Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge sales now expected to easily top 70 million
Forget previous 45 or 50 mil projections, these bad boys are headed for iPhone-like record numbers. Only unveiled about six weeks back, and commercially released in 20 countries exactly seven days ago, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are well on their way to legendary status. Glowing reviews, relatively low fair prices, transformed designs, top-of-the-line...
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Stop the presses, as fresh rumors call for all-metal Sony Xperia Z4 fall debut
No, the familiar Xperia model we saw photographed over and over again lately isn’t delayed, but it may see daylight as Z3 Neo. If you thought LG’s direct approach to speculation regarding its next-gen hero device was refreshing, get ready to acclaim the heavyweight champion of misleading rumor feeding. Remember how certain we were of...
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HTC One M9 crushes Samsung Galaxy S6, narrowly beats iPhone 6 in ultimate drop test
Tile and concrete may break the Gorilla Glass 4 screen protection of the M9, but at the end of the day, the all-aluminum phone will still work just fine. Ever wondered what it takes to finish off a mighty slab of silicon like HTC’s newest flagship handheld? A violent drop on concrete? Puh-lease. Three, count’em,...
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Jawbone further diversifies smart band portfolio with $100 Up2, $200 Up4
Not to forget the $180 Up3, unveiled many months ago but barely ready for primetime now. Keeping up with Jawbone’s growingly diverse, growingly confusing product lineup may look like a task for folks accustomed to, say, Samsung Galaxy traditions. If you exclude obsolete items from the equation however, like the original Up or its first...
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Navy conducts historic first ever UAV aerial refueling
For the first time in aviation history, a UAV has successfully demonstrated its capabilities to conduct aerial refueling. The X-47B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) took to the skies recently to show off its ability pair with an Omega Air KC-707 in mid-air. Historic as the event may be, both of the Navy’s X-47B are both...
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Google extends support for Chrome on Windows XP until end of 2015
People that can’t convince themselves to part with their beloved Windows XP can count on Chrome to support the ageless OS until the end of 2015. Google announced today via its blog that XP users will continue to get regular patches and updates for Chrome browsers until the end of the year. The Internet giant...
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BB-8 droid from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is real
The Star Wars franchise, long known for its reliance on CGI, now has one less CGI element it has to work on. The rolling droid called BB-8 came on stage today at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California to a welcoming crowd of Star Wars fans. When we last saw BB-8, it appeared...
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Siemens develop record-breaking electric motor for planes
Engineers at Siemens have developed a new electric motor that could give rise to some amazing personal aircrafts in the future. The company reported recently that it had developed a 50 kg electric motor that delivers continuous output of about 260 kilowatts, which is 5X more than comparable products. To put things into perspective, comparable...
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New durability tests prove standard Samsung Galaxy S6 is tougher than iPhones
Ironically, these stem from the same extended warranty-specialized company that gave birth to Galaxy S6 Edge “Bendgate” concerns. Want a final answer to all your Samsung Galaxy S6 endurance questions? Various torture tests shall materialize over the next few weeks, maybe months, in addition to the drop and bend experiments already performed by both scientific...
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LG’s Windows Phone comeback draws near, but Verizon could get dibs
Sorry, high-end WP enthusiasts, this is certainly no G4 or even G3 for Windows… and apparently runs an OS iteration soon to become obsolete. Last LG dabbled in tiled mobile gear, Samsung’s Galaxy S family was barely getting started and the Android flavor of the day was 2.2 Froyo. Sure, the E900 Optimus 7 looked...
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Netflix attracts over 60 million subscribers
Netflix now has over 60 million subscribers according the company’s latest report. The streaming service boasts over 40 million members in the US and 20 million abroad. In total, Netflix reported that it has over 62 million subscribers, and reportedly original series such as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black are big...
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Engineers invent camera that harvests light to power itself
Researchers have put together the first ever video camera that powers itself. Columbia University’s Shree K. Nayar and T.C. Chang have invented what they refer to as “a fully self-powered video camera.” They designed a pixel that’s capable of measuring incident light and convert light into electric power. The key component in the camera is...
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Future iPhones could have DSLR-like cameras
All because of Apple acquiring LinX. Camera is one of the biggest selling points for the iPhone and Apple makes significant improvement to its smartphone’s camera technology with every new generation. We can expect the company to continue down this road for future iPhones as well. Apple is now making strategic investments and acquisitions which...
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China downloads the most iOS apps
Overtakes the US to clinch the top spot. Apple has made no secret of the fact that it considers China to be a very lucrative market for its business. The company has been rapidly expanding its retail presence inside the People’s Republic, and has been tailoring programs that enable customers in China to come onto...
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Cheaper than the iPhone 6 Plus on retail, Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge costs more to build
We wouldn’t worry about the Korean mobile titan’s financial prosperity, but their profit margins remain considerably slimmer than Apple’s. You probably remember how distressed Android enthusiasts got when it became clear Samsung would discard cheap plastic at last and go the premium metal route for its 2015 flagship. It was all good news, obviously, yet...
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Microsoft squeezes $149 Lumia 540 between 535 and 640 variants
Somehow, Redmond managed to find an uber-narrow market space previously unoccupied by its continuously growing affordable Lumia lineup. Does the cheapest Microsoft handheld yet feel a little on the low-end side? Willing to trade Lumia 640’s punchy processor and large battery for a more capable front-facing camera and slightly lower price? Here comes the unusually...
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