Voxbone lowers barrier for OTT Telecom Providers to enter mobile markets in Europe

Voxbone becomes first pan-European ‘MVNE’ to offer mobile phone numbers that support voice and SMS, enabling mobile cloud communications providersBRUSSELS – Dec 11, 2013 – Most over-the-top (OTT) VoIP providers have limited revenue opportunities because their services aren’t interoperable with those from legacy providers, particularly mobile operators.

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Samsung loses court battle with Apple in Korea

Recently, Apple brought Samsung to court in the US alleging patent infringement and it ruled in its favor. After the loss abroad, Samsung experienced another loss on home turf - this time in a suit the Korean company itself has filed. Filed in late 2011, the lawsuit alleged Apple had infringed on Samsung patents related to SMS display and grouping methods. Samsung was seeking a sales ban for the iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and even the iPhone 5, which at that time was a year away from announcement.

Although the court sided with Apple, Samsung has stated that it will review the ruling before committing to an appeal.

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Sprint's Moto X now getting Android 4.4 KitKat (13.11.3Q2.X-69-3-8)

Sprint's Moto X seems to be receiving an upgrade today, but it doesn't look like your typical bug fixer and maintenance release. We're hearing murmurings that this thing is full-on KitKat, with all the great changes folks have been enjoying on other versions of the Moto X for a few weeks now. Sprint's Moto X already received the upgrade in the form of a Soak Test, but that went out to a very limited group of users.

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Google starts rolling out Android 4.4.2 to Nexus devices

Shortly after the 4.4.1 update, Google has now started rolling out the 4.4.2 update for the Nexus devices. Whereas the previous update focused on improving the camera performance on the Nexus 5, the latest one merely includes bug fixes. There is no official change log from Google but according to Sprint, the following changes have been made:.
The update is rolling out to the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2013 and 2013 model) and the Nexus 10.

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KitKat Devices Feature Android Menu Button By Default

How has your Android experience been so far over the years. I am quite sure that you have had your fair share of ups and downs with it, but as with a good marriage, things get better and better with each passing year. Google themselves certainly deserve a pat on the back for their efforts in bringing up this mobile operating system to mainstream consciousness, and this time around, Google has ensured that the action overflow button will always be on, never mind if there is a presence of a hardware menu button on your device – starting with Android 4.4 KitKat powered devices. Here is a little bit of history to catch up on things.

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New Searchmetrics solution gives back keyword "not provided" data taken away by Google

Only working solution to close the keyword data gap created by Google’s expansion of secure searchNew York - December 09, 2013 - Searchmetrics has introduced the only working search analytics solution to fill the knowledge gap created by Google’s expansion of secure search which has left digital marketers and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) professionals unable to track which keywords are driving traffic to individual web pages from organic searches.

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Charity supercar run results in 3 Lamborghinis going up in flames

A charity drive in Singapore went quite awry when a convoy of Lamborghinis smashed into each other on one of the city-state's highways, with one of the cars catching fire. And while it's easy to assume that the supercars were at fault, initial reports contradict that assumption. It turns out the crash was a chain reaction set off by a local driver swerving toward two Gallardos and an Aventador, sending the latter into the guard rail and causing it to go up in flames.

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Samsung considers KitKat update for entry-level smartphones

Samsung's plans for updating its high-end tier of smartphones have already been unveiled and we know the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy S4 are getting Android 4.4 KitKat in January. As it turns out, though, the manufacturer is considering also bringing the latest version of Android to its more affordable droids. A leaked internal document shows that Samsung is investigating the Galaxy S4 mini, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy S Advance, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Fame, Galaxy Ace 2 and the Galaxy Fresh to see if they are capable of running KitKat smoothly.

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Huawei PhoPad could come at CES 2014, compete with ASUS Padfone

CES 2014 is right around the corner and we're bound to see a slew of new phones, tablets, laptops, and more as the new year rings in new devices. One unannounced device we could see. The Huawei PhoPad. Huawei has a history of large devices that blur the phone and tablet line with their Huawei Ascend Mate, announced at last year's CES alongside the Huawei Ascend P1 and Huawei Ascend D Quad.


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Range Rover Sport beats Jeep models, nabs Four Wheeler of the Year award

If you're in the market for a rugged and capable off-road SUV, the redesigned 2014 Range Rover Sport is quickly proving itself worthy of a second look. Although it may have gotten lost among the 22 SUVs vying for the Motor Trend SUV of the Year, the Range Rover Sport has followed up its Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road 4x4 of the Year award with a similar honor, having just been named Four Wheeler magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year. The Land Rover beat out the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel and 2014 Cherokee Trailhawk (in addition to the updated Toyota 4Runner Trail and Dodge Durango, among others.

