Source: http://gizmodo.com/sharps-new-quattron-plus-tv-isnt-4k-but-it-can-fake-1495580129
4K is great, but it's also expensive. Getting cheaper, but still a pretty penny. Sharp's new Aquos Quattron Plus is another option: a super high resolution HD TV that's not quite 4K, but that can play 4K content. It's a Faux-K TV.
Source: http://gizmodo.com/the-biggest-chromebook-yet-is-still-super-cheap-1495335851
Toshiba is coming out with a Chromebook of its own. It's slightly larger than the Pixel
Source: http://gizmodo.com/lgs-fitness-tracker-looks-like-a-fitbit-works-like-a-1495294510
We saw a half-baked version
Source: http://gizmodo.com/lgs-bringing-back-webos-to-run-its-smart-tvs-1494089630
It's official, LG really is incorporating an open WebOS into its 2014 lineup of smart TVs
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/toshiba-chromebook-hands-on/
We already knew Toshiba was coming out with a Chrome OS device, but in the four months since Intel teased it at IDF, we haven't seen anything in the way of specs, much less product shots. That changes today: The company just announced the Toshiba Chromebook here at CES, making this the first time we've seen the device up close. Of note, this has a 13-inch display, which, for whatever reason, has never been used on a Chromebook before. At any rate, Toshiba is betting that consumers coming over from Windows and Mac machines will want the same in-between-sized screen they're already used to -- especially if they plan on spending a lot of time in Gmail and GDocs.
Due to that larger screen, this is naturally going to be a bit heavier than, say, the HP Chromebook 11 (three pounds vs. 2.3), but what you lose in portability, you'll make up for in power. While HP's offering makes do with an ARM processor, the Toshiba Chromebook offers a Haswell-series Celeron 2955U CPU for the same price, promising stronger performance and longer battery life (up to nine hours, say company reps).
Also, that larger footprint means a less-cramped keyboard. Indeed, after just a few minutes of hands-on time, we noticed the buttons were well-spaced, with a good deal of travel. Elsewhere on the gray plastic chassis, you'll find two USB 3.0 connections, a full-sized HDMI socket, a headphone port, an SDXC card reader and a lock slot -- a particularly handy feature for students and teachers. As for that 13.3-inch 1,366 x 768 display, the viewing angles are pretty limited, but then again, what else did you expect from a $279 machine?
For now, Toshiba is only planning on selling a WiFi-only model with 2GB of RAM and the standard 16GB of built-in storage, but a spokesperson told us the company could "potentially" come out with a 4G version, too. For now, that WiFi-only edition is shipping February 16th for $279 -- slightly less than you'd pay for other Haswell Chromebooks.
Filed under: Laptops
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/sharp-aquos-2014-tv-lineup/
We knew an army of TVs would be making an appearance at CES 2014. Accordingly, Sharp has just announced what we can expect out of the Aquos portfolio this year, with new hardware being introduced as part of its HD, Quattron and 4K Series -- there's also the debut of Quattron+, but we'll talk more about that a little later. As expected, Sharp is placing emphasis on big LED screens: Each model begins at 60 inches, ranging all the way up to 90 inches in the case of the HD Series. Speaking of which, the entry-level Aquos HD will be priced starting at $1,300, offering 1080p at 120Hz, 2D/3D options and Smart TV features. Meanwhile, the Quattron Series, which starts at $1,700, also does 1080p, but at 240Hz, plus it's equipped with Quattron technology and Sharp's completely overhauled SmartCentral platform, something the HD line doesn't have access to.
