Russian President Vladimir Putin’s goodwill gift to his Chinese counterpart was decidedly appropriate for the digital age. The dual-screen YotaPhone 2. Yota Devices At their meeting in Beijing at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Beijing on Monday, Putin reportedly gave Xi the dual-screen YotaPhone 2. After exchanging pleasantries, Xi asked Putin if they “have …
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The FCC commissioners (left to right): Ajit Pai, Mignon Clyburn, Tom Wheeler (chairman), Jessica Rosenworcel, and Michael O’Rielly. FCC President Obama urged the US government to adopt tighter regulations on broadband service in an effort to preserve “a free and open Internet.” In a statement released Monday, Obama called on the Federal Communications Commission to enforce the principle of treating …
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 is among the company’s most popular smartphones. Josh Miller/CNET Samsung may again be planning to invest billions of dollars in Vietnam to build a new smartphone production plant. The company has applied for a license from the Vietnam government to invest $3 billion in a new smartphone production factory, Reuters reported, citing conversations with a Planning …
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The iPad Mini is $50 off today at Walmart.com. CNET Walmart.com is offering a one-day deal on the first-generation iPad Mini, the company said Friday. For Friday only, online customers who order the iPad Mini 16GB in black/space gray or white/silver can get it for $199 shipped or to be picked up in store. The version is not the latest …
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A look at the Sharp Acquos crystal display on an Android-based smartphone. Sarah Tew Sharp is bullish on its next several months as demand for the company’s smartphone screens hits a new high. The company reported Thursday that its smartphone screen shipments could exceed its initial estimates as strong demand from China-based manufacturers has significantly boosted its operation. According to …
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What mobile Facebook users can expect to see in the coming days for the fight against Ebola. Facebook Facebook has launched three initiatives designed to take the fight to Ebola. In the coming days, Facebook users will see a pop-up at the top of their news feeds offering them the opportunity to donate to three funds — International Medical Corps, …
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AOL AOL had a strong third quarter as advertising revenue soared thanks in large part to its platform for selling ads on third-party sites. During the third quarter, advertising revenue rose 18 percent to $473.4 million. AOL’s platform for selling ads on third-party sites saw revenue jump 44 percent to $215.1 million. The company said the platform’s growth was driven …
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Sony’s PlayStation 4 has a Share Play feature that works with most, but not all, games. Sony Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare isn’t playing nice with the Share Play feature on Sony’s PlayStation 4. Advanced Warfare blocks all Share Play functionality, GameSpot confirmed. When gamers try to use the online game-sharing feature, all gameplay footage is marked as censored, according …
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Say hello to the Samsung Gear Circle. Samsung The Samsung Gear Circle has officially made its entrance into the US. The device, which is appropriately shaped like a circle when its earbuds are connected, acts as both a wireless stereo headphone and a communication device that sits around the user’s neck. According to Samsung, the Gear Circle works with any …
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A look at awareness of fitness-related apps from NPD. NPD Let’s hope Santa has been doing his research on wearable fitness devices. New data from research firm NPD shows they are likely to show up on many wish lists. Related stories The complete guide to the iPhone’s Health app Samsung Gear Fit is a fitness tracker with real core strength …
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