Real-time data and execution will drive enterprise strategy in 2014

Automic forecasts 2014 technology predictionsParis/London/Frankfurt (December 12, 2013) – In 2014, enterprise strategies will be shaped by the improved ability to make business decisions and execute based on real-time data, according to Automic, the world’s most comprehensive platform in automating businesses.Automic works with some of the world’s biggest retail companies, including eBay and Nike, and is at the forefront of exploring how businesses can revolutionise and innovate the customer experience.

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DCD Intelligence shows China leads Asia Pacific data center growth

China now accounts for 30 per cent of data center white space in the Asia pacific region (excluding Japan)12 December 2013 - Based on the 2013 DatacenterDynamics Industry Census results, China now accounts for 30 per cent of data center white space in the Asia pacific region (excluding Japan) according to the latest research from DCD Intelligence.  The report, ‘Asia Pacific Key Trends’ covers data center growth and trends in space, power, investment and new technologies.China has continued to show the highest rate of growth in terms of white space in the region at 24 per cent but the rate of growth overall across

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Oppo officially teases Find 7, says it's coming soon

Phonemaker Oppo used its official Weibo account to put up a banner teasing its upcoming flagship the Find 7. There, Oppo also confirms that the Find 7 will launch in early 2014. Last week, Oppo Find 7 had its specifications leaked, suggesting it'll be featuring Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 805 chipset. If true, this will be the company's first smartphone will LTE support. Further rumored specifications include 3GB of RAM and a 5.7" display of 2560x1440 pixel resolution.

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Sony brings AOSP Android 4.4 to Xperia L

A Google Play Edition of the Xperia Z Ultra is nice and all, but what about stock Android for folks that already own a Sony handset. Sony has done a pretty good job with their AOSP for Xperia program, providing builds of unadulterated Android for a variety of devices. The latest is the Sony Xperia L. The Xperia L isn't quite the device that a member of the Z series is. The handset sports a 4.3-inch display a 1GHz dual-core CPU. But owners can now install a fresh build of Android 4.4 to add a bit of life to the little guy.

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Cover Lock Screen App For Android Now Available For Download

We spend a lot of time tinkering away on our smartphones, when in reality perhaps our smartphones should be working for us. We've seen attempts by developers to create smarter apps, such as IFTTT for the iPhone, and Chameleon launcher for Android devices, and now looking to help users create a more seamless user experience, the Cover lock screen app has been launched in open beta. The app has been around for a while now, but previously it was limited to a closed beta where not everyone could download the app just yet.

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Swissport opts for Desktop as a Service with IGEL thin clients

Aims to cut monthly operating costs for each workstation across Europe to less than £10Reading, UK 10th December 2013 – IGEL Technology thin clients are being used by Swissport International, the world's largest provider of ground handling services for the aviation sector, as a fast and efficient way to set-up client infrastructure and reduce operating costs. Thanks to a DaaS (Desktop as a Service) model, Swissport aims to reduce operating costs for each workstation to less than £10 a month.

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NPD: Xbox One Won First Round Of Sales Against PS4 In Australia

Both the Sony PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One seem to be tangled in a bitter fight with one another, and there will be different victors in various regions around the world. What I can say about the Xbox One is this, in Australia, it seemed to have emerge as the victor in the first sales round against the PS4. This particular bit of information was gleaned from the statistics department of retail sales research firm NPD Group, where they claimed that 65,917 units of the Xbox One console actually moved within its first three days in Australia, which is a whole lot less than the 1 million figure we saw Stateside.

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CyanogenMod To Include Text Encryption Feature

It was recently revealed that not only has the NSA been monitoring cellphones, but it seems that the gaming community has not been spared as well, as reports have claimed the NSA has conducted surveillance on Xbox Live, World of Warcraft, and Second Life communities. Well the good news is that if you're starting to get a little paranoid and want to protect yourself from being spied on, the folks at Cyanogen Inc. have revealed that starting with the nightly build of CyanogenMod 10.2, SMS and MMS messages sent will be encrypted using the TextSecure protocol.

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Samsung Co-CEO Acknowledges Possibility Of Flexible TVs

When it comes to flexible display technology, companies such as Samsung probably come to mind. This is thanks to the South Korean tech giant's demonstration of the Youm technology earlier this year, not to mention the release of the Galaxy Round, the world's first smartphone with a flexible display. Recently there have also been talks about a flexible tablet, and also the possibility of a flexible OLED TV which has been rumored for unveiling at CES 2014. Well the semi-good news is that the idea of a flexible OLED TV might not be so far-fetched, as Samsung's co-CEO, Boo-keun Yoon, acknowledged that devices like that could be a possibility.

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Designer Alessandro Savelli Unveils $57,000 Android Smartphone

We have heard complaints in the past about how smartphones, like the iPhone, are so expensive. Granted they are pretty pricey, but they look almost cheap by comparison when compared to devices like the one pictured above. The rather gaudy looking piece of hardware is an Android smartphone that has been designed by Swiss designer, Alessandro Savelli. There will be a few variations of this phone, all made from luxury materials, but the one pictured above features an 18-carat rose gold casing, along with some precision stones, all of which will set you back £35,000 which is roughly $57,000 after conversion.

