New Hangouts v2 will support SMS and MMS, but Google Voice integration will take some time

Many suspected that once the all new Hangouts v2 began rolling out on Google Play (arriving first on the Nexus 5), it would bring not only the SMS integration we've all been requesting, but integrated Google Voice SMS and calling too. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like Google Voice anything on Hangouts wont be happening anytime soon. According to Googler Nikhyl Singhal, Google has run into some snags with getting Google Voice integrated into Hangouts.


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More Details About Verizon Ellipsis 7 Tablet Emerge

Earlier today we picked up on a leaked press render of a 7 inch tablet that Verizon is expected to announce soon, called the Ellipsis 7. More details have emerged about this device today, courtesy of a internal handout that was reportedly given to certain Verizon employees today. Apparently Ellipsis is a new brand of budget oriented devices that Verizon is going to launch come November 7th, with Ellipsis 7 being the first device in this new brand. The tablet is said to have a 7 inch IPS display with “HD” resolution, presumably 1,280×800.

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Sony Sees Substantial Increase In Its Smartphone Sales

The global smartphone market is very competitive, that's certainly no secret. You have the big guys, Apple and Samsung, battling it out on top. Then there are a plethora of manufacturers who are competing against each other, while not losing sight of where they ultimately want to be. In recent years, Sony too has emerged as a player in this market. Just this year it has released a number of impressive smartphones that have been very well received.

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This person on Reddit had a Nexus 5, here are a few pictures (and a ton of questions answered)

Just a quick heads up in case you aren't a Reddit dweller — someone over in those parts has the Nexus 5. Whoever the lucky soul is, they were nice enough to snap a ton of pics for us to sink our teeth into ahead of what could be a big unveiling later today. Sources suggest Google will be launching the device (as well as announcing the latest version of Android — KitKat 4.4) at noon pacific today.





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Word Standard Memorandum notebook - everything old is new again

If you've been wanting to start a journal, but need a little inspiration to get started, check out this new vintage style Standard Memorandum notebook from Word. Styled after the pocket journals from 100 years ago, The Standard Memorandum provides dated pages for 1 year. Each page offers 3 lines per day, with 7 days per page. That's just enough room to write your highlights for the day and is an easy way to get started journaling. Sure, there are 1000′s of other date books similar to this one available on the market, But I really like the classic look of this one and I know that Word makes quality notebooks (see related reviews below).

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Angry Birds Developer Releases Match-3 Puzzle Game On iOS, Android

Whenever Angry Birds developer Rovio announces something, the tech world tends to take notice considering just how massively popular their bird-flinging game has become over the years. Today is one of those days as Rovio is announcing a new iOS and Android game called Juice Cubes.

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Sprint Spark Announced, Touts Peak Data Speeds Of 50-60Mbps

Sprint Spark was announced today, the carrier's new “super-high-speed” capability which is going to bring peak data speeds of up to 50-60 megabits per second. Sprint believes that the data speeds will grow as the technology matures. To prove its point, the carrier demonstrated 1Gbps or gigabit per second live over-the-air speed today at its lab near Silicon Valley. Sprint says that its technically feasible to offer over 2Gbps of over-the-air speed per sector, thanks to Spark. The carrier believes that this new wireless technology will allow it to surpass the data speeds offered by its rivals.

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AT&T Offering Free Galaxy Tab 3 With Select Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

With the lucrative holiday season just around the corner, we're definitely going to see some great bundles and discounts on a wide variety of items. AT&T is quite obviously interested in having a good run this holiday season, so today it has announced a new bundle. The carrier is offering a free 7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 along with the purchase of select Galaxy smartphones. If you've been holding out on buying any of these select smartphones, AT&T's offer is certainly lucrative, a free tablet never hurt anybody.
The promotion starts off today.

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Amazon Set-Top Box Reportedly Delayed Until Spring 2014

Time and time again it has been rumored that Amazon is developing a set-top box, one that would compete against the likes of Apple TV and Roku. The company is yet to acknowledge the existence of such a product, but in recent weeks, rumors about Amazon's set-top box have started to escalate once again. It was initially said that the device might be released later this year, possibly around the holiday season. A new ATD report claims that Amazon won't be able to launch the device this holiday season, it expects the company to launch the set-top box next year.

