Fitbit withdraws patent case against Jawbone

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Fitbit has dropped a year old patent complaint against Jawbone. The fitness tracker and smartwatch maker had filed a complaint it the U.S. International Trade Commission, in which it had accused Jawbone of violating its patents. The case also sought a ban on the import of Jawbone’s fitness tracker into the US. Continue reading “Fitbit withdraws patent case against Jawbone”

U.S Supreme Court sides with Samsung in $399M patent battle with Apple

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The U.S Supreme Court has sided with Samsung in its ongoing battle with Apple over smartphone patent which will potentially save the South Korean smartphone maker $399 million in damages. Continue reading “U.S Supreme Court sides with Samsung in $399M patent battle with Apple”

Samsung Gear S3 to go on sale in U.S. on November 18, pre-orders start November 6

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Samsung unveiled its Gear S3 smartwatches during IFA trade show in September. After the U.K and Canada release last month, it will now be made available in the United States from November 18. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S3 to go on sale in U.S. on November 18, pre-orders start November 6”

LeEco Le Pro 3 and Le S3 phones, uMax85 and Super4 series 4K Smart TVs launched in the US

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LeEco has entered into the U.S. market with new Le Pro 3 and Le S2 smartphones, range of Super4 series – Super4 X43, Super4 X55, Super4 X65 and uMax85 Android Smart TVs. The Le Pro 3 was introduced in China recently and the Le S3 is the same Le 2 that was launched in India recently. It also showed off its Super Bike, ExploreVR and LeSEE self-driving electric car concept.
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Xiaomi Mi Box 4K Android TV box officially launched in the US for $69

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Xiaomi announced Mi Box, its 4K box powered by Android TV back in May at the Google I/O. Xiaomi already said that it will first launch in the US, with other global markets to follow. Today the company has officially launched it in the US, after it showed up on Walmart recently. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Box 4K Android TV box officially launched in the US for $69”

Sony Xperia XZ to be available in the US from October 2 for $699.99

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Sony had unveiled the Xperia XZ flagship smartphone at IFA 2016 in Berlin. The company has now revealed the pricing and availability details of the phone.

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Google acquires gigabit internet provider Webpass

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Google has acquired Webpass, a San Francisco based high speed internet service provider. The duo aims to accelerate the deployment of faster Internet connections for customers across the U.S. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading “Google acquires gigabit internet provider Webpass”

LeEco to foray into the U.S. market by the end of 2016

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After its foray into Indian market earlier this year, LeEco is all set to enter the U.S. market later this year. It recently roped in two new executives from Samsung for the position of Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Administrative Officer in U.S. The company recently launched the Le 2 and Le Max 2 smartphones in India, after launching these phones in China in April. Continue reading “LeEco to foray into the U.S. market by the end of 2016”

NVIDIA readying next gen SHIELD tablet – Shows up at FCC

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It seems that NVIDIA is working on a new generation SHIELD tablet to succeed the current one that was introduced back in 2014. The new tablet has just passed through the FCC in USA and we have a few details about the same.

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Sony ‘Ultra’ 4K streaming service launching on April 4

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will launch new 4K digital service next month. Dubbed as ‘Ultra’, the 4K streaming service will be unveiled on April 4 on new Sony 4K television models in the United States.

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Google Fiber Phone service introduced, $10 per month coming for all Fiber cities

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Google has introduced Fiber Phone, a new home telephone service to its existing Fiber high-speed internet and cable TV offerings. Continue reading “Google Fiber Phone service introduced, $10 per month coming for all Fiber cities”

Uber Family Profiles lets up to 10 riders pay from a single account

Uber has introduced new Family Profiles feature that allows up to 10 riders to sign in with the same account and share one payment method. Family, friends and co-workers can share the same account for their rides.

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UberEATS online food delivery app launched in the US

Uber has launched a new standalone online food delivery mobile app on Android and iOS. Dubbed as UberEATS, the service is currently available in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto while it will soon come to Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Melbourne, New York, Paris, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

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LG G5 goes on sale in the US early April, comes with free extra battery and charging cradle

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LG today announced that it will launch its flagship G5 smartphone along with the LG Friends companion devices in United States in early April via major carriers and retailers, including AT&T, Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile Stores, B&H, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon. As a limited period offer, it also offers a free extra battery and battery-charging cradle as a part of launch promotion. LG said that pricing and availability for the G5 and accessories will be announced in the coming weeks. Continue reading “LG G5 goes on sale in the US early April, comes with free extra battery and charging cradle”