Monday, December 22, 2014

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Here's the Z1, Samsung's first Tizen phone to battle Android - Gigaom

Posted: 22 Dec 2014 06:55 AM PST


Gigaom
Here's the Z1, Samsung's first Tizen phone to battle Android
Gigaom
The new phone is called the Samsung Z1 and is expected to launch in January in India, where dozens of handset makers offer low-cost Google Android phones. News of the launch, as well as images and details of the Samsung Z1, were leaked online from a ...
This is Samsung's Z1 Tizen phone, launching in January TechRadar
Samsung to launch Z1 Tizen phone in India in January: Report Times of India
Samsung Z1 Tizen smartphone to be released on January 18th: Reports Tech2

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Boeing and Blackberry reportedly creating a “self-destructing phone” - Tech Digest

Posted: 22 Dec 2014 02:05 AM PST


CIO Today
Boeing and Blackberry reportedly creating a "self-destructing phone"
Tech Digest
According to The Telegraph, the phone will be designed for government agencies that need high levels of security – and the phone will even go as far as to delete the contents of the device should anyone tamper with the casing on the phone. On the ...
BlackBerry, Boeing Partner on Self-Destructing Phone CIO Today
BlackBerry, Boeing Team for Self-Destructing Phone PC Magazine
BlackBerry And Boeing Working On a Self-Destructing Spy-Phone News Every day
Tech Times  - The Independent  - The Star Online
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Give the gift of cheaper TV, Internet and phone service - USA TODAY

Posted: 21 Dec 2014 09:30 AM PST


Give the gift of cheaper TV, Internet and phone service
USA TODAY
Q: My holiday tech-support responsibilities include checking up on my relatives' telecom bills. Any advice? A: Just like debugging the hardware and software of friends and family members you see over the holidays, untangling their Internet, TV and ...

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

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Artsy Update for Amazon Fire Phone. But Does it Matter? - Tech Times

Posted: 21 Dec 2014 07:18 AM PST


Tech Times
Artsy Update for Amazon Fire Phone. But Does it Matter?
Tech Times
By Quinten Plummer, Tech Times | December 21, 10:14 AM ... Amazon has released a hefty update for its first entry into the smartphone market as the e-commerce company keeps true to its promise to regularly update the Fire phone. The latest update ...
Amazon's Struggling Fire Phone Receives Map Update Design & Trend
Amazon's Fire Phone 2 could be 'more than a year away' Digital Spy (blog)
Amazon Fire Phone Infringes Messaging Patent, Tech Co. Says Law360 (subscription)
TechRadar
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Amazon Fire Phone Update Brings Multi-Language Text Translation Feature ... - Tech Times

Posted: 20 Dec 2014 08:34 PM PST


Tech Times
Amazon Fire Phone Update Brings Multi-Language Text Translation Feature ...
Tech Times
It will include some of the best new features whose absence contributed to the public's cold reception of Amazon's newest device, despite being marketed as a "breakthrough" in smartphone technology and touting a cool but gimmicky head-tracking feature ...
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Saturday, December 20, 2014

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This Dirty Little Secret Affects Every Cell Phone User - CIO Today

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 06:01 PM PST


CIO Today
This Dirty Little Secret Affects Every Cell Phone User
CIO Today
SS7 is a bit of 1980s-era network technology that allows cell phones to switch coverage from one cell tower to another as a user travels. While this allows people to continue their calls uninterrupted, the poor level of security built into the system ...
Phone network hack means anyone can listen in on any mobile call The Independent
Security flaws allow worldwide cellphone eavesdropping: researchers CTV News
Security flaws allow global cellular eavesdropping Uniontown Herald Standard

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Amazon Fire Phone Infringes Messaging Patent, Tech Co. Says - Law360 (subscription)

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 02:52 PM PST


Amazon Fire Phone Infringes Messaging Patent, Tech Co. Says
Law360 (subscription)
Law360, New York (December 19, 2014, 5:40 PM ET) -- Amazon.com Inc. was slapped Thursday with a suit in Texas federal court, accusing the e-retail giant of ripping off Dynamic Hosting Company LLC's internet messaging patents through its Amazon Fire ...
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Friday, December 19, 2014

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Microsoft fires legal salvo at phone 'tech support' scammers - The Register

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 11:28 AM PST


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Microsoft fires legal salvo at phone 'tech support' scammers
The Register
Microsoft has launched its first US lawsuit against companies offering phoney phone support for its products and says it plans further operations in the UK and India to stamp out the scammers. Fake tech support calls have been around for a few years now.
Microsoft combats tech support scammers with lawsuit CNET
Microsoft takes on tech support scammers BBC News
Microsoft hits Windows tech support scammers with lawsuit Computerworld
InfoWorld
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How to Change Phone Vibration - POPSUGAR

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 11:22 AM PST


POPSUGAR
How to Change Phone Vibration
POPSUGAR
There are certain types of iPhone hacks that come in handy every single day. This is one of them. Customize your vibrations so you know without looking at your phone what type of alert it is or even who sent it. Get the steps and try it out now — it's ...

Drop your phone in water? Here's the fix - 13WMAZ

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 11:18 AM PST


Drop your phone in water? Here's the fix
13WMAZ
You'd probably be just as well off setting your phone on the counter and leaving it alone for a few days, where air can circulate through it. Even then, there's no guarantee that will work. TekDry and DryBox each offer a money-back guarantee if their ...

