Nextbit Robin Goes Up for Preorder, Priced at $399

Nextbit announced its cloud-focused smartphone, the Robin, on Kickstarter recently, and after a strong campaign, the startup has begun accepting pre-orders for the device. Priced at $399, the handset is available in mint and midnight color options, and is expected to begin shipping by February next year.

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Sony to Open its First Smartphone Factory in 20 Years

Sony’s new factory in Thailand will be the first one the company has built since they constructed the one they have in Beijing in 1995. The new smartphone plant will handle chip mounting all the way through to the assembly of the device.

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Chrome 47 Beta Adds Splash Screens to Web Apps, Desktop Notification Management

Chrome v47 in the beta channel has now added splash screens for web apps, desktop notification management, auto dismissing notifications and co-operative multitasking, along with other features and improvements.

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