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Battlefield 4: Official Multiplayer Launch Trailer

Electronic Arts has released the official multiplayer launch trailer for their newly launched Battlefield 4 title. This first-person shooter video game is now available on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

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Nexus 5 coming to Sprint, says @evleaks

Twitter account @evleaks has leaked yet another shot of the Nexus 5. This time, it's a side angle shot of the device that gives us a look at a perspective we don't often see. What's more interesting about this leak, though, is that the device is apparently said to be coming to Sprint. It's not the most shocking development in the world, as the Now Network hasn't been opposed to carrying a couple of Nexus devices in the past.
Last year was the first time they didn't have a Nexus phone since the Nexus One launched, though we're not sure how much of that has to do with Google's distaste with CDMA after the Verizon / Galaxy Nexus debacle.

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Samsung Galaxy Round hands-on

While the left-to-right curviness seems subtle in the photos, it was made more apparent when we started scrolling content sideways on that vibrant 5.7-inch, 1080p AMOLED panel. The outer curve made it instantly pleasing while holding the phone with a single hand, and the concave nature of the screen made it just a tad easier for our thumb to reach the other side. On a similar note, this Android 4.3 device felt expectedly nice in our trouser pocket. We only found one application that takes advantage of the Galaxy Round's unique shape, which is the "Roll Effect" notification display.

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SIM-free HTC One Max now available in the UK

HTC One Max was announced just two weeks ago. The UK was the first market the get it shortly after the official announcement via Vodafone. Now the unlocked and SIM-free model of the 5.9" phablet is hitting various retails across the Island. The lowest price we were able to find is at Unlocked Mobiles - £585. Clove is offering the HTC One Max for £590, while others such as Expansys and Mobile Fun has the One Max listed at £600.

HTC One Max comes with a 5.9x1080p display and is powered by the Snapdragon 600 chipset.

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Finally, an electronic dictionary for your paper books

Do you prefer to do your reading the “old fashioned way”, sticking exclusively to paper books, but still find yourself jealous of how easily others can look up words in the dictionary built-in to eBook readers.  It won't be as easy as simply tapping on a word displayed in the eBook reader to look up the definition; you'll need to type in the word in question.  The Electronic Dictionary Bookmark is slim enough to use as a bookmark, so you'll always have it nearby when you need a definition.  It's available in gray, pink, or white from QVC for $27.12.

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Emulex Introduces Gen 5 Fibre Channel Flash Services for Virtualised Environments and Database Applications

New Emulex ExpressLane QoS and CrossLink In-band Message Passing Features Optimise I/O Performance in Fabric-based Flash Arrays and Server-based Cache EnvironmentsSNW EUROPE, FRANKFURT, and COSTA MESA, Calif, 29 October 2013 – Emulex Corporation (NYSE:ELX), a leader in network connectivity, monitoring and management, today announced new Gen 5 Fibre Channel (FC) Flash Services technology, which is designed to enhance the quality of service (QoS), optimise I/O performance and increase return on investment (ROI) in IT environments using fabric-based flash arrays and server-based cache.

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Kia K900 confirmed for LA Auto Show debut

Although there has been plenty of news about the Kia K9/Quoris over the past year and a half, we've yet to hear anything from Kia regarding the US fate of its flagship, rear-wheel-drive sedan. That changes today, however, as Kia has confirmed the recent rumor that the car would be renamed K900 for the US market, and that the luxurious sedan would debut next month at the LA Auto Show and go on sale next year.

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iPhone 5c Has Highest Adoption Rate In The U.S.

By examining over 40 million unique iPhones through its analytics software, Localytics today published a new report which reveals that the “unapologetically plastic” iPhone 5c actually has the highest adoption rate in the U.S. Prior to its announcement, it was consistently rumored that the iPhone 5c would see greater adoption in markets like China and India, as it was expected to be sold for under $300 off contract. That didn't happen though, and there's no data to support that the iPhone 5c has taken the Chinese market by storm, but it does appear to be doing relatively well on home turf.

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Explore the Milky Way with Darth Vader

Did you realize yet that it's less than two months until Christmas.  If you have a budding astronomer or a devoted Star Wars enthusiast on your gift list, you need to check out the SEGATOYS HomeStar STAR WARS Darth Vader Planetarium from Brando.  This planetarium projects about 10,000 stars on an approximately 106 inch field at a distance of about 10 feet. The white LED light source is powered by 4 AA batteries. Brando's normal price is $89.90, but it's on sale now for $69.90.

