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Amazon to Launch 3D Smartphone This Year: New Device Competes with iPhone
Numerous reports have claimed Amazon is all geared up to launch its 3D smartphone later this year. Amazon is planning to launch a new smartphone later this year, a Business Insider report has claimed.
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Apple Looks into Virtual Reality Eye Goggles
Apple Inc. has filed a patent, hinting it is considering the development of its own virtual reality eye goggles. The patent was revealed on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Samsung Galaxy S5 Release: Mobile Device Hits 125 Countries
Samsung's Galaxy S5 is out in 125 countries. One hundred twenty-five countries have Samsung's new Galaxy S5 smartphone including the United States, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and many areas of Asia the company said in a press release Friday.
Facebook Transparency Report: India is Country That Has Most Censorship
Facebook on Friday revealed its transparency reports on government requests for user data and number of times governments restricted content access.
BMW Recalls Over 156000 Vehicles: Cars and SUVs for Stalling
BMW will recall over 156,000 vehicles that feature 6-cylinder engines in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause engine damage or stalling. The automaker said it would check if the bolts holding a certain component in the vehicles were likely to loosen or brake.
Tax Dispute Forces Nokia to Offer Retirement to Employees
Nokia employees working at the company's manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India were offered voluntary retirement. The plant is caught in a tax dispute which is said to be delaying the deal with Microsoft.
Amazon Fire TV Sells Out On Retailer's Website, Re-Stock Expected Next Week
Amazon Fire TV is not available on the online retailer's website. Surprising demand and unforeseen positve interest are the reasons for Amazon's set top box Fire TV current sold out status, and not issues with manufacturing.
44 Percent of Twitter Users Have Never Tweeted, Study Finds
A new report has found that 44 % of Twitter's 974 million registered users have never tweeted. A new report has articulated Twitter's biggest challenging: getting registered users to Tweet.
Microsoft Develops Platform for the Dashboard: Windows in the Car
Microsoft Corp. announced it is working on a new platform called Windows in the Car, which will feature the company’s apps, smartphones and content on the dashboard of the customer’s car. Windows in the Car was first demonstrated at a session at Microsoft’s Build developers conference.
IKEA Goes Green: Company to Buy Illinois Wind-Energy Project
IKEA announced on Thursday that it will buy a wind-energy project in eastern Illinois as part of the company’s move toward renewable energy.