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Sony put its e-paper watch on a crowd-funding site in September under the name “FES Watch” to gauge interest, promises delivery after May — Who's Behind the E-paper FES Watch? — As it seeks to differentiate itself in a competitive market, Sony is developing watches and bow ties using electronic paper.
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| Joe Mullin / Ars Technica: |
Music publishers BMG and Round Hill sue Cox claiming the ISP doesn't penalize repeat copyright infringers — Music publishers finally pull the trigger, sue an ISP over piracy — BMG Rights Management and Round Hill Music have sued Cox Communications for copyright infringement …
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Black Friday online sales grow more than 20% year over year, with 27% of transactions on mobile or tablet — Strong Black Friday Online Sales Give Hope for Big Holiday Numbers — Online sales on Black Friday grew more than 20 percent year over year, according to several industry studies …
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OnePlus to roll out its own custom Android ROM built on Lollipop to One users in India, after Cyanogen signs exclusive deal with Micromax — OnePlus and Cyanogen on brink of breakup after India fight — Poor OnePlus just can't take a break. Just as the company's busy taking care … | Emily Steel / New York Times: |
Netflix targets international audiences with “Marco Polo”: $90M original series debuts Dec 12 — How to Build an Empire, the Netflix Way — John Fusco, creator of the Netflix series “Marco Polo,” narrates a scene in which the 13th-century traveler enters the court of Kublai Khan.| Peter Kafka / Re/code: |
Narrative Science Raises $10 Million More for Its Automated Writing Software — Most funding stories are more or less the same, which is why Re/code tries to avoid most of them: Company raises X amount of money, from Y companies, to do Z thing. Repeat. — And that's precisely the kind … | Jason Del Rey / Re/code: |
Amazon expands Local Services repair and installation services to select cities in 9 states — Amazon Promotes Handyman and Installation Services — Amazon wants to sell you a new flatscreen TV on Black Friday, and then help you mount it on your wall. — The giant online marketplace …
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Nordstrom to test fitting room mirrors, developed by eBay, that turn into interactive touchscreens — Nordstrom taps eBay's tech to build fitting room of the future — Imagine you are in a changing room at a Nordstrom JWN store trying on some clothes . You are looking for shoes to complete … | Paul Lilly / HotHardware: |
Razer Nabu Smartband Will Be Available In North America On December 2 For $100 — Razer today announced that its Nabu smartband will begin its world tour in North America on December 2, at which time you'll be able to purchase the wearable device for $100 at Razer's online store and, shortly after, from select retailers.| Josh Barro / New York Times: |
Under Pressure From Uber, Taxi Medallion Prices are Plummeting — In major cities throughout the United States, taxi medallion prices are tumbling as taxis face competition from car-service apps like Uber and Lyft. — The average price of an individual New York City taxi medallion fell … | Jordan Kahn / 9to5Mac: |
Report: Schematics of 12.2-inch ‘iPad Air Plus’ rumored for April-June launch, iPad Mini 4 upgrade details — Japanese magazine Mac Fan has published what it claims are drawings for the much rumored upcoming 12-inch iPad (via Macotakara). — The report in Mac Fan, which refers to the 12-inch iPad …
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