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Acer W3-810 8.1 inch Windows 8 tablet spotted on Amazon for $379.99
It’s hard to say that Windows 8 tablets have done much for the market, but that certainly hasn’t stopped manufacturers from pushing the devices out. Well, if you’ve been pining for a smaller Windows 8 tablet to call your own, Acer has your back with the W3-810. This 8.1 inch tablet can be found on Amazon for only $379.99. The W3-810 stands a chance to win quite a few people over. Smaller tablets are not only cheaper, but are easier to bring along with you. This much is true for the W3-810, but … Read more
Blake Stimac
Behind the Scenes With AT&T’s “It’s Not Complicated” Commercials
You’ve probably seen AT&T’s recent “It’s not complicated” commercials, where the company enlists the help of children to hilariously highlight the simplicity of AT&T’s wireless service. Today, the AT&T consumer blog has released a behind the scenes video for all of you “It’s not complicated” fans, which showcases the hard, diligent work that the actors experience while working with children. Actor Jorma Taccone of HBO’s Girls and The Lonely Island fame teams up with Beck Bennett to create the commercials, where they ask first graders simple questions such as, “What’s … Read more
Ian Kersey
Rumor: second gen Surface tablet expected at BUILD event
The second generation Microsoft Surface tablet will dawn the stage at BUILD Developer Conference on June 26th, according to Digitimes. Although it’s a rumor, it would make perfect sense considering how it’s around the time the Redmond company is due to come out with the next iteration of the Surface tablet. Not to mention Microsoft is still playing catch up with Google and Apple’s offerings. There has been rumors floating around of a 7-inch Windows 8 slate for the past few weeks now. Maybe Microsoft will elect to hold off … Read more
Charles West
“Seeing Eye People” Accompany Smartphone Addicted Pedestrians in Video Prank
A new video prank by ImprovEverywhere hits on one of the most annoying and dangerous developments associated with the rise of the smartphone; clueless looking pedestrians staring at their devices as they navigate city streets. Sure, it can be annoying trying to dodge seemingly clueless people, but we are all guilty of this behavior. And this would be a great service if it were a reality. The prank pokes fun at this behavior, depicting fake New York City municipal workers employed as “Seeing Eye People” who guide clueless smartphone distracted … Read more
Ian Kersey
Microsoft Makes Modest Gains in Android, iOS Dominated Smartphone Market
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS is showing increased market share in the smartphone market, despite the domination of the smartphone market by OS’s such as Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. According to Kantar Worldpanel, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS accounted for 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, which showed a growth rate of 1.9% compared to figures from the previous year. Windows Phone 8 growth has risen in European markets, mostly capturing customers who have never purchased a smartphone. “As iOS and Android continue to battle it out for … Read more
Ian Kersey
SFPD Uses Undercover Cops Selling iPhones on the Street in Attempt to Curb Smartphone Thefts
In an attempt to curb stolen smartphone sales, San Francisco police officers are using a tactic that they hope will shock and awe those who buy stolen iPhones out of doing so. The SFPD is sending out plainclothes officers to some of the rougher areas of SF, offering “stolen” iPhones to unwitting civilians. When someone shows interest in purchasing the device, the cops make an arrest. According to SFPD, half of all thefts in the city by the bay involve stolen smartphones, with women being the targets of most robberies. … Read more
Ian Kersey
Microsoft’s new Windows Phone ad tells Apple and Samsung fans to stop fighting
Microsoft has created what I consider a brilliant new Windows Phone ad that tells Apple and Samsung followers to stop arguing with each other all the time. It’s true that the Android vs. iOS battle has evolved nowadays into an Apple vs. Samsung battle. Microsoft says, “Don’t fight. Switch.” and just buy a Windows Phone handset instead. The ad takes place at a wedding. The groom’s side of the wedding all own Galaxy phones and the bride’s side all have iPhones. When someone with a Galaxy phone takes a picture, … Read more
George Tinari
Nokia Chat powered by Yahoo! comes to Lumia smartphones
Nokia is finally bringing its mobile chat application to Lumia smartphones. Nokia Chat powered by Yahoo! is now available in beta in select markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Nigeria with other countries following shortly. Feature wise, this release comes with person to person messaging, push notifications and Live Tile updates, ability to share a place and broadcast your location, and find contacts by scanning your phone’s address book. Moreover, if you have a Windows Phone 8-powered Lumia, you can also … Read more
Dusan Belic
Nokia to hold May 14th event in London, will let us see “what’s next”
Nokia is possibly ramping up for another mobile phone launch. The Finnish manufacturer announced today that it is holding a press event on May 14th in London. The invitation gives us a hint about the topic of the event by teasing “The Nokia Lumia Story Continues.” No other details were revealed, but we assume Nokia may take the wraps off at least one of its next generation Lumia devices. It might be another flagship device or perhaps even a low-end handset for emerging markets. It will likely target Europe as London … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 521 To Debut on HSN on April 27th
Ahh, HSN, previously known as the Home Shopping Network. The name brings back childhood memories of chain-smoking grandmas sitting around, painstakingly waiting for another John Wayne collector plate to grace the screen. Well, it seems times have changed, and HSN is now selling modern electronics. So why am I so surprised that Nokia’s new Lumia phone, the Nokia Lumia 521 is making its debut on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN mobile? HSN audiences will get a chance to purchase the smartphone during HSN’s bi-annual Innovation Weekend, which will showcase the … Read more
Ian Kersey
Qualcomm Q2 2013 Earnings Skyrocket Thanks To Mobile Market
Qualcomm is profiting handsomely from the uptick in smartphone sales over the last year, reporting a revenue jump of 24 percent from its Q2 2013 earnings report which was posted today. Qualcomm reported a cool $6.12 billion in revenue, compared to $4.94 billion from the same quarter of 2012. Qualcomm’s net profit grew at a rate of 17 percent, climbing to $2.07 billion. Qualcomm’s chips currently power a slew of devices, most notably the new Samsung Galaxy S4, the HTC One and the HTC First. Qualcomm’s chips can also be … Read more