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Sony aims for more clients, 20 percent sales growth in image sensors

Sony wants to expand its market for image sensors beyond Apple, Samsung and others smartphone brands. Sony is aiming at a 20 percent growth in image sensors.

Jun 10, 2015 11:15 PM EDT


Apple introduces iOS 9; to excite users and takes on Android, Google Now and others

Apple introduced its latest version of its operating system- the iOS 9. This version will come into iPhone and iPad this fall.

Jun 10, 2015 10:55 PM EDT


New Xprize contest to give out $7 million for mobile apps promoting adult literacy

The new Xprize challenge will award $7 million for mobile apps developers who can best address adult literacy concerns. The competition is jointly presented by the Barbara Bush Foundation and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Jun 10, 2015 04:44 AM EDT


Electroloom spins clothing from liquid; A 3D printer for fabric

HAX-alumnus Electroloom is doing this right now; it is building a 3D printer for fabrics. The company's 3D printer is creating clothes without seams by spraying liquid containing a polyester and cotton blend on to molds.

Jun 10, 2015 01:56 AM EDT


T-Mobile and Dish merger talks not supported by major shareholder Deutsche Telekom

Reported merger talks between T-Mobile US and Dish Satellite Television Network is reportedly not favored by the wireless carrier's major shareholder, Deutsche Telekom. DT's chief Timotheus Höttges has spoken out against a union with Dish and instead pushes for a Sprint merger.

Jun 09, 2015 11:14 PM EDT


LINE launches Popcorn Buzz app that Allows Free Group Calls to 200 People

LINE corporation recently released Popcorn Buzz, a new app that allows group calls to 200 people for free.

Jun 09, 2015 10:55 PM EDT


Apple introduces split-screen multitasking feature in iPad

Making iPad a more functional device for business productivity, Apple on Tuesday launched a split- screen real multitasking app that allows users to run two app side-by-side.

Jun 09, 2015 10:41 PM EDT


Comscore’s says Apple top smartphone OEM, but Android still top platform In U.S.

In the US, Apple Inc is the leading smartphone manufacturer in the OEM market, followed by Samsung, LG, Motorola and HTC, according to a report released by internet analytics firm comScore. The period between January and April of this year shows Apple Inc's OEM market share rose from 41.3 percent to 43.1 percent.

Jun 09, 2015 09:07 AM EDT


In the race for speed, Apple said to build its own data network

Apple Inc is gearing up to build its own high-speed network to push its ever-growing content - music, videos, and others- to users without the slightest delay via the cloud; aimed at competing with Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com

Jun 09, 2015 08:48 AM EDT


Ellen Pao wants Kleiner Perkins to pay $2.7 million as settlement

Ellen Pao is willing to forgo an appeal for a sum of $2.7 million, which is most likely to prolong this three-year-old case. Pao originally demanded for $16 million as damages but jury ruled against her..

Jun 09, 2015 04:51 AM EDT


Angry Birds maker Rovio partners with toymaker Lego

Finnish video game developer Rovio to partner with Danish toymaker Lego to develop a line of Angry Birds themed construction toys. The company's announcement comes just months after Rovio's 2014 earnings fell by 73 percent due to a sharp dip in licensing the Angry Birds brand on toys, clothing and sweets.

Jun 09, 2015 02:02 AM EDT


Apple to launch Apple Pay in Britain

Apple to introduce its new payment system in UK this summer. Apple is likely to make the formal announcement on Monday at its annual conference for developers in San Francisco.

Jun 09, 2015 01:40 AM EDT


Oct 25 NFL Game Will Stream Live on Yahoo sites for FREE

Yahoo and NFL team up to broadcast a free live-streaming on NFL's Oct 25 football game.

Jun 08, 2015 11:42 AM EDT


Boeing just patented a drone that can fly forever

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Boeing patent rights for its midair refueling system designed for drones. Theoretically speaking, with Boeing's drone refueling system, drones will fly forever without landing. In actuality, however, the drones will have to land periodically for maintenance.

Jun 08, 2015 11:37 AM EDT


AOL Rebrands and Comes Up With a New Look To Optimize Mobile Experience

AOL recently redesigned its website and boasts of a personalized approach as site users, targets mobile users.

Jun 08, 2015 11:31 AM EDT


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