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2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium

You might not be interested in owning a subcompact (B-segment) hatchback for $20,000. Let's be clear from the get go here: there are any number of reasonable arguments for staying away from the highest-content versions of these small cars. Ford's player in the B-segment arena is the newly updated 2014 Fiesta, and the Titanium trim represents the most luxurious instantiation of the model. We recently were loaned a Fiesta Titanium for a week, whose final sticker price hit $20,390, with navigation being the only standalone option added to the bottom line.










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Nokia 1520 for AT&T spotted in black, red and white

The ever dripping evleaks has provided two more leaks for us, this time two carrier specific devices for AT&T and Verizon in the US. First is the Nokia Lumia 1520, which was announced last week at the Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi. AT&T is currently the only carrier in the US that sell this device and the phone will be available in black, white and red, all with a matte finish.
Next is the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone, a large 5.0-inch version of the Z10 launched earlier this year.


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Android Etch: an Indiegogo project using lasers to engrave Google's bugdroid logo on glasses

Nearly two years ago, Joshua Muñoz took to Google+ to display the fruits of his labor, pint glasses etched with Google's bugdroid logo. As expected, Android fans fell in love with his creation and wanted to know where and how they could get them. The time has finally come, thanks to Indiegogo, Android Etch was born. Android Etch is looking to raise $12,745 to purchase a state of the art laser engraving machine from Epilog Laser Company.


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12 Year Old Anonymous Hacker Pleads Guilty, Was In It For Video Games

Hacker collective Anonymous has made quite a name for itself. Yes, the group that threatened to wipe the U.S. “off the cybermap,” the very same group that hacked North Korea's Flickr and Twitter account as part of “Operation Free Korea.” That hacker collective Anonymous. According to The Toronto Sun, a 12 year old boy in Montreal has pleaded guilty to three counts of hacking in a Canadian court. During the 2012 Quebec student protests, he helped the Anonymous group in DDOS attacks. At the time of the offences, he was 11 years old.

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Sony PS4 Launch Day 1.5 Patch Detailed

Sony has just announced that their upcoming next generation console, the Sony PS4, will arrive with a massive 300MB launch day patch. Hmmm, a patch that is released on the same day that the console itself rolls out to the masses. Not exactly the most auspicious of starts, don't you think so. Well, what will this particular 1.5 patch bring with it. It is a pretty comprehensive list if you were to check it out, but here are some details that might just pique your interest.

You will be able to use Remote Play to play your PS4 games on your PlayStation Vita via Wi-Fi or through PS4 link.

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Deal of the Day - Dell Latitude 14 3000 Series 4th-gen Core i3 laptop

LogicBuy's Deal for Friday is the configurable 14″ Dell Latitude 14 3000 Series (E3440) 4th-gen Core i3 “Haswell” laptop, starting at $489.  Features:. Core i3-4010U 1.7GHz Dual-core CPUIntel HM87 chipset4GB RAM500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 4-in-1card readerTwo USB 3.0 portsAnti-glare screenWindows 7 Professional1-year warranty.
$841.43 – savings – $100 coupon code = $489 with free shipping.

This deal expires October 31, 2013 or sooner.

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Samsung posts record profits in its latest earnings report

Samsung released its Q3 2013 earnings report. As expected, the Korean giant posted record-shattering profits which slightly exceeded the guidance from earlier this month. Samsung posted consolidated operating profit of 10.16 trillion won (approximately $9.56 billion) from a 59.08 trillion won (roughly $55.59 billion) of revenue. SamsungÂ's profits came in 7% higher than the previous quarter and an impressive 26% more than the same period last year.

Unsurprisingly, the mobile division chipped in significantly to the profits. Its growth was driven by increased sales of mass-market, lower-cost models.

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BlackBerry Z30 To Arrive On Verizon 31st October

Back in September after months of being rumored and having its photos leaked, the BlackBerry Z30 was finally launched. There was no mention as to which carrier the handset will be making its way to in the states, although a leaked image did suggest that Verizon, at the very least, would be offering it. Well it turns out that is very true and not only will Verizon carry the device, it looks like they will be getting an exclusive on the handset, meaning that other carriers in the US will not be selling the BlackBerry Z30, at least not anytime in the immediate future.

