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Other rivals, such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea , say the 5G tech isn't as close as Reliance Jio says, and that it could be another two years away due to India's lacking ecosystem and the expensive price tag, the report says. Jio Platforms said in October it was working with U.S.-based

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APRIL 13, 2020

Sources who did not want to be identified for the Bloomberg report said the redesign will mean significant changes in the look of at least the two higher-end devices, with flat stainless-steel edges, instead of the now-familiar curved corners, along with flat screens, instead of the familiar sloping edges.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Customers are also able to test out Amazon devices, along with smart home accessories that work with Alexa. And digital price tags with every product show both the Prime price and list price. That shows the pricing in real time, so it can change throughout the day,” said Drew Sheriff, director of Amazon Physical Stores.

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As noted in this space over the weekend, there already exists a preliminary agreement between Cardtronics and the investment firms, but the higher price tag offered by NCR will likely spark a re-examination of a deal. Drilling down a bit, these ATMs can leverage everything from contactless activities to biometrics to cryptos.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In the stores, customers will be able to test out Amazon devices, along with smart home accessories that work with Alexa. Customers can even comparison shop: Digital price tags alongside every product show the Prime price and list price. Interestingly, though, there are no price tags.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Apple’s HomePod voice activated speakers haven’t resonated with consumers partly because of the hefty price tag. Amazon has taken a different approach with its Echo line of devices. Apple also chose to focus on sound quality rather than use cases for Siri, which hurt the adoption rate. Ditto for Google.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Wirecard has announced a new partnership with French firm SES-imagotag to make it easy for consumers to use their mobile devices to pay shelf-side while shopping in-store, without having to line up at the point of sale. SES-imagotag specializes in omnichannel retail experiences — and is present in over 14,000 stores in 55 countries.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

but its price tag of $999 and up might be hurting demand in some of the largest Asian markets. The newspaper pointed out that in both India and Indonesia, the market share of Apple devices has remained flat since 2013. Revenue jumped 11 percent in the most recent quarter thanks to the price tag.

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JUNE 8, 2017

In the document, it looks like the chip in the latest version of the iPhone can read any tag, not just an Apple Pay tag, and take actions on the tags based on the location of the phone. The NFC chip could enable different ways for iOS apps to communicate between Internet-connected devices and iPhones.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

Fitbit, the leading wearable fitness tracker device maker, announced Wednesday (Dec. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but media reports last week pegged the price tag at anywhere from $35 million to $40 million. We have made the tough decision to shut down the company and no longer manufacture Pebble devices.”.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Products will be made up of some of the most popular categories on Amazon, including devices, electronics, kitchen, home, toys, books and games. Customers will be able to test out Amazon devices, along with smart home accessories that work with Alexa. Interestingly, though, there are no price tags.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

Microsoft is rolling out a new corporate expense management solution designed for iOS devices, the company announced on Thursday (Oct. Purchases can be categorized as business or personal spend, while users can also add custom tags to purchases. The platform also supports photo capture of receipts to include with expense reports.

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APRIL 24, 2018

According to a recent survey, 97 percent of respondents said an attack on unsecured devices would be devastating to their organizations. In the quest to protect unsecured IoT devices, Microsoft recently announced a new security solution intended for microcontroller unit-powered IoT devices. A Look Around the IoT World.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

As it stands, Instagram is making commerce a big priority as shoppers turn to mobile devices for shopping. The feature is available via just-added stickers in Instagram Stories and tags in a person’s feed and can be set with details such as product details and the date. Smartphones, in one case, accounted for 35.6

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

According to a report in DigiTimes, citing industry sources, the devices, both 15-inch touchscreens are being called Aloha and Fiona internally and should hit the market by July, at the latest. The devices will be aimed at helping family and friends stay in touch and will include video chat and other social media features.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

By embedding something into a product (like a QR code or RFID tag), Eon believes it can create that transparent life cycle in a way that is good for brands, consumers and the environment all at once. Leveraging A New Connection Point . The Eon concept is simple, and works with and for a wide variety of goods. With better tracking?

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JANUARY 18, 2018

Chenault’s appointment to the board comes as Facebook is reportedly gearing up to enter the hardware market in its biggest push yet with Portal, a video chat device aimed at competing with Amazon’s Echo. A formal announcement about the Portal device is planned for May.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The stores were mostly used to show off items like Alexa devices and to let customers trade in old tablets for credit. Its 4-Star stores in select locations allow customers to test out Amazon devices and smart home accessories that work with Alexa. Digital price tags alongside every product show the Prime price and list price.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The launch could serve as a test to see if fashion recommendations from an Alexa-powered device can increase sales. If that turns out to be the case, Amazon could later bring the feature to other Echo devices that do have screens, such as the Echo Show or Echo Spot.

