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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Apple confirmed to be testing new iPad mini model without Retina display »
Apple confirmed to be testing new iPad mini model without Retina display »:
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Google Wi-Fi to Replace AT&T-backed Service in All U.S. Starbucks Locations »
Google Wi-Fi to Replace AT&T-backed Service in All U.S. Starbucks Locations »: It will roll out to all 7,000 locations over an 18-month period
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Moto X Magic Glass photos leak
Moto X Magic Glass photos leak:
Just a few days ago, Moto X leaker extraordinaire Taylor Wimberly came out saying that the Motorola Moto X would have something called "Magic Glass", which is Motorola's way to make the display glass and handset body feel continuous using a single layer of Gorilla Glass that has been molded to a special polymer. It sounds good, and now we're seeing some high quality photos of the Magic Glass component.
Just a few days ago, Moto X leaker extraordinaire Taylor Wimberly came out saying that the Motorola Moto X would have something called "Magic Glass", which is Motorola's way to make the display glass and handset body feel continuous using a single layer of Gorilla Glass that has been molded to a special polymer. It sounds good, and now we're seeing some high quality photos of the Magic Glass component.
The images of the Magic Glass component come from Fanatic Fone, and they show that the construction should lead to exactly what Motorola wants: a seamless transition from glass to edge; and, assuming the zero-gap construction for the backplate is as good as intended, the Moto X could feel smooth all around.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Shipments of 15-inch notebooks decreasing, while 11-inch rise »
Shipments of 15-inch notebooks decreasing, while 11-inch rise »: Shipments of 15-inch notebooks are on the decline due to the stagnant market in Europe, while 11.6-inch models have been significantly increasing due to Microsoft offering large discounts on Windows 8 licensing fees for 11.6-inch or below notebooks, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
TSMC lands pull-in orders for 28nm chips from Greater China IC design firms »
TSMC lands pull-in orders for 28nm chips from Greater China IC design firms »: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has been contracted by a number of Greater China IC design houses to manufacture their 28nm chip solutions, according to industry sources.
Notebook shipments grow 0.4% in 2Q13, says WitsView »
Notebook shipments grow 0.4% in 2Q13, says WitsView »: Notebook shipments attained 39.4 million in shipments during the second quarter of 2013, up 0.4% on quarter, while shipments of the top nine vendors in the market declined 0.7% on quarter, according to research firm WitsView.
Dell’s potential savior, a $100 Android computer the size of a USB stick, now shipping to testers »
Dell’s potential savior, a $100 Android computer the size of a USB stick, now shipping to testers »:
EXCLUSIVE: Full specs and everything else you need to know about Amazon's next-gen Kindle Fire HD tablets »
EXCLUSIVE: Full specs and everything else you need to know about Amazon's next-gen Kindle Fire HD tablets »:
Amazon's first-generation Kindle Fire was absolutely not an iPad killer, and that's exactly why it was so successful. The online retail giant sought not to compete with Apple's juggernaut but rather to open a new door, one that would focus on a more compact design and far more affordable pricing. At $499, the iPad was a tremendous value. At $199, the Kindle Fire was a steal. But the Kindle Fire was just the beginning and affordability alone would only take Amazon so far. The company's current Kindle Fire HD models were the result of that realization, though they were merely the tip of the iceberg. With its next-generation Kindle Fire HD tablets that are set to debut this fall, Amazon is taking things to a completely different level — and its rivals should be worried.
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Amazon's first-generation Kindle Fire was absolutely not an iPad killer, and that's exactly why it was so successful. The online retail giant sought not to compete with Apple's juggernaut but rather to open a new door, one that would focus on a more compact design and far more affordable pricing. At $499, the iPad was a tremendous value. At $199, the Kindle Fire was a steal. But the Kindle Fire was just the beginning and affordability alone would only take Amazon so far. The company's current Kindle Fire HD models were the result of that realization, though they were merely the tip of the iceberg. With its next-generation Kindle Fire HD tablets that are set to debut this fall, Amazon is taking things to a completely different level — and its rivals should be worried.
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BlackBerry’s U.S. market share plummets to just 1% in Q2 despite Z10, Q10 push »
BlackBerry’s U.S. market share plummets to just 1% in Q2 despite Z10, Q10 push »:
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Intel’s TV game-changer: DVR that records everything, all the time »
Intel’s TV game-changer: DVR that records everything, all the time »:
Spy agencies shun Lenovo, finding backdoors built into the hardware »
Spy agencies shun Lenovo, finding backdoors built into the hardware »: 
Recent news revealing that spy agencies in the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have prohibitions against using the company's products seem to be based on more than just suspicion.
Recent news revealing that spy agencies in the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have prohibitions against using the company's products seem to be based on more than just suspicion.
