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Apple Halves iPhone 5c Production, Recruits BlackBerry Workforce
Are iPhones no longer the apple of consumers’ eyes? In a report from C Technology, the site that leaked photos of the latest new batch of iPhones before they were officially unveiled by Apple, it stated that the production of the lower-cost iPhone 5c has been halved, from 300,000 units a day down to just ...
Slimmest Portable Speaker, Smallest GPS Tracker + More
This week’s #SmartDevice roundup features the market’s self-proclaimed slimmest Hi-Def Bluetooth speaker, an Indiegogo project that aims to keep all your valuables in check, and a water bottle that lets you know if you’re not drinking enough H2O. DASH7 It seems the best travel speakers are bulky, and the most portable deliver poor sound ...
Twitter for Non-Humans : TV is Just the Beginning
Twitter may have found the perfect partner for TV domination with Comcast, launching a Twitter Command to watch or record a show just by tweeting. Such non-verbal commands are the perfect way for Twitter to develop user services around its platform, connecting it with third party services to be controlled through the most widely used ...
Protect Against “Silicon Valley Syndrome” With Cool Gadgets & Health Tips
Experiencing back pains? A knot in your neck that never seems to go away? Eye strain? Is there something wrong with your spine or is it just because you’re spending hours on end with your back stooped while using your tablet or smartphone? According to a survey by posture app company LUMO BodyTechm, dozens of ...
What’s in Store for the Future of SDN? |#ONUGFall2013
The ONUG event (Open Networking Users Group) for Fall 2013 is all set for October 29 and 30, bringing together a range of organizations and individuals interested in the world of networking. The sector has undergone quite a transformation in recent years, largely due to software. Virtualization is impacting every layer of the stack, and software-defined networking ...
5 Ways Big Data Can Cure Healthcare
Big Data encompasses much of our lives, whether you are aware of it or not. It’s there when you use social sites like Facebook and Twitter, the enterprise is using it to better understand the whims of consumers, and even in healthcare, Big Data now plays a vital role. With the use of Big Data ...
Removable SIMs to Appear in Audi SmartCars + More
This week’s SmartCar roundup features removable SIMs for cars, more self-driving car pledges, and an acquisition to boost the connected car market. Audi hints at removable car SIMs Audi USA President Scott Keogh hinted that the company’s new A3 sedan, expected to debut at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show, will allow drivers to choose ...
Samsung Launches New Phone Despite Product Ban in the US
As many will have expected, the US President has decided not to grant a South Korean company the same favor it granted an American company. Back in August, President Barack Obama vetoed a product ban on certain Apple devices that was handed down by the International Trade Commission. The devices covered by the ban were ...
New iPads, Mavericks and Mac Pro to Launch on October 22
Apple is all set for another round of product launches later this month, and consumers are likely to see new iPads and Macs this time around. Previous reports stated that Apple would be holding an press event on the 15th of October, but AllThingsD’s sources, who claim to be familiar of the Cupertino company’s plans, ...
Sense-U Monitors the Old and Young for Safety + Posture
This week’s Quantified Self roundup features an all-in-one tracking device, a smart bracelet, and an app that helps you get motivated in your journey to a healthier you. Sense-U This little device does more than track your activities and sleep. It also helps keep your back straight, and even helps keep the elderly safe. ...