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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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| Phil Wahba / Fortune: |
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 … | 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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Uber suspends operations in Nevada due to statewide preliminary injunction, promises to return — Uber temporarily suspends operations in Nevada — Uber, the maverick ride-sharing company that has been bending the state's transportation rules for a month, ceased operations in Nevada late Wednesday …
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| 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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| 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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| 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.
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| Tom Warren / The Verge: |
Microsoft to unveil Windows 10 consumer features at January event — Microsoft is planning to detail the consumer features of Windows 10 at an event in January. While Microsoft will be present at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January, sources familiar with the company's plans tell … | Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
IBM: Thanksgiving Online Sales Up 14%, One-Third Of Sales On Mobile Led By iOS — Black Friday is traditionally thought of as the first day of holiday shopping in the U.S., but with more buying options (and promotions) becoming available online, many are now starting their shopping a day earlier, on Thanksgiving.
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| Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica: |
AT&T told to stop advertising U-verse as the “fastest internet for the price”, a claim based on pricing of their 3Mbps tier — AT&T told to stop calling U-verse the “Fastest Internet for the price” — An advertising review board has told AT&T that it should either stop advertising U-verse …
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| Antonio Regalado / MIT Technology Review: |
Of 458 patented inventions and designs credited to Steve Jobs, 141 were approved posthumously — Steve Jobs Lives on at the Patent Office — Years after his death, the former Apple CEO still wins more patents than most. — What is Steve Jobs's legacy?
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E.U. Parliament Passes Measure to Break Up Google in Symbolic Vote — BRUSSELS — Europe's resentment of the American technology giant Google reached a new noise level on Thursday as the European Parliament passed a nonbinding vote to break up the company. — Although merely symbolic … | Greg Sterling / Search Engine Land: |
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