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Whistle introduces wearable fitness monitoring device for dogs

device-dogs1Startup Whistle on Wednesday introduced an on-collar fitness monitoring device for dogs, to help owners and veterinarians track their pets' day-to-day behaviour and health trends.

The Whistle Activity Monitor is a disc-type device that tracks the pets' physical activity levels as well as their sleep patterns. The users can check-in from their smartphones, share photos and send details of the pets' health trends to veterinaries.

HTC reportedly cancels full-size Windows RT tablet

windows-rt-tabletHTC Corp. has reportedly cancelled plans to introduce a Windows RT-based full-sized tablet computer due to lackluster demand for the Microsoft's OS.

People familiar with the developments at the company revealed that declining sales and marketing share prompted the manufacturer to be more selective with the products.

Latest Kindle Fire HD tablets available in Australia

kindle-fire-hd-tabletThe newest Kindle Fire HD tablet will be made available in 170 countries, including Australia, online retail giant Amazon has confirmed.

The confirmation came as pleasant news for Amazon fans in Australia as Australian consumers missed out on the previous versions of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet.

Acer launches Android-based 7.9-inch budget tablet

acer-android-based-tabletAcer has introduced a new budget Android tablet that boasts some really impressive features that will help it stand out in the awfully crowded 7-inch tablet space.

Apple’s original iPhone to become obsolete on June 11

Apple’s original iPhone to become obsolete on June 11Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant Apple has reportedly informed its support partners that it would soon place its original iPhone in the category of obsolete products.

Microsoft grabs 7.5% share of global tablet market in Q1 of 2013: Strategy Analytics

microsoft-logoMicrosoft's Windows tablets are not performing as bad as most analysts claim as a fresh study by Boston-based analytics firm Strategy Analytics.

19% of consumers interested in buying Apple’s iWatch: survey

19% of consumers interested in buying Apple’s iWatch: surveyApple's yet-to-be-announced iWatch has drawn out slightly more interest from consumers than the company's original iPad did before its launch nearly three years back.

A fresh survey, carried out by ChangeWave, found 19 per cent people interested in buying Apple's potential smart watch. While,