fingerprint Check

A Berlin-based researcher says he has managed to fool the fingerprint-based security system on Samsung's new Galaxy S5 smartphone using wood glue and a picture of the original print. Ben Schlabs, an American who works for German firm Security Research Labs GmbH, says the trick is identical to the one hackers used to unlock Apple's iPhone 5 last year. The flaw is potentially more serious than in the iPhone, because Schlabs says he was also able to trick the electronic payment app PayPal that uses Samsung's authentication system into accepting the fake fingerprint.

Laura and Vanessa Marano Talk Sisterly Love & Favorite Summer Trends! (2014 MTV Movie Awards)

I caught up with Laura and Vanessa Marano at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards! Laura and Vanessa shared their sisterly love with us on camera! Laura and Vanessa also talked about Lauras hilarious reaction to celebrity sightings. Thanks girls!

Researcher Finds Flaw In Samsung Fingerprint Check

A Berlin-based researcher says he has managed to fool the fingerprint-based security system on Samsung's new Galaxy S5 smartphone using wood glue and a picture of the original print. Ben Schlabs, an American who works for German firm Security Research Labs GmbH, says the trick is identical to the one hackers used to unlock Apple's iPhone 5 last year. The flaw is potentially more serious than in the iPhone, because Schlabs says he was also able to trick the electronic payment app PayPal that uses Samsung's authentication system into accepting the fake fingerprint.

HTC One (M8) Shipments Seen Reaching 3-5 Million In Q2

Shipments of HTCs new flagship One (M8) smartphone are expected to fall between 3 million and 5 million units in the second quarter this year. The phone launched in late March, so Q2 will represent the handsets first full quarter of sales. But as HTC America president Jason Mackenzie made clear during a recent exclusive interview with BGR, HTC knows it cant beat giants like Apple and Samsung, and it isnt trying to beat them.

Miley Cyrus Gives Up Moonie, Records Concert Catfight

Ten days after Tish Cyrus tried to mend her daughter Miley Cyrus' heart by giving her a new puppy, Moonie, to replace her dead dog, Floyd, the "Adore You" singer decided to give her new pet away. Miley tweeted a picture of herself with her former furry pal Sunday and wrote, "Moonie, thank you for giving me so much love, comfort, & peace. It's just to soon for me right now." Less than 24 hours earlier, a catfight broke out during Miley's Bangerz concert in Detroit. Though the pop star was in the midst of performing, she paused to record the heated altercation with her iPhone.

Fabo, Migos, Birdman, And Others Make Cameos In Young Thug's "Stoner" Video

Young Thug is getting ready to release the official music video for "Stoner." In a behind-the-scenes peek at the upcoming clip, Thug is joined on set by Fabo of D4L , who is referenced in the song. Migos and Thug's manager Birdman also make appearances, with Birdman sitting next to Thug as he tells Revolt that he always knew that the song would become as big as it has, even when some of those around him were not so sure. The video should be coming out soon, and will be the Atlanta native's first since "Some More" came out in November.

Laura and Vanessa Marano Talk Sisterly Love & Favorite Summer Trends! (2014 MTV Movie Awards)

I caught up with Laura and Vanessa Marano at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards! Laura and Vanessa shared their sisterly love with us on camera! Laura and Vanessa also talked about Lauras hilarious reaction to celebrity sightings. Thanks girls!

Get A New IPhone 5S For Zero Dollars, Just By Finding A Surviving Radio Shack

Looking to buy a brand-spanking-new iPhone 5S on the cheap? Your best bet might be to go to a RadioShack. The struggling electronics chain has a new promotion in which you can trade an eligible iPhone 4S for the fancy 5S. Normally, an iPhone 5S with a new or renewed contract costs $199. Starting Friday, RadioShack is knocking $100 off the price of a 5S with contract.

Lady Gaga Shares Makeup-Free Selfie After Getting Her Wisdom Teeth Removed

Only Lady Gaga could share a makeup-free selfie after undergoing surgery and still manage to look flawless. After getting her wisdom teeth removed yesterday, the singer decided to document her recovery on Twitter, sharing a natural-faced photo that has me wondering why she even wears makeup at all. The pop star is all snuggled up in bed with a wide-eyed monkey stuffed animal, pouting for the camera.

HTC Hires Marketing Exec Who Led Samsung To Smartphone Dominance

It's no secret, HTC has an image problem. Despite consistently creating some of world's most favorite phones, it's failed to reach the heights of popularity of manufacturers like Samsung. That could soon change. In what is almost certainly not a coincidence, HTC has hired Samsung's former Chief Marketing Officer, Paul Golden. Among other achievements, Golden attributes his work on the Galaxy brand with "a 4X increase in market share in the strategically critical smartphone segment.

Facebook Says 'Paper' Users Are Heavy Readers

Facebook says that users of its mobile newsreader app “Paper are using it a lot. The social network on Friday said the average person who uses the app, which launched in January as the first product developed by its Creative Labs team, looks at a whopping 80 stories a day. But Facebook has given no indication of how many people have downloaded the app. Paper includes many of Facebooks traditional features, like News Feed and messaging, but also acts as an aggregator.