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Google & LG Working On 32GB Nexus 4 With LTE, CDMA
Could the Google Nexus 4 from LG be preparing for a Verizon Wireless or Sprint Wireless launch alongside a 4G LTE data connection? That appears to be the case according to a new rumor. Tech website Sidtech is claiming that the semi-popular Google Android phone will see double the memory capacity... Read more
Google Glass Won’t Have it’s Own OS
With Google Glass taking the tech world by storm over the last year you would think more details about the product would have leaked. As it turns out we weren’t even really sure what OS the Glasses would carry. Google CEO Larry Page put that question to rest during... Read more
This Week’s Top 5 Trending Videos
This week’s top 5 trending videos include trailers for two highly anticipated movies, a spoof video on one of the most successful movies of the last year, a Simpsons’ gag and a video from the battlefields, or rather skies of Afghanistan. Needless to say, the videos are highly eclectic... Read more
Ubisoft Eyes Free-to-Play Game Sector
French publisher Ubisoft has completed its acquisition of German game developer Related Designs, in a move that signals its willingness to invest in the free-to-play online game sector as well. Set up in 1995, Related Designs is one of the best game developers in Germany, best known for its... Read more
World’s Largest Telescope May Reveal Universe History
Here is some good news for astronomers and passionate stargazers: construction works on the world’s largest telescope will begin really soon! The project was recently approved by Hawaii authorities, paving the way for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) construction on top of Mauna Kea volcano. The TMT is designed... Read more
New Chrome App For iOS: Fullscreen Mode And Save To PDF
Chrome for iOS was updated early this month, with some features that users will find useful. The browser wars are still ongoing, with no signs of abating any time soon. With Internet browsers being the main thing people use – whether on their laptops or on their mobile devices... Read more
Nvidia Unveils Amazing Graphics with Kepler Mobile Chip
Would you like to play your favorite PC game on a tablet or another mobile device without turning down graphics quality? This may happen sooner than you think, thanks to the new Kepler mobile graphics chip from Nvidia. The video chip manufacturer has been investing big bucks into adjusting... Read more
Mobile Malware Now Affects 32.8 Million Android Devices
Mobile malware increased by 163% in 2012 with 32.8 million Android devices now suspected of carrying some form of data mining technology. The team at mobile service provider NQ Mobile released a study on Monday that found 65,000 different forms of app repackaging, SMS phishing, and malicious URL hacks.... Read more
Microsoft and Google Go Head to Head in Enterprise Market
The rivalry between Microsoft and Google has never been hotter. Both tech giants are going head to head in an unprecedented battle which has got everyone excited. From a customer standpoint this rivalry means better products at competitive prices. The best thing about this battle is that it is being fought... Read more
IE11 Expected to Take Google Chrome Head-On
In the continuing war of tech giants the latest battle takes place on the browser platform. Two of the world’s most renowned companies Microsoft and Google are taking each other head on in a battle to prove who has the best browser. If we take a trip down memory... Read more
Dropbox for Business Launches with Single Sign-on Feature
Widely popular cloud storage provider Dropbox has announced the launch of a new service for large and small companies, practically formalizing its growing business focus. The new service, Dropbox for Business, is actually a revamp of the Dropbox for Teams initially released in 2011. The new name better reflects... Read more
Batman Arkham Origins to be Released This Fall
The widely anticipated third installment in the Batman: Arkham gaming universe will hit the shelves this fall, according to Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. Batman: Arkham Origins is slated for an October 25 release for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U. The Arkham Origins installment is in... Read more
Game of Thrones Season 4 Announced for 2014
For those who don’t know, Game of Thrones is an HBO fantasy series, an adaptation of a series of novels written by George R. R. Martin. It has just been renewed for its fourth season in 2014. It takes place on fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, but is... Read more
Things to Consider When Buying a Gaming PC
When looking towards gaming, it is commonly assumed by people that nowadays, for the best gaming experience, only gaming consoles can offer the graphics and the power for breathtaking visuals and amazing game play. PCs are more associated with their functionality and ease of use for other programs. However,... Read more
Killzone: Shadow Fall
This is the latest release in the game series and is a sequel to Killzone 3 and is a first person shooter game.  This is created by Guerilla Games and will only be available for the PlayStation 4. The Setting The game takes place in a futuristic environment some... Read more
Adults Text and Drive More than Teens
When people think of texting and driving they often think of teenagers.  Most texting and driving public service announcements feature teens or their parents speaking out against such behavior. However, new information from surveys of adults and teens performed by AT&T sheds light on the realities of texting and... Read more
Samsung And Mozilla Creating Servo – New Android Browser
Samsung and Mozilla are not exactly a pair that comes to mind immediately, but they have come together for a new project. Something that will, in all likelihood, only fuel the browser wars. Early this month, Mozilla made an announcement that serves to support their mission to advance the... Read more
Bitcoin Suffers Cyber Attacks
The confidence in some Bitcoin users has been shaken following a series of cyberattacks against the digital currency.  The platforms that support Bitcoin were hit by cyberattacks, in what some experts believe is an attempt to lower the value of Bitcoins.  For those who may be unfamiliar with Bitcoins,... Read more