Samsung holds on to top spot in India's smartphone market
Despite increasing competition, Samsung has managed to maintain its position as the number one smartphone manufacturer in India, according to Counterpoint Research. The South Korean giant has 23.2 percent of the market share in the smartphone segment in Q3 2015, down slightly from 24.5 percent last quarter. In the mobile segment as a whole, the manufacturer has a 19.0 percent marke...
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Samsung holds on to top spot in India's smartphone marketDespite increasing competition, Samsung has managed to maintain its position as the number one smartphone manufacturer in India, according to Counterpoint Research. The South Korean giant has 23.2 percent of the market share in the smartphone segment in Q3 2015, down slightly from 24.5 percent last quarter. In the mobile segment as a whole, the manufacturer has a 19.0 percent marke...PlatformsNovember 10, 2015, 22:13:6Samsung holds on to top spot in India's smartphone marketsource: http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-holds-top-spot-indias-smartphone-market | November 10, 2015, 22:13:6
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Snapchat now gets over six billion views a day, up three times from this spring
Snapchat has continuously added new features over the past year, and it looks like it is paying off. Snaps and videos in the app are now being viewed over six billion times a day. That's a massive three times increase from just this past May, when the company told Bloomberg that it was serving two billion views daily. The company confirmed the six billion views figure to Th...
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Snapchat now gets over six billion views a day, up three times from this springSnapchat has continuously added new features over the past year, and it looks like it is paying off. Snaps and videos in the app are now being viewed over six billion times a day. That's a massive three times increase from just this past May, when the company told Bloomberg that it was serving two billion views daily. The company confirmed the six billion views figure to Th...PlatformsNovember 8, 2015, 22:28:29Snapchat now gets over six billion views a day, up three times from this springsource: http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/8/9692894/snapchat-daily-video-views-six-billion | November 8, 2015, 22:28:29
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For YouTube, virtual reality means 3D video for everyone
SAN BRUNO, California -- In a cable car high above Japan, the country's distinctive architecture unfurls beneath me. I see clay kawara tiles covering rooftops, shimmering as the cable car gently swings....
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For YouTube, virtual reality means 3D video for everyoneSAN BRUNO, California -- In a cable car high above Japan, the country's distinctive architecture unfurls beneath me. I see clay kawara tiles covering rooftops, shimmering as the cable car gently swings....PlatformsNovember 7, 2015, 23:47:51For YouTube, virtual reality means 3D video for everyonesource: http://www.cnet.com/news/youtubes-next-phase-in-virtual-reality-3d-video/ | November 7, 2015, 23:47:51
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Say hi to Reddit, the budding Netflix wannabe
Reddit, the social news site that bills itself as "the front page of the Internet," on Wednesday debuted its first free-standing video series, a collection of documentary shorts about the intersection of humanity and machine called "Cyborg Nation." The idea was championed by Reddit co-founder and Chairman Alexis Ohanian, who turned to a science and t...
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Say hi to Reddit, the budding Netflix wannabeReddit, the social news site that bills itself as "the front page of the Internet," on Wednesday debuted its first free-standing video series, a collection of documentary shorts about the intersection of humanity and machine called "Cyborg Nation." The idea was championed by Reddit co-founder and Chairman Alexis Ohanian, who turned to a science and t...PlatformsNovember 7, 2015, 23:47:26Say hi to Reddit, the budding Netflix wannabesource: http://www.cnet.com/news/say-hi-to-reddit-the-budding-netflix-wannabe/ | November 7, 2015, 23:47:26
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Make travel easier with TripIt
This is a case of the Internet solving a problem that the Internet caused. Back in the day, if you wanted to go somewhere, you consulted a travel agent, and he or she presented you with a neat little agenda, a smart little itinerary, and a not very little bill. Now that we book our own planes, trains, cars and hotels, maybe we can see why they earned their money. Or maybe we can ju...
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Make travel easier with TripItThis is a case of the Internet solving a problem that the Internet caused. Back in the day, if you wanted to go somewhere, you consulted a travel agent, and he or she presented you with a neat little agenda, a smart little itinerary, and a not very little bill. Now that we book our own planes, trains, cars and hotels, maybe we can see why they earned their money. Or maybe we can ju...PlatformsNovember 7, 2015, 23:42:11Make travel easier with TripItsource: http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/11/06/other.travel.apps.are.available.but.we.like.the.trip.planning.features.131178/ | November 7, 2015, 23:42:11
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Facebook deletes and blocks all links to small social media site Tsu.co
Facebook users wanting to post links to another social media site will find their comment blocked, it has emerged. When people try to add a link to Tsu.co, which is a small invite-only social network, Facebook blocks the post and does not let it appear....
