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Talking On Cellphone While Driving Not Linked To Car Crash
How many times we have heard the dangers of using cellphones while driving? Countless times. Many states even have anti-cellphone laws while driving. Surprisingly, a study reveals that the conventional wisdom may not be true.
Amazon May Bring An Android Game Console This year
According to rumors, Amazon is working on an Android game console. The console, along with a dedicated controller, is expected to ship this holiday season. Amazon will also offer digital games, sold through its online store, for the console.
Have 100+ Subscribers? Then Go Live On YouTube
YouTube has announced some much applauded features for smaller content creators, which were limited to larger ones until now, at this year’s VidCon that ended yesterday. The features that were opened up for smaller content creators are live streaming, custom thumbnails, external annotations and series playlists.
Facebook Announces Mobile Game Publishing Pilot Program
The rumors of Facebook entering the gaming industry as a publisher, rather than just a platform, came in a few weeks ago. Yesterday,Facebook formally announced the pilot program.
Sprint 4G LTE Finally Reaches New York City, But Not With Full Coverage
New York City is about to get the “4G LTE by Sprint” branding. Sprint has announced to roll out its LTE services in New York City.
Intel Aims To Pack Haswell Processors In Thinner, Lighter Devices
Intel is committed to bring its mainstream chips to thinner and lighter devices. The chip maker has achieved another milestone to reduce the power consumption of its Haswell chips.
Apple, Google Lost American Love, Says YouGov BrandIndex
Market research by YouGov reveals that Apple and Google have fallen of the shelf from top 10 U.S. brands. None of the companies have been able to secure a place in YouGov BrandIndex’s top 10 spots.
Android Co-Founder Calls Fragmentation “An Overblown Issue”
One of the biggest discussion realted to Android that comes every time market share of different systems come forward is fragmentation. Critics say that the Android platform is too fragmented with so many custom-made versions. Android co-founder Rich Miner thinks that the discussion has over inflated.
Samsung’s ARM Chip Beats Intel Atom After Benchmark Revised
Earlier reports claimed Intel Atom processors perform better compared to ARM-based chips. But a revised AnTuTu Benchmark has questioned the claims.
Intel Secretly Registers OnCue Name Worldwide, That’s What Its TV Service Will Be Called
Rumors about a TV service by Intel are nothing new. But we had no substantial information about the branding of the product. Some recent developments suggest that Intel’s TV service might come under the name OnCue.
Sprint Offers New Unlimited Plans, T-Mobile Offers Handset Upgrades Twice A Year
Today seems to be a good day for consumers. Because two of the nations largest carriers have announced new plans for their customers. The first announcement came from Sprint, which introduced its Unlimited, My Way and My All-In plans. It is followed by T-Mobile’s JUMP, which will let users upgrade their handset twice a year.
Microsoft Confirms Surface RT, Pro Update With Accessories And More
Microsoft isn’t dead. It has lots of new things coming later this year and after that. The company was showcasing what will be coming in future at its Worldwide partner Conference this week.
Motorola To Spend $500 Million For Moto X Marketing
It seems to be an all-in game for Motorola, and it has support from its parent company – Google. I’m talking about the Moto X flagship device Motorola is expected to launch this fall.
Pirate Bay Co-Founder Making Spy-Proof Messaging App Hemlis
With the wake of the PRISM scandal, it is no longer a secret that government and private organizations monitors communications among citizens over phone, internet and more. Peter Sunde, co-founder and former spokesperson of The Pirate bay, wants to do something about it. He has a solution in mind too.
AT&T To Unveil ‘What’s Next in Wireless’ On July 16
AT&T has sent out invitations to the press about a July 16 event. The telecom operator teased that it will divulge “what’s next in wireless” at the event.
