Announced earlier this year, smart TV operating system Firefox OS finally went on sale in Europe. Through collaboration Panasonic and Firefox. Now available 6 new models of smart TVs Viera is now available with the operating system Firefox, based on Linux. Let’s look closer at the new TVs.

The availability of each model is dependent on the country. Broader sales should begin “in the next few months”, says the company.

Features of TV Panasonic on Firefox OS

These devices combine the latest technology all in one TV. For example, Viera TX-50CX700B this 50-inch screen with a resolution and Ultra HD viewing capabilities in 3D. So far, he has sold in the UK for about $ 1570.

This is the first use of Firefox OS in smart TVs. Early versions of the operating system used as an alternative to software for tablets and smartphones.

Firefox has faced difficulties in the mobile market because of the ubiquitous Android. As a result, a browser company decided to try his luck in the field of smart TV systems, in which there is a certain standard OS.

Conclusion of TV Panasonic on Firefox OS

Mozilla claims that Firefox OS makes television more “open” with the support of web applications. And it should encourage developers to develop their own content for Firefox OS. In turn, such giants as Netflix and YouTube are already engaged in creating applications for smart TVs.

Source: SlashGear

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… Then you are likely to hipster. Actually no, because it still is not commercially available. Runcible original device from the US startup Monohm will be presented at the MWC 2015 in Barcelona, but the guys have nothing to hide now. Their device is unusual and to win your audience, it’s time to start an information assault. So round and in a wooden case. Even on a chain. This is exactly smartphone?

The device is in the form of pancake flat front and back cover of volume, which, in theory, be nice and comfortable in the hand due to the shape and smooth polished wood. Located in the center of the rear camera lens. But not so much the structure of the device is important as the pose – is a gadget for those who are tired of smartphones, from the constant state of on-line and from the information in unlimited quantities. Hence the original design.

After all, once the only gadget that needed someone had hours. Pocket. On a chain. (Once upon a time in general no need Soup were not, but it’s not about those days) It looked very impressive, so it’s time to return something similar in usage of these gentlemen. And hipsters. In the smartphone has two connectors to which you can attach the holder for the chain, strap or even flip cover. And so, as the diagonal too great, and the only mount, on the one hand, wrist device do not work. And would be cool – anti-alias smartphone and smart watch. Although the presence of the functions of the tracker he still has not been denied.

With such a small display on the Internet for a long time, you will not be late. Of course, you can scroll through the Twitter feed will be, but how long will you last? But here with navigation interesting things. Runcible round, like a compass…! Therefore indicate the direction of the arrow is. When it starts flashing – you will need to change direction. In short – a smart twist! And it is the same round as the clock (I now captain), so it can be put on the table, you will instead alarm because classic watches – this lock screen. Or as a station that shows the weather forecast or currencies. Here could be a joke, that the battery with such leaps currency will be discharged too quickly, but I will not.

The life of this device promises to 4 days. Well, it is not particularly. With Runcible, of course, you can call, write messages, surf the ‘Net, pictures. But a small diagonal, either you music or a movie, tired to strain your eyes to consider the letter, and the stylus is not provided. Yes, and Firefox OS … What games which applications? There will be small. So with its task (see two paragraphs above) device handle. A man comes out of the virtual world, takes off from YouTube and Instagram and go watch the real world and make a real compliment. It is unlikely that the device will be massive, and certainly not the fact that it will be convenient, but the original – that’s for sure.

Runcible positioned as anti-smartphone, the device is exclusive. Will sell it through a Japanese telecom operator KDDI. Price will obviously not as exorbitant as the current champions, still gadget and is not intended to quadrotor IT-world. And that might interest, under cover of the device, namely the replacement parts. Like Project Ara, who wait, it seems a hundred years, but that’s already on the show next week. Details vary depending on the need. And although it is not known about the processor or the camera module, it is not clear why it is necessary to smartphones, which should not be ahead of the rest in terms of technical capabilities. I think they can be printed on a 3D printer, as well as additional cover to upgrade the appearance. Although, as you can see in the pictures, the designers of the device strongly tried, so the body will be a variety of colors and textures. What kind of tree will be used is unknown, but any wood over the years, becoming more beautiful and noble. Although, at some point, I thought it was just cut roundels from the front door around the eye …

And how you like the idea?

