Daily Archives: July 17, 2015

ZTE launches Boost Max+ smartphone in US

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ZTE has launched the Boost MAX+ smartphone in the US. The device, which is the successor to the last year's Boost MAX, is now available for $200 from Boost Mobile.

Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and sports a 5.7-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory, and packs in a 3400mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the Boost MAX+ has an 8MP rear unit and a 1MP front shooter. It features Dolby Digital Plus virtual surround sound and LTE connectivity, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.

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How Twitter Is Balancing Free Speech And Security In The Age Of ISIS

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How Twitter Is Balancing Free Speech And Security In The Age Of ISIS
Like any political campaign, ISIS is increasingly turning to Twitter and other social media platforms to broadcast its messages and media content. This leaves companies like Twitter with the tough job of balancing free speech with issues of national security.

July 17, 2015 at 10:27PM
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Amazon Fresh grocery delivery service reportedly coming to UK

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Amazon is planning to launch its grocery-delivery service – called Amazon Fresh – in the UK, according to a new report. The launch is expected to happen this year, although it isn't clear exactly when.

The service – which allows you to purchase items on Amazon's website and have them shipped to your home either on the same or the next day – is currently available in the US, although only in a handful of markets including California, Seattle, New York, Philadelphia, and parts of New York.

It's worth mentioning that UK's grocery delivery market is more mature as compared to that in the US, with 5% of the total grocery sales being online in the former, while only 1% in the…

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Why America’s biggest chip maker probably won’t be sold to the Chinese government

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Why America’s biggest chip maker probably won’t be sold to the Chinese government
A Chinese bid to buy memory chip maker Micron Technology is likely to face steep odds, analysts say. (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg) Micron Technology’s stock jumped earlier this week amid reports that

July 17, 2015 at 08:24PM
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