Source: http://gizmodo.com/amazon-fire-phone-teardown-so-many-cameras-in-such-a-s-1610773376
The Amazon Fire Phone's tricks are pretty sophisticated, even if they're never really put to good use
Source: http://lifehacker.com/speed-optimized-browser-pale-moon-is-now-on-android-1610070974
Android: Pale Moon is a speed-optimized version of Firefox that we love on the desktop
Pale Moon is optimized for speed and efficiency. Like the desktop version, it supports add-ons from the Mozilla Add-Ons catalog. This Android port comes from XDA developer cyansmoker, and it can be personalized with add-ons from the Firefox add-ons catalog. The browser is free to download and use, but it's not available in Google Play, so you'll need to enable third party app support and sideload it
The download link below is for a copy of the file hosted on Mega. If it proves problematic, take a look at the thread on XDA Developers for mirrors. It's also worth keeping an eye on the thread if you run into problem with the app itself. It is currently in alpha and not guaranteed to work with every device.
Pale Moon (Free) | XDA Developers Forum via XDA Developers Blog
Just because the sun has set doesn't mean your action-packed antics are over for the day. So an Aussie company called Knog has created the Qudos, a high-intensity camera light that sits next to your GoPro, and other popular action cams, pumping out up to 400 lumens of brightness so you don't miss a single wipeout, even in the dark.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/24/google-is-reportedly-buying-twitch-for-1-billion/
What's the internet's most popular game-streaming service worth? About $1 billion, if VentureBeat sources have their story straight. Earlier this year, Variety and the Wall Street Journal reported that Google was in talks to acquire Twitch, but conceded that the two companies were only just starting negotiations. Now, sources familiar with the deal say an agreement has been reached, though its unclear when the reported acquisition will be officially announced. Naturally, there are some concerns that a Google acquisition of Twitch would stifle competition for rival services, but the tried and true platform could certainly bolster Mountain View's own streaming efforts. If nothing else, perhaps the deal will validate emerging market shared gameplay in the eyes of its doubters.
Filed under: Gaming, Internet, HD, Google
Source: VentureBeat
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/24/LG-q2-2014-earningsi/
LG has just reported a record quarter for mobile phone sales, showing that it's taking advantage of a slump from arch-rival Samsung. LG sold 14.5 million handsets over the last quarter, its highest total ever and 20 percent more than last year -- with more than a third of those LTE models. It chalked up most of the success to its well-reviewed top-of-the-line G3 handset, along with strong sales of its mid-range L products. LG's mobile division scooped up KRW 3.6 trillion ($3.5 billion) and put an end to three straight quarters of losses. Home entertainment also performed well, climbing 3 percent on the strength of higher-margin UltraHD 4K sets. All that resulted in an operating profit of KRW 412 billion ($599 million) -- not nearly Samsung-level numbers, but at least LG's are going up, not down.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Mobile, LG
Source: LG
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