HTC reportedly scales back production after slump in smartphone sales
According to multiple reports, HTC has paused production on roughly a
fifth of its total capacity and has been looking to outsource to
contract manufacturers to save money. Reuters has seen parts of HTC's
factories closed up, and reports that cash flow pressures have forced
the smartphone maker to ... Read More ...
LG's G Flex curved phone makes a surprise debut in Argentina
We got our first clear look at LG's curved G Flex smartphone in press
shots just a few days ago, and now the device itself has popped up. The
Verge points out tech journalist Frederico Ini of Telefe Noticias, a
news program based in Argentina, has apparently obtained a prototype and
brought it in to ... Read More ...
4K 12-inch tablets are going to be a thing and Japan Display can prove it
If the iPad mini's new Retina Display didn't quite hit the spot, maybe
4K tablet displays from Japan Display will. Panasonic's already managed
to slather its hulking 20-inch tablet in the same resolution, which was a
feat in itself. But let's consider something a little more handheld
friendly -- ... Read More ...
Tesla Model S to get app support and Chrome by late 2014 (video)
Tesla's Model S may soon be as friendly to developers as it is to
drivers. Elon Musk has revealed at a Munich reception (shown after the
break) that he hopes to open the EV's infotainment system to third-party
apps by the end of 2014. As part of the software transition, the sedan
will also get ... Read More ...
BBM for Android and iOS notches more than 10 million downloads in 24 hours
By the looks of BlackBerry's stats, millions were not only unfazed by
BBM's launch hiccup on Android and iOS, but were also excited to get the
app. The company formerly known as RIM says that BBM has been
downloaded more than 10 million times within 24 hours since its release
on the platforms. ... Read More ...
Google to give parents more control with supervised user accounts in Chrome
Those unwilling to spend big bucks on a laptop for their kids might
consider a low-cost Chromebook as an option, but could be a bit hesitant
due to the OS's lack of parental controls. That could all change
however, thanks to a new feature the Chrome team is rolling out this
week to its beta channel. ... Read More ...
Sony CEO Kaz Hirai to kick off CES 2014 with opening keynote
CES 2014 is creeping up on us, and the Consumer Electronics Association
(CEA) has announced that Sony President and CEO Kaz Hirai will deliver
the headline keynote on the show's first day. Last year, the honor went
to Panasonic and its head honcho, Kazuhiro Tsuga. Mum's the word on
exactly what ... Read More ...
Aereo app finally arrives on Android
It's taken a while for Aereo's Android app to see the light of day, but
it's finally hit Google Play today as promised. Subscribers to the
service will now be able to watch live TV streamed to handsets and
tablets running Android 4.2 or higher -- provided they live in one of
the company's markets, ... Read More ...
PS4 controller escapes into the Canadian wilderness, partly supports the PS3 (video)
The PlayStation 4 may not reach stores until November 15th, but that
hasn't prevented the DualShock 4 from showing up early -- some Canadian
Twitter users have spotted the controller at retail stores. While it's
not clear that stores are allowed to sell the new DualShock,
TheRugbyGodGamer claims ... Read More ...
LG unveils the Fireweb, its first Firefox OS smartphone (video)
So far, Firefox OS has been limited to ultra-basic smartphones like the
ZTE Open. LG is expanding the platform's reach today by releasing its
inaugural Mozilla-powered handset, the Fireweb. The 4-inch device is
still designed for newcomers between its 480 x 320 display, 1GHz
Qualcomm processor and ... Read More ...
Evernote iOS app adds Places feature, lets Premium users edit their home screen
Last month, Evernote rolled out a revamped Skitch app, giving it a
fresh coat of paint to fit in with iOS 7. Today, the main Evernote app
for iPhones and iPads has gotten similar aesthetic treatment, and added a
couple of new features to boot. First up is the Places feature for both
free and paid ... Read More ...
Instapaper for Android updated with new design, keyword search and InstaRank sorting
Since Betaworks purchased Instapaper earlier this year, a design update
has made its way to the iOS and web versions of the app. Today, that
refresh is hitting the save-now-read-later utility on Android. In
addition to an overhauled interface, the update brings search (via
in-app purchase) for ... Read More ...
