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3.2 billion people will be online by the end of 2015, 2 billion from developing countries

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by on May 26, 2015 at 12:43 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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A report on internet usage worldwide released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) says that 3.2 billion people will be using the internet by the end of 2015. The report, which is released yearly, details trends in ICT growth and the connectivity gaps remaining worldwide. This year’s release shows a significant amount of progress made since 2000, but still a decent road ahead in developing countries. For every internet user in the developed world there are now two online in the developing world, meaning there are 4 billion people in developing countries who are still not connected/online. The ITU expects there will…

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72% off the Power Vault 18000mAh portable battery pack

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by on May 26, 2015 at 12:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals

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Charge up your mobile devices wherever you go with the Power Vault. Its powerful 18,000mAh battery can juice your phone and tablets multiple times on a single charge, and its sleek body takes up minimal space in your backpack, purse or pocket. This essential battery pack is housed in a reinforced aluminum case so it’s lightweight, compact and durable. Plus, it can charge two devices at once, thanks to dual USB ports including a 2A high-output port for tablets. If you’re on the road often, the Power Vault is a must-have accessory for your gadgets. Order now for just $29.99…

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Sony launches slimmer, lighter Xperia Z3+ with improved selfie camera

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by on May 26, 2015 at 10:35 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Launches

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Sony has introduced the Xperia Z3+, an ‘premium’ version of its existing Xperia X3 handset. Like its predecessor, the Z3+ is waterproof and dust-resistant (IP 65/68) but features a few small hardware tweaks. For example, both front and rear-facing cameras now use Sony’s Exmor sensor and the selfie camera has been upgraded from 2-megapixels to 5-megapixels.  The rear-facing camera is still 20.7-megapixels. It keeps the same 5.2-inch 1080p display as the Z3, which puts it a little way behind Samsung (S6 and Edge) and LG (G3 and G4) in the resolution stakes, but it does now have an octa-core Snapdragon 810…

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It’s official: Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable are merging in a deal worth $78.7bn

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by on May 26, 2015 at 10:15 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable (TWC) have confirmed that they will be merging in a deal that values TWC at around $78.7 billion. In addition to the merger, the two companies today announced the acquisition of Bright House Networks for $10.4 billion. This was an amendment of an earlier deal signed in March. Clearly, TWC is hoping that by shopping itself to a smaller outfit, there should be less regulatory scrutiny of the sort that killed its potential deal with Comcast last month. The resulting combined company of Charter, Time Warner Cable and Bright House will provide services for just under…

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6Tribes is a social networking app that wants to make tribes of ‘Foodies’ and ‘Coffee Geeks’

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by on May 26, 2015 at 10:11 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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6Tribes is a new social networking app for iOS launching in the UK today. It’s made up of  ‘tribes’ based on interests and lifestyles that you can join accordingly. Anthony Rose, CEO of 6Tribes told TNW: We created 6Tribes to connect people with groups of like-minded folk, or tribes, which reflect their life choices… 6Tribes helps you find your tribe. When you sign up for 6Tribes, it analyzes what you’ve liked on Facebook, the music on your phone and places you’ve traveled in order to suggest tribes that might be of interest to you. Rather than having one large community,  there…

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