Tech giant Google has patented an Internet-connected smart toy that works to take command from its owner and control smart home appliances. Already, privacy advocates and technology alliances have expressed worries over the many implications of the plan, if pushed through by Google.
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Apple accidentally leaks iPhone 6C photo
It appears the rumored iPhone 6C is a continuation of the traditional screen size Apple has been used to do with its early models of iPhone, as a recent photo leak perpetrated by the company itself shows.
Bphone by BKAV – Is the Vietnamese Smartphone Better than iPhone?
The new BKAV Bphone has been creating a lot of buzz lately, at least in Vietnam. This is not the first Vietnamese smartphone (we’ve already had some from Mobiistar, Rovi and VNPT) but consumers are expecting a lot from this phone because none of previous products are successful in the market.
Here’s what to expect with the next version of Android
Mountain View giant Google is expected to take the veil off a new Android iteration at its annual developer conference set to take place next week a year after Android Lollipop was released.
Samsung looks to integrate LoopPay into its mobile payment effort
Samsung appears to be ramping up its effort to conquer the mobile payment market with a reported recent acquisition of LoopPay for a whopping $250 million in a move to consolidate the payment platform into Samsung Pay.
Android Wear and Apple Watch are missing theft protection features
Users of Apple Watch and Android Wear smart watches have every reason to worry about the security of their devices. These wearables appear to be missing protection features to guard against thieves.