Two different versions of Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are benchmarked on Geekbench

If you run through the multiple pages of phones that were benchmarked by Geekbench just today only, you will spot a number of listings for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Today, we ran across the SM-N930V and the SM-N935V, which are Verizon branded versions of the phablet. After all, the SM-N920V is the model number of the Verizon branded Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

So what do these benchmark tests tell us about the Verizon branded Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Well, in a disturbing trend we note once again (no pun intended) that both units put through the Geekbench test had 4GB of RAM, not the 6GB that … – Source

Two different versions of Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are benchmarked on Geekbench

Insurance is ready for an upgrade

Insurance may be widely perceived as a sleepy backwater when it comes to innovation in technology, but that’s about to change. Whether the transformations to come — which we expect to impact the industry on a number of different fronts — end up bolstering a particular insurer’s future or undermining it depends on whether they seize the opportunity to reinvent their… Read More

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Insurance is ready for an upgrade

Microsoft Skype rolls out updates for bot developers

The update allows developers to create visual cards for users to facilitate bot-aided interactions with image cards, carousels, and receipts. – Source

Microsoft Skype rolls out updates for bot developers

Sony Xperia E5 battery life test

What good is a smartphone if you have to charge it every six hours or so? That’s why the last couple of years phone makers have been trying to hit the right balance between potent specifications and acceptable battery life. In the case of the Sony Xperia E5, the company’s credo is “more battery equals a happy customer.”

That’s why the small 5-incher boasts a 2,700mAh battery and happily, it’s neither overly thick nor too heavy. During our testing of the phone, we had a glitch with a faulty software resulting in the need to redo the battery life test.

Thankfully, it was quickly…

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Sony Xperia E5 battery life test

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is official: 4.3-inch screen, 1GB of RAM and quad-core CPU

Yesterday, we told you about the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy J Max. As it turns out, the other end of the slope was recently introduced. Samsung South Africa has listed a device called the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo, and this handset has a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen. The resolution of the display is 480 x 800.

Obviously an entry-level model, the Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is powered by a quad-core 1.5GHz CPU and is equipped with 1GB of RAM. 8GB of internal memory is on board, of which 4.4GB is available to the user of the phone. In the likely case that more storage is needed, a 128GB capacity micro SD … – Source

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is official: 4.3-inch screen, 1GB of RAM and quad-core CPU

Monumental color portraits of World War II service members

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Monumental color portraits of World War II service members

Sore Legs Become Pandemic As Pokémon Go Players Accidentally Get Exercise

Pokemon Go is the hottest game to hit the market in forever. People are currently trying to catch their Pikachus and Fitzybutts (honestly, I don’t know what they’re called) but they’re paying the price. And by paying the price, I mean they’re accidentally getting some exercise.

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Sore Legs Become Pandemic As Pokémon Go Players Accidentally Get Exercise

New keyboard app for BlackBerry Priv can be found in the beta zone

Currently nestled inside the BlackBerry Beta Zone is a brand new keyboard app for the Android powered BlackBerry Priv. We are talking about the virtual QWERTY, not the physical QWERTY that slides to open. The updated keyboard app adds support for two variations of the Chinese language, Pinyin and Cangjie. This might not seem like a big deal if you live in the West, but if your job has you communicating with businesses in China, this could be an important update.

BlackBerry has also added a faster process for switching languages on the phone that incorporates both the virtual and physical … – Source

New keyboard app for BlackBerry Priv can be found in the beta zone

Beyoncé cheered on a victorious Serena Williams at Wimbledon

Serena Williams won her 22nd Grand Slam singles title on Saturday when she emerged victorious at Wimbledon. As if that weren’t cool enough, Beyoncé was cheering Serena on from the champion’s player’s box.

Queen Bey took a quick break from the European leg of her Formation tour to support Williams, who appeared in her video for “Sorry” earlier this year.

SEE ALSO: Serena Williams takes down hecklers for all of womankind

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For all those wondering, Beyoncé appears to be a steadfast cheerer, even if some are speculating she wasn’t quite sure what had happened when Williams scored the winning point. …

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Beyoncé cheered on a victorious Serena Williams at Wimbledon

Rescued baby beaver takes a dip in the pool

A baby beaver rescued from a Calgary golf course is now lovin’ summertime in its very own pool.

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is tending to the beaver after it sustained a tail injury in late June — possibly from a predator who picked it up, then dropped it.

SEE ALSO: Dogs throw raging summer luau party in pool full of tennis balls

Caretakers estimate the beaver will have to remain under human care for several years. Fortunately, the little fellow is making the most of its downtime.

Splash on, little friend.

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Rescued baby beaver takes a dip in the pool

HP Elite x3 price allegedly set for about $770 in Europe, release date rumored for September

According to a new rumor, the HP Elite x3 will be priced at €699 when it launches in Europe this upcoming September.

The upcoming HP Elite x3 is as interesting as it is elusive. Officially introduced all the way back in February at MWC 2016 in Barcelona as a premium Windows 10 Mobile smartphone that can morph between a smartphone, a laptop, and a desktop PC with the help of a few accessories, the HP Elite X3 has yet to become available for purchase.
The last time we’ve heard about the HP Elite X3, the phone was getting its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications, which … – Source

HP Elite x3 price allegedly set for about $770 in Europe, release date rumored for September