The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President and General Counsel Mallory Duncan on U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s decision that found that the Federal Reserve misapplied Congress’ ...
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Comcast, a global media and technology company, today announced the launch of its cloud-based interactive television experience, the X1 Platform from Xfinity, across Utah. Unlike any other video service available today, X1 is a ...
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The Leap Motion controller, a hands-controlled, touch-free device, is now available for $80. The user can point, pinch, swipe, and more to manipulate the program on the computer screen before them-- it is intended to take the place of a ...
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With more drivers turning to their smart phones for turn-by-turn directions, leading portable navigation device makers Garmin and Magellan are taking different routes in an effort to remain competitive. But our latest tests show that new ...
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While it's true that LED LCD TVs seem to get all the attention--and the majority of sales--a quick look at our TV Ratings will show you that plasma TVs often top our Ratings, thanks to very good or excellent picture quality, virtually ...
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Creating a strong foothold in the technology market, MTVIndia, in association with Swipe Telecom, has launched their third co-branded Fablet – MTV Slash. The Fablet boasts a slim body and a feather touchscreen, coupled with dual ...
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The Chinese government has been busy probing Western firms this week. On Monday, the country announced it would investigate EU wine dumping into the Chinese market, an action that could see prices hiked on imported wine this year. On ...
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Are you planning to hit the beach or pool during the Fourth of July weekend—along with your favorite portable device? Water and sand can ruin gadgets, so you'll want to protect them. Here's how. You can buy bags that makers claim ...
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Facebook is where many people go to get news about their friends'latest parties and vacations. Now,if reports are accurate,Facebook may soon be where smartphone and tablet users can get the latest news from around the world. Industry ...
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Computerworld - Sony Mobile today announced an Android-based SmartWatch 2 with NFC wireless and a large-screen 6.44-in. HD smartphone called the Xperia Z Ultra. The Sony SmartWatch 2 is water-resistant. The announcement was made at ...
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Despite the bitter patent battles in courts around the world, South Korean giant Samsung is to provide its arch nemesis Apple with screens for its next-gen iPads. Industry insiders told ETnews that Samsung Display will supply Apple with ...
Apple on Monday took the wraps off iOS 7, revealing a dramatic new design that sheds six-year-old interface elements, and replaces them with a cleaner, more modern aesthetic. From top to bottom, the OS that powers the iPhone, iPad, and iPod ...
Don't like the song playing on the stereo? Just wave it goodbye, literally. That's the vision of a team of researchers at the University of Washington's Networks Lab, who are developing a new gesture recognition technology called "WiSee," ...
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Actiontec Electronics today launched the first wireless display receiver for Intel WiDi 4.1 for 4th Generation Intel Core processor based systems, enabling users with an Intel WiDi or Miracast-certified device to beam their screens to their ...
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If you've checked through our most recent TV Ratings and don't see a model or series you're considering, we might be checking it out right now. Here are the HDTVs currently being tested in our labs. Among the notable models is the Sony ...
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