David Einar/Sony In final proof that the selfie is taking over the world, Sony has beefed up the camera on its latest smartphone to make the Sony Xperia C3 “The world’s best selfie smartphone.” The word “Selfie” — referring to a picture taken of yourself, alone or with friends — was added to the Oxford …
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8 July
Xiaomi to release Mi 3 as first foray in India
Xiaomi’s Mi 3 will soon be sold in India. Aloysius Low/CNET Xiaomi’s plans to sell its phones in India have never been a secret, so it’s no surprise to find that the company has announced its first phone for India. The Chinese company has launched a new India portal on its Mi.com site, while global VP Hugo Barra made the …
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8 July
LG unleashes a wearable that lets parents track their kids
LG’s Kizon wearable lets parents keep track of their kids. YU JANG-HUN/LG Electronics LG Electronics is catering to parents who want to keep a closer eye on their children when they’re not around. The company unveiled a new wearable designed for kids on Tuesday that’s dubbed the LG Kizon. The water-resistant polythiourethane wristband comes in bright colors and with kiddie …
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8 July
Apple sneaks unlocked iPhones onto eBay
Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET If you want to save money on Apple gear, the smart money is on refurbs. Just one hitch: no iPhones. So if you want one that’s used and unlocked, you typically have to look to independent sellers on eBay. Now, and for a limited time, you can look to Apple on eBay: a non-branded (but decidedly …
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8 July
End of service as Vodafone closes Crazy John’s
Crazy John’s/Vodafone Australian mobile provider Crazy John’s is set to finally close in September this year as Vodafone retires the brand and brings 100,000 remaining customers across to its suite of plans. However, the telco has warned that not all plans provided by the online-only Crazy John’s brand will be “replicated” at Vodafone. Crazy John’s has ceased offering plans to …
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8 July
U.S. Cellular, RadioShack team up to sell phones
RadioShack will start selling the Samsung Galaxy S5 and others on U.S. Cellular’s service. Josh Miller/CNET National retailer RadioShack and regional carrier U.S. Cellular are teaming up to sell devices like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5s on the carrier’s network, the two announced on Tuesday. Customers can start buying the U.S. Cellular phones in 83 RadioShack stores throughout …
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8 July
iPhone 6 leaks show a device begging for extreme torture
The iPhone 6 seems to be itchin’ for a fight, if the rumors are true. Video screenshot by Eric Mack / CNET A video making the rounds this week purports to show a sapphire crystal screen panel from the upcoming iPhone 6 withstanding some pretty serious scratches and stabs from a hunting knife and some keys. It’s an impressive demonstration …
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8 July
Google Glass creator: Glass not only answer to life after smartphones
CNET SAN FRANCISCO — It seems like everyone’s got an opinion on Google Glass, the search giant’s ambitious connected headset that mounts a computer in front of a user’s eyes. But on Tuesday, we heard from someone with special credentials — the device’s creator said Glass is only one answer to the future of computing. People are increasingly moving away …
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8 July
Uber to cap surge pricing in NY during emergencies
PayPal CEO David Marcus (right) holds the door open for Uber CEO Travis Kalanick as the pair get ready to demo Uber’s new PayPal integration earlier this year. PayPal/Uber Uber has agreed that it will put a limit on its increased rates when demand is high during widespread emergencies like Hurricane Sandy, the New York’s attorney general announced Tuesday. The …
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8 July
Google’s Android Wear: 13 things you should know
Sarah Tew/CNET Google’s take on the smartwatch is now available: the platform’s called Android Wear, and the first two watches, the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live , have arrived. But should you buy one? Before we answer that question, let’s look at the big picture: here’s what you need to know about Android Wear, and what it does …
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