Those looking to spend a little more will be able to choose from the newly minted Quattron+ or 4K Series, both of which are running the company's revamped Smart TV software, SmartCentral 3. TVs with Quattron+ (seen above) are sort of a step between 1080p and Ultra HD; Sharp describes them as the "highest-resolution full HD" sets available, noting that the technology "divides each pixel, creating two pixels from one, to deliver 16 million subpixels." Prices on these are expected to be from $2,300 to $6,000 -- this gets you things like 3D, THX-approved sound, Bluetooth and, on the higher-end models, an AquoMotion 960, 240Hz screen. Lastly, the 4K Series, which is likely the most interesting of the bunch and ranges from $5,000 to $6,000, gets you an Ultra HD TV with an AquoMotion 240, 120Hz display, THX 4K, 3D, a duo bass subwoofer and four HDMI 2.0 ports. All in all, Sharp is going to be kicking off the year with a total of 19 different Aquos TVs; the HD, Quattron and Quattron+ are expected to ship in the spring, though there's no word yet on when the 4K Series is due to arrive.
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Sharp
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The iPhone 5S is barely four months old, but the rumor mill for Apple's next iPhone has already started churning.
According to a report in the Korean publication ET News, the next iPhone will be incredibly thin at just 6 millimeters. The iPhone 5S is currently 7.6 millimeters thick, which is still thinner than many other top-tier smartphones. ET News is calling the next iPhone the iPhone Air, but it's probably a bit too early to start speculating on names right now.
One reason the next iPhone could be so thin is because it's also said to have a larger screen that would allow some more space for internal components. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has an amazing track record predicting Apple gadgets ahead of time, says the new phone will have a nearly 5-inch screen.
Apple is on an annual release schedule with its iPhones, so don't expect a new one until September at the earliest.
Source: http://gizmodo.com/garmins-vivofit-fitness-band-will-remind-you-to-get-of-1492353737
With its new Vívofit fitness tracker, Garmin's entering a market that's getting more and more crowded every day. But while other fitness bands allow motivated athletic types to set daily goals and strive to improve themselves, the Vívofit seems to cater to those of us who need a lot more encouragement to get off the couch, or leave our desks to take a quick walk around the block. And that's a good thing.
Source: http://gizmodo.com/vizios-new-ultrabook-the-prettiest-pc-just-got-power-1495345030
Ever since affordable-TV-mainstay Vizio entered the PC market
Source: http://gizmodo.com/canon-powerhhot-n100-has-two-cameras-so-you-can-take-fr-1495374136
Last year's Canon PowerShot N was a weird little point-and-shoot camera
In the mobile industry, growth is tied to the upgrade cycle.
The upgrade cycle is the frequency with which people ditch older phones for newer ones. In the U.S., the smartphone upgrade cycle has steadily gotten longer over the years, and reached 22 months in 2012, according to Recon Analytics.
Why is the upgrade cycle growing longer? Many smartphones are so good now that there's often little reason to upgrade, but also — carriers are cutting back on subsidies and moving away from rigid two-year contracts. Consumers are thinking twice about getting new phones as their upfront costs creep up. That spells trouble for Apple in particular, since the company has relied so heavily on carrier subsidies to get its phones in consumer hands, and its overall business model is so heavily reliant on hardware sales.
In a recent report, BI Intelligence, looks at the increasingly lengthy smartphone upgrade cycle in the U.S. and in other key markets. We discuss how less frequent smartphone upgrades will impact all the major players in the mobile industry, and predict how long the smartphone upgrade cycle will get.
Industry players want as short a cycle as possible, here's why.
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Acer has unveiled several new Android-based devices that will be on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In particular, the company announced the debut of two new tablets. The Iconia A1-830 is a 7.9-inch tablet available for $179.99 in the US and $199.99 in Canada, while...
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Yahoo Sports gets a fantastic looking redesign today for iOS 7, and gains a slick new feature called 'Loops'. Loops allows you to skim through a game, pick a short segment and create a gif complete with effects, captions and looping to share with friends or networks. The Loop feature is powered b...
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Getty Images Though most people wouldn't give their phone number to a stranger on the street, they're happy to share their digits with Google , Facebook , and other sites. But as millions of young Snapchat users just learned, phone numbers are valuable information to hackers. On Wednesday, Snapch...
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