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Specs + prices for iPhone 6, Plus and the Apple Watch
Apple Inc. has finally launched its rumored upsized iPhones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, at its launch event today. Here is a recap of the event highlights, including new product specs and features. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus The iPhone 6 is only 6.9 mm thick while the 6 Plus is ...
Robots will take over our homes, furniture included
This week’s Smart Living roundup features a survey among American consumers regarding the public perception of smart homes, expectations for highly automated cars set to hit the market in 2017, an all-seeing robot vacuum, an affordable wireless lighting system, and the couch of your dreams. . Smart homes are here to stay Harris Interactive Inc., the ...
Watch LIVE! from Tableau Conference 2014
If you’re a data enthusiast looking for the next big event, head to Seattle, WA for this year’s Tableau Conference. Kicking off this week, the five-day conference will be held at the Washington State Convention Center. We’ll have live event coverage today and tomorrow, with exclusive interviews from our roving news desk, theCUBE. Watch LIVE coverage here, ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Anti-rape nail polish and more
This past week’s Smart World Series features cool new wearable tech for health, homes and the city, and new funding and dev kits for the Internet of Things. For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected world. Every day, SiliconANGLE rounds ...
Bitcoin firm KnCMiner raises $14M in series A funding
KnCMiner AB, a company that creates Bitcoin mining rigs, announced it’s raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Nordic-based venture capital firm Creandum and advised by technology investment bank GP Bullhound. The cash influx will enable KnCMiner to expand its mining operations and offer other Bitcoin-related services to consumers. KnC Miner ...
How to get the iPhone 6 without going broke
Apple Inc. is expected to unveil the latest iPhone on September 9. If you’re the type to line up outside Apple Stores on launch day, you may be wondering how to get the best trade-in value for your old iPhone. Read on, my friend. According to reports, the resale price of old iPhones is steadily ...
Phablet Wars: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. LG G3 and others
How do Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s latest phablets compare to the bevy of phablets hitting the market, and can they cripple any oversized handsets launched by Apple, Inc. next week? Phablet shipments are expected to exceed portable PCs by the end of this year, according to the latest data from the research firm International Data Corp. ...
IoT developers get support, new tools from tech heavyweights
This week’s Smart DevOps roundup features a new and open smart home SDK from a tech giant, more fresh developer kits for app makers in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, and round of funding to accelerate development for IoT products and services. Samsung’s Smart Home SDK Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled new products ...
Rapist-detecting nail polish keeps partygoers safe
This week’s Smart Health roundup features a branded smart shirt, a new way to track your sleep patterns, and technologies that do not connect to the Internet but could definitely get someone out of a tight spot. Polo Tech Smart Shirt Ralph Lauren Corp. has debuted the Polo Tech Smart Shirt at the US ...
Smart city, parking initiatives gain monetary support
This week’s Smart City roundup features a contest for smart city solutions, the smartest of bracelets for one hotel’s guests, and fresh capital for a smart parking startup. Siemen’s smart city contest Siemens AG’s Road and City Mobility arm announced the launch of its Mobility IDEA (Improving Design and Engineering for All) Contest, an ...