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Motorola showed off an entire  line of new Droid  phones last week, but it was nothing but a tease for non- Verizon  customers as that was the only service provider those handsets are available on. A flagship phone has to transcend those network lines to reach as many hands as possible. That job appears like it belongs to Moto X, the newest handset from Motorola that will be available on every major carrier. Does Moto X have enough power to push itself up the ranks and be the signature phone of Motorola? How does it compare to the other handsets at the top of their class? We find out by pitting the Moto X against the  Galaxy S4  and iPhone 5 in a spec showdown.   iPhone 5 Galaxy S4 Moto X  Size 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 (mm) 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 (mm) 129 x 65 x 10.4 (mm) Weight 112g 130g 130g Screen 4.0-inch LCD 5.0-inch Super AMOLED 4.7-inch AMOLED Resolution 1136×640 pixels 1080×1920 pixels 720×1280 pixels OS iOS ...

Michael Ansara, the actor who played the "Star Trek" Klingon commander Kang in the franchise's TV show, died on Wednesday, July 31. He was 91. The actor died in his home in Calabasas, Calif., after a longterm illness, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His former publicist confirmed the news on August 2. Born in Syria, Ansara came to the U.S. with his parents when he was two years old. He is known as one of the only seven "Star Trek" actors to play the same character on three different versions of the beloved series. His last appearance as Kang was in 1996. His major film roles include parts in the 1953 version of "Julius Caesar," 1961's "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" and "The Greatest Story Ever Told" in 1965. He also made many TV appearances on shows like "I Dream of Jeannie," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "The Outer Limits." His accomplishments earned him a star on the Hollywood W...

Raven-Symone appears to have put a long-held rumors about her sexual orientation to rest when she tweeted that she can "finally get married" and thanked the government for it. Of course, it's a safe assumption that the 27-year-old actress is referring to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn The Defense of Marriage Act back in June, which will allow same same-sex marriages to be recognized by the Federal government. In the past, Symone has been much more private about her personal life. The last time the Internet lit up with rumors that she was gay was when she tweeted: "My sexual orientation is mine, and the person I'm datings to know. I'm not one for a public display of my life," The Huffington Post reached to a representative for Raven-Symonè, who declined to comment on the tweet.

As BlackBerry gets set to take its native BBM instant messaging service cross-platform to Android and iOS, there’s no doubt the incumbent it wants to crush is WhatsApp. Over the last couple of years WhatsApp has grown to have a huge base of users across platforms and around the world. Jump into any phone app store, and WhatsApp will always be near the top of the list. WhatsApp has been successful because it gained critical mass in filling a void that BBM could have and arguably should have done years ago. Anybody who’s used BBM and watched the rise of WhatsApp knows WhatsApp essentially ripped off BBM in form and function, and has been playing catch up to BBM on a feature by feature basis. Most people I know don’t love WhatsApp – they simply tolerate it, as it gets the job done well enough for the most part. The thing is, it really doesn’t. One critical feature that WhatsApp is sorely missing that a lot of users simply do not realize is a notification that your message has been r...

What do you get when you mix the "queen of print" with a lovely London terrace house? Take a peek at textile designer Orla Kiely's home, featured in Dwell's "Designers At Home" September issue and you'll find out. The energetic interiors are an eclectic mix of midcentury finds accented by Kiely's bold palette and graphic motifs. White walls and ebony-colored salvaged floors showcase her art and furnishings. Our favorite space is a sunken sitting room with one of Kiely's wallpaper designs -- a lively Rhododendron print. "Sometimes one bold move is enough. Be brave with fewer statements," Kiely told Dwell. "Go for the big thing rather than lots of little things." We couldn't agree more. Photos courtesy of Dwell

Microsoft must rename its SkyDrive online storage service after losing a trademark infringement case in a U.K. court. Analysts and legal experts said that Microsoft’s blunder would cost it dearly, and wondered how the American technology giant could have made such a mistake. “It’s unbelievable to me that Microsoft did not see this coming,” said Peter LaMotte, an analyst with Levick, a Washington, D.C.-based strategic communications consultancy. “They should have seen it coming. And this is not the first time that this has happened to them.” LaMotte, who before he joined Levick had helped numerous startups with their branding efforts, was referring to last year, when Microsoft backed away from the “Metro” name to describe the new Windows 8 and Windows RT user interface and the apps that run on those platforms. "It's unbelievable to me that Microsoft did not see this coming. And this is not the first time that this has happened to them." Microsoft dropped ...

