Saturday, November 30, 2013

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More Details About Nokia Lumia 929 Emerge, Expected to Launch By December End

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 08:48 AM PST

Nokia Lumia 929 has been leaked on several occasions in the past. A few weeks back, it was rumored that Nokia Lumia 929 will make an official appearance at Nokia World along with Nokia Lumia 1520, which came and gone without a launch. Then, a new rumor surfaced mentioning that the Nokia Lumia 929 will […]

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Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Being Tested By Vodafone Australia for Lumia 925

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 08:02 AM PST

Earlier today, a Canadian carrier TELUS mentioned on its software update page that Nokia Lumia 520, 620 and 1020 are expected to get the Windows Phone 8 Update 3 aka GDR3 and is waiting for the software to arrive for testing. On the other hand, Vodafone Australia also updated their software update page with a […]

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SIM-Free Blackberry Z10 Available for $199 Until December 2nd

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 07:40 AM PST

Recently, SIM-Free Blackberry Z10′s price was slashed in the UK by Carphone Warehouse, and it seems it’s happening in the US as well. Blackberry is offering, for a limited time, the unlocked version of the Blackberry Z10 for just $199, plus free shipping in the US. Additionally, the handset works only with GSM carriers AT&T […]

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FIFA Launches Mobile Apps Ahead of World Cup 2014 Final Draw

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 04:57 AM PST

Fifa, the football governing body, recently launched their own dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android that allows users to keep with the latest happenings in the world of football, ahead of the World Cup 2014 Final Draw.  With the application, you can also follow match statistics during the upcoming Fifa World Cup 2014, which […]

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PlayStation 4 and PS Vita Bundle Now Available In The UK

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 04:06 AM PST

Earlier this week, it was reported that a PlayStation 4 and PS Vita bundle will hit the UK in December, before Christmas, which will allow users to get both consoles at a relatively lower price. At that time, there was no confirmation from the folks at Sony, but it seems that it was correct after […]

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Nokia Lumia 520, 620 and 1020 To Get GDR3 Update In January, says TELUS

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 03:40 AM PST

There’s some good news for the Nokia Lumia 520, Lumia 620 and Lumia 1020 owners residing in Canada. The folks at TELUS recently updated their software update page and stated that the above-mentioned devices will get the latest Windows Phone 8 Update 3 aka GDR3 update in January 2014. Nokia also named this update as […]

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Xiaomi Sold 100,000 Mi3 Smartphones in Less than 10 Minutes

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 03:02 AM PST

According to a latest report, the Chinese manufacturer sold a whopping 150,000 smartphones of Xiaomi Mi3 in less than 10 minutes. The news was shared by Xiaomi on the company’s official Sina Weibo account. This time, there’s another interesting thing; Xiaomi sold these 150,000 smartphones using Tencent’s WeChat messaging application, in 9 minutes and 55 […]

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Mysterious LG D830 Pops Up In User Agent Profile

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 02:33 AM PST

Recently, a mysterious new device with a model number LG-D830 popped up in the User Agent Profile. Well, that’s a mystery to solve as the closest model number to this is of the Google Nexus, which carries the model number LG-D820/821. The details about the mysterious device is scarce and we don’t know if it’s […]

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Lite (GT-I9060) To Be Announced At MWC 2014 (Rumor)

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 01:44 AM PST

Recently, Samsung announced the Galaxy Grand 2, a successor to its mid-range Galaxy Grand. Now, a new rumor suggests that Samsung is reportedly working on a new addition to its Galaxy Grand series dubbed as Samsung Galaxy Grand Lite with a model number GT-I9060, which will see the daylight next year at the Mobile World […]

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Rogers Galaxy Mega 6.3 To Get Android 4.3 In January (Rumor)

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 12:50 AM PST

Recently, a bunch of Android devices in Canada got the Android 4.3 Update Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Mini, and Note 2. For those Canadian users who’re using the oversized Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, you’d be glad to know that your device will get the taste of Android 4.3 in January. It’s not a confirmed news, […]

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HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat Update Rolling Out for Unlocked And Developer Editions

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 12:19 AM PST

Not too long ago, the folks at HTC mentioned that HTC One will get the taste of Android 4.4 KitKat in January, and also released the latest OS for the Google Play Edition handset. Today, we have some good news for HTC One owners in the US who are in possession of the unlocked or […]

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Motorola Moto G Available on Amazon With December 4th Shipping Date

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 11:58 PM PST

Motorola started selling the ultra-affordable Moto G on its website ahead of the previously announced date of January, and it seems the smartphone will hit Amazon shelves as well. Currently, the retailer is taking pre-orders of the handset for $179 for the 8GB version while the 16GB comes with a $199 price tag for the unlocked […]

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Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 Official, Appears on Samsung India’s Website

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 11:32 PM PST

Recently, the Korean OEM posted Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) on Samsung India’s website with a price tag of Rs. 10,999, which is equal to almost $175. Samsung has yet to make an official announcement about the launch of the successor of the affordable Galaxy S Duos smartphone. The handset comes with dual-SIM capabilities […]

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White Motorola Droid Mini and Droid Ultra Now Available from Verizon

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 05:27 AM PST

Not too long ago, the notorious one teased with a leaked Droid Mini and Droid Ultra press render in white, with Verizon branding on it. It seems he was correct after all as Verizon introduced the duo with a white paint job. Verizon Droid Mini and Droid Ultra are up for sale on Verizon’s website […]

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Editor's Pick: 5 Key Dashboards for Managing the Season With Confidence


5 Key Dashboards for Managing the Season With Confidence

Klaus Enzenhofer
11/30/13 5:00 AM PT
For e-commerce companies, the time has finally arrived. After months of extensive preparations, the holidays are here and the top business priority is to drive conversions. Companies can benefit greatly from a dashboard that not only alerts them to system-monitoring issues but goes a step further to show how these issues may be affecting the applications and services running on them.
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Today's Top Stories // Nov 30, 2013

How To Sell Your Business And Make And Lose Millions

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Agent Makes Your Smartphone A Little Bit Smarter

You can't teach an old phone new tricks. Hah! Just kidding. Of course you can. This isn't 1998. Agent is an app that aims to make your Android... read more

Google’s Android 4.4 Update Seems To Hurt Video Playback Performance On Nexus 7

Google's Android 4.4 KitKat update is rolling out to Nexus devices globally, and I was eager to get it on my Nexus 7 tablet. Turns out, it's possible I... read more

Hands On With Jolla’s First Phone — The “Spearhead Device” For Its MeeGo-Successor Sailfish OS

The first handset from Finnish smartphone startup Jolla is simply called Jolla. It launched last week, after around two years in the making. TechCrunch got... read more

This Week On The TechCrunch Gadgets Podcast: PS4, Xbox One, And The Sense 3D Scanner

Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers. What are you thankful for? My list is short, but sweet: I'm thankful for you guys, gaming consoles, and 3d scanners. read more

Yahoo Users Anonymous: A Transcript

This is what happened: Scene: A Silicon Valley church basement. Folding chairs, coffee, cigarettes tucked behind ears. Jon EVANS, a tall man with a shaved... read more

Record-Breaking Black Friday Online Spending Up 19 Percent; Mobile Sales Surge 43 Percent

After a strong Thanksgiving holiday push in e-commerce spending, Black Friday online sales are already up more than 7 percent in 2013 over the same period last... read more

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Having raised over $37,000 on Kickstarter to make a TV show about the future of money, Heather Schlegel knows a... read more

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The average salary of Silicon Valley tech professionals is $101,278. So it's pretty embarrassing that shortages... read more

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