Friday, November 21, 2014

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Holiday tech shopping: Smartphones and tablets - Washington Post (blog)

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:34 AM PST


TechRepublic

Holiday tech shopping: Smartphones and tablets
Washington Post (blog)
This phone has a 4.7-inch screen, a bit of a bump from the four-inch screen on the iPhone 5s. It also has a faster processor and new camera features that let you shoot in slow motion. New smartphone chips also mean you can pay for things by tapping ...
Apple iPhone 6 Plus teardown reveals subtle differences from iPhone 6 TechRepublic
Five ways the Apple iPhone 6 Plus excels as a traveling companion ZDNet
5 features we want to see in the iPhone 6S HITC

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Motorola Nexus 6 review: Our favorite Android phone - Digital Spy

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 05:01 AM PST


Digital Spy

Motorola Nexus 6 review: Our favorite Android phone
Digital Spy
Tech Review. Motorola Nexus 6 review: Our favorite Android phone. By Hunter Skipworth. Friday, Nov 21 2014, 5:40am EST. 0Shares. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+. Android skins are a funny thing. Every manufacturer has them, but ...
Tech Review: Nexus 6 "Phablet" smartphone by Motorola FOX31 Denver
Google posts Nexus 6 factory image with newer software build Gigaom
The aam aadmi finds five pros and cons of the Android 5.0 Lollipop update Financial Express
International Business Times AU  - BGR India  - NPR (blog)
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Flip phones are hip again - CNN

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 10:20 AM PST


CNN

Flip phones are hip again
CNN
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, actress Kate Beckinsale and even Rihanna are just a few of the celebrities spotted proudly brandishing the famous piece of paleo-technology. And, believe it or not, "dumb phones" aren't exactly the elusive ...

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Mall screens get Shazam's tech for phone integration - Screenmediamag.com

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 07:11 AM PST


Mall screens get Shazam's tech for phone integration
Screenmediamag.com
Advertisers on Adspace Networks' mall screens in the U.S. can now send content to shoppers' smartphones using technology from Shazam. The Shazam-enabled displays emit an ultrasonic signal, inaudible to human ears but recognisable by phones up to ...

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

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New encryption technology hits nerve with DOJ - Fox News

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 09:51 PM PST


Fox News

New encryption technology hits nerve with DOJ
Fox News
2 official at the Justice Department said the company's new encryption technology that locks out law enforcement would lead to a tragedy, The Wall Street Journal reported. A child would die and the police would not be able to search the suspect's phone ...
Why the government keeps telling you iPhone encryption will eventually kill a ... BGR
DOJ: A child will die due to Apple's iOS 8 encryption tech Apple Insider
Top Obama Admin DOJ Official to Apple, Google: Encryption Will Lead to Dead ... DailyTech
Ars Technica
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Why the Cops Hate the New Apple and Google Phones - Yahoo Tech

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 09:43 AM PST


Yahoo Tech

Why the Cops Hate the New Apple and Google Phones
Yahoo Tech
Digital encryption is at work right now, as you read this: Yahoo Tech (and all Yahoo sites) use encryption that scrambles the data flowing between it and your browser. And your Web-mail service is increasingly likely to use encryption, too, so your ...
Which mobile OS is right for you? Times of India
Google Android Auto Unleashed: Tech Giant Makes Way For Innovation In ... International Business Times
Android, iOS or Windows Phone — which OS is best? Economic Times

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Apple and Others Encrypt Phones, Fueling Government Standoff - Wall Street Journal

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 10:27 AM PST


Apple and Others Encrypt Phones, Fueling Government Standoff
Wall Street Journal
Funny how no one cared if police could access the information on a phone with a warrant 'before' we found out what they were really doing. Now people care a lot. If the FBI is upset that the tech companies are locking them out they should blame ...

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Translation game Duolingo launches a version for Windows Phone - Gigaom

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 10:01 AM PST


Gigaom

Translation game Duolingo launches a version for Windows Phone
Gigaom
Although Windows Phone isn't particularly prominent in the United States, where Apple iOS and Google Android are the most common smartphone operating systems, it has a larger footprint in many developing countries, thanks to the Microsoft strategy of ...