Low-cost plastic-clad iPhone mentioned in China Labor Watch report »
Low-cost plastic-clad iPhone mentioned in China Labor Watch report »:
Remember that China Labor Watch report we recently covered? After digging further into the document, 9to5Mac's unearthed more possible evidence about that often leaked, low-cost plastic-clad iPhone. The introduction states:
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Its assembled products include iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, and low-priced plastic iPhones.Then, on page 27:
Today's work is to paste protective film on the iPhone's plastic back cover to prevent it from being scratched on assembly lines. This iPhone model with a plastic cover will soon be released on the market by Apple. [...] The new cell phone has not yet been put into mass production, so quantity is not as important.Of course, there's no definitive proof that Apple will be launching a more affordable iPhone made of polycarbonate -- after all the company might just be testing prototypes that are not destined to market. Still, the information in this report sure gives all these recent iPhone rumors a lot more merit.
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Monday, July 29, 2013
iPhone gains, Android cools, and Apple wishes that the U.S. was the world
Last month, Kantar Worldpanel’s numbers showed iPhone and Windows Phone were growing faster than Android in the U.S. market. In new results released today, iOS and Windows Phone are up again while Android market share has decreased. The green robot, however, still has majority market share.
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Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide : summer 2013 edition
Summertime is now in full swing, and it's also a period of transition within the mobile world. With the exception of a brand-new smartphone that wields a 41-megapixel shooter, our buyer's guide hasn't changed much since the last installment, but that's not to suggest the market is stagnant.
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Report says BlackBerry, Nokia, maybe even Apple to launch phablets beginning in Q4
Believe it or not, there are still big-name smartphone makers that haven’t yet jumped on the phablet bandwagon — but that may change beginning later this year.
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iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner confirmed in iOS 7 beta 4
If the rumors are right, Apple will be announcing new hardware in just over a month, which would mean that iOS 7 should be closing in on its final form soon.
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Researchers turn standard microscope into billion-pixel imaging beast
A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology, led by Professor Changhuei Yang, have figured out a way to crank their microscopy up to 11.
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Gorilla Glass NBT coming to touchscreen laptops
Today, Corning introduced a new breed of Gorilla Glass. Dubbed Gorilla Glass NBT, the new toughened glass is aimed at touchscreen laptops, rather than the usual smartphone screen the glass is so cozy with.
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Researchers Discover Novel Material For Cooling Electronic Devices
Scientist are saying that cubic boron arsenide has a higher thermal conductivity than diamond. Ummm, while that is cool and all, let's just hope it is cheaper than diamonds. A team of theoretical physicists at the U.S.
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Asus to enter the U.S. smartphone market next year, planning something "revolutionary" for tablets
Until now, Asus has made its name with its tablets, including the beautiful Transformer series, and the very popular Nexus 7 tablets.
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Michael Dell Plans to Stay with Company After Vote
Just prior to the upcoming vote by Dell stockholders to approve a deal on taking the company private again, Michael Dell has announced his plans to stay with the company he founded no matter how the stockholders vote.
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With low-cost Apple iPhone 5C in the works, Apple iPhone 4 still sells well globally
A picture showing a number of plastic packaging containers with the name iPhone 5C printed on the side has everyone thinking that they have found the actual name of the low-cost version of the iPhone. For some time now, the device was dubbed the Apple iPhone Lite.
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Google Babel Project Aims for Real-Time Phone Translations
Google is still working on an offshoot of Google Babel, called Project Babel. Once completed it will translate directly from one phone to another into a language the other party comprehends.
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Moto X reportedly comes with Magic Glass, laminated aluminum structure
There's been a deluge of Moto X reports, and it shows no signs of stopping. We've seen the device's press shots, camera UI and benchmark results, and most recently, we've even watched the T-Mobile version waltz past the FCC.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Shipments of 15-inch notebooks decreasing, while 11-inch rise
Shipments of 15-inch notebooks are on the decline due to the stagnant market in Europe, while 11.6-inch models have been significantly increasing due to Microsoft offering large discounts on Windows 8 licensing fees for 11.6-inch or below notebooks, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
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All kids in Los Angeles schools to get free iPad by 2014
The Los Angeles school board signed an agreement with Apple in June worth $30 million that will see students in the Los Angeles Unified School District receive a free iPad. According to CiteWorld, the program will launch this fall with 31,000 iPads being delivered to the district.
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Google Nexus 7 already sold out at Staples with 32GB model now on 3 to 4 week back order at Amazon
Even though the new Google Nexus 7 wasn't expected to be released until July 30th, a variety of retailers started selling the refreshed slates on Friday and buyers were obviously prepared.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
DailyTech - Quick Note: Samsung Chromebook is Top Selling Notebook on Amazon
DailyTech - Quick Note: Samsung Chromebook is Top Selling Notebook on Amazon: "The top selling notebook on Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) currently is... a Google Inc. (GOOG) Chromebook?!This news may come as a shock to many, but the Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd. $249 USD Wi-Fi model Chromebook seized that crown recently, placing #3 in overall PC sales on Amazon. The $310 USD 3G-equipped model settled for a respectable #19 place in notebooks.
