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Top Ten Smartphones of 2015: Samsung Galaxy S6 vs. iPhone 6 vs. LG G4 Vs. Sony Xperia Z3

If you are a fan of the latest gadgets offered in the tech market, here's the list of the year's top ten smartphones you can use as a guide to help you choose the phone that suits your personal choice.

Jun 02, 2015 10:05 AM EDT


HoloPet Trademark Registration Triggers Talk of Virtual Pets Future in Hololens

Reports of a pending trademark application for a HoloPet has fuelled talk of Microsoft branding of virtual pets for its Hololens product. The Microsoft Hololens presentation at the Build 2015 Conference features a virtual dog named Fang as an augmented reality possibility.

Jun 02, 2015 10:05 AM EDT


Supreme Court throws out Anthony Elonis' conviction for violent Facebook postings

High court tosses out Anthony Elonis' conviction for posting horrific wife-killing Eminem rap lyrics to Facebook which was accused of being 'murder threats'.

Jun 02, 2015 10:00 AM EDT


Amazon is testing a new feature called Stream

The new feature, called Amazon Stream, is in its testing mode. No official announcement regarding the the new feature has been made by Amazon.

Jun 02, 2015 09:55 AM EDT


Disconnect.Me Files Antitrust Case against Google; Google dismissed the allegation as baseless, but is it?

Disconnect.Me filed antitrust complaint against Google after the giant Android company had again banned its recent mobile app, the Disconnect Mobile. The app blocks both malware and invisible trackers that can access personal information and Internet activities of users guised as ads. For Disconnect.Me, this is a step to restoring our right to privacy; but for Google, it is preventing online businesses from gaining revenues through advertisements.

Jun 02, 2015 09:54 AM EDT


SoundCloud eyes on ad-free subscriptions and paying labels? Leaked contract revealed it does

SoundCloud leaked contract eyes on ad-free subscriptions and paying labels.It could potentially damage its relationships with listeners.

Jun 02, 2015 09:48 AM EDT


Qunar raises $500m, turns down Ctrip acquisition offer

Qunar secures 500 million investment from Silver Lake for $330 million, while $170 million will come from an undisclosed investor. The investment will be used in expanding mobile presence, growing business lines, and enhancing technology.

Jun 02, 2015 09:46 AM EDT


Morpholio's iPhone, iPad Crit app supports faster designing and quick editing

If you are having a hard time meeting with your art student for consultation, Crit is the best tool for you. You can have this application in your iPhone or iPad. It is now easier for you to critic your student's work anytime, anywhere.

Jun 02, 2015 09:35 AM EDT


Internet.org and Airtel Zero bring free Internet in developing countries

Smartphones is much useful when you have Internet but in some countries Internet connection can be expensive. To provide a better solution, Internet.org together with Airtel Zero are planning on how to launch their free Internet access to the rest of the world.

Jun 02, 2015 09:29 AM EDT


PregSense updates moms with fetal monitoring through wearable device

Anxious mother can now have a better monitoring device during their pregnancy. PregSense allows the mother to get an update of the baby's health condition inside the womb.

Jun 02, 2015 09:26 AM EDT


Alibaba's Alipay leads third-party mobile payment service in China; Ant Financial eyes partnership with Chinese, foreign companies to expand market

Alibaba's Alipay is leading in terms mobile payment in China. Brewing talks about partnerships with Apple, One Horizon Group, and Xiaomi.

Jun 02, 2015 08:57 AM EDT


AKAStudy's new project, 'Musio', allows humans to interactively converse with robots

Musio, a robot, is the new project of the natural language and learning company, AKAStudy. It can converse with humans, which was made possible by AKA's machine learning and natural language technology.

Jun 02, 2015 08:52 AM EDT


ISIL claims responsibility for suicide bombing in Misrata, declares war against Libya Dawn Forces

A suicide bomber killed 5 and wounded 7 in a checkpoint near Misrata, early morning on Sunday. ISIL later confirmed and claimed that the attack was from them, and the suicide bomber was Tunisian national, Abu Wahib Al Tunsi, via twitter.

Jun 02, 2015 08:47 AM EDT


US Secretary of State John Kerry breaks leg in bicycle accident; Europe trip cut short

John Kelly got into a bicycle accident on Sunday in France. His European trip had to be cut short to give way for his recuperation.

Jun 02, 2015 08:43 AM EDT


Bombing in Saudi Arabia killed 4 civilians; ISIS claims responsiblity for the crime

Another bombing incident took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a man named Abu Jandal al-Jazrawi who was disguised as a woman blew himself in the parking lot of a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers.

Jun 02, 2015 08:39 AM EDT


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