Stephen Elop says he's ready for change at Microsoft
All eyes are on Stephen Elop. Just hours ago, he introduced Nokia's
first Windows tablet; he's also overseeing his division's integration
into Microsoft; and Redmond is even considering him as its next CEO.
During our interview today, Elop understandably couldn't comment on the
prospect of taking ... Read More ...
Moto X camera fix finally rolling out to Verizon variants
You don't have to keep hanging on, Verizon subscribers: that critical
Moto X camera fix is rolling out now. Though we've yet to see it on our
own handset, Phandroid is reporting that Motorola's over-the-air update
has finally passed Verizon's rigorous testing and should be hitting all
handsets soon. ... Read More ...
eBay buys Shutl, plans for same-day delivery in 25 cities by the end of 2014
While eBay's same-day shipping is a beautiful thing for impulse buyers,
its expansion has been slow. The company is speeding things up today by
acquiring Shutl, a British startup focused on quick e-commerce
deliveries. The deal will help eBay bring its speedy eBay Now service to
a total of 25 cities ... Read More ...
Insert Coin semifinalist: iOximeter is a simple, cross-platform wellness tool
Pulse oximeters that connect to your smartphone aren't exactly new. In
fact, a super-hackable Bluetooth model called smARtPULSE wound up as a
finalist in our Insert Coin competition early this year out in San
Francisco. What sets the iOximeter apart is its cross-platform
compatibility and extremely ... Read More ...
Titanfall reaches Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC on March 11th
The many gamers buying an Xbox One for Titanfall (or don't mind the
Xbox 360 and PC versions) can now mark a date on their calendars: EA
says that the shooter will reach North America on March 11th, 2014.
While that's more than four months away, the company is offering a
Collector's Edition that ... Read More ...
iPad Air and Retina iPad mini will support T-Mobile LTE, including 200MB of free monthly data
T-Mobile CEO John Legere was dropping hints last week that his carrier
would play a part in the new iPad launches, and we now know just what he
meant. The Apple Store mentions that both the iPad Air and iPad mini
with Retina display will have options for T-Mobile LTE in addition to
the AT&T, Sprint ... Read More ...
Apple's iPad Air event roundup: new tablets, refreshed MacBook Pro with Retina display, Mavericks and more
Missed out on today's action from San Francisco? Not to worry, we've
got you covered with a recap of the news from Apple's event. Join us
after the break where you'll find our coverage of all of the new
gadgets: iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, MacBook Pro and Mac
Pro -- including our ... Read More ...
Take two tablets: Will the iPad Air and Retina iPad mini cure Apple's market share slide?
Apple put up some impressive numbers today: 170 million iPads sold to
date. 475,000 iPad apps available. $13 billion paid to app developers.
Yet those numbers only tell part of the story. While the iPad may
continue to be the top-selling tablet line, it no longer dominates the
market the way it once ... Read More ...
Amazon adds more MGM TV shows and movies to Prime Instant Video
Looking for more videos to feed that new Kindle Fire HDX? You'll be
glad to hear that Amazon has just added a slew of them to Prime Instant
Video through an expanded deal with MGM. The agreement gives subscribers
access to the TV series Vikings as well as a handful of better-known
movies, including ... Read More ...
You can now stream Apple's iPad Air event online
Did you miss Tim Cook and co. deliver all of Apple's latest and
greatest software and hardware updates this morning? Fear not, for you
can witness the revelation of the iPad, OS X, MacBook and other news all
over again on Apple's website, as it's streaming the event for all to
see. Well, what are ... Read More ...
Apple releases iOS 7.0.3 update with iCloud Keychain support, bug fixes aplenty
Turns out it's not just Macs getting an OS update today. Apple has now
also released version 7.0.3 of iOS -- a decidedly less major upgrade,
but one that will no doubt be welcome to anyone having technical issues
since updating to iOS 7. It's not all bug fixes, though. The update also
brings with it ... Read More ...
Insert Coin semifinalist: MYBELL is an extremely loud and customizable electronic bike bell
Say what you will about the cavalier bike messengers that give cyclists
a bad name, but it doesn't change the fact that pedaling your way to
work is better for both your health and the environment. Unfortunately,
biking (especially in New York City) can feel a little, well, dangerous
at times. ... Read More ...
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