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If privacy is a concern, Silent Circle has the answer for you. The company announced its Enterprise Privacy Platform (EPP) at MWC this year, and has now released the first component: the Blackphone 2, an Android smartphone focusing on privacy and security. Silent Circle’s EPP is a cloud-based combination of software, services and devices; these … Read more
Silent Circle has today launched Blackphone 2 – its next-generation smartphone that delivers best in class privacy and security, without compromising on the powerful functionality and seamless usability of today’s most cutting-edge smartphones. Blackphone 2 is available to purchase for $799 RRP* and is the first component of Silent Circle’s Enterprise Privacy Platform (EPP) announced … Read more
The market for automotive navigation software, data, and location-based services is shifting as OEMs focus on bringing a mix of connected navigation experiences for drivers and using location data for ADAS and enabling self-driving cars. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Infotainment & Telematics service report, “Navigation Market: Maps for Self-Driving Cars Shift Segment’s Focus – 2015 … Read more
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), the leader in innovative learning solutions for children, today announced the new LeapFrog Epic (www.leapfrog.com/epic) kid’s tablet is now available in consumer electronics sections of major retail stores nationwide. This marks the first time LeapFrog has offered its vast, award winning selection of learning content on a tablet with an … Read more
Citing yesterday’s long-expected announcement that the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) IPv4 Internet address pool has finally been exhausted, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today emphasized the need for consumer technology companies to continue joint efforts to move the industry to IPv6. IPv6, like its predecessor IPv4, is an enabling technology of the Internet … Read more
Blackberry suffered lower-than-expected results in Q2 of its 2016 fiscal year (ended in August). The company reported a net loss of $66 million, on gross pre-tax revenue of $201 million. The company sold 800,000 smartphones in the quarter, at an average value of $240.
Foxconn/Hon Hai has signed a letter of intent to purchase a stake in Sharp’s LCD business – which would give the firm management control over the unit, say Bloomberg sources. The sources said that negotiations and due diligence are still to be completed, and the deal could fall through (as a similar one did in … Read more
Combining its Pro Tablet 608 (USB-C Makes HP Appearance) and Payment Jacket with Verifone’s e355 mobile point of sale (mPOS) terminal, HP has created the HP Pro Tablet Mobile Payment Solution. The addition of Verifone’s terminal enables retailers to accept all forms of payment, such as magnetic strip, mobile wallets and NFC. HP will launch … Read more
Talks between Vodafone and Liberty Global, concerning a potential merger of their European operations (Vodafone Mulling Liberty Global Acquisition), have ended. Vodafone confirmed that the talks were over on the 28th September. John Malone, Liberty’s chairman, recently indicated that the talks had reached an impasse; he told Bloomberg that Vodafone would ‘struggle’ to reach the … Read more
The Blackberry Priv was seen earlier this year, known as the Venice (Rumour: Curved Screens Appear on Blackberry)During the announcement of its latest finance results (Blackberry Result 28/9/15), Blackberry confirmed that it is working on Android smartphone. The ‘Blackberry Priv’ (we are studiously ignoring the temptation to reference the ‘privy’ (toilet) – TA) is a … Read more
A Hong Kong-based labour rights group has accused an Apple supplier of exploiting its factory workers. Students and Scholars Against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) has said that Lens Technology used forced overtime, withheld wages and risked workers’ health. The report follows undercover work by the group, as well as interviews of Lens Technology employees. Lens Technology … Read more
Sources in the panel maker supply chain have said that Chinese makers are to raise their 43″ TV panel production. This size is currently dominated by AUO and LG Display; however, it is reported that BOE, CSOT and Samsung Display are aiming to compete. BOE will ramp production at its new G8.5 fab (also cutting … Read more
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