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Smartphone shipments to hit over 1 billion this year

Worldwide smartphone shipments are tipped to surpass one billion, according to research firm IDC. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Shipments are 39 per cent up from those in 2012, said IDC, with demand mostly focused in emerging markets, as more traditional markets hit saturation point. IDC points to the decline in average selling price (ASP) as one of the big drivers. The …

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Xbox Live Gold: The yearly fee that’s a big hurdle for casual gamers

The futuristic Xbox One lets you change channels with your voice, log in to your account with nothing more than your face, and instantly flip between gaming and live TV, but Microsoft’s wunderbox can’t stream Netflix without a $60-per-year Xbox Live Gold subscription. It’s a surprising restriction when nearly every other device, from the $35 Chromecast to the $400 PlayStation …

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