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Phone Vulnerability Affecting Billions Reported Found - Top Tech News

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 10:22 AM PST


Top Tech News
Phone Vulnerability Affecting Billions Reported Found
Top Tech News
SS7 is a bit of 1980s-era network technology that allows cell phones to switch coverage from one cell tower to another as a user travels. While this allows people to continue their calls uninterrupted, the poor level of security built into the system ...
Phone network hack means anyone can listen in on any mobile call The Independent
Security flaws allow worldwide cellphone eavesdropping: researchers CTV News

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The Biggest Tech Fails Of 2014: iPhone 6 Launch, BlackBerry's Square Phone ... - Huffington Post UK

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 08:52 AM PST


The Biggest Tech Fails Of 2014: iPhone 6 Launch, BlackBerry's Square Phone ...
Huffington Post UK
2014 has been (mostly) a success for the world of technology. New phones were released, watches can now show you your Tweets as well as the time, and at long last a company turned a smartphone into a ruler. Then again there were some low points as ...
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

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SDPD sued over cellular tracking tech - U-T San Diego

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 09:58 AM PST


Ars Technica
SDPD sued over cellular tracking tech
U-T San Diego
A number of news organizations have taken a closer look at how the technology works, yet its capabilities are still shrouded in secrecy. According to an investigation into the Stingray by USA Today, the device can pick up the telephone numbers and ...
Activist group sues San Diego Police Department over "stingray" records Ars Technica

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Mobile Tech: 4 Ways Microsoft Can Boost Windows Phone and Lumia Sales - Motley Fool

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 05:30 AM PST


Motley Fool
Mobile Tech: 4 Ways Microsoft Can Boost Windows Phone and Lumia Sales
Motley Fool
Still, Microsoft reported that Lumia phone sales climbed 5.7% year over year to 9.3 million units last quarter. That disparity was likely caused by the growth of the overall market outpacing shipments, but make no mistake -- Windows Phone remains a ...
Windows Phone on the brink of extinction WantChinaTimes
Microsoft brings Windows Phone carrier billing to China, India, Brazil, and ... VentureBeat
Microsoft may not launch a new Windows Phone flagship before September 2015 TechRadar
Tech Times  - Techaeris
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Ringly: Bling for ladies who never hear their phones ring - Gigaom

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 05:01 AM PST


Gigaom
Ringly: Bling for ladies who never hear their phones ring
Gigaom
For anyone who has ever missed a phone call because her phone is buried in her bag, or who is sick of checking for texts at the table, Ringly is for you. The connected jewelry combines fashion and technology in a statement ring that costs between $195 ...

Global Tech reports FY2014 loss as mobile phone repair revenue falls - THE BUSINESS TIMES

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 08:23 PM PST


Global Tech reports FY2014 loss as mobile phone repair revenue falls
THE BUSINESS TIMES
Global Tech (Holdings) incurred a loss of HK$15.99 million (S$2.7 million) for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2014, compared to a net profit of HK$12.88 million made last year. The investment holding company, which provides branding, marketing, ...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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10 biggest tech fails of 2014 - Fox News

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:44 AM PST


Fox News
10 biggest tech fails of 2014
Fox News
Amazon has worked its magic in a lot of tech categories, but the Amazon Fire phone has been a disaster. Yes, Firefly wows, a feature that identifies more than 70 million products, as well as movies, music and TV shows. However, the Fire Phone weighs a ...

Two phones a must for Lou Dobbs - USA TODAY

Posted: 16 Dec 2014 12:03 PM PST


USA TODAY
Two phones a must for Lou Dobbs
USA TODAY
Some 20 webcams are set up in the barns that can be monitored on his phones and computers. "This is particularly important during foaling season" when colts and fillies are born. In the pre-tech days, "it could be hours, or days," and you'd have to ...

Pricey watches and cheap phones: tech predictions for 2015 - CanadianBusiness.com

Posted: 16 Dec 2014 08:04 AM PST


CanadianBusiness.com
Pricey watches and cheap phones: tech predictions for 2015
CanadianBusiness.com
Technology analysis firm IDC has released its predictions list for 2015, and they're good ones. I like IDC's predictions because, unlike those from many other analysts, they don't hang on broad vagaries like, "in the coming year, people will use more ...

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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Tech Talk Tuesday: Protecting Our Phones - WTNH

Posted: 16 Dec 2014 05:11 AM PST


Tech Talk Tuesday: Protecting Our Phones
WTNH
The average mobile phone user has 40-50 apps on their phone. It is important to watch out for 3rd party apps in the Mobile App Stores. The Hartford Courant recently mentioned that Flashlight apps for example, can be the worst. Surpax is the #1 piece of ...

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Tech Review: Plenty of standout phone features, but do you need them? - Austin American-Statesman

Posted: 13 Dec 2014 05:43 PM PST


Tech Review: Plenty of standout phone features, but do you need them?
Austin American-Statesman
There's an Android phone for everyone. Need to swim with it? Get a waterproof model. Travel a lot? Get one with longer battery life. The novel features in these phones aren't going to be necessities for everyone. But if you're in need of that ...

Tech-addicted kids? Then stop using your mobile phone as a babysitter - Firstpost

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 02:45 AM PST


Firstpost
Tech-addicted kids? Then stop using your mobile phone as a babysitter
Firstpost
"We bought our kids smart phones so that they could plan their days better and understand how to use the technology. And yet, all they seem to be involved in is gaming, texting and tuning in to inane minute-by-minute updates on Facebook. I can't ...

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A high-tech arrest: Police find stolen phone, arrest suspect with the help of ... - fox6now.com

Posted: 04 Dec 2014 09:56 AM PST


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A high-tech arrest: Police find stolen phone, arrest suspect with the help of ...
fox6now.com
According to officials, officers responded to the are of E. Park Place and Murray Avenue just after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3rd for reports of a stolen phone. Upon arrival, they met with the victim, a 22-year-old woman from Milwaukee. The victim ...

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