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Samsung’s new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch Chromebooks will be available in the UK from May 1

Mar20
by on March 20, 2014 at 10:40 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Updates, UK

Samsung has revealed that its new Chromebook 2 devices – complete with faux leather designs – will be available to buy in the UK from the start of May. The black 11.6-inch version of the device will be available to UK buyers from May Day itself, but if you wanted a larger-screened model – or a white 11.6-inch model – you’ll have to wait until they reach retailers on May 12. In the US, the devices cost $319.99 for the smaller model and $399.99 for the 13.3-inch unit. We’ve not had confirmation of the UK-specific pricing as yet, but we’d expect…

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World Startup Wiki is an ambitious project to map out business opportunities worldwide

Mar20
by on March 20, 2014 at 9:45 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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What do you  do after you sell your startup to a big company? Travelling the world is often high on the list of successful founders, but Bowei Gai — who started CardMunch and sold it to LinkedIn — is combining that with his passion for startups, after launching World Startup Wiki. The ambitious project aims to build an interactive guide to launching a startup in every country on the planet, giving founders and budding entrepreneurs data and insight to start up in or expand to any market. Gai stumbled on the concept of the wiki after a presentation that he…

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Samsung Gear 2 and Gear Fit prices confirmed as $295 and $197, Gear 2 Neo remains TBC

Mar20
by on March 20, 2014 at 8:06 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Korea, samsung, South Korea

Samsung unveiled a bevvy of new gadgets at Mobile World Congress last month, but most came without a price tag. Slowly but surely the Korean firm is filling in the gaps, starting with the Gear 2 and Gear Fit, which will retail for $295 and $197 respectively — there’s no price for the cheaper Gear 2 Neo smartwatch yet though. The prices come via the launch of the two devices in Taiwan, as reported by Korea Herald. They are pretty much as you’d expect, given that the original Galaxy Gear was priced at $300. It still remains to be seen…

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