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Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is compared to the S6 edge in pictures

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As we get closer to its rumored August 12 unveiling date, we're starting to see more and more of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. This bigger version of the S6 edge is probably going to serve as the successor to last year's Galaxy Note Edge.

Today a couple of new leaked images reportedly show us a gold Galaxy S6 edge+ sitting underneath a silver S6 edge.

The S6 edge has a 5.1-inch touchscreen, and its bigger brother has been rumored to get a 5.7-inch panel. This information seems to fit with the overall size difference between the two, which you can witness in these shots.

Unfortunately we're still lacking full frontal views here, or even one showcasing the S6 edge+'s back, but we're probably going to get there before the official announcement at this rate.

Like its smaller sibling, the S6 edge+ is said to sport a curved screen on both sides. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with a hexa-core CPU. It will have 32GB of storage, a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, a 5 MP front-facing snapper, and a 3,000 mAh battery. It should launch running Android 5.1 Lollipop.

In terms of design, as is obvious from the pictures the S6 edge+ is almost entirely just a bigger version of the S6 edge, with the same general lines. There are minor differences, though, one being the placement of the microphones both on the top side and on the bottom, along with the lack of an infrared blaster.

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Dell’s new Rugged Latitude tablet can take anything you throw at it

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Dell has built a veritable reputation when it comes to extremely rugged PC's and has now decided to venture into the tablet realm with the Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet. The slate offers an 11.6"screen, which, just like the rest of the unit is protected from water, sand, dust, as well as drops form up to four feet.

The tablet is powered by a fifth generation Intel Core M processor, has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet

It might not be a number-crunching monster, but the processor is more than capable of handling most any task you would designate to a tablet with an added bonus of spectacular battery management (up to 12 hours on a single charge) and better heat management.

Speaking of getting work done, the Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet boots Windows 8.1, which gives you access to an array of professional-grade software.

Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet

The Dell has a few extra tricks up its sleeve – its screen can work gloves and you get some nice accessories to expand it functionalily

There's a GPS module and mobile broadband, as well as a snap-on keyboard, which is just as durable and uses a special pogo connector system.

The tablet should be out on the market by the end of July. As far as pricing goes, there is no official word yet, but rugged tech does tend to go for a…

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Samsung tops global shipments in Q2 2015, Huawei leads Chinese brands

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According to a report released by TrendForce, Samsung has topped the second quarter shipments worldwide in 2015, with a market share of 26.8%, no doubt helped by the strong sales of the S6 and the S6 edge. Apple took the second spot with a market share of 16.4% thanks to the huge demand for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, due for an update later this quarter.

Huawei lead the Chinese manufacturers, with an overall market share of 7.6% and 18.3% among the Chinese OEMs. The company is expected to ship close to 100 million units this year. Xiaomi also did relatively well, surpassing Lenovo among Chinese OEMs and LG among global companies.

TrendForce estimates the shipments to be down this year compared to last year due to weakening demand and negative global economic outlook for the rest of the…

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Qualcomm to lay off up to 10% of its employees

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Qualcomm has definitely been going through some rough times lately. Its current top-of-the-line chip – the Snapdragon 810, was a major market failure, falling short of its sales forecasts and the company lost one of its biggest clients in the face of Samsung. There was also the unpleasant antitrust case in China, which resulted in almost $1 billion in fines.

This all adds up and the powerful Qualcomm, which registered a record high-point in sales around the same time last year, might now be on the brink of a major business restructuring and some urgent damage control. Industry sources speculated that the company will lay off as much as 10% of its employees, which according to 2014 statistics, should amount to no less than 3,000 people.

Rumors say that Qualcomm might actually be contemplating more drastic measures to retain its profitability – a split of its businesses.

It currently has two main branches – one dealing with chip manufacturing and the other, with intellectual property and licensing. Oddly enough, the latter might be worth more – an estimated $87 billion, compared to $74 billion for the former. Separating the two could prevent falling chip sales from dragging down the licensing business as well.

Company CEO Steven Mollenkopf has stated that he will conduct a "comprehensive review," of the company and its cost structure. While this doesn't necessarily mean the split is imminent, it does mean it's on the…

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Toshiba CEO, top execs resign in wake of $1.2 billion scandal

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Toshiba's CEO Hisao Tanak has resigned following a recent revelation that the company overstated as much as $1.2 billion in profits over the past six years. In addition to Tanak, two other top executives, including vice-chairman Norio Sasaki and former president Atsutoshi Nishida have also stepped down.

The revelation about the bad accounting came in a report, which was produced by an independent panel that was hired by the electronics giant to investigate past book-keeping practices. The report said that the company management lied about operating profits in an effort to meet its internal goals.

Current chairman Masashi Muromachi will be the interim CEO until Toshiba finds a new leader, the Japanese company said.

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Acer Liquid Leap+ smartband now available Stateside

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The Liquid Leap+ smartband, which was unveiled by Acer back in March this year, is now available for purchase in the US. The wearable carriers a price tag of $99, although the company is selling it for $79 for a limited time.

Specs-wise, the device sports a 1-inch monochrome OLED display with touchscreen interface and no physical controls. It is IPX7-certified to withstand submersion of up to one meter for 30 minutes, and is claimed to offer a 5-7 day battery life.

Not only the smartband tracks your fitness and sleep, but also displays notifications from your smartphone. It works with iOS, Android, as well as Windows phones.

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