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Facebook deletes and blocks all links to small social media site Tsu.coFacebook users wanting to post links to another social media site will find their comment blocked, it has emerged. When people try to add a link to Tsu.co, which is a small invite-only social network, Facebook blocks the post and does not let it appear....PlatformsNovember 7, 2015, 23:32:38Facebook deletes and blocks all links to small social media site Tsu.cosource: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/facebook-deletes-and-blocks-all-links-to-small-social-media-site-tsuco-a6725161.html | November 7, 2015, 23:32:38
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Intel weaves together more hardware, software to bolster Internet of Things platform
Nearly a year after its debut, Intel's Internet of Things (IoT) platform is being prepped for an upgrade as the chip maker weaves in more of its hardware and software products to accelerate development....
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Intel weaves together more hardware, software to bolster Internet of Things platformNearly a year after its debut, Intel's Internet of Things (IoT) platform is being prepped for an upgrade as the chip maker weaves in more of its hardware and software products to accelerate development....PlatformsNovember 7, 2015, 1:7:31Intel weaves together more hardware, software to bolster Internet of Things platformsource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/intel-internet-of-things-forecast-insights-industries/ | November 7, 2015, 1:7:31
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10 Best Math Apps
Smartphones and tablets pack an incredible amount of computing power into a compact package, making them great portable calculating and mathematical tools. The right apps can take the headache out of dealing with mundane or complex calculations, or even make learning math *gasp* fun. If you're looking for great calculator replacements, detailed math reference tools or just ...
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10 Best Math AppsSmartphones and tablets pack an incredible amount of computing power into a compact package, making them great portable calculating and mathematical tools. The right apps can take the headache out of dealing with mundane or complex calculations, or even make learning math *gasp* fun. If you're looking for great calculator replacements, detailed math reference tools or just ...PlatformsNovember 7, 2015, 0:49:410 Best Math Appssource: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-math-apps,review-2712.html | November 7, 2015, 0:49:4
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Facebook Hits 8 Billion Daily Video Views, Doubling From 4 Billion In April
Facebook video viewership is growing by leaps and bounds. It now sees 8 billion average daily video views from 500 million users. That’s up from just 4 billion video views per day in April. Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on the call to investors following Facebook’s blockbuster Q3 2015 earnings report....
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Facebook Hits 8 Billion Daily Video Views, Doubling From 4 Billion In AprilFacebook video viewership is growing by leaps and bounds. It now sees 8 billion average daily video views from 500 million users. That’s up from just 4 billion video views per day in April. Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on the call to investors following Facebook’s blockbuster Q3 2015 earnings report....PlatformsNovember 5, 2015, 15:38:5Facebook Hits 8 Billion Daily Video Views, Doubling From 4 Billion In Aprilsource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/04/facebook-video-views/#.benqr9:FjJq | November 5, 2015, 15:38:5
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Karma’s Mobile Hotspot Adds “Neverstop,” A $50 Per Month Unlimited Data Plan
Karma, the makers of the pay-as-you-go LTE mobile hotspot that began shipping earlier this summer, announced today a new type of data plan meant to appeal to those who more regularly use their device. Instead of topping off data as you need it, the new “Neverstop” plan will instead offer users unlimited data for $50 per month. The plan is still available without a contract, how...
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Karma’s Mobile Hotspot Adds “Neverstop,” A $50 Per Month Unlimited Data PlanKarma, the makers of the pay-as-you-go LTE mobile hotspot that began shipping earlier this summer, announced today a new type of data plan meant to appeal to those who more regularly use their device. Instead of topping off data as you need it, the new “Neverstop” plan will instead offer users unlimited data for $50 per month. The plan is still available without a contract, how...PlatformsNovember 5, 2015, 15:36:57Karma’s Mobile Hotspot Adds “Neverstop,” A $50 Per Month Unlimited Data Plansource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/05/karmas-mobile-hotspot-adds-neverstop-a-50-per-month-unlimited-data-plan/ | November 5, 2015, 15:36:57
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Facebook adds song clips from Spotify and Apple Music to your News Feed
As part of its ongoing effort to surface every bit of information you could possibly need without ever having to leave your News Feed, Facebook has begun rolling out a new music feature that will let you sample the music shared into your feed. A new post format called Music Stories will let users preview 30 second clips of songs and albums shared to Facebook from Spotify, Apple Mus...
