Sony’s only consumer OLED was the 11-inch XEL-1 released in 2008 Sony A recent report suggested that Sony was pulling out of commercial OLED development. In response the company told CNET Australia, “Sony has made no announcement in this regard and has no comment”. OLED displays are widely seen as the holy grail of TV …
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20 May
Microsoft Surface Pro 3’s keyboard cover gets even better
Now playing: Watch this: Microsoft reveals thinner, faster Surface Pro 3 tablet 2:55 In addition to the revamped Surface Pro 3 tablet, Microsoft announced high-end accessories to complete and complement the laptop-replacing tablet experience. Most notably, the new Type Cover 3 keyboard, starting at $130, rocks a major performance and design facelift. Hands-on with the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (pictures) …
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20 May
Samsung trademark could point to Google Glass rival
Is Samsung eyeing a rival to Google Glass? James Martin/CNET Samsung may be the next major company aiming to launch high-tech eyeware. The Korean mobile phone vendor has filed a trademark application in Korea for a device known as “Gear Blink,” the Guardian reported on Tuesday. Other than the name, the trademark filing lists only certain “designated goods,” meaning other …
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20 May
Apple and Samsung to kiss and make up? Not so fast
CNET A judge has told Apple and Samsung to resolve their patent issues, but bad blood between the two sides continues to spill. In a court document released on Monday and spotted by The Verge, both Apple and Samsung were supposed to report on their progress regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, as ordered by Judge Lucy Koh. Instead, each …
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20 May
Verizon CEO calls speculation on Dish deal a ‘fantasy’
Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam on CNBC talking about the Netflix/Comcast deal. Screenshot of CNBC video Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam laid to rest on Tuesday rumors that his company is looking to buy satellite TV provider Dish Network. Following AT&T’s announcement that it intends to buy DirecTV for nearly $49 billion, rumors started circulating that Verizon might be interested in …
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20 May
Smartphone future tech: Where can we possibly go from here?
Can it get any better than this? Why, yes, I believe so. Josh Miller/CNET There’s no doubt that the smartphone has made amazing strides since its humble beginnings. But lately I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how these days devices can have no room for real improvement. Every time a new flagship phone is due for release, manufacturers …
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20 May
Microsoft silent on the Mini: The Surface that didn’t surface
Surface Pro 3: No Mini to see here. Microsoft After weeks of rumors that Microsoft’s Tuesday event was all about a Surface Mini, it wasn’t. What in the world happened? What happened of course is that Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 , a full-fledged 12-inch laptop that can function as a tablet. “The Mini would have been a tablet-only …
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20 May
U.S. Cellular makes sharing data plans just a tad cheaper
Starting Tuesday, regional carrier U.S. Cellular drops the fee it will charge you for each device on its Shared Connect data plans. The new fees are $10 per-phone charge on plans that are 10GB or higher, and $20 to connect a device to plans that provide 8GB or lower. U.S. Cellular takes aim at two Goliaths, Verizon and AT&T, by …
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20 May
Apple iPad in
Apple European iPad owners looking to upgrade can now swap their tablet for cash towards a new iOS gadget, as Apple’s in-store trade-in scheme spreads across the globe. Several of Apple’s online pages for its UK retail stores now sport an advert that reads, “Trade in your old iPhone or iPad and get credit towards a new one.” 9to5Mac reports …
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20 May
Verizon preps FaceTime
Verizon will soon offer a video calling service over its LTE network that will work like Apple’s FaceTime app. Video chatting with far-flung family members could get even easier for Verizon wireless customers. Verizon executives said Tuesday that the company will be launching a FaceTime-like video calling service later this year as part of its nationwide rollout of voice over …
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