LG may be dipping its toes back into the tablet market with a brand-new device. Known as the LG G Pad, the new tablet will sport an 8.3 inch screen packed with a 1920×1200 resolution, Greek blog site TechBlog said today. Powered by a quad-core processor, the tablet will come with 2GB of RAM. Citing …
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14 August
HTC One Mini arrives on Vodafone in time for 4G launch
Vodafone is starting to sell the HTC One Mini in 4G-ready form, ahead of the red-hued operator’s next-gen network launch later this month. The cheapest way to get the miniaturised version of the HTC One free from Vodafone on a 4G tariff is to pay £34 per month for 24 months, a rate that gets you unlimited texts and minutes, …
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14 August
Samsung Ativ S Neo to pop up on Sprint this Friday
Sprint is adding another Windows Phone 8 handset to its lineup. On Friday, August 16, the carrier will kick off sales of the Samsung Ativ S Neo smartphone, Sprint revealed on Wednesday. The Ativ will be the second Windows 8 handset carried by Sprint this year and the first with international roaming capabilities. After a $50 mail-in rebate, the phone …
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14 August
iPhone 5S on 10 September but no new iPads, report says
Those hoping to see a new version of the iPad within the month will have to wait a tad longer, as a new report says Apple is holding back revamped versions of its new tablets. The new iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 5S, will be shown off on 10 September, Bloomberg reports, citing “a person with knowledge” of Apple’s plans. But …
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14 August
Get notified when your show’s commercial breaks are over
We’ve all been there: you get distracted during a commercial break, then miss the game-winning homer because you didn’t make it back to the TV in time. For those of us with DVRs, this isn’t a huge deal (yay, Pause button!), but for watchers of live TV, timing those breaks can be tricky. One extra detour and you stand to …
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14 August
Finding Rover app tracks lost dogs using facial recognition
John Polimeno’s life has taken a bit of a turn. A few years back, he owned and operated his own construction business. This summer, he’s touring the country on a bus promoting Finding Rover, a new smartphone app he’s created. Why the 180? Blame it on his love of dogs. Not too long ago, he and his wife were in …
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14 August
HTC debuts full ad with popular ‘Iron Man’ star
HTC has officially rolled out its splashy new ad campaign with Robert Downey Jr. at the helm. Related stories HTC’s new ad campaign takes flight with ‘Iron Man’ star HTC to get a lift from Iron Man star Verizon launches sign-up page for HTC One The full 2-minute commercial for HTC’s new “Here’s to Change” campaign is now online and …
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14 August
Verizon launches sign
The HTC One could be one step closer to reaching Verizon subscribers. The carrier now has a page where potential buyers can sign up to get the latest information about HTC’s flagship phone. The page doesn’t indicate an exact date of when the phone will be available — only that it will be available “later this summer,” which is consistent …
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14 August
Samsung accused over harsh labour conditions in Brazil
Samsung is facing a £70m fine as Brazilian authorities claim factory workers are subjected to backbreaking working conditions. Public prosecutors in Brazil are seeking £70m in damages from Samsung over labour law violations in facilities where our mobile phones and televisions are assembled. Prosecutors allege that workers in a plant in the Manaus Free Trade zone are forced to work …
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14 August
Lepai’s tiny powerhouse amplifier won’t break the bank
I never heard of Lepai until about a year ago, when Parts Express sent over a Lepai LP-2020A+ amplifier for review. Well, it didn’t take long to see it was a steal, and it has been my go-to amp for anyone on a super-tight budget, it’s just $25, and for that kind of money the sound is pretty special. The …
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