Source: Runcible – mono

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Operator KDDI announced Japan’s first smartphone running Firefox OS. All the features and characteristics of the device you will find under the cut.

The largest Japanese mobile operator KDDI launches brand called «au». The first smartphone in the line will be freshman fx0, which is running an operating system Firefox OS. Why is this announcement attracted the attention of the media outside of Japan? Japanese operators and manufacturers have always been famous for their unusual design smartphones. In the era of inconspicuous monoblock Sharp, for example, produces Aquos Crystal. Though fx0 and gives the impression of a smartphone from the future, subject to «geek porn» he still is.

The thing is that the body of this smartphone is made of transparent plastic. Thus, au fx0 shows the user all its ins and outs. Seemingly simple, the idea embodied in the life of the Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka. In 2004, the telephone, the design of which is also being developed, he was exhibited in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

In addition to the transparent housing fx0 is distinctive by the fact that it is the front of the gilded button «Home»  logo Firefox OS. In KDDI say that openness and transparency are key qualities Firefox OS, and that is what they wanted to show in the housing au fx0. A logo of Firefox OS on the “Home” tells us about the identity and uniqueness of the device, as this is the first smartphone running Firefox OS, released in Japan. KDDI partner for the production of fx0 is from LG.

The vast majority of devices running  fx0 refers to the budget class. Earlier this year, Mozilla has even shown a smartphone costing only $ 25. But au fx0 budget just will not name – now it is mid-end smartphone. Diagonal of its IPS-display is 4.7 inches, and resolution – 1280 x 720 pixels. Inside mounted quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400, clocked at 1.2 GHz. RAM is 1.5 GB, the user – 16 GB, you can expand it using memory cards format microSD. Resolution main camera – 8 megapixel, front – 2.1 MP. Naturally, the smartphone has all modern wireless modules: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC and LTE. Battery capacity – 2370 mAh. Dimensions device  is 139 x 70 x 10.5 mm, weight – 148 g

In support of the phone (and Firefox OS in particular), the operator KDDI has launched a special website, which offers developers participate in the expansion ecosystems Firefox OS. Also with au fx0 KDDI introduced a special bumper cover and film for the device and the label for the button “Home”.

Sales of the limited number of au fx0 will begin on December 25 to buy a smartphone in the whole of Japan will be only 6 of January. Its price will be 50,000 Japanese yen ($ 415).

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Geeksphone company announced its intention to release a smartphone called the Revolution. Feature of this device is the ability to select the operating system: Android or Firefox OS.

While the technical specifications are not disclosed. Judging by the picture on the website of the company , developers are still making plans on the final characteristics of the device. So far we only know that there is enough processor performance. A spokesman Geeksphone, Smartphone Revolution can be ordered with the operating system Android or Firefox OS. Also available for advanced users the ability to install ROM running Mozilla on Android. It is expected that this model will be the most complete solution with Firefox OS, previous versions of the device is a budget-oriented emerging markets.

Price smartphone Geeksphone Revolution will be about € 300. Starting date of its sales are not disclosed. It also reported that those customers who pre-order model to Peak +, but could not get it because of the disruption of supplies of components, get in return Revolution device at no additional cost. Recall price smartphone Peak + pre-order of € 149.

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LG has launched its first smartphone based operating system, Firefox OS. This new model is called Fireweb.

The presented model is equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen TFT display with a resolution of 480×320 pixels and a processor Qualcomm, clocked at 1 GHz. The amount of RAM is not specified, and the built-in storage capacity of flash-based memory is 4 GB. Also available are a memory card slot, 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Users can access the application to surf the web, work with the camera, photo editing, social networking, navigation, and games. Missing applications can be downloaded using Firefox Marketplace store or use the web-based application.

Smartphone LG Fireweb will initially be available through the mobile operator Vivo Brazil. Price new subscribers will be about $ 59, the retail price – about $ 207.

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