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Apple CEO Tim Cook pens a letter to customers to reassure them that their data is safe

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 1:56 am
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Apple Unveils Updated iPad In San Francisco

In the wake of security issues following the iCloud celebrity ‘hacking’ scandal, Apple is placing greater emphasis on user security after releasing an open letter from CEO Tim Cook and a new set of webpages that are devoted to explaining its privacy policy. Visible from Apple.com, the new privacy policy page is customized to five different regions and designed to help Apple customers understand how the company uses the data that it collects from them. There’s also a separate disclosure for children, and each is available in a multitude of different languages based on location. “We’re publishing this website to…

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Amazon announces new 6″ and 7″ Fire HD budget tablets, starting at $99

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 1:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Launches

Fire HD 6-HD 7-Colors

Amazon today announced two models for its Fire tablet line that take affordability to a whole new level. The Fire HD 6 costs $99, while a 7-inch model starts at $139. To put that into perspective, Amazon’s entry-level color tablets now cost roughly as much as the Paperwhite e-reader. Pre-orders for the new devices begin tonight ahead of an October ship date. Both tablets will run Fire OS 4 Sangria. New software features include Profiles for switching between family members and ASAP for casting video to the Fire TV set-top box. The Fire HD 6 sports a screen density of…

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Amazon introduces the next-gen Fire HDX 8.9 tablet with the latest Fire OS 4 Sangria

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 1:00 am
Posted In: amazon, Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Launches

Fire HDX 8.9 Horizontal

Amazon today announced the all-new Fire HDX 8.9, an upgrade to its current HDX tablet, adding a 2.5 GHz processor while sporting a lighter body and 802.11ac support for faster Wi-Fi connectivity. The new Amazon Fire HDX is now equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and enhanced display that offers 339 pixels per inch in sRGB color. It is also Amazon’s first tablet with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality, and an 8 MP rear camera that can shoot 1080p HD videos. Left: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, Right: Apple iPad New to the Fire HDX is a “Dynamic Light Control” chip…

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Amazon unveils the $199 Kindle Voyage, a premium e-reader with haptic page-turning

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 12:59 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Launches

Kindle Voyage

Amazon today announced its latest high-end e-reader, the Kindle Voyage, which features a 7.6mm thin magnesium body, 39 percent brighter screen and new control panels at the bezel with haptic feedback. The Kindle Voyage sports a new design that has the same, matte look with the addition of a glossy bar across the top of the back. The Voyage weighs in at just 6.4 ounces, and delivers 300 pixels per inch with Amazon’s Paperwhite display. New to the Voyage’s design are “PagePress” sensors located at both sides of the screen. This is smartly placed at the bezel where most users rest their thumbs while…

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Google CEO Larry Page reportedly interested in building a better airport and a model city

Sep17
by on September 17, 2014 at 8:04 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google

Google co-founder Sergey Brin may be in charge of the company’s X moonshot research division, but that hasn’t stopped CEO Larry Page from also pursuing some high-flying ideas of his own. According to a report from The Information, Page has expressed interest in building a more efficient airport and a model city. Writer Amir Efrati noted that Page pulled together his top lieutenants last year to envision what “Google 2.0” would look like and set new goals for the firm. The initiative, which involved group workshops, floated ideas around subscription products, child-friendly services, and indoor positioning. Page has also reportedly considered…

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