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Prynt's Printing Case Turns Your Phone into a Modern Polaroid Camera - Paste Magazine

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 06:12 AM PST


Paste Magazine

Prynt's Printing Case Turns Your Phone into a Modern Polaroid Camera
Paste Magazine
One casualty of our shift from dedicated cameras to all-purpose always-online smartphones is the loss physical photos. Soon, a whole generation raised on digital photography may have no idea what it means to "shake it like a Polaroid." But start-up ...

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FINALLY you can charge your phone with your belt - Tech Digest

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 03:18 AM PST


FINALLY you can charge your phone with your belt
Tech Digest
With modern phones having a crappy battery life, this gadget could be a lifesaver – simply pull down the charge chord that is hidden behind your belt, plug it into your phone in your pocket and you're away. Cleverly, all of the battery is in the buckle ...

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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Review: HTC Re Camera Fun, But Doesn't Beat Phones - Sci-Tech Today

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 10:52 AM PST


Sci-Tech Today

Review: HTC Re Camera Fun, But Doesn't Beat Phones
Sci-Tech Today
Because it's always "on," it's quicker than whipping out your phone or camera to snap impromptu fun. I found it was better for video than snapshots as minor blur doesn't matter when everything's moving anyway. And HTC has included technology to ...

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Samsung will make fewer phone models next year - Gigaom

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 07:57 AM PST


Gigaom

Samsung will make fewer phone models next year
Gigaom
... phones for the elderly as well as supercharged versions of its flagships specifically to take advantage of minor improvements in telecom technology. And what happens when Samsung has extra crates of a phone that didn't end up selling particularly well?
Samsung Galaxy Note EDGE Review: A Glimpse of What's To Come… Know Your Mobile
Apple Has Forced Samsung Into A Massive Rethink Of Its Entire Corporate ... Business Insider Australia
Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs Google Nexus 6: Which ... Tech Times
MobileTechReview.com
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HTC One M8 named best Android phone by US tech news site - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:29 AM PST


HTC One M8 named best Android phone by US tech news site
Focus Taiwan News Channel
Of all the offerings available today from manufacturers including HTC, Samsung and Motorola, the HTC One M8 is "a gorgeous phone with a nice screen, easy-to-use software, a great camera and long battery life," Business Insider said in a report ...

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Micromax Yu: Exclusive mobile phone brand for tech enthusiasts - India.com

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:29 AM PST


NDTV

Micromax Yu: Exclusive mobile phone brand for tech enthusiasts
India.com
"Yu is aimed at digital natives, tech enthusiasts who want more out of their phones and are constantly doing that," Sharma said. There will be a forum for them to voice out their ideas and those will incorporate in the software updates that will be ...
Micromax plans to do a Xiaomi, launches new brand 'Yu' Economic Times
Micromax to launch Cyanogen-based handsets under new online brand YU in ... Firstpost
Micromax Yu brand of Cyanogen-based smartphones to be unveiled starting ... Mobiletor.com

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NYC Pay Phones Transforming Into Super-Fast Wi-Fi Hubs - Tech Times

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 06:50 PM PST


Tech Times

NYC Pay Phones Transforming Into Super-Fast Wi-Fi Hubs
Tech Times
New York City is implementing a new project that aims to convert pay phones into high-tech Wi-Fi spots that offer speeds of up to a gigabit, allowing users to download a full HD movie in under a minute. The first 500 stations, or Links, of the expected ...
NYC unveils its pay phone Wi-Fi plan, promising 10000 hotspots Gigaom
WiFi hubs to replace New York pay phones Bangkok Post
NYC plan would replace pay phones with Wi-Fi hubs USA TODAY
ABC News  - Curbed NY  - HITC
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Monday, November 17, 2014

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Sharp reveals 4K phone screen with eye-popping pixel count - Digital Spy UK

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 04:30 AM PST


Digital Spy UK

Sharp reveals 4K phone screen with eye-popping pixel count
Digital Spy UK
It is also worth noting that the human eye is unable to detect detail far beyond 300 pixels per inch. Sharp envisions the display technology ultimately finding its way to other products, including tablets, televisions and computer monitors. Strictly ...

