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Conviction of Activist-Blogger Le Quoc Quan Lands U.S.-Vietnam Relations on Rough Patch

The sentencing of a prominent U.S.-trained human rights lawyer to 30 months in prison in a tax evasion case by a Hanoi court on Wednesday could hit U.S.-Vietnam relations. Le Quoc Quan, 42, is one of Vietnam’s best-known activist-blogger. Following the sentencing, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi issued a statement accusing Vietnam of using tax laws for political ends and urging the government to release other political prisoners.
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Sony Xperia Z vs HTC One Specs Comparison

Counted among the best smartphones of 2013, both Sony Xperia Z and the HTC One are excellent buys. For readers who are considering one between the two, here is a comparison they may find useful.

Will Apple Release a 17-inch 2013 Haswell MacBook Pro?

The MacBook Pro line still stands to receive a Intel Haswell upgrade. Its relatives including the latest MacBook Air and iMacs now run on Intel’s fourth generation Haswell. Best known for power efficiency and extending battery life, the chipset can do wonders for the MacBook Pro. Yet that is not the only interesting point about the upcoming line. Reports suggest people also want to see a 17-inch MacBook Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 VS iPhone 5 - Specs Face Off

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has gone on sale recently, but is it worth the extra money? For readers who are considering buying a smartphone and narrowed their search to the Note 3 and iPhone 5 – here is a comparison.

Samsung Galaxy S5 – Top 5 Release Date Expectations

Expectations are high from the Samsung Galaxy S5, after successful launches by rival companies. The revolutionary features on the smartphones currently in the market, like Sony’s water resistance and Apple’s fingerprint scanner, have set a high bench mark.

Amazon.com, Inc. to Hire 70000 Seasonal Employees

Amazon.com Inc. an online retail giant is on hiring binge to cope well with the online order and its deliveries during the seasonal demand. This online retailer which started as an online book store and now known as the largest electronic commerce retailer.

Android 4.4 KitKat Leak Hints Specs and Features of Nexus 5

Google announced earlier that they will be releasing the Android 4.4 KitKat before 2013 ends. Many are also under the impression that the launch will be accompanied by another major release – most likely the Nexus 5. Reports suggest that LG may be the brand carrying the next Nexus. Apart from that, the market remains in the dark as what the Nexus 5 will offer on the table.

Android Rocky Road OS: 10 Innovations of Google Services and Devices in 2020

Android evolved rapidly since its inception in 2008 and now Google is set to release its next-generation version Android 4.4 KitKat. In 2020, Google's Android OS innovation and improvement may dominate almost every aspect of the mobile industry. What can we expect from the Android Rocky Road OS version in 2020?

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One Specs Face Off

For customers considering buying the Samsung Galaxy S4 or the HTC One, here is a face off of the specs on the two devices. The comparison could help readers to make a more informed decision.

Tips and Tricks on Improving MacBook Pro Graphics Performance: Preparation for 2013 MacBook Pro

A number of Mac users express noticing the latest MacBook systems to go through drastic changes in terms of graphics. There are instances performance would drop especially when playing games requiring more processing power and memory. Fortunately, there are several tricks to avoid these drops. These tips and tricks may also be useful for the upcoming MacBook Pro 2013 release.

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