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Review

Amazon announced their latest Kindle Fire tablets, the Kindle Fire HDX, earlier this fall as two separate devices running on either a 7-inch display or a slightly larger 8.9-inch display. One of the main selling points of the Kindle Fire HDX is its exclusive HDX display, which offers a 323PPI on the 7-inch model and 339PPI on the 8.9-inch model. As you probably could tell, we'll be taking a look at the 8.9-inch version of the Kindle Fire HDX in our review, which has many of the same internal specs as its smaller 7-inch sibling does.

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Drop and give me 20 (presents)!

As any kid knows, the Christmas stocking is integral to the gift-receiving process, and the larger the stocking means the more presents that could be stuffed inside.  But as an adult, you're probably in need of something a little bigger, maybe more expandable, and definitely more impressive.  And how about. tactical.
The MOLLE Elite Tactical Stocking is what you're in need of then, with MOLLE straps on the outside for adding gear (or candy canes), side zipper, quick release clips, handle, additional exterior pouch, and Velcro patch for adding personalization.

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Verizon 4G LTE Network Connectivity Improved In Selected Areas

When you choose a mobile carrier, one of the main aspects of that mobile carrier which you would definitely look out for would be the area of coverage. Well, we are pleased to say that as Verizon celebrates the third birthday of its 4G LTE network, and in order to commemorate the occasion, it has given the 4G LTE service a boost via Advanced Wireless Spectrum airwaves.

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Apple Patent Describes A Smart Dock That Is Always Listening To You

One of the cooler aspects of the Moto X is the fact that the phone is always listening to you. Paranoia, invasion of privacy, and government spying allegations aside, this is an incredibly handy feature as it does not require you to wake up the phone to use it or to perform simple tasks. Well it looks like Apple might have such an idea too, except that instead of a phone, it will be a dock.

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Tax The Rich goes slow-mo with a Ferrari F50

What is it about slow-motion video that makes everything so much cooler. Whether it's as simple as slapshot during a hockey game or as complex as a hypercar, filming in slow motion adds a new sense of depth, technicality and beauty to the subject. That's especially true when the video in question includes a rare Ferrari F50 and the team from Tax The Rich. One Autoblog staffer called it "mesmerizing" the first time he watched it, and we're certainly inclined to agree. The F50 has never been a very pretty car, but in this setting, it's somehow incredibly compelling, as it drifts around a corner and does donuts at an agonizingly slow pace.

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Kids more distracting than texting while driving

There is no shortage of distractions inside cars these days, but one new study suggests that the biggest drain on a driver's attention might not be what you think. According to The Telegraph, the Monash University Accident Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia has shown that children – not telephones – are more likely to distract people while driving. For three weeks, the study followed 12 families with children ranging in ages ranging from one to eight. Using four cameras inside of the vehicles, researchers determined that out of 92 trips, a driver was distracted 90 times.

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Touchscreen Chromebooks Coming Your Way, Acer C720P Leads The Way

Chromebooks – hate them or love them, they do seem destined to stay. In fact, we ourselves have had taken a close look at several Chromebooks in greater detail in the past, having reviewed the Chromebook Pixel, the Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and the Samsung Chromebook Series 5. Having said that, Chromebooks might not end up in the same vein of best sellers such as the iPad, but it does seem to be a niche market that is picking up steam. Google has decided to make several optimizations to Chrome OS in order to keep up with the times, and that would include making touch actions a whole lot more simple and intuitive.

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German Retailer Accepting Mac Pro Pre-Orders Set For 16th December Release

Earlier this year at WWDC 2013, Apple took the wraps off their brand new Mac Pro which featured a rather interesting design, but we suppose it was a welcome update as the previous generation Mac Pro had not been updated in quite a while. The computer has been scheduled for a release at the end of the year, but Apple has not given a specific release date yet, leaving many to wonder if they might be able to expect it in time for Christmas, or perhaps in time for New Year's Eve.

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Perforce Announces 2014 Predictions for Software Development

The year ahead promises significant changes in the business of software, including rapid adoption of Continuous Delivery, a surge in private clouds and growing importance of software developers in non-technical industries Key Points:With concerns of falling behind their competitors and learning from the challenged launch of the US site HealthCare.gov widely publicised on both sides of the Atlantic, more companies will migrate to Continuous Delivery as the preferred method of software development and release The uncovering of the clandestine PRISM online surveillance program will lead to a surge of private clouds.

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Yamaha planning sports car follow up to Gordon Murray MOTIV.e?

How Yamaha plans to make a sport scar with the Gordon Murray-designed MOTIV.e platform escapes us, but the company has confirmed that it's exploring such a vehicle, Autocar reports. But since there's a lot we don't know about the MOTIV.e (pictured above), and we've yet to fully grasp Murray's innovative iStream assembly process, we'll give the McLaren F1 creator and Yamaha the benefit of the doubt on this one. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Autocar obtained pictures of numerous body styles (head over there to see them) that could be based on the MOTIVE.e platform from a video loop at Yamaha's manufacturer stand.

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