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5 Game-Changing Tech Tools For Caregivers - Huffington Post

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 03:52 AM PST


5 Game-Changing Tech Tools For Caregivers
Huffington Post
The Touch3 is a Samsung Galaxy phone made specifically for older adults and intended to be an assist for caregivers. It has GreatCall exclusive apps pre-installed and gives the user one-touch access to health and safety services. When GreatCall Link is ...

U.S. Government Planes Use Devices To Spy On Mobile Phone Users - Design & Trend

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 12:27 AM PST


Design & Trend

U.S. Government Planes Use Devices To Spy On Mobile Phone Users
Design & Trend
"This is a disturbing progression of the federal government's use of this technology," he said. "W hat's different about this...is that it vastly increases the number of completely innocent bystanders whose information is being swept up by law ...
US Using Planes Equipped with 'Dirtbox' to Spy on Your Phone Calls Tech Times
Justice Department using airplanes to track U.S. cell phones, report claims Digital Trends
Flying fake cell towers target fugitives, but can ID your phone too Engadget
BBC News  - USA TODAY  - Popular Mechanics
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US Spying on Cell Phones to Hunt Criminals, Claims Report - Tech Times

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 04:47 PM PST


Tech Times

US Spying on Cell Phones to Hunt Criminals, Claims Report
Tech Times
The fake tower devices can interrupt calls on certain phones, though authorities have reportedly made sure the device will not interrupt calls made to certain emergency services. The technology can also pinpoint a user's location down to three yards ...

U.S. Authorities Are Reportedly Gathering Phone Data Using Fake Celltowers ... - TechCrunch (blog)

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 01:05 PM PST


TechCrunch (blog)

U.S. Authorities Are Reportedly Gathering Phone Data Using Fake Celltowers ...
TechCrunch (blog)
Witness today, the Wall Street Journal published a report claiming that the U.S. Justice Department is "snagging [mobile data belonging to] a large number of innocent Americans'" via technology that can identify criminal suspects using planes. The WSJ ...
U.S. planes spy on American phones CNNMoney
US government uses fake cell towers, flown on airplanes, to harvest phone data ... ExtremeTech
Report: "Secret Spy Program" Targeting US Cell Phone Signals From the Skies The Consumerist
The Guardian  - Siliconrepublic.com
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

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US Using Planes Equipped with 'Dirtbox' to Spy on Your Phone Calls - Tech Times

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 10:14 PM PST


Tech Times

US Using Planes Equipped with 'Dirtbox' to Spy on Your Phone Calls
Tech Times
The planes carry "dirtboxes," known as such due to the initials of the unit of Boeing that manufactures them, namely Digital Receiver Technology. These devices are capable of mimicking the cell towers of telecommunications companies, tricking mobile ...
Justice Department using airplanes to track U.S. cell phones, report claims Digital Trends
US government planes collecting phone data, report claims BBC News
Flying fake cell towers target fugitives, but can ID your phone too Engadget
PC Magazine  - First Coast News
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Flip-phones: Get ready for the return of a most unfashionable device - The Independent

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 04:04 PM PST


The Independent

Flip-phones: Get ready for the return of a most unfashionable device
The Independent
Wintour-watchers interpreted her reversion to pre-smartphone technology as a style statement, but the Vogue editor, who is 65, is far from alone among her age group. Iggy Pop, 67, recently told The Cut website that he owns a flip-phone, "because you ...

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U.S. planes spy on American phones - CNNMoney

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 07:16 AM PST


CNNMoney

U.S. planes spy on American phones
CNNMoney
These devices typically trick phones into sharing its location data and revealing the phone's identity. CNNMoney has independently confirmed that at least one federal agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has used this technology on planes since ...
US Spying on Cell Phones to Hunt Criminals, Claims Report Tech Times
U.S. Authorities Are Reportedly Gathering Phone Data Using Fake Celltowers ... TechCrunch (blog)
US government uses fake cell towers, flown on airplanes, to harvest phone data ... ExtremeTech
The Consumerist  - TechnoBuffalo  - The Guardian
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