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Samsung releases smartphone with curved screen - why?

Posted on October 10, 2013

In this image released by Samsung Electronics Co., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, its new Galaxy Round, the world’s first curved display smartphone is shown. With high anticipation for mobile devices with a flexible screen, Samsung Electronics says it is releasing a smartphone with a curved display in South Korea. Samsung said Wednesday the Galaxy Round has a 5.7-inch OLED screen with a vertical concave. It said the curve makes the device an easy grip despite its size.

Samsung says it will release a smartphone with a curved display — and a $1,000 price tag. The Galaxy Round has a curved 5.7-inch screen using display technology called organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, technology.

The Korean company says the curved screen smartphone is the first in the world, but the company did make the slightly curved Galaxy Nexus.

Samsung says the curved design makes it easier to hold. Granted, smartphones with curved backs like the Moto X are often praised for ergonomics, but a curved display brings a curious element to the equation. Will it be easier or more difficult to read or type on?

Woman claims to be 'original voice of Siri'

Posted on October 4, 2013

Susan Bennett says, "I'm the original voice of Siri."

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Google Glass tour to launch in Durham

Posted by Matthew Fortner on October 3, 2013

Google is launching a nationwide tour for its wearable computer Glass at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham.

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Review: Motorola Moto X from AT&T

Posted by Matthew Fortner on October 2, 2013

The Motorola Moto X proves you don't have to pack a device with bleeding edge specifications, or pile on a slew of gimmicks to produce a good smartphone.

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New iPhones easier to break than iPhone 5 and Moto X, but not Samsung S4

Posted by Matthew Fortner on September 23, 2013

SquareTrade, which sells warranties for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets, has pitted Apple's new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C against rivals in a test to see how easily they can be damaged. The torture test includes a drop from 5 feet and 10-second period under water.

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Why iPhone, iPad users should upgrade to iOS 7 now

Posted by Matthew Fortner on September 20, 2013

While some may mock the frenzy over Apple's iOS 7 there are several good reasons to update sooner than later.

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Review: Lenovo's IdeaCentre Horizon is proof the PC is not dead

Posted by Matthew Fortner on September 18, 2013

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon is a 27-inch, touch-enabled all-in-one PC that some could mistake for a small television or an insanely large tablet.

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