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Amazon Announces Availability of Over 100 Dash Buttons

Amazon has tripled the lineup of brands available to customers via the Amazon Dash Button. There are now over 100 Dash Buttons that you can choose from. Dash Buttons are real physical buttons you can press to instantly order a product from the website.”We’re thrilled with the positive response we’ve seen for Dash Buttons—and we heard loud and clear from customers that they wanted more brands, more categories, and more products in the program. We’re excited to now offer over 100 Dash Buttons representing top-name brands across dozens of retail categories and thousands of product options,” said Daniel Rausch, Director of Amazon Dash. “Prime members are using Dash Buttons at an increasing rate—over the last three months, Dash Button orders have grown by more than 75%. Customers are using Dash Buttons more than once a minute, helping ensure they never run out of their everyday essentials.”Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Nintendo’s Miitomo Launches in the U.S. App Store

Nintendo has launched Miitomo, its first smartphone app in the U.S. App Store. The company is planning to release five smartphone applications by March 2017.Miitomo is an app from Nintendo that brings out a side of you your friends have never seen before! How? By making a Mii of yourself that’s your personal go-between! Ever wonder what fun details make you…YOU? Your Mii will find out by asking you questions about yourself! Want your friends to know all about these little insights into your likes, dislikes, or just what you’re thinking lately? Your Mii will go visit your friends’ Mii characters and tell them!Then your Mii will ask your friends for fun details about them…and tell YOU everything. Your friends’ Mii characters will also visit you when you play! Miitomo is a new way to bring you and your friends together like never before. Would you expect anything less from Nintendo?Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Chipworks Posts Teardown of the New 4-inch iPhone SE [Photos]

Chipworks has posted the first teardown of the new 4-inch iPhone SE. Their teardown reveals a mix of components from the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6s.While there is still much to discover about this new iPhone, what is becoming clear is that this is not your typical Apple release. There are very few new parts, but that hardly means there is no innovation. As is the genius of Apple and its fearless leader, Mr. Cook, it is the combination of all the right parts that make a successful product. Finding that just-right balance of old and new, and at such a low cost, is no easy feat. Highlights:? A9 appears to be the same as found in the iPhone 6s. APL1022 part number? SK Hynix memory, likely the same 2 GB LPDDR4 mobile DRAM found in the iPhone 6s? Broadcom BCM5976 and Texas Instruments 343S0645 that were also used back in the iPhone 5s? Driving the NFC is the NXP 66V10. The 66V10 contains two die, the Secure Element 008 and the NXP PN549? 6-axis inertial sensor (x, y, z, roll, pitch, and yaw) is an InvenSense 6-axis sensor? A throwback to the iPhone 6/6 Plus is the Qualcomm MDM9625M modem and the WTR1625L RF transceiver? Audio ICs are still the same 338S00105 and 338S1285 devices used in the iPhone 6s? New Texas Instruments 338S00170 power management IC.? Skyworks SKY77611 power amplifier module? Toshiba THGBX5G7D2KLDXG NAND flash? EPCOS D5255 antenna switch module? AAC Technologies 0DALM1 microphoneShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Microsoft Brings ‘Bots’ to Skype, Launches Skype Bot SDK [Video]

Microsoft today introduced Skype Bots – a new way to bring expertise, products, services and entertainment into your daily messaging on Skype. Skype Bots are available through messaging today but will also be available for audio and video calling in the future.Each Bot will enhance your Skype experience in its own way, bringing a new dimension into your everyday Skype chats by helping turn your ideas and plans into actions.Previews Released Today:? A new Skype client, available on Windows, Android, iPhone and iPad brings the Skype Bot experience to all of our customers.? A preview of Skype Bots for you to experience and to provide us with feedback (currently available in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, India, New Zealand, Singapore, and US).? A new Skype developer program at skype.com/developer to get started building Bots right away, and we also hope you will join us at a May hackathon to create innovative bots on the Skype Bot platform.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Alleged iPhone 7 Leak Features Edge to Edge Display [Photo]

