Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Samsung foldable phone could become reality this year, finally and other top stories.

  • Samsung foldable phone could become reality this year, finally

    Samsung foldable phone could become reality this year, finally
    Will consumers flip for a foldable phone?Photo by Samsung promo video 2014 Samsung seems to have worked out the wrinkles on its much-rumored foldable phone and could unveil such a handset later this year, according to a report from Korea.The electronics giant is working on a phone with a flexible display that folds open into a 7-inch tablet, the Korea Herald reported Wednesday. It is expected to ship more than 10..
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  • Apple is already winning the wireless headphones market with AirPods

    Apple is already winning the wireless headphones market with AirPods
    Despite delays, Apple’s AirPods had a great holiday season according to a new report on wireless headphone online spending over the past several weeks. The report from Slice Intelligence–which collects its data from hundreds of millions of anonymized e-receipts–found that the $159 AirPods have accounted for more than a quarter of all online wireless headphones revenue since pre-orders for the product launched on December 13. The report also finds that the AirPods pre-order launch was the bigge..
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  • Nintendo Switch Preorders Will Launch Jan. 13 In New York, But In Limited Quantity: Uh-Oh, Supply Shortage?

    Nintendo Switch Preorders Will Launch Jan. 13 In New York, But In Limited Quantity: Uh-Oh, Supply Shortage?
    The world is all set for the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017, which will be held on Jan. 12 at 11:00 p.m. ET. Through the livestreamed event, Nintendo will finally be revealing all the details regarding the upcoming hybrid console, including its price, launch games lineup, and release date. The day after the announcement, the preview tour for the Nintendo Switch will start, in which the press and the public will be able to try out the hybrid console. The first stop is New York, with the tour ..
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  • Apple reportedly wants hit TV dramas of its own

    Apple reportedly wants hit TV dramas of its own
    Apple may finally get serious about original TV shows. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple has come around to the idea of buying scripted TV series from outside producers and is thought to be looking for something that could become comparable ...
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  • Meet Opera Neon, Opera's radical vision for the future of web browsers

    Meet Opera Neon, Opera's radical vision for the future of web browsers
    Hardware vendors sometimes publicize their visions of the future. So do automakers. Now Opera Software is getting into the game with Neon, the company’s first concept browser.Opera’s new Neon browser for Macs and Windows PCs isn’t game-changing—in fact, rather than a “concept,” it feels more like applying a fresh coat of paint. But Opera also succeeds in paring down the browsing experience to a few select tasks. It’s a refreshingly attractive design, as Neon’s background blends into your de..
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  • ElliQ is a robotic companion that helps the elderly remain active and engaged

    ElliQ is a robotic companion that helps the elderly remain active and engaged
    Robots for dispatching medical goods. Robots for delivering food. Robots for transporting people. Robots for managing warehouse logistics. Robots are no longer confined to science fiction — they’re infiltrating every facet of our lives. One area, in particular, that is increasingly receiving the attentions of robots is healthcare — or, more specifically, robots that provide companionship to elderly people to “improve the quality of life.” The latest company to enter the fray is Israeli startup ..
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  • Microsoft Is Being Sued by Online Moderators, Who Say Watching Violent Images Gave Them PTSD

    Microsoft Is Being Sued by Online Moderators, Who Say Watching Violent Images Gave Them PTSD
    Microsoft is being sued by two men who worked on the company’s “online safety team,” who claim they have suffered from PTSD after having to view “inhumane and disgusting content” with little or no psychological support. The Guardian reports that the two men are seeking damages and potential reforms to protect online moderators, who screen online content for images of child sexual abuse, murder and other crimes. The lawsuit, filed in Washington State, claims that the men now experience “trigge..
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  • HTC's U Ultra is a compendium of bad ideas

    HTC's U Ultra is a compendium of bad ideas
    Today HTC announced the first major smartphone launch of 2017, the HTC U Ultra, and that new device represents a unique combination of failed and misguided ideas from years past. Instead of learning from the mistakes of others, the Taiwanese company ...
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  • Facebook Takes on a Bigger Role in Journalism

    Facebook Takes on a Bigger Role in Journalism
    Facebook is launching a journalism project aimed at strengthening its ties with media organizations to help them expand their audiences, come up with new products and generally promote trusted news in today's 'post-truth' era. Jan. 11, 2017, at 6:09 p.m..
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