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APRIL 22, 2020

Generally speaking, full remote control sessions mean that a user’s device and operating system (tied to a mobile phone, for example) can connect to and control a range of other devices and machines. Measuring The Returns.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

In addition, shoppers can find products by scanning their price tags, allowing them to check size and color options. The device offers style recommendations, selfies and a route to eCommerce, Forbes reported in June. Visual search allows shoppers to upload a photo, and the platforms use that photo to search for relevant items.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

20) launched its Galaxy Fold , a device designed to act as a smartphone or small tablet depending on consumer need. The phone’s release comes at a tough time for smartphone makers, which are facing increasing challenges in getting consumers to upgrade their devices. Samsung on Wednesday (Feb.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

8) of the introduction of three commercially available wearable payment devices for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. The micro-tags can be attached to almost anything to make payments. Visa , the payments company, announced news on Wednesday (Nov.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Touting traditional fitness features that track things like steps, pace, activity and sleep, the Halo also goes where no other device has before by analyzing tone of voice and providing 3D images of your body fat. Certainly, some consumers will embrace the new frontier of health technology, as well as the competitive price point. “The

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MARCH 17, 2017

Swarovski has decided to postpone its smart device initiative and will not present new smart device products at Baselworld 2017. Swarovski has been involved in wearable tech already, collaborating with Samsung, Huawei and Misfit for Swarovski editions of those brand’s devices.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

19) that demand for the iPhone 8 has been “anemic,” piling on to reports that Apple is seeing lackluster sales for its latest devices. The Economic Daily stated that the reduction in component orders could result in iPhone 8 device shipments of as low as 5 million to 6 million units per month in November and December.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The HomePod’s sound quality, one of the main reasons the Cupertino, California-based technology company took so long to bring the smart speaker to market, has emerged as a positive for Apple, but its inability to integrate with devices outside the iPhone, iPad, Mac or other Apple products will limit its proliferation.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Through the collaboration, Google Assistant users can now shop on eBay by saying “Ask eBay…” The command will launch a search through the eBay Shopping Assistant on Google Home devices. It is currently examining ways to expand the partnership’s capabilities, including tapping into the Google devices’ multi-surface switching capability.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

12), citing the Financial Times, the device maker Fitbit is in the midst of patent lawsuits with Jawbone and also tried to buy that company late last year. The price tag? In the battle over wearables, is it a case of buy or be bought? As TechCrunch reported Thursday (Jan.

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MAY 23, 2017

Amazon pushed further into the selfie camera market, rolling out a companion app for iOS and Android devices that works with its new camera, the Echo Look. According to a report , with the new app, Echo Look owners can see live previews from the camera, take pictures, survey outfits in their closets, tag favorites and compare styles.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Wireless carriers in the United States and Canada have reported slow third-quarter customer upgrades, yet some expect a pickup in sales with the iPhone X — although there is a chance the phone’s $999 price tag could hinder some customers from pre-ordering the new device. While major promotions of the iPhone X from U.S.

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APRIL 28, 2017

Automatic will remain a separate brand, according to the companies, and users won’t experience any device disruptions. SiriusXM’s addition of Automatic to its connected car products, which TechCrunch noted came with a price tag of just over $100 million , will allow the broadcasting company to strengthen its position in the burgeoning space.

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But, potentially, one of the greatest aspects, at least according to the reviewer, is that all the same features are available to owners of Apple devices — opening the floodgates for a community of users who, until now, have never heard a voice in their headphones other than Siri’s. Another Bite Of The Apple. Friends Or Frenemies?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

percent of consumers said the main reason they visited a grocery store was because of scan and pay through mobile devices. At Amazon Go , for instance, shoppers download the store’s app on their mobile device, which they scan upon entering. The device is a fully automated breadmaking machine designed for retail environments.

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APRIL 23, 2018

The high-end device has a hefty price tag of $999, which shut a lot of buyers out of the market. Bloomberg cited Neil Campling of Mirabaud Securities as saying that TSMC blamed the weakness on the high end of the market.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

In addition, shoppers can find products by scanning their price tags, allowing them to check size and color options. The device offers style recommendations, selfies and a route to eCommerce, Forbes reported in June. Visual search allows shoppers to upload a photo, and the platforms use that photo to search for relevant items.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

The startup has developed a location-tracking smart tag and accompanying mobile app that sends alerts to parents when their child has gone outside a preset range. Jiobit, a technology startup based out of Chicago, makes something that seems like every parent, from those expecting to empty nesters, will want or wish they’d had.

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