Designer Ralph Lauren is a pioneer in the fashion world, but as September's Architectural Digest points out, this guru has also made strides in decor. As this year marks the 30th anniversary of his home collection that ranges from bedding to furniture, the magazine is taking a look at his amazing homes . While his Colorado ranch definitely emulates Lauren's all-American, masculine style, we were surprised to see how eclectic his Bedford, New York living room is. The space mixes pieces like 19th-century Louis XV–style wing chairs and a 19th-century Kashmiri paisley beautifully. And although we thought it was a little unusual, we have to admit, the color palette does remind us of a variety of Ralph Lauren polo shirts. Scroll down to see photos, and be sure to head over to Architectural Digest for more information . All photos by Björn Wallander/Architectural Digest Colorado ranch living room. Colorado chief’s tepee. Bedford, New York living room. For fun: ...

Evernote in my digital camera! Recognizing the growing importance of Evernote in the document and photo management space, Samsung is integrating the service into its WB250F SMART Camera . Now you'll be able to sync photos directly from the camera, without having to use a computer as an intermediary. Like many new digital cameras, the $250 WB250F includes Wi-Fi, so you'll still need to be in range of a wireless network if you want to sync, but cutting out the middleman of having to download pictures to a computer should speed things up for those of us who are Evernote obsessed. Samsung is also bundling three months' worth of Evernote Premium with the camera, giving you loads of extra storage space. If you're not an Evernote power-user, this announcement might not initially seem a big deal, but those who rely on the system are likely to find myriad uses here. Let's look at a handful of potential use cases. Documentation of events and items— The world has ...

Nokia Lumia 1000 first and exclusive hands on review 41 mp camera windows 8 - YouTube Although Nokia Lumia 900-series are meant to compete against flagship smartphones from Apple and Samsung, they have fail to become as popular as the iPhones or Galaxy S-series. After failing to offer breakthrough functionality with Lumia 900 family of smartphones, the company readies Lumia 1000-series of dream phones with unique capabilities. Nokia Lumia 900, 920, 925 and 928 have clearly failed to capture attention of the masses, so now Nokia is bringing its main weapon: imaging capabilities. The Nokia Lumia with 41MP sensor and Carl Zeiss optics currently known under Eos code-name will not only carry camera not available on any other smartphone today, but it will also ignite a brand new product series, the Lumia 1020, according to @Evleaks . Nokia Lumia 1020 (aka Eos) will be introduced at Zoom Reinvented event on July 11, 2013. Based on images published by GSMArena and ViziLeaks , Noki...

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How to talk to your daughter about her body, step one: Don't talk to your daughter about her body, except to teach her how it works. Don't say anything if she's lost weight. Don't say anything if she's gained weight. If you think your daughter's body looks amazing, don't say that. Here are some things you can say instead: "You look so healthy!" is a great one. Or how about, "You're looking so strong." "I can see how happy you are -- you're glowing." Better yet, compliment her on something that has nothing to do with her body. Don't comment on other women's bodies either. Nope. Not a single comment, not a nice one or a mean one. Teach her about kindness towards others, but also kindness towards yourself. Don't you dare talk about how much you hate your body in front of your daughter, or talk about your new diet. In fact, don't go on a diet in front of your daughter. Buy healthy food. Cook...

Moto X is finally here. Google on Thursday unveiled the Moto X, the first smartphone fully designed and built by Motorola since it was bought by Google last year. But thanks to recent leaks , the phone's biggest features didn't come as a surprise: The device can be customized with different colored rear casings and accents, it has a camera that is activated with a flick of the wrist, and like the new Droid lineup announced last week, many of the phone's functions -- including Google search -- can be controlled solely by your voice. At a press event on Thursday, Rick Osterloh, Motorola Mobility's senior vice president of product management, lamented that smartphones today aren't actually very smart. "Phones today require you to manually enter a pin and touch it," Osterloh said. "It should be able to respond to you." Motorola is touting Touchless Control as one of its best features. It allows Moto X owners to set alarms, get directions...

Desperate fight for survival? A picture appears to show a man swallowed whole by a shark frantically trying to release himself by forcing his arm through the creature’s gills and stabbing it in the head. Presumably still alive inside the shark’s stomach, he is able to plunge the knife into the its head in a desperate fight for survival. In fact the photo has proved to be quite stomach-churning for all who see it for the first time when they walk into the Metung Hotel, in the Gippsland region of Victoria. But all is not as it seems. The unnamed fisherman did catch the shark and he did end up in its stomach. But first he made sure the shark was very dead before he gutted it and then crawled inside its body to prepare for a prank photo that would be taken by one of his friends. The dramatic part came when he then pushed his tattooed arm out through the shark’s gills and pretended to be fighting for his life by stabbing the killer fish in the head. Locals, said radio host John Burns ...

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