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Samsung Now Producing 4Gb 20nm-class LPDDR3 Mobile DRAM for Next-Gen Android Smartphones and Tablets

April 30, 2013
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Samsung Electronics announced today that it has started producing ultra-high-speed four gigabit low power double data rate 3 mobile DRAM using 20 nanometer class process technology. The 20nm 4Gb LPDDR3 Mobile DRAM, which was developed for high-end smartphones and tablets, is said to perform at levels comparable to standard DRAM in PCs. According to...
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Angry Birds Star Wars: Escape from Hoth Update Released for Android, Features Mynock Pigs (Gameplay Video)

January 31, 2013
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Rovio has released the Escape from Hoth episode update for Angry Birds: Star Wars on Android and iOS. The new expansion pack delivers 20 new levels, 2 bonus levels, new Mynock pigs, an asteroid field and epic boss fight. Grab the update from Google Play or iTunes, depending on the platform. Check out some...
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Samsung to Improve S Pen by Acquiring Stake in Wacom

January 31, 2013
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Samsung’s next-generation S Pen could see significant improvement, as the Korea-based manufacturer has just purchased a five percent stake in Wacom, the leading producer of graphic tablets, for 5,344,687,960 Yen or roughly $58.5 million. In case you’re unaware, Samsung’s pressure-sensitive digital stylus (S Pen) for its Galaxy Note line of smartphones and tablets has...
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Sharp 10.1-inch IGZO High Sensitivity Tablet Display Prototype with Pen Input Hands-On (Video)

January 18, 2013
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This is a first look at the Sharp 10.1-inch IGZO tablet display with ultra high sensitivity for pen input. Although it’s still classified as a prototype, I imagine we’ll be seeing this 10″ screen on select Android and Windows 8 RT/Pro tablets later in 2013. After all, what other capacitive display can recognize such...
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Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Strength Test Demo from CES 2013 (Video)

January 15, 2013
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Corning unveiled its new glass technology for smartphones and tablets, Gorilla Glass 3, at the International CES 2013 in Las Vegas. The third generation of Gorilla Glass is said to be three times more scratch resistant. According to Corning, Gorilla Glass 3 has been improved at the molecular level by implementing a feature called...
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Panasonic 20-inch Ultra HD 4K Resolution Prototype Tablet with Windows 8 Pro at 2013 CES (Video)

January 14, 2013
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Panasonic has developed a 20″ 4K prototype tablet running Windows 8 Pro, and we checked it out at CES 2013 where the Japanese company had one on display. The complete list of specs were revealed, but are subject to change: a 20-inch IPS Alpha 10-point multitouch display with Ultra HD 4K 3840×2560 resolution and...
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Darth Vader vs Obi-Wan in Angry Birds Star Wars (Gameplay Video)

November 2, 2012
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UPDATE: Released! Check out our Angry Birds Star Wars video review here. The final characters for the upcoming Angry Birds Star Wars game have been revealed as Obi-Wan Kenobi battles Darth Vader in a new gameplay trailer. They’ll join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewie, R2-D2 and C-3PO when the game is released...
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Angry Birds Star Wars Gameplay Video with Han Solo, Chewie, R2-D2, C-3PO (Android, iOS, Windows Phone)

November 1, 2012
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UPDATE: Released! Check out our Angry Birds Star Wars video review here. Rovio seems to be posting frequent teasers of their upcoming Angry Birds Star Wars game for Android, Windows Phone, iOS, Kindle Fire, Mac, PC and Windows 8. The first gameplay video showcased the Red and Pink birds dressed up as Luke Skywalker...
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Rovio Posts Angry Birds Star Wars Gameplay Trailer, Reveals Lightsaber and AT-AT Walker (Video)

October 30, 2012
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UPDATE: Released! Check out our Angry Birds Star Wars video review here. Rovio is still planning to release Angry Birds Star Wars for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Kindle Fire, Mac, PC and Windows 8 on November 8th, but today the developer teased its fans by posting the first gameplay trailer. The video is short,...
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Rovio to Release Bad Piggies for Android and iOS on September 27, Windows Phone and Windows 8 to Follow

September 4, 2012
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Rovio is planning to release the much anticipated Bad Piggies game for Android and iOS on September 27. Windows Phone and Windows 8 platforms will get the Angry Birds spin-off shortly after, according to the official presser. The new game will be a departure from the previous titles in the Angry Birds series, as...
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Samsung Mobile Unpacked IFA 2012 Full Replay Video Posted on YouTube; Watch Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Camera, ATIV Tab, ATIV S and ATIV Smart PC Announcements

August 31, 2012
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We’ve already posted the replay of the Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012 press conference at IFA 2012, but now it’s available in full on YouTube. Below you will find video of the entire event, as well as individual cuts for the announcements of the Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Camera with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Windows...
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Samsung Announces ATIV Tab Windows RT Tablet at IFA 2012 (Specs, Images)

August 29, 2012
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Along with the ATIV S Windows Phone 8 smartphone, Samsung also announced the ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet during a press conference at IFA 2012. Like we mentioned before, “ATIV” is “VITA” (Life in Latin) in reverse, and it looks like that moniker will stick to all of Samsung’s upcoming Windows 8 tablets and...
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Watch Samsung Mobile Unpacked Press Conference at IFA 2012 Here (Live Stream Video)

August 29, 2012
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Watch the live stream of the Samsung Mobile Unpacked press conference at IFA 2012 in the embedded video above. Samsung is expected to showcase the Galaxy Note II Android smartphone, Galaxy Android Camera, Ativ Windows 8 RT tablet and Ativ S Windows Phone 8 handset. Update: live stream has now concluded, but we’ve posted...
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Splashtop 2 HD Remote Desktop App Released for Android Tablets (Video)

August 8, 2012
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Splashtop 2 HD, complete with its proprietary “Bridging Cloud” infrastructure, is now available for 7 to 10-inch tablets running Android 3.1 and higher. The app allows users to remotely access their Windows PC or Mac to run applications, view/edit files, watch HD movies and play graphic-intensive games. The updated version offers better performance through...
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Microsoft Windows 8 Release Date Set for October 26

July 18, 2012
Microsoft Windows 8 Release Date Set for October 26 2012

At Microsoft’s annual sales meeting, Steven Sinofsky, President of the Windows division, finally announced the official release date for Windows 8. The latest OS release from Microsoft will arrive via new PCs and software upgrades on October 26, 2012. Customers updating from Windows XP, Vista and 7, will only need to pay an upgrade...
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