Gadget News

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  Round two of Apple v. Samsung patent dispute set for November court date

  30 April 2013

  An American federal court judge has listed a new trial date for November for the Apple v. Samsung patent battle to decide damage costs.

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  Google Glass to ship over 9 million units by 2016 says analysts

  25 April 2013

  Shipments of Google Glass and other similar smart glasses could reach 9.4 million by the end of 2016 according to analysts from research firm IHS.

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  Nike+ Fuelband app update offers enhanced social media connectivity

  24 April 2013

  Nike has updated its companion app for the Nike Fuelband to make it easier for fitness fans to share their achievements with their Facebook contacts.

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  LG fails to rule out plans for future watch phones

  23 April 2013

  Having previously launched a watch phone, LG has failed to rule out future devices stating “we will look at any opportunities.”

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  Google CEO defends Google Glass and other “crazy” projects

  19 April 2013

  Google CEO Larry Page has publicly defended the company’s so-called “crazy” projects like Google Glass and driverless cars.

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  Durex Fundawear experiment brings app-controlled foreplay for couples

  19 April 2013

  Condom maker Durex has just announced its latest innovation, Durex Fundawear, app-controlled underwear that allows couples to connect even when separated by distance.

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  Apple shares dip below $400, marks 16-month low

  18 April 2013

  Apple shares dipped below $400 (£262) yesterday marking a 16-month low for the manufacturer as growing concern suggest the company may miss revenue targets.

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  Google Glass appears on eBay priced at over $90k

  17 April 2013

  Google Glass may have only started shipping to developers today, but Google’s augmented reality headset is already for sale on eBay.

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  Google Glass: Best videos roundup

  17 April 2013

  Google Glass devices have started shipping to developers, the first time the augmented reality device has been used by people outside the company.

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  Google Glass specs officially revealed

  16 April 2013

  Google has listed the specifications for its initial Google Glass release, which feature a 5-megapixel camera and 16GB of internal storage.

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  Microsoft rumoured to be working on a smartwatch concept

  15 April 2013

  Microsoft has apparently asked suppliers to provide components for a new smartwatch device.

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  Apple job listing hunts for ‘flexible display’ engineer, iPhone 6 and iWatch mooted

  11 April 2013

  Recent iPhone 6 and Apple iWatch rumours have kicked into overdrive after the Cupertino company advertised for a ‘flexible display’ engineer.

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  Premier League votes to introduce goal-line technology next season

  11 April 2013

  The Premier League will introduce goal-line technology next season, with the Hawk-Eye system given the green light.

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  Strip clubs and casinos pre-emptively ban Google Glass

  09 April 2013

  With Google Glass set to be made available to consumers later this year, a number of venues have already banned the techy eyewear.

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  Robot goalkeeper makes Lionel Messi look foolish

  08 April 2013

  A Japanese TV show has been used a robot goalkeeper to beat the world’s best footballer, Lionel Messi, in a penalty shootout.

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  Microsoft planning Google Glass rival for next year?

  05 April 2013

  With augmented reality headsets becoming an increasing hot topic in the tech sector, Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch its own Google Glass rival.

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  Social media activated personal alarm launched

  05 April 2013

  Facebook and Twitter are to come to the rescue with social media activated personal alarms launched by Civil Rights Defenders.

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  Apple to incorporate fingerprint scanner in both iPhone 5S and iWatch?

  03 April 2013

  Fingerprint technology could well be Apple’s new pet project with both the iPhone 5S and Apple iWatch rumoured to host the feature.

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  Baidu Eye confirmed as Google Glass rival but may not come to market

  03 April 2013

  Chinese search engine giant Baidu has confirmed that it is developing its own Baidu Eye head-mounted augmented reality device, which could rival Google Glass.

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  Android Jelly Bean reaches 25 per cent of devices

  03 April 2013

  Google has changed the way it measures the amount of active users of each of the Android platform iterations, resulting in more accurate figures for Android developers.