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  • Just Like LG, Samsung Announces Its Own 105-Inch Curved HDTV

    Within hours after LG announced its 105-inch curved HDTV, Samsung also reported that it will have a huge, curved TV that will be displayed at CES in January. This seems to be the ongoing trend.

    Samsung will showcase the curved TV at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. The screen will exceed the standard 3,840 by 2,160 resolution commonly seen on 4K HDTV’s. Thus, the screen’s resolution will be about 5,120 by 2,160. This will give the screen an aspect ratio of 21:9 rather than the standard 16:9 aspect ration commonly found on most HDTVs and on 1080p. Besides, the number of pixels will exceed to 11 million from 8 million.

    Considering the earlier announcement that LG made, Samsung is referring to its 105-inch, curved UHD TV as the first, biggest and most curved TV device. While ‘most curved’ may be a hard claim to oppose, first and largest may be questionable as LG’s 105UB9 4K HDTV will also be at the same show.

    It is worth noting that LG’s 105UB9 is a 105-inch screen as well with a 5.120 by 2,160 resolution plus an aspect ratio of 21:9. Since both concepts are shared by Samsung and LG, it will be difficult to rule out in of the screens as the winner.

    Interestingly, neither Samsung nor LG have reports whether their screens will be accessible for sale. Therefore, if you would like to purchase the 105-inch, curved HDTV in 2014, you may not easily find it. And even if these gadgets are availed, you can anticipate a price tag of over $20,000 just for one of the models. In the meantime, both curved and big screens will be showcased at the CES unless of course one of the companies reports commercial availability at the showground.

  • China Mobile Boosts Subsidies While Waiting For Conclusion of iPhone Deal


    China Mobile, the world’s leading phone company, is set to use a lot of money on subsidies in the coming year as it endeavors to lure its customers to the new speedy service and boost the sale of smartphones by as much as 42%.

    The company is planning to sell 220 million smart devices in 2014 as compared to 155 million that was sold this year. Xi Guohua, the Chairman of China mobile indicated this in remarks made on the carrier’s micro blog account. The official China Daily newspaper reported that China mobile is yet to conclude a legal agreement with the Apple Company to sell the iPhone.

    Guohua Xi indicated that subsidies for handsets are set to expand from the 27 billion CNY or $4.4 billion that was spent in 2013. The carrier also hopes to get much more of the 759 million customers to the faster network with more expensive voice & data plans.

    According to the official Xinhua News Agency, China mobile has entered into agreements with handset manufactures Xiaomi Corp and Lenovo Group Ltd. (992) to provide smartphones running on the fourth-generation network.

    At a developer’s conference in Guangzhou, CEO Li Yue told developers that the 4G service provides a new future and will popularize different types of applications innovations. On December 4th, China mobile got regulatory approval to start commercial services on the 4G network.

    The China Daily wrote that Xi indicated that China mobile hopes to conclude the agreement with Apple as soon as possible. Apple, which currently does not make handsets that are compatible with the China mobile’s 3G networks, has agreed to make an iPhone that will run on the 4G network.

  • NobelApp Premier VoIP App That Works with the Current Nobel Phone Cards

    Nobel Ltd, a significant player in the telecom market globally will be launching NobelApp, a unique app for android and iPhone smartphones. The NobelApp is a very practical tool for many people across the world that make use Nobel’s phone cards since it is compatible with all the current company products.

    NobelApp can be used by everyone who is looking for a low cost and reliable international calling solution, even if they are not Nobel clients. Some of the unique features from the NobelApp include an all round connectivity where users can make calls using their local access numbers or use of their data connection or Wi-Fi to make calls.

    The app also provides very competitive international call rates to different parts of the world. It also has a 24/7 live integrated chat support for all users that require help. The app also enables international mobile phone recharge and Call history for more than 270 cell phone networks worldwide as well as worldwide text messaging that is available when clients buy NobelApp Credit.

    Alongside the NobelApp, the company has also launched the NobelApp Credit, which is a new and unique product that is perfect for the newly introduced calling solution. Customers are able to buy NobelApp Credit worth $10 to $150 for sending text messages, making international calls, recharging prepaid mobile phones in over 270 cell phone networks across the world.

    NobelApp can be used with any previous product from Nobel including Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond from the enjoyprepaid.com website together with the Call, Hello, Talk, and 1 second products from the nobelcom.com website. Currently, NobelApp can be downloaded for free from Google Play and App Store.