A photo allegedly of the iPhone 7 has surfaced on Weibo. The device looks similar to the iPhone 6s but with nearly no bezel on the left and right of the display. It purportedly features an A10 processor and 3GB of RAM.iPhone7 real machine , A10 processor 3GB of RAM, borderless designIt’s unclear if the photo is really of a prototype or just a fake as this sort of thing can easily be photoshopped. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple Releases New ‘Safari Technology Preview’ Browser [Download]

Apple has released a new ‘Safari Technology Preview’ browser that gives users an early look at upcoming web technologies in OS X and iOS.Safari is the best way to see the sites on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Safari Technology Preview gives you an early look at upcoming web technologies in OS X and iOS including the latest layout technologies, visual effects, and developer tools so you can provide input on how they are implemented and deliver a best-in-class user experience on all Apple devices.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple Says Reversal of $120 Million Jury Verdict Against Samsung Violates U.S. Constitution

Apple has filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit following the courts reversal of a $120 million jury verdict against Samsung, reports Reuters. Apple says the three-judge panel violated the U.S. Constitution.In a petition for rehearing en banc filed on Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by Apple’s attorney William Lee of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, the company said the panel used materials that it researched itself and were not part of the trial court record to overturn the infringement verdict. This undermined Apple’s Seventh Amendment right to have a jury, and not an appellate court, decide the facts of the case, the company said.This is just the latest in a lengthy legal battle between Apple and Samsung. Notably, after refusing to hear Apple’s appeal in the e-Books pricing fixing case, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Samsung’s appeal over a $548 million patent infringement verdict awarded to Apple.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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New 15-inch MacBook Concept Based on 12-inch MacBook [Images]

Check out this new 15-inch MacBook concept by Martin Hajek based on the design of Apple’s slim 12-inch MacBook.So there is this rumour about a new, thin design for the MacBook Pro. I took my 3D model of the MacBook and scaled it up. A bit. To like 15? size. Below are some comparisons with the current retina Macbook Pro (15?) and the 12? MacBook. The beautiful OSX concept is by Andrew Ambrosino.You can download Hajek’s MacBook 3D model from here. More details on the OS X concept here.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Foxconn and Sharp Announce $3.5 Billion Takeover Deal

Foxconn has officially agreed to takeover Sharp, paying $3.5 billion for a 66% share in the company. That number is significantly lower than the original $5.8 billion deal which was put in jeopardy by $2.7 billion in undisclosed liabilitiesToday both Foxconn and Sharp are pleased to announce the historic strategic alliance of two global technology leaders. The culture of both of our companies is defined by hard work, creativity and innovation. We are committed to restoring profitability and strengthening operations to once again make Sharp a leader in the global electronics arena and a world-class company with a positive outlook. Both our teams are on the same page working towards the same goal. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Seagate Announces Launch of World’s First USB-Powered Desktop Hard Drive

Seagate has announced the launch of the Seagate Innov8, the world’s first USB-powered desktop hard drive. The drive has a capacity of 8TB.Convenience and CapacityThere is still an abundance of consumer electronics that require an external power supply, placing a premium on power outlets. With advancements in USB 3.1 technology, major manufacturers like Apple are beginning to rely on one connection-type for everything. Today, with the introduction of Seagate’s new Ignition Boost Technology, Innov8 is the world’s first 8TB desktop hard drive that does not need to be plugged into a power outlet. Similar to a standard car requiring a battery kick to start the engine, Ignition Boost together with USB 3.1 enables Innov8 to thrive off bus power. No dedicated power source or adapter required.What’s more, Innov8 features industry-leading capacity with Seagate’s 8TB HDD. Now users simply plug in the reversible USB-C cable and have access to a lifetime of data – including more than two million songs, four million photos and eight hundred HD Movies.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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