Intel’s 2014 Android ambitions embrace 64

Dell’s Venue 8 runs Android on top of an Intel Atom processor. It starts at $180. Dell Intel has big Android ambitions for 2014. The chipmaker’s points of focus for the year ahead include 64-bit processing power and more tablets. While still overwhelmingly a purveyor of processors for Windows PCs, Intel knows Android is its …

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Moto X price drops to $399 off

Motorola is ringing in the New Year with a price cut for its marquee smartphone. The Moto X now costs $399 off-contract at major US carriers. The new pricing includes customized devices. Related posts Best Phones Under $500 for 2022: Pixel 6A, iPhone SE, Galaxy A53 and More Motorola’s Back-to-School Sale Knocks Up to $600 Off Its Popular Smartphones Samsung’s …

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Sprint said to use Nextel to court business customers

Sprint might find a way to bring back Nextel, but not its network. Sprint is considering bringing back the Nextel brand to attract business customers, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of carrier’s plans. While Sprint would like to use the Nextel brand to attract business customers, it has no desire to bring back the …

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LG Lifeband Touch pictured, though plans unknown

LG Lifeband Touch. pic.twitter.com/ixWxxVsYsf — @evleaks (@evleaks) December 31, 2013 Avid leaker @evleaks is at it again. And this time, the Twitter user has turned an eye to LG. @evleaks on Tuesday posted an image of what it claims is the LG Lifeband Touch. The tweet didn’t include any more information on the Lifeband Touch, but it appears to be …

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LG tips launch plans for CES

LG isn’t waiting until next week to tell the world what it has planned for the Consumer Electronics Show. LG announced on Tuesday three new devices it plans to unveil in full detail at CES, which kicks off next week in Las Vegas. First up is the company’s Ultra PC, boasting a 13.3-inch HD display, slimmer design, and support for …

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New chip hints Galaxy S5 will have 4GB RAM, 4K screen

Samsung has unveiled a new chip that could give its next flagship handset superpowers. The South Korean company has lifted the lid on the first 8-gigabit (1GB) low-power DDR4 memory chip, snappily called the LPDDR4. Basically, shove this in a device, and you could be walking around with 4GB of RAM in your pocket. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 boasts …

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Moto G for Verizon lands at Best Buy for $100 with no contract

Motorola’s Moto G has already debuted on its own Web site and on Amazon, but it has yet to make an appearance with wireless carriers and at retail stores. However, that’s about to change. Best Buy has confirmed it will be selling a Verizon version of the smartphone for as low as $99.99 and it could be arriving within the …

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Sony sets sights on Windows Phone, says report

Microsoft might have a new partner on the Windows Phone front. Sony is considering launching a Windows Phone handset in mid-2014, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person who claims to have knowledge of the company’s plans. Related stories New PS5 Rumored to Slim Down, Come with Detachable Disc Drive TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very …

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6 things we’ll see at CES (whether we want to or not)

It’s that magical time of year: Lists are made and checked twice, little eyes sparkle with anticipation, and countless children (at heart) prepare for the unveiling of something new and incredible. I speak, of course, of the Consumer Electronics Show, where manufacturers from around the world show off their upcoming products. And let me tell you, the onslaught of nonsense …

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Back to the future: Koss Pro4AA headphones

The Koss Pro4AA has been around for ages, and when you listen you’ll know why. Koss got the sound right the first time. And while contemporary headphones have more features and are lighter and more comfortable, they’re nowhere as ruggedly built as the Pro4AA. This headphone will shrug off more than a few mishaps that would shatter to pieces a …

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What to expect in 2014? Eric Schmidt fills us in

Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt sees mobile not just winning the war against computers — it’s already won it. Speaking to Bloomberg TV in an interview published on Sunday, Schmidt provided predictions for 2014, saying that he believes “everyone will have a smartphone,” which should allow for richer applications next year. And for the most part, Schmidt argues, mobile is …

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Apple 12 Days app offers ‘Hugo’ or ‘Home Alone’ for free

iPhone and iPad users able to tap into Apple’s 12 Days of Gifts app can score a free film as Monday’s treat. Through the app, Apple has been doling out free downloads since December 26 and will continue playing virtual Santa until January 6. The gifts vary based on your country. People in the US or Canada can download “Hugo,” …

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Nokia wins injunction against all HTC devices (in Germany)

Nokia has won an important injunction in Germany that could see the company put an end to sales of HTC’s devices in Germany. Earlier on Monday, judge Dr. Matthias Zigann of the Munich I Regional Court ruled that Nokia should be awarded an injunction against all HTC Android handsets over an alleged violation of a patent that describes a “method …

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Following Christmas boom, half of all Britons use a tablet

We are a nation addicted to tablets, according to new research. Between 12 million and 13 million tablet PCs were sold in the UK this year, which was an increase of more than 50 per cent on 2012, according to research company Deloitte, the Telegraph reports. By the end of January, that should mean half of all Britons will own …

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BlackBerry CEO: We’ll focus on enterprise, BBM in 2014

All of us have resolutions and things we’d like to work better at in 2014, but there are few who have as tough a road ahead as BlackBerry’s latest chief executive officer, John Chen. Getting the ball rolling early on a Monday morning when many in the tech world are still on vacation if not slowly meandering back into the …

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