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EE is launching the UK’s first CAT4 4G enabled device, the Huawei E5776 WiFi, ready for its superfast network, which matches live in June. Until now, CAT3 handsets just like the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE were the only real handsets on offer and had peak download speeds of around 100Mbps. In the event you just can’t wait that long, CAT4 devices are in a position to reaching 150Mbps. EE announced last week that it was doubling the quantity of 1800MHz spectrum bandwidth that it was dedicating to 4G that will increase the speed and capacity of its network. The Huawei E5776 WiFi should be available free on EE’s 4G plans, which start at at £12.99 monthly with 1Gb data. The device can also be available on plenty of business plans. For more on EE’s network infrastructure announcement, see Alex Spencer’s post. Product specs: Height (mm) – 106.4 mm Width (mm) – 66.0 mm Weight (grams) < 150 g (including the battery) Internal memory – 128Mb External memory/card slot type – Micro SD Maximum expandable memory – As much as 32G

February 20, 2013 Time Inc.’s Real Simple is placing mobile at the guts of a recurring front-of-book section that uses image recognition to bring static pages to life. The scanning technology is being rolled out within the March issue of Real Simple. Digimarc is powering the technology. “We took the proper of the genuine Simple magazine and layered on interactivity to bring digital to print,” said Kathleen Major, managing editor of Realsimple.com, Manhattan. “We need to give the reader an experience that’s not a one-and-done,” she said. “Sooner or later we are hoping to have scan technology where the URL is similar, however the content might change everyday. “In terms of the experience from a design perspective, design is so critical to Real Simple and we would have liked an experience that felt seamless. Previously, we had tested out using tag readers, but here’s the primary large-scale effort using the technology and it sort of feels to work more seamlessly.” Scanned incentiveReal Simple is mobilizing its front-of-book section The Realist. To help educate consumers about how the technology works, a whole page on the front of the magazine walks users through it. First, readers can download the Digimarc Discover application, that […]

A new patent published within the USPTO has revealed that an anonymous mobile payment platform is inside the works for Amazon. The platform is computer-implemented and enables the transfer of electronic payment between a consumer’s mobile device and the merchant without the necessity for disclosure of non-public information.  According to claims cited within the filing, a number of configured computing systems will receive a payment message via a number of mobile payment servers, inclusive of the quantity to be tendered. The payment amount is reserved in an account linked to a provider, and a redemption code is transmitted to him/her. Once the provider communicates the redemption code to the recipient, the payment could be redeemed through a number of mobile payment servers. The code generated contains a distinct combination of 1 or more words and a range of, one in all which “conveys an unidentifiable part of recipient information in order that the recipient remains anonymous.” Additionally, the code has an expiration time, and should be redeemed previous to that point with a purpose to process the payment. “Information privacy is a huge concern for a lot of people. Often, people take measures to guard their private information to prevent […]

February 19, 2013 Condé Nast’s Self is putting mobile, social and Web on the core of a chief redesign meant to connect to digitally-savvy millennial readers. Self has rolled out a mobile application that uses image recognition to bring static pages of the magazine to life. Additionally, the way of living magazine has revamped its mobile and Site. “The bigger redesign is set growing the magazine beyond the present audience and wrapping our arms around Generation X and Y,” said Lucy Danziger, editor-in-chief of Self magazine, Big apple. “What is fun for editors is that there’s not a separation of platforms – as we get a hold of new ideas for the opener page we’re also talking about what the digital content could be,” she said. “What we actually like to do is create content which will usher in consumers across different platforms.” Mobile lifestyleThe Self+ app is rolling out with the March redesigned issue and is obtainable without cost download in Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The app works along with the magazine’s new You+ sections, which include beauty and fashion, health and lifestyle content. On the opener page of every section, a broadcast icon indicates that the thing […]

Canadian payment processor Moneris Solutions Corporation has partnered with software company LightSpeed to give Canadian merchants with an integrated mobile payment management solution. As per the agreement, Moneris will provide a payment processing system that’s integrated with LightSpeed’s POS and retail management tools. Merchants using the system may be capable of integrate the platform with other business features which include inventory management and sales. “Moneris has always provided industry-leading payment solutions for retail customers across North America,” said Jeff Guthrie, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Moneris Solutions. “By collaborating on this way, we are able to connect the ability of our payment platform with LightSpeed’s innovative retail solutions to satisfy the emerging needs of a more dynamic, flexible marketplace.”