Amazon stays committed to flopping Fire Phone with hefty software update and more

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Amazon stays committed to flopping Fire Phone with hefty software update
Sneak peek: what to expect from windows 10
7-inch smartphones are apparently a thing, BLU Studio 7.0 confirms
Already? Android 5.1 (still Lollipop) rumored for February 2015 launch
Teenagers create 3D-printed wristband, KipstR, for your drowsy holiday binge-watching
Sony reiterates 'beginning of 2015′ as Lollipop ETA for 'core Xperia Z3 and Z2 series'
Beastly Meizu MX4 Pro phone up for grabs now with global shipping
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Amazon stays committed to flopping Fire Phone with hefty software update

Amazon has stated time and time again the first-gen Fire Phone won't be the last of its kind, regardless of catastrophic sales results that can't be rectified. But we figured they'd at least abandon the unwanted, gimmicky 3D handheld, cutting their losses with huge discounts and otherwise not investing any more time and money into the thing.

Boy, were we wrong, as lo and behold, the Fire Phone just snatched a Fire OS 3.6.5…

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Sneak peek: what to expect from windows 10

In mid-December of 2014, a consumer build of Windows 10 known as "9901" was leaked online.

Screenshot from The Verge

Unlike the other leaks following Microsoft's official Windows 10 announcement, 9901 is an unofficial build. If you want to test it out for yourself right now, you'll have to wade through hundreds of torrent sites and forums to download it. Considering 9901's unofficial and beta status, however, that's not advisable.

What's New in 9901

Still, the build's extra features — as shown in this YouTube video — are worth a second look. There's Cortana, for instance, which Microsoft pitched as a more "personality-infused" version of Apple's Siri.

Screenshot from YouTube

As seen from the screenshot above, Cortana is accessible through Windows 10's search bar.

There's also the Xbox app, which might be a welcome addition for hardcore gamers who have PCs but not Xboxes.

Screenshot from YouTube

So far, the app seems to have an activity…

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7-inch smartphones are apparently a thing, BLU Studio 7.0 confirms

It used to be that everything Samsung touched in the Android landscape turned to gold, but after seeing Galaxy S5's lackluster sales numbers, we're not so convinced anymore. Up-and-coming US-based gadget manufacturer BLU Products still thinks that's the case, so without giving it much thought, they've aped Galaxy Tab Q's publicity pitch for the Studio 7.0.

Granted, Huawei and a slew of lower-profile Chinese OEMs introduced 7-inch "tabphones" with voice call…

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Already? Android 5.1 (still Lollipop) rumored for February 2015 launch

The newest iteration of Android, 5.0 Lollipop, is widely regarded as the sleekest, smoothest take on the Google-conceived mobile OS, and the jump from 4.4 KitKat the biggest transformation in the platform's history.

But the KitKat to Lollipop transition is proving rather tricky for Big G, which needed a little extra time than expected to fully stabilize the OS and send out OTAs…

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Teenagers create 3D-printed wristband, KipstR, for your drowsy holiday binge-watching

3d-printed-wristband-1 We've all been there – it's 7 pm on Christmas Eve and the family is gathering around to watch either A Charlie Brown Christmas or maybe you got your way, and everyone is forced to watch The Holiday. You're stuffed full of turkey and if you're in my family, pizza, and while you thought you could make it through a quick movie, you find yourself dozing. There's few moments as unsatisfactory as…

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Sony reiterates 'beginning of 2015′ as Lollipop ETA for 'core Xperia Z3 and Z2 series'

Sony hasn't been quite as vocal in regards to its Android 5.0 upgrading plans as, say, HTC these past few months, but in keeping with tradition, the Japanese company has hinted at equal treatment given to newer and slightly older devices.

Well, maybe not completely equal, but clearly, Sony cares a lot more about…

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Beastly Meizu MX4 Pro phone up for grabs now with global shipping

One of the biggest Android device manufacturer risers out of China, Meizu, recently brought to light the MX4, which sadly fell short of expectations with a somewhat steep price tag. The same could be said about the MX4 Pro, available via OppoMart starting at $549, but this baby packs an incredible punch and may well be worth all the moolah.