Sony's SmartBand wearable to be released globally next month
Sony's wearable technology called the SmartBand SWR10 which was first introduced at the CES last month will finally be available in 60 markets in March, TechCrunch reported.
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Companies Now Mandated to Fix Out-of-Warranty Devices Following New EU Directive
The European Commission approves new 'right to repair' legislation, easing the repair process for out-of-warranty devices and extending warranties.
Nvidia Now Acquiring Close Partner Run:ai! Acquisition Price, Purpose, Other Details
Nvidia is acquiring Run:ai. Here's what the giant GPU manufacturer plans to do with this acquisition...
iPhone Sales Plummet in China While Huawei Reigns Supreme in Q1
In Q1 2024, iPhone sales in China dropped significantly by 19.1%, contrasting with the modest 1.5% growth in the overall smartphone market, largely attributed to Huawei's 69.7% surge with its Mate 60 ..
Amazon Is Ending Drone Deliveries in California, Eyes Arizona Expansion
Amazon has ceased drone delivery operations in Lockeford, California, as it prepares to expand its Prime Air program in Arizona...
Apple Reportedly Acquired French AI Startup Datakalab, Focusing on AI and Computer Vision
Apple has acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based startup specializing in AI...
Samsung to Implement Six-Day Work Week for Executives Slammed by Critics 'Not Effective'
Samsung's decision to implement a six-day work week for executives acr...
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Easy reading app of Boston firm Spritz to debut on Samsung Galaxy S5 and Gear 2
Boston, US-based app maker Spritz said it will launch its app that will make reading easier on small devices on the soon-to-come smartphone Galaxy S5 and smartwatch Gear 2 of South Korean electronics
Huawei unveils five new devices in Barcelona tradeshow
Chinese gadget maker Huawei unveiled five new devices during the Mobile World Congress tradeshow held in Barcelona, including two tablets, one smartphone, one smartband, and a fast mobile Wi-Fi device
Windows unveils new Windows Phone hardware partners in MWC
Nine new hardware partners for its Windows Phone were introduced by officials of technology giant Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, VentureBeat reported.
Kantar research reveals Android still trumps rivals but real battle is among OEMs
Android still remains at the top for smartphone sales, getting 70% of sales in the last three months that ended January. However, the real war is among Android makers, TechCrunch reported citing data
No settlement for Apple, Samsung on US patent row
The top smartphone makers in the world, Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics, failed to reach a settlement agreement on their smartphone technology dispute in a meeting with a mediator in the first week
Apple software security flaw may allow hackers to intercept encrypted communications
A major vulnerability found in Apple Inc's software for mobile devices could give the power to hackers to access encrypted communications like email, Reuters reported.
Microsoft Corp slashes down Windows 8.1 price by 70pct to take on competitors: sources
Microsoft is going to give a 70% discount to manufacturers to license Windows 8.1 in their low-cost computers and tablets, according to sources interviewed by Bloomberg.
California-based Roku Inc mulls US IPO this year- sources
Saratoga, California-based Internet TV device maker Roku Inc is studying the possibility of holding an initial public offering this year, according to sources interviewed by Bloomberg.
Navigator Campus is Russia's first private technology park focused on hardware
Navigator Campus is going to be the first private technology park dedicated to hardware to be launched in Russia. It will focus on projects like wearables, 3-D printing and consumer robotics.
