May, 2014

• 8 May

  Gold LG G3 photos allegedly leak ahead of May 27 launch

  

  Gold is all the rage in phones these days. GSM Arena LG is all set to unveil its flagship G3 smartphone on May 27, but some allegedly leaked photos ahead of the event hint that the company has more in store than just basic white and gray shades. Related stories LG G3 launches May 27, …

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• 8 May

  Apple North America sales head leaves, to be replaced by Japan chief

  

  The head of Apple’s North America sales, Zane Rowe, will be replaced by the current head of sales in Japan and Korea, according to Apple. Speaking to Reuters in an interview published on Thursday, Apple confirmed that Rowe would be leaving Apple and be replaced by Doug Beck. The Apple spokesperson said that Beck “has done a great job helping …

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• 8 May

  ‘Breaking Bad’ to get 4K treatment on Netflix

  

  “Breaking Bad,” the popular AMC series that ended its five-season run last fall, will soon look a bit better to folks with 4K televisions, Netflix has confirmed. Starting in June, the entire “Breaking Bad” series will be streamed in 4K resolution to those with 4K sets, the company said in a statement Wednesday. The remastering will also include 5.1-channel surround …

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• 8 May

  Network Ten brings catch

  

  Tenplay is now available across a range of devices Network Ten The app uses the network’s Tenplay platform, which is already available online, for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, and on smart TVs. Windows Phone 8 users will now be able to download the Tenplay app for free to gain access to both catch-up video and live streams. With …

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• 8 May

  Samsung Smart Remote: Hands

  

  Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Smart Remote: Hands-on with the best TV clicker… 3:02 I’m the first to argue that a buying a TV should be about the combination of picture quality and value first, and everything else second. The remote included with that TV should be placed pretty far down the list of priorities. That said, the remote you …

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• 8 May

  NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts channel coming to Roku later this month

  

  Sarah Tew/CNET NPR is ready to make its first official entrance on Roku. NPR Music is planning to roll out a dedicated Roku channel for its Tiny Desk Concerts series later this month, which features short musical performances from the cubicle of “All Songs Considered” host Bob Boilen. This is NPR’s first dedicated app for the Roku platform; live NPR …

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• 8 May

  Is AT&T’s new U

  

  AT&T and BabyFirst have created a “second screen” app for babies and toddlers. AT&T As if one screen for a baby wasn’t enough, AT&T is launching a so-called educational app for its U-verse TV service that promotes a “second screen” experience for toddlers. The new app developed in partnership with BabyFirst allows babies to create images on an iPhone or …

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• 7 May

  The continuing evolution of iOS

  

  Editors’ note: This post has been updated with information about iOS features up to the current release. Apple’s WWDC starts in about a month, and if Apple sticks to its usual schedule, we expect to hear an announcement for iOS 8 during the keynote. June will also mark the seventh anniversary of the iPhone, and it’s easy to see much …

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• 7 May

  Facebook Moves buy prompts questions over privacy policy

  

  Moves app. Moves Facebook’s decision to update the privacy policy and terms and conditions on its recently acquired Moves app is not egregious, despite concerns to the contrary, according to the company. In a Guardian story published Wednesday, a Facebook spokesman said the social network modified Moves’ terms and conditions so its team could work on, and improve, the program. …

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• 7 May

  Apple v. Samsung patent trial recap: How it all turned out (FAQ)

  

  Apple and Samsung have battled repeatedly over patents. James Martin/CNET The latest round in the Apple v. Samsung patent-infringement battle is finally over — well at least until it’s appealed. A jury on Friday handed back a mixed verdict in the Apple v. Samsung patent-infringement case, determining that both companies were guilty in some aspects but not guilty in others. …

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