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Samsung launches $5,000 Tizen-powered TVs in South Korea

Feb05
by on February 5, 2015 at 6:09 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Gadgets, Product Launches, tv

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After an underwhelming and much-delayed debut on mobile devices, Samsung’s own Tizen OS is now available on a slew of new TVs launched in South Korea, reports AP. The new range of Ultra-HD TVs come in four sizes, starting at 55 inches diagonally and going up to 88 inches. Samsung’s smallest Tizen-powered smart TV costs $5,000 (5.49 million won). The launch of this new lineup follows Samsung’s announcement at this year’s CES to feature Tizen on all its 2015 smart TVs. The OS will allow users to view on-screen info on shows and sports events on air and stream content…

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US health insurer Anthem hacked, 80 million records stolen

Feb05
by on February 5, 2015 at 5:08 am
Posted In: Around the Web, hack, Insider

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Anthem Inc., the US’ second-largest health insurer, announced today that it was the victim of a cyber-attack last week, in which its database of about 80 million records — including names, birthdays and social security numbers — was compromised. Anthem reports that other personal member data like addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and employment information were also stolen. However, the company says that it has no evidence to show that credit card numbers, medical history, diagnosis or treatment data were exposed. Anthem says it contacted the FBI immediately after it discovered the attack, and has commissioned cybersecurity firm Mandiant to evaluate its…

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Dull for iPhone will keep you endlessly entertained

Feb05
by on February 5, 2015 at 3:04 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Dull, an app for iPhone that makes it easy to endlessly consume content, today launched an update to gamify online surfing when you’re bored. The app makes it easy to subscribe to streams of things that are interesting to you — think GIFs, news stories, funny videos, music — and scroll through them endlessly. In essence, it hopes to be the place you go every time you’re bored and killing time. As you’re shown content, you can swipe left to dismiss or swipe right to share it with friends. Dull launched late last year on Product Hunt and reached 100,000 swipe lefts…

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Meet Thematic, a Web-based visual storytelling tool that fills your screen with picturesque goodness

Feb05
by on February 5, 2015 at 2:35 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Product Launches

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Are you looking for a creative way to share a high-impact visual narrative? Say hello to Thematic, a Web app that emphasizes your presentation’s visuals. Regardless of whether your story is about a Sunday walk through the botannical gardens, a photo essay of your downtown’s historic architecture or your dog romping on the beach, your photo series will show up in all its full-bleed, attention-grabbing, immersive glory. Thematic is not a photo album. It’s an app for showcasing events or sequential visuals that share an overriding concept and it’s specifically designed to take advantage of large screens and Retina displays. Just drag and drop images…

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