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Console Wars: PlayStation 4 vs Xbox ONE
Sony and Microsoft are both set to sell their new gaming consoles this month. Sony’s PlayStation 4 will hit the store shelves today, while Xbox fans will have to wait until the Nov 22 to get their hands on the Xbox ONE. Earlier reports stated that more gamers are more interested in the PS4, based ...
TeleSign gives your phone its own ‘reputation’ with PhoneID Score
Ever wonder what your phone number can tell about you? What if one day, instead of being asked for your social security number to check your background, you were asked for your phone number? TeleSign is a company that helps service providers authenticate people. Not a clue what that means? That’s simple, if you are ...
Who will lead Pinterest in Japan? Local love required
The Japanese version of the popular scrapbooking site Pinterest is now live. Those using Rakuten Connect, the nation’s version of Facebook Connect, can now use their Rakuten login to use the Japanese version of Pinterest. This is the first time a Rakuten login will be used on a non-Rakuten service, but it’s still in Rakuten’s ...
What cities need to accommodate smart cars
This week’s SmartCar roundup features a plan for a smart city, a smart boat for all your nautical needs, and a $40 device to help you find your parked car. Smart Cities Electric vehicles are reaching a point of abundance, and as manufacturers are focusing on releasing more electric vehicles in the market, the ...
YotaPhone, the dual-screen phone, will finally arrive before Christmas
Yota Devices’ dual-screen phone will finally be rolling out internationally before Christmas. The YotaPhone first came to our attention late last year when it was introduced by the Russian company. What makes it unique is the dual-screen that promises to deliver 50 percent more battery life. Farfetched? Not entirely. You see the main screen is ...
Netflix wishlist 2014 : Original series we’d love to see
2014 is just two months away, and this means a lot of things for different people. While most are anxious for a fresh start, others know the new year delivers new TV shows. Whether it’s the latest season of your favorite show, or a program debut, many will be looking to Netflix to get their ...
Quantified Self revolution : Hello Human 2.0
This week’s Quantified Self roundup features a filmmaker’s perception of the Quantified Self revolution, a platform that tracks everything in your life, and a design-savvy fitness tracker. Human 2.0 Renowned filmmaker Jason Silva recently released a new video in his YouTube channel Shots of Awe wherein he talks about how amazing the Quantified Self ...
Google Glass wait-list now open for US residents
If you can’t wait for Google Glass to hit the stores, here’s your chance to get one earlier: Google has opened up a new wait-list for those who’re eager to get their hands on a pair of its high-tech specs. You read that right, the wait-list is now open for anyone to sign up, as ...
SmartThings gets $12.5M to take over the Internet of Things
SmartThings, the Internet of Things startup that provides home automation solutions, raised $12.5 million in a Series A funding from Greylock Partners and Highland Capital Partners. This round of funding brings SmartThings’ venture funding to a total of $15.5 million. The new round of funding will be used to enhance its product portfolio as well ...
How big is ‘Big Data’ really?
These days, electronic devices come in various storage capacities. It’s one of the features that most people look at before making a purchase. If you buy a new iPad, one of the things you’ll need to consider is if 16GB of storage space will be enough for all your data – such as your photos ...