  • A New Concept on How an iOS-Inspired Apple HDTV Might Look

    Many people are expecting Apple to release an Apple smart watch before a HDTV. Nevertheless, a new concept provides an interesting look at how a smart HDTV that has been inspired by the iOS might look like. The concept is attributed to Andrew Ambrosino, the designer who gave us the highly enchanting OS X 10.11 concept a few days ago.

    The Apple HDTV concept is extremely captivating, despite the hardware shortfalls. The Apple HDTV OS concept, much like the earlier OS X 10.11 concept gets a big chunk of its inspiration from the iOS 7 from Apple.
    The concept comprises of a dock for icons at the bottom part of the HDTV's screen and notifications will be appearing at the top-right corner. The HDTV also features Spotlight text field that enables searching throughout the system as well as a built in Siri for hands free control of the HDTV.

    There have also been talks of Apples interest in 4K as well as 8K displays for use in future iDevices such as iPads or Apple HDTV. However, according to Tim Cook, Apple chief executive officer new categories of products are expected to be launched in 2014. Most analysts expect this comment to mean the so called iWatch, with the Apple’s dedicated HDTV set to be launched in 2015.

  • Sharp Slashes the RRP of 4K TV by $3K


    According to last month’s announcements, Sharp had priced its new 4K Ultra High Def 70" TV at A$12,999, this being several thousand more than the 65" 4K TV's sold by Panasonic or Samsung.

    However, it seems now to have had an epiphany and announced a drop in the price by $3,000 to $9,999, according to a representative from the company. This is more than 25% reduction in price.

    Sharp announced that it is cutting the price following a market review. This is after last month’s announcement that it would review pricing for the 4K TV.

    The ultra high definition TVs, also known as 4K that are four times the resolution of HDTV are not cheap, but the prices have come down dramatically in the past 12 months.

    The price tag in the US market for the Sharp LC70UD1X TV was US$7499, almost half the original Aussie RRP price.

    The Sharp 4K TV has undergone rigorous testing and is the first THX-Certified 4K TV, ever. The new price tag for the 70 inch 4K TV is effective immediately.

  • Velocity VoIP Uses PortaOne and OpenCNAM to Offer Caller ID to Wholesale/Retail Customers in Seconds


    Velocity VoIP is one of the most innovative hosted VoIP infrastructure providers out there. In 2011, the Boca Raton, Florida-based company took a major step in its quest by choosing PortaOne PortaSwitch Procinctus. This is PortaOne’s fully redundant and high capacity product and is its core convergent softswitch billing software.

    Jason Silverman, Director of Sales for Velocity VoIP indicated that the company’s reseller clients are always looking for different ways to grow their business. He added that Caller ID is not a new service, but the need to offer the service quickly, on a customer to customer basis is paramount. He indicated that the company has realized that there is need for a strategy to offer CNAM products through all the underlying carriers and CLEC relationships in such a way that both of them benefit economically.

    The CNAM, or Caller Name Delivery enables customers to instantly see the Phone number information and caller name for any incoming phone call. In the past, adding the CNAM to a system was a very involved process, however, this process has been simplified by OpenCNAM. The OpenCNAM is now available as a simple web service and is widely used throughout the industry to provide Caller ID information for mobile applications, phone systems, CRM systems and fraud prevention systems for large financial institutions. Its elegant API is well suited for IT professionals, developers and enterprise telecommunications companies.

    Silverman noted that customers are always demanding for low cost, higher quality services with a broad list of features. These kinds of solutions will now be provided thanks to PortaOne.

  • SugarSync Cloud Storage Service Abandons Freemium for a Paid Account Model


    SugarSync that has long been viewed as a Gladiator in the hosted cloud storage service has decided to go mercenary. The company has announced that it is doing away with the free storage tiers for a ‘paid only’ service model. Current customers will still be able to access their files and are set to get discounts of up to 75%.

    CEO Mike Grossman said that the company has decided not to offer free storage forever. He added that SugarSync is unique as compared to other service providers because it provides more than just basic file storage. Instead, the company offers premium services that offer unprecedented control and flexibility for prosumers and small businesses over their data through the unique multisync capabilities.

    This basically means that the company is targeting more business clients. SugarSync is, in a way, pivoting since competitors like Google Drive, box and Dropbox are taking the oxygen from the casual cloud market.
    The free accounts will be closed on 8th February 2014 while users can still sign up for a 5GB 90 day trial or a 60GB 30-day trial. However, SugarSync will attempt to monetize the customers as soon as possible instead of letting you keep your free storage.