The only "PC" that's currently outselling the (Linux) Chrome OS based Samsung laptop on Amazon is the 7-inch $170 USD Galaxy Tab 2."
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Apple reportedly afraid Retina iPad mini will devour iPad sales
It’s looking more and more like Apple will not launch a new iPad mini with a Retina display this year. Several earlier rumors point to manufacturing difficulties as the culprit for the delay, but a new report from Digitimes suggests there may be another factor at play.
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Innolux and AUO to see steady shipments of low-priced touch screens in 3Q13
Innolux and AU Optronics (AUO) both expect to see steady shipments of low-priced touch screens in the third quarter of 2013, according to industry sources.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Taiwan panel makers see 18% on-quarter increase in monitor panel shipments during 2Q13
Taiwan-based panel makers saw an 18% on-quarter increase in monitor panel shipments during the second quarter of 2013.
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LCD TV panel inventory rises to excess level, spurring price drops, says IHS
Global inventory of LCD TV panels is set to rise to its highest level in 19 months in August 2013, with the elevated stockpiles expected to contribute to a decline in prices in the second half of the year, according to research firm IHS.
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Taiwan market: HP, Toshiba to launch ultra-high-resolution notebooks
Hewlett-Packard (HP) will launch the Envy TouchSmart 14, a 14-inch touch-screen notebook with resolution of 3200 by 1800, in the Taiwan market in August at a recommended retail price of NT$45,900 (US$1,530), according to industry sources, adding that Toshiba will launch the KIRAbook, a 13.
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Digitimes Research: Global all-in-one PC shipments to grow 17.3% on year in 2013
Although Apple's weak iMac shipments caused global all-in-one PC shipments in 2012 to see the lowest on-year growth in the industry's history at 2.3%, iMac shipments in 2013 are expected to grow significantly, boosting global all-in-one PC shipments by 17.3% on year.
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Apple shifts touch sensor structures toward in-cell in mobile phones, film in tablets, says DisplaySearch
Apple's adoption of two new touch sensor structures, in-cell for the iPhone 5 and GF2 (double-sided ITO film) for the iPad, has produced shifts in the touch-panel industry supply chain, according to research firm DisplaySearch.
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Next-generation iPad to have GF2 touch, say sources
Apple's next-generation 9.7-inch iPad is expected to have 2,048 by 1,536 resolution and 264ppi, the same as that of the current model, according to industry sources. But the new device will have a slimmer bezel design and use GF2 touch screen technology, which will make it thinner and lighter.
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HP to release US$99 tablet through Wal-Mart for back-to-school demand
Hewlett-Packard (HP) reportedly will launch a US$99 tablet and will cooperate with Wal-Mart to sell the device in the US retail channel, targeting back-to-school demand, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
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Apple may see iPad shipments drop to 10-12 million units in 3Q13
Apple's iPad shipments are expected to drop to only 10-12 million units in the third quarter, down from the company's announced 14.
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Health Data Breach Trends: An Analysis
In the past month, the Department of Health and Human Services has added only a handful of breaches to its "Wall of Shame" website of breaches affecting 500 or more individuals.
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Hori proves how good its PS Vita screen protector is with a wire brush
Screen protectors have become quite an important accessory in recent years due pretty much every device we carry around having a large display.
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New transparent crystal expands under pressure
When something is compressed, you would expect it to get smaller. But that’s not the case for a new translucent crystal known as zinc dicyanoaurate made from gold, zinc, and cyanide. In fact, it does quite the opposite. These crystals expand by up to 10% when put under pressure.
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WSJ: Apple testing larger iPhone, iPad screens with suppliers
Rumors that Apple is looking to super-size its upcoming iPhone and iPad lineups are gathering steam, thanks to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal. It cited Apple's suppliers in Asia, who said that Cupertino is testing a 12.
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Google buys 6.3 percent stake in Google Glass display manufacturer Himax
If the name "Himax" prompted you to shrug, then you're not alone, but it's the latest company to receive a cash injection from Eric Schmidt's checking account. The Taiwanese semiconductor firm is selling Google a 6.
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Samsung to debut global developers conference in San Francisco on October 27-29
Samsung has just announced that it'll put on its first global developers conference in San Francisco on October 27-29, 2013, joining the other cool tech kids, Google, Microsoft and Apple.
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Google introduces Chromecast, a $35 HDMI streaming solution for televisions (video)
Google's Chromecast is Mountain View's next foray into the television market: a $35 HDMI dongle that mirrors content watched nearby on a tablet, smartphone or computer. Hrm, that sounds familiar.
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Editorial: Apple's Dash for the Dashboard
Cars are dangerous, all the more when drivers reach for controls positioned at arm's length. Road risk is increased by the fact that many drivers seek distraction or productivity while rolling along. Multitasking while behind the wheel can be more perilous than driving drunk.
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