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Themer moves to open beta, here's how to instantly receive an invite code

When Themer debuted a few weeks ago, everyone in the Android community was up in a tizzy and with good reason — it's one of the quickest and easiest ways to give your boring Android homescreen a complete overhaul. There was only one problem. Themer was only available by invite, and many Android users were left waiting in a long line to get a crack at it. Today, Themer has finally gone open beta. What that means is if you hop on over to Themerapp.com and enter in your email address, you'll immediately be presented with an invite code to plug into the app. Easy peasy.


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PSA: It's not your phone or ROM, Google servers are down

Don't freak out, it's not your phone (or ROM). It appears Google servers are down and as many of you have already discovered, you'll be noticing the odd sign in errors. But like we said, don't fret. We're sure Google's elves will have everything back up and running in no time. In the meantime, grab a sandwich. We don't think it's related to tonight's Google Play event, or tomorrow's rumored Nexus 5 release (sorry, we had to).

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1080p Micromax Canvas Turbo goes official

Today Micromax announced the Canvas Turbo. The smartphone comes with a 5.0-inch 1080p IPS CGS (Continuous Grain Silicon) display made by Sharp and is powered by a quad-core processor. The actual chipset inside the Canvas Turbo is MT6589T with four 1.5GHz Cortex-A7 cores, PowerVR SGX544 graphics and 2GB of RAM. The smartphone offers 16GB of internal storage, but sadly no microSD expansion slot.

Naturally, the Micromax Canvas Turbo comes with dual-SIM support.


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Woot.com has a 32GB Nexus 10 for $330 (refurbished)

If you've been looking for a decent price for a Nexus 10, you might want to consider Woot.com's deal going on today only. Today's featured deal is for a 32GB version of the Samsung-made tablet. It normally goes for $499.99 in the Google Play Store, but you can get it for just $330 (which, if you haven't figured it out, is savings of about $170). There is a catch, of course. This tablet is refurbished, meaning it's not necessarily guaranteed to be in the freshest condition.

Android Phone , Woot.com has a 32GB Nexus 10 for $330 (refurbished), Woot.com has a 32GB Nexus 10 for $330 (refurbished)

iPEGS form creation app launches on the Apple App Store

Enables rapid creation and sharing of custom forms and documents on the go Chester, UK, 24 October 2013 – iPegs Ltd today announced the launch of its new document creation app iPEGS Form Builder Pro for iPad. iPEGS allows users to rapidly create and share a variety of templated and customised documents, including surveys, questionnaires, time sheets and attendance registers.iPEGS is a complete form-creation and document management solution that enables users to create and digitally store their documents in the cloud.

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The Bluetooth SIG Announces Global Events Series, Sets Date for Bluetooth World 2014

Product Innovators, Developers, Analysts and Media Are Invited to Explore the Possibilities Enabled By Bluetooth Technology Kirkland, Washington – October 24, 2013 – The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) set dates for Bluetooth World 2014 – bringing the yearly industry event to San Jose, California, April 8 – 9, for 2014. Bluetooth Asia will be held in Shanghai, China, August 19 – 20, 2014 and Bluetooth Europe will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 16 – 17, 2014.

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New Google Play Store 4.4 with slide-out navigation drawer now available [DOWNLOAD]

Looks like we don't have to wait for the Nexus 5 to be released before we're able to try out some of the updated apps likely to debut with Android 4.4 KiKat. We showed you guys some screenshots of the new Google Play Store 4.4(.21) a few days ago. The update introduced a fancy new slide-out navigation drawer similar to other Google apps, and it looks like it's finally begun rolling out to Android users today. If you don't feel like waiting for the update to officially push to your device (no worries, neither could we), the application has been made available for downloading via the link below.


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Plants vs Zombies 2 is now officially available from the Google Play Store

Earlier today, Popcap announced via their Plants vs Zombies Facebook page that something big was coming tomorrow. We had a good idea what it was. We've seen Plants vs Zombies 2 debut on Android in China, soft launch on Google Play Store for Australia and New Zealand, and it apparently even made its way up through Mexico a short time ago (thanks, Cesar!). Today, Plants vs Zombies 2 is now officially available to download in the US and Europe via the Google Play Store.


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