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Facebook adds song clips from Spotify and Apple Music to your News FeedAs part of its ongoing effort to surface every bit of information you could possibly need without ever having to leave your News Feed, Facebook has begun rolling out a new music feature that will let you sample the music shared into your feed. A new post format called Music Stories will let users preview 30 second clips of songs and albums shared to Facebook from Spotify, Apple Mus...PlatformsNovember 5, 2015, 15:32:51Facebook adds song clips from Spotify and Apple Music to your News Feedsource: http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/5/9671754/facebook-music-stories-news-feed-apple-music-spotify | November 5, 2015, 15:32:51
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Wikipedia's Hostility to Women
She got into the habit of Googling her username, just in case. That’s how, earlier this year, a Wikipedia editor who goes by the username Lightbreather discovered that someone was posting images on a pornographic website and falsely claiming they were her. (The images were linked to her username; Lightbreather has been careful to make sure that no one on Wikipedia knows her real ...
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Wikipedia's Hostility to WomenShe got into the habit of Googling her username, just in case. That’s how, earlier this year, a Wikipedia editor who goes by the username Lightbreather discovered that someone was posting images on a pornographic website and falsely claiming they were her. (The images were linked to her username; Lightbreather has been careful to make sure that no one on Wikipedia knows her real ...PlatformsOctober 25, 2015, 4:8:4Wikipedia's Hostility to Womensource: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/how-wikipedia-is-hostile-to-women/411619/ | October 25, 2015, 4:8:4
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72 Hours With Facebook Instant Articles
On Tuesday, Facebook debuted its long-awaited Instant Articles feature to all users of its iPhone app. Now, when someone taps a story in their News Feed from a select group of publications—including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic—they access a version stored directly on Facebook’s servers, not on the publication’s own. The company has st...
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72 Hours With Facebook Instant ArticlesOn Tuesday, Facebook debuted its long-awaited Instant Articles feature to all users of its iPhone app. Now, when someone taps a story in their News Feed from a select group of publications—including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic—they access a version stored directly on Facebook’s servers, not on the publication’s own. The company has st...PlatformsOctober 25, 2015, 4:7:1872 Hours With Facebook Instant Articlessource: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/72-hours-with-facebook-instant-articles/412171/ | October 25, 2015, 4:7:18
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Amazon Prime Music now available in beta on Sonos
While you've been able to play your Amazon Music library through your Sonos system for a while, it's been limited to songs purchased from Amazon. However, that starts to change now with the introduction of Amazon Prime Music streaming on Sonos, which is available now as a beta....
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Amazon Prime Music now available in beta on SonosWhile you've been able to play your Amazon Music library through your Sonos system for a while, it's been limited to songs purchased from Amazon. However, that starts to change now with the introduction of Amazon Prime Music streaming on Sonos, which is available now as a beta....PlatformsOctober 25, 2015, 3:56:26Amazon Prime Music now available in beta on Sonossource: http://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-prime-music-now-available-beta-sonos | October 25, 2015, 3:56:26
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Yahoo enters deal to display Google search results
Yahoo disclosed the details of a new search deal it's formed with Google after releasing its third-quarter earnings results today. Under the terms of a new arrangement effective October 1st and lasting until the end of 2018, Google will provide Yahoo with search ads, algorithmic search, and image search services for both desktop and mobile. And according to a regulatory fil...
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Yahoo enters deal to display Google search resultsYahoo disclosed the details of a new search deal it's formed with Google after releasing its third-quarter earnings results today. Under the terms of a new arrangement effective October 1st and lasting until the end of 2018, Google will provide Yahoo with search ads, algorithmic search, and image search services for both desktop and mobile. And according to a regulatory fil...PlatformsOctober 21, 2015, 3:31:26Yahoo enters deal to display Google search resultssource: http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/20/9577519/yahoo-google-search-deal | October 21, 2015, 3:31:26
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