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Lady Picks Up 'New' iPad Air, Brings Home Demo Model Instead

Buyer beware should be the mantra for anyone who is about to part with his or her hard earned money, but there is also another lesson to be learned here – sometimes, we would not expect the craziest thing to happen, such as it did to Monica Hall. Hall dropped by her local AT&T store in order to purchase a hot selling and spanking new iPad Air on November 15th in Mesquite, Texas. After arriving home with her new purchase, she realized she could not load apps on it, or to lock it.

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Rumored LG V510 could be a Nexus tablet

We've been wondering what the next Nexus Tablet would end up being. Google has yet to reveal a new 10-inch offering to replace the Samsung-made Nexus 10, so we were starting to worry that they wouldn't be bringing us a bigger tablet at all. Fortunately, a glimmer of light exists at the end of the tunnel. That light comes by way of @evleaks, who suggests we should be seeing an LG-made Nexus tablet at some point in the future.
The tablet's model number is tipped to be the V510, with the most popular guess being that this will debut as an 8-inch device. That'd be a tad weird considering the ASUS-made Nexus 7 isn't that much smaller.

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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition PS4 And Xbox One Release Confirmed

The rebooted Tomb Raider game was launched earlier this year for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 but there was no mention of it being launched on next generation consoles, namely the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. We first heard about the possibility of a launch on next generation consoles last month, when Amazon Italy accidentally posted a listing for Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. Today it has finally been confirmed that Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is indeed being launched for Sony and Microsoft's new consoles, the title will be available for both consoles in North America and Europe on 28th January and 31st January respectively.

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Grand Prix of America refocusing on 2015

When the FIA revealed the final calendar for the 2014 Formula One World Championship, it was lacking in one specific area: namely, the proposed Grand Prix of America that was set to take place in New Jersey just across the river from Manhattan did not make the cut. But the organizers behind the race insist that it has not been canceled – merely postponed. In a statement released hot on the heels of the FIA's decision, GP America chairman Leo Hindery, Jr., noted that the setbacks were primarily financial.

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Droid DNA to receive two-part update to Android 4.2.2, will gain Sense 5 features

Verizon has announced the details of an upcoming Android 4.2.2 update for the Droid DNA by HTC. The update will arrive as two parts, and, when completed, will implement HTC Sense 5 and a host of features that have so far been exclusive to the company's One lineup. Droid DNA owners will have new features like BlinkFeed and quick settings to toy around with in the new version of Sense. The latest version of HTC's customized Android interface is less obtrusive  than what currently features on the Verizon handset. Users can expect this to carryover into updated Sense apps including the calendar, dialer, gallery, and contacts list.

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Are you the 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06? [UPDATE]

We have on good authority that this is the all-new Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the hotter version of the 455-horsepower Corvette Stingray. Feast your eyes upon it, and know that we'll have a lot more when it makes its official debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. First, you'll notice we're calling it "Z06" instead of "Z07." That's because Chevy isn't going to shake things up too drastically, despite a previous report from Car and Driver. Like the C6, the model will be called Z06, but there will be a Z07 package.


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8-Hour PSN Maintenance Taking Place On December 9

The weekend is nearly upon us, which means for those of us who have a regular 9-to-5 job, spending every waking moment with our video game consoles is almost here. If you plan on gaming on any Sony consoles or handhelds, which of course means the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PS Vita, get all of your gaming in this weekend because when Monday comes, Sony is going to be running a scheduled maintenance on the PlayStation Network for eight hours. Sony's official European PlayStation Twitter account made the announcement of the upcoming scheduled maintenance earlier today.

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ASUS December 11 event will make the Padfone mini official

ASUS is preparing to officially launch the Padfone mini at a dedicated event in Taiwan on December 11. While the PadFone Infinity boasts a 10.1" tablet and a 5.0" smartphone, the Padfone mini is rumored to consist of a more compact 4.3" smartphone that slides into a 7" slate. The resolution of the displays won't be as high as one could hope - the 4.3" display of the smartphone will feature have 960 x 540 pixels, with the tablet's 7" screen rocking 720p resolution. Further rumored specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and possibly 1GB of RAM.

As far as other specs go, no information is currently available.

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Runsafer Shoes Let You Know You're Doing It Right (Or Wrong)

Do you love technology and how it is able to augment the way we do things, making our lives a whole lot more efficient. If you have answered that in the affirmative and have an absolutely love for running, then you would most probably be interested to check out this pair of enhanced running shoes. Thanks to researchers over at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany, who happen to be working alongside scientists in five European countries, they have come up with the Runsafer smart running shoe.

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Bethesda's Silence Is Deafening For Fallout Fans

Yes, we did bring you word earlier today that the good people over at Bethesda did not have any kind of announcement to make over at Spike TV VGX (Video Game Awards), apart from revealing Skyrim there, which means that we no longer need to wait in anticipation of a Fallout 4 announcement later this year. Which is a good thing, really, since there are just three more weeks or so left to go for 2013 before we greet 2014 with a renewed sense of optimism, hoping that Bethesda would come up with more details about a future Fallout title.

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