The latest “leak” of Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Active. EV Leaks You’ve seen the videos and read the report and now a flurry of alleged photos of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active point to its future existence. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S5 Active gets sporty in leak video Galaxy S5 Active sports customizable hardware button in …
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29 May
The evolution of tablet design
A tablet by any other name would be a hybrid. Josh Miller/CNET From their ugly duckling beginnings, tablets have slowly evolved into cool, sleek, and sophisticated slates, but the most impactful transformations have been subtle. From the Apple iPad Air, which pushed the design envelope towards thinner and lighter, to the RIM Blackberry Playbook — plagued with poorly designed buttons …
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29 May
Apple iWatch may offer wireless charging
A CNET mock-up of what an iWatch might look like. Sarah Tew and Christopher MacManus/CNET Apple iWatch wearers might be able to charge the device wirelessly — at least if the latest rumors from Chinese media prove true. Insiders at Chinese electronics maker Luxshare say the company has sent wireless charging coils to Apple to be certified and approved for …
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29 May
Dish: Bitcoins will work for your satellite TV bill
Bitcoin Dish Network is tuning in to Bitcoin to become the first major television service provider to allow customers to pay their bills with the cryptocurrency. In announcing the news Thursday, Dish proclaimed that it is the largest company yet to accept bitcoins as it gets ready for customers to start settling their tabs with the digital currency in the …
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29 May
How to set a contact
Jason Cipriani/CNET Cortana is a personal assistant for Windows Phone 8.1 users. Similar to Siri and Google Now, Cortana uses voice commands to interact with the user. Standard commands of searching the Web, calling a contact, and sending a message are all possible through the service. But perhaps the most intriguing feature Cortana adds is the ability to set a …
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29 May
Simple.TV gets Chromecast support, adds offline playback
Simple.TV owners are getting another outlet for streaming their over-the-air TV. Chromecast support was added to Simple.TV’s app for iOS and Android today, enabling the ability to “cast” straight from the app to a Chromecast. The Chromecast joins Roku and Apple TV as supported living room devices, although Roku remains the only option with its own onscreen interface. Simple.TV also …
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29 May
Vimeo joins Netflix, Amazon with first original series
A popular Web series is becoming the first original series available exclusively on Vimeo, the video site announced on Thursday. “High Maintenance,” a popular Web series that launched in 2013 and follows a cannabis dealer delivering products to clients around the city they live in, will now be available exclusively on Vimeo On Demand. The show has already aired 13 …
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28 May
Get an Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for $149
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is a steal at $149. James Martin/CNET When it comes to tablet bang for the buck, it’s hard to beat an Amazon Kindle Fire HD. With today’s deal, the needle shoots up to “impossible to beat.” Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET For a limited time, you can get a refurbished Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (16GB) for …
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28 May
Apple finally confirms it’s buying Beats for $3B
These happy gentlemen just signed a $3 billion deal. From left: Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Beats co-founder Dr. Dre, and Apple SVP Eddy Cue. Apple Apple on Wednesday confirmed it’s buying Beats for $3 billion, giving the electronics giant a popular headphones business and subscription streaming music service. The acquisition — Apple’s biggest ever — includes …
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28 May
Analysts mixed about Apple’s prospects for Beats
The acquisition of Jimmy Iovine (left) and Dr. Dre (second from right) is considered key to Apple’s deal for Beats. Apple Even after Apple confirmed long-standing rumors that it planned to acquire Beats on Wednesday, industry analysts lacked any harmony in their impressions of the deal, with some singing its praises and some cracking sour notes. Morgan Stanley came out …
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