Are wearables hot in 2014? Canalys has delivered proof in new report that wearable sales, especially smart watches and fitness bands, are growing at a pretty impressive rate. According to the industry analyst group, in the first half of 2014, a total of six million smart watches and fitness trackers have shipped. That’s 684 percent […]
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Mobile surpasses desktop in the US
In the latest report data from ComScore, mobile usage in the US has surpassed desktop for digital media access. That happened for the first time in January of this year, but the trend seems to have finally taken hold for good with mobile app usage now at 51 percent, higher than any other digital medium. […]
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Verizon to launch it’s own app store
In a new report published today, The Information says that Verizon will be creating a global app store in the near future. The venture is in partnership with other carries and hardware manufacturers and is an effort to complete with the Google Play Store and Apple. Supposedly, this move is in response to Google cutting […]
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Moto 360 at Best Buy Site – $249
The Moto 360 may be scheduled to be announced on September 4th in Chicago, but that hasn’t stopped Best Buy from revealing it today on their web site. According to Droid Life, It showed up on the site with a complete spec listing. Here are the features listed at Best Buy: Compatible with most devices […]
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Mobile releases – September 2014
Next month is looking to be both exciting and busy for those who work in mobile or follow mobile devices. The expected and/or rumored releases for September are pretty spectacular, in both the Android and IOS camps listed below in order of appearance. First, there’s the Samsung Unpacked Event Episode 2 (this being their 2nd […]
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The OM/One – a levitating Bluetooth speaker
A Bluetooth speaker that not only has a beautiful design, but floats. Audio developer OM Audio launched a new crowdfunding campaign today to raise money for the OM/One. A beautiful spherical speaker (6.3 inches x diameter x 1.6 inches height) that levitates as it spins slowly above it’s base. The OM/One can connect to most […]
