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May 11 Tech news roundup: Apple launches new iPad Pro, OpenAI wants to launch its own search engine, Google no longer needs your phone number for 2SV

Apple releases iPad Pro with M4 chip Apple has launched a new tablet called the iPad Pro 2024. The device is powered by a brand-new Apple M4 Silicon chip, which is 1.5x times faster than the M2 CPU, and can deliver up to 10 hours of battery life. The iPad…

Adobe Acrobat Pro is the ultimate solution for increased productivity

Disclosure: Our team is always looking for things we think our readers will value. We have received compensation for publishing this article. Despite our many technological advances today, we still sit with situations where we open several apps for a task. You use one to compile a document, another one…

GOM Mix Max’s Big Launch

GOM & Company is releasing its newest video editing software, GOM Mix Max, with a big launch celebration. Focused on balancing high-quality and plentiful features, GOM Mix Max will be a powerful tool for new editors and veterans alike. Users who sign up now can get GOM Mix Max for free for…

Now You Can Use The Samsung Galaxy Gear With Other Phones
The smartwatch niche is a booming one, with practically every manufacturer that matters making their own version. One of the most interesting smartwatches to come out this year is the Samsung Galaxy Gear. While Pebble and Cookoo have made it to the scene first, the Galaxy Gear certainly made... Read more
Is BBM For Android & iOS A Hit?
About six months ago, BBM for Android and iOS was announced. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: BBM is the one thing that BlackBerry can be totally proud of. Outages notwithstanding. Of course, we know just how limited you can be with using BBM, as BlackBerry... Read more
How Apple’s Mavericks Hurts Windows
Apple’s iPad latest event may still have the critics in their nitpicking mode, but there is a LOT to be happy about – not the least of which is the fact that the newest OS, Mavericks, is available as a free upgrade. For Mac users who may not have... Read more
Meet SecureDrop: The Open Source Submission System For Whistleblowers
Whistleblowing is the trend these days, and in spite of the strongly differing opinions on the matter, it seems that people who have some secrets to share won’t be stopped. After all, with strong convictions and other entities lending their support, why shouldn’t whistleblowers bring to light things that... Read more
Square Cash Allows You To Send Money Via Email
Sending and receiving money online is not always as easy as we would like it to be. Purchasing items online is easy enough, with merchants offering a variety of payment methods, but when it comes to transferring cash, it’s a different matter. Not only can it be a slow... Read more
The iPad Dilemma: iPad Air Or iPad Mini Retina?
Apple has done it again. While critics have been criticizing, and fanboys have been staunchly defending, Apple showed everyone that they still have some breath left in them. More than a few gasps, in fact. For a while there, the consensus was that it was unlikely that the iPad... Read more
Facebook Eases Up On Posting Restrictions For Teens
Yesterday, the world seemingly came to a standstill when Facebook went down for a little bit. Some people probably took advantage of the downtime to experience life offline. I honestly did not check Facebook during that time, so I did not experience it firsthand. One thing is for sure:... Read more
Lenovo Announces Miix2, Its First 8-inch Windows 8.1 Tablet
While a huge chunk of the tech world is looking forward to tomorrow, when Apple makes the official announcements about its latest iPads, the rest of the world continues breathing. In fact, other tablets are being designed, announced, and released as well. One of them is the Lenovo Miix2,... Read more
Disney Touchscreen Lets You Feel Textures
“Rendering 3D tactile features on touch surfaces” – that’s how Disney Research describes their new creation. While many of my generation would probably think Ariel, Belle, and all the other not-your-usual princesses of our childhood, this new development will certainly catch the attention of any tech head, Disney princess... Read more
Major Torrent Sites In UK Have Domains Suspended
In June of this year, the UK government announced a new unit dedicated to dealing with intellectual property cases. Dubbed the Intellectual Property Crime Unit  (City of London Police) – shortened to PIPCU – is supposed to have a £2.5m fund. Launched in September, the unit has not been idle,... Read more
Foursquare Update Now Gives You Unsolicited Advice
Foursquare is supposed to “help you find the perfect places to go with friends,” and since its launch, it has wormed its way into daily routines. While I have to admit that I did use it for a while, I am not a big fan of checking into each and... Read more
ARCHOS GamePad 2 Tablet Available In The US In Q4 
Android device pioneer ARCHOS has made the official announcement regarding the second version of its gamer-centric handheld device, the GamePad 2. While it may not have reached the mainstream status of the iPads, Kindle Fires, and Samsung tablets, the ARCHOS GamePad did make waves in its niche: the handheld gaming sector.... Read more
Best Buy Offers Trade-In Program For iPhone 5S And 5C
Have you been wanting to get an iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S, but you’re just not convinced about the price? You know very well that we won’t be seeing Apple iPhone prices take a dive any time soon, unless you’re willing to get a much older version, but here’s... Read more
Android Fingerprint Sensor To Come – Very Soon!
Apple’s new iPhones were announced with a lot of noise, as usual, and while there are people who (correctly or not) say that there isn’t anything revolutionary about the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, the fingerprint sensor certainly got a lot of attention. Unsurprisingly, Android is reported to be... Read more
The Fitbit Force Puts Fitness Tracking & Smartwatch Together
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are the “in” devices these days, whether it’s because of the size or they actually do add to one’s life experience. You already know what I think about the Pebble (it’s still sitting here gathering dust), although I have high hopes for smartwatches of the... Read more
Facebook Building A $120-Million Company Town
Last weekend was a silly slash stupid movie weekend, and I finally saw The Internship, which I really would not recommend to anyone who does not have a huge sense of humor. It was silly funny, as only Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson can be, but don’t expect anything... Read more
Apple iPad Mini Retina Unlikely To Arrive This Year
If you’re an iPad owner, and weight matters a lot to you, then you have probably been waiting for the official announcement about the new iPad Mini. We are already hearing rumors about the “iPad Mini 2“, especially since we know that some new pieces of hardware will be... Read more
Microsoft Returning To CES Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES as most people who care about it like to call the event, is the biggest show in the niche. It is traditionally held in January, and as early as now, preparations for CES 2014 are already underway – not to mention the buzz online.... Read more