Microsoft sues Samsung over Android royalties

It is a little known fact that Micosoft makes money on some Android devices sold because it own various technologies and patents. Samsung and Microsoft came to an agreement in 2011 where Samsung would pay Microsoft royalties for cross-licensed patents. Analysts have estimated royalties on Android patents bring Microsoft nearly $2 billion a year. Now Samsung has stopped paying royalties and so Microsoft is suing. Samsung says that it will review the case. Stay tuned.

Source: USA Today

Dropcam halts pre-orders for Tabs to start work with Nest

Dropcam has just announced that they are halting work on Tabs, a sticky movement sensor that can be placed anywhere in your house to let you know if a door, gate, or window is open. The reason they gave is they’re now working on their projects with Nest. If you remember, Nest acquired Dropcam a while back. There is no word if Tabs will ever be made so those who pre-ordered will be getting full refunds in the coming weeks.

Source: Droid Life

Contest! Win a Motorola Moto E

We're giving away an amazing Motorola Moto E which is Motorola's entry-level model but which features a lot of awesome features found on larger, more expensive smartphones.

The Motorola  Moto E has a 4.3-inch screen, which is covered in Gorilla Glass III for protection. A nano-coating ensures some basic splash-resistance and a large battery life ensures uninterrupted use for at least a day and a half. The Moto E is a replacement for feature phones and the gateway for these users to discover Android as well as a more connected and interactive smartphone experience. This means apps, HD video, music playback, photos, as well as instant messaging and social media all in one device.

How to Enter:

1. Follow us on Twitter and retweet this contest, "I'd love to win the Moto E from @Creviewer and @Motorola_CA!"

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3. Let us know which feature of the Moto E interests you the most in the comments section below.

We will be picking one lucky winner by August 6, 2014. Contest open to residents of Canada. Best of luck to everyone who joins!

Travel photography site Fotopedia to shut down this August

If you’re a fan of the professional travel photography site Fotopedia, we have some bad news for you. The site will be shutting down on August 10. Fotopedia said this is because they “don’t think there is a suitable business in it yet.” Photographers who want to get their work can find out how to download them from here. After August 10 though, everything on their servers will be permanently deleted.

Source: The Next Web