    Grossman indicated that there are many companies that giving away free storage, however, these companies may not be viable in the long run. He indicated that the company is already in a solid financial position and is set to further strengthen its business. This is definitely an interesting maneuver by one of the major players in a world with dozens of GBs for free.

  • iPhone 5s – the world’s bestselling smartphone for two months in a row


    According to market researcher Counterpoint, both the Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5 outsold Samsung’s Galaxy S4’s worldwide in the month of October.

    In the latest report Counterpoint indicated that the iPhone 5S retained its premier spot in the global smartphone market. This is despite the supply shortage that forced customers to wait for it. The research firm expects Apple to meet even greater demand for the 5S in November and December as supply has ramped up.

    According to Counterpoint’s rankings, the iPhone 5 took second p[lace while the Galaxy S4 was left in the third position. The number 4 slot was taken by the iPhone 5C, followed by the Galaxy note 3, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 mini in that order.

    Apple fared well across different parts of the world but most notably China, where its market share surged from 3% in September to 12% in October. It has now been transformed into China’s third largest smartphone vendor. Apple’s share among the Chinese market is set to be driven further following reports of a deal with China mobile.

    In a statement from Counterpoint analyst Tom Kang, with the expected China mobile deal, price wars are in the offing between Apple’s iPhone S5 at all the three Chinese carriers that are likely to boost the overall iPhone 5S sales in the country. This might just see Apple reach the number 1 position in Smartphone sales in China in December or January.

  • Hilarious Reviews For Samsung’s $40,000 HDTV on Sale on Amazon


    Often whenever people purchase products from Amazon, they write a short review of the product. This is true for a Samsung TV that is for sale for $39,997.99. By viewing the Amazon site, the TV actually looks like quite a deal.

    The 85-Inch Samsung TV is 4K Ultra HD and has a micro dimming for the best possible picture quality. The TV also has a smart TV voice control that allows people to interact with streaming content as well as the web. The price has been reduced by more than $5,000 and 2 AA batteries are included as well as free shipping.

    So which customers can buy this? Well, we are not sure but there are already 613 people who have written reviews and rated it with 4.2 out of 5. However, we are guessing… that most of these reviews are not genuine, but are hilarious:

    My wife and I bought this after selling our daughter Amanda into white slavery. We actually got a refurbished. It's missing the remote, but oh well– for $10K off, I can afford a universal, right? – James O. Thach

    At first I hesitated to make the purchase, but then I saw the two AA batteries were free with the remote, and I was all in! Having this really fills in that empty space we called a bathroom! – Cheryl A. Gustafson

    I am very thankful that it has low energy costs as I am on a very tight budget. – Nick

    So much better than the crappy 84" we used to have. – Guy Hutchinson.

    Check out all the reviews here. 

    If you are not able to afford the discounted version, there are two used sets that are available for $31,499 as well as two refurbished ones that are available for $35,000. If you need a new one, there are only three left on the shelf. However, Amazon indicated that there are more on the way in case you are searching for stocking stuffers.

  • Russian Yota Smartphone with Two Screens Saves Battery


    Russian company Yota has released a smartphone with two screens and a prolonged battery life. The phone is already in the market in Russia, France, Germany, Spain and Austria. The two screens are layered on top of each other. One of them is a normal LCD and the other, which is always on, uses e-link technology.

    The e-link technology is used in e-readers and requires less energy than the much brighter LCD displays. The Yota phone transfers text-heavy pages to the e-link display, so that the LCD screen does not drain battery when reading.

    The Android powered phone allows users to view information and notifications without waking up the phone. According to Yota Devices chief executive Vlad Martynov, the typical smartphone user activates their phone more than 150 times each day. This is because the users worry about hidden messages behind their Smartphone’s black screen.

    Technology experts are of the view that the phone will be definitely welcomed by people who are frustrated by their smartphone running out of battery.

    Ben Wood, a mobile phone analyst with research firm CCS Insight indicated that the Yota phone is an ambitious project, which might be considered as a gimmick by critics but has merit in design. He also added that having a phone with an option of a second screen that uses little power could be very attractive to people who struggle to keep the battery on their smartphone for a day.

    The device also features a 12-megapixel rear camera as well as a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. Yota plans to launch the phone in 20 other countries by March 2014 at a cost of 499 Euros.