Samsung and Samsonite join forces to develop luggage of the future
With the “Internet of Things” already ushering in a completely new world of device interaction, it’s no surprise that even mundane appliances like coffee makers are starting to come with built-in WiFi.
Looking to take the “Internet of Things” to even stranger new places, Samsung and Samsonite are reportedly working together to bring you smart luggage. While the notion of smart luggage, at first glance, seems somewhat preposterous, a few interesting use cases do present themselves.
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Hilarious: Comcast’s Facebook fan page is filled with nothing but angry haters
Normally companies create pages on Facebook as a way for them to stay in touch with their assorted fans. If you’re Comcast, however, creating a fan page on Facebook means withstanding the wrath of angry users who are fed up with your infamously poor customer service.
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Man robs Subway sandwich shop, then crosses street to buy sandwich at Potbellys
When it comes to sandwiches, people are extremely particular. Whether it’s deciding what they want on their sandwich or which sandwich shops are the best in town, sandwich lovers are an all around passionate bunch.
Recently, a man in Chicago took his passion for sandwiches to a whole new level. DNAinfo reports today that a man in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago recently robbed a Subway sandwich shop with a knife before opting to walk across the street to a Potbellys and, surprise surprise, order a sandwich.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 is coming to PS4, Xbox One later this year
Eight years after what many expected to be the last game in the series, Tony Hawk is back. Game Informer revealed on Tuesday that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 will launch on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One before the end of the year, bringing the franchise back to its roots with the classic gameplay gamers remember from the earlier 2000s.
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It’s shocking how much the Apple Watch looks like the original iPhone
The Apple Watch is not a miniature iPhone when it comes to functionality. I keep telling people this, whether they ask me or not. It’s not a standalone gadget either, but a device that needs to be connected to an iPhone to work as a smartwatch. However, as the image below clearly suggests, the Apple Watch is in some ways a miniature iPhone.
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Massive camera shootout shows the LG G4 is close to stealing Samsung’s camera crown
When it comes to smartphone cameras, there are generally two brands that are contenders for the best in the world: Samsung and Apple. However, a huge new camera shootout conducted by AndroidCentral shows that LG’s new G4 is a legitimate threat to both companies with a camera that’s capable of taking gorgeous pictures in all kinds of different settings.
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This fantastic GTA 5 mod lets you fire cars out of automatic weapons
There are plenty of great reasons to upgrade to the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5, from the improved visuals to the custom soundtracks, but most PC gamers will tell you that the best reason to buy GTA 5 on PC is for the mods.
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Microsoft rips Google for leaving Android users ‘increasingly exposed’
When we think of Windows, security is one of the first things to come to mind, but not for the reasons that Microsoft would prefer. For generations, Microsoft’s flagship operating system has been riddled with security flaws, putting users at risk and pushing many consumers to replace their Dells and HPs with MacBooks.
With Windows 10 right around the corner, Microsoft is looking to shed that image for good by making security a top priority for businesses and end users alike.
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How to back up and restore your Apple Watch
Data on the Apple Watch can be backed up and then restored, a process that should be familiar to many iOS and OS X users. However, like many new things on the Apple Watch, it’s not an obvious procedure and it takes some time figuring it out. Luckily, Cult of Mac wrote up a quick guide explaining exactly how Apple Watch backups work.
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The One M9 is shaping up to be an unprecedented disaster for HTC
When you release your flagship smartphone, you generally expect your revenues to post a healthy month-over-month gain. However, this has not been the case for HTC this year.
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