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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
News May 11, 2024
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…
Instagram Alternatives
NewsSocial MediaSoftware Reviews December 23, 2012
Instagram has been on one heck of a roller coaster ride in the past year, with rumors, acquisition, expansion, and most recently, the ruckus about its TOS. Once discovered, it was only a short time before the Internet rose up en masse to bash the popular photo sharing platform.... Read more
YotaPhone: The Phone For The Indecisive
News December 22, 2012
Have you ever wished your phone had a screen at the back as well? I guess for some people, a 3.5-inch screen just does not give enough real estate. Or maybe, you have decision-making issues, so much so that you can’t decide which side of your phone to look... Read more
Linux: A Year Full of Milestones
News December 22, 2012
To say Linux is an enigma in todayâs world is an understatement. The open source platform available for free faces stiff competition from the more fancy and glamorous iOS, Windows and Android, yet it manages to hold its own. Despite having to stay in the shadows of the big... Read more
CCleaner Reaches 1 Billion Downloads
News December 21, 2012
Since the turn of the millennium, people have been using CCleaner to remove unwanted files and other junk from their computers. As you would know, the presence of such data in the computer is risky and can bring about viruses while slowing down your computer. Piriform launched the utility... Read more
A 6.3-Inch Screen On The Samsung Galaxy Note III?
News December 21, 2012
When the Samsung Note first came out, I knew there was no way I would ever use it on a daily basis. While the idea of a larger screen on the phone is almost always a welcome one, nature has just not gifted me with right-sized hands to handle... Read more
Instagram Reverts To Old Terms Of Service
NewsSocial Media December 21, 2012
Instagram on Thursday announced plans to revert the company’s terms of service statement back to its previous wording. On Monday we reported that Instagram was changing its TOS in an effort to more flawlessly sync with Facebook’s own data collection systems. Almost immediately following Instagram’s announcement angry users took... Read more
In a victory for its competitors the USPTO has invalidated Apple’s patent claim for a popular ‘pinch to zoom’ feature found on its iPhone and iPad devices. The USPTO will now undergo a lengthy review process for all 21 claims filed under U.S. Patent No. 7,844,915. If the USPTO finds... Read more
Dell, HP & Asus Windows 8 Tablets Delayed
News December 20, 2012
Windows 8 is finally selling faster than Windows 7 but that doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing for Microsoft. According to a new report Windows 8 tablets from the likes of Dell, HP and Asus will be delayed until early 2013. According to the report computer manufacturers are having a hard... Read more
SongPop is Facebook’s Top Rated Game
NewsSocial Media December 19, 2012
Facebook has released its list of the top 25 games for 2012 and SongPop has come out as #1. Since Facebook reached the one billion users online mark, interest and revenue for Facebook games have surged. The games featured in the top 25 list represent the highest rated and... Read more
Malware Attacks Point-of-Sale Systems
NewsPrivacy and Security December 19, 2012
A kind of malware is attacking point-of-sale systems rather than personal computers or devices. It has hit retailers, hotel chains, restaurants, and other businesses. Named âDexterâ by those who discovered the malware, the attacks have been discovered in 40 countries. While this is not the first time that... Read more
Games are the best time sink you can ever have, and when it comes to the point, iOS games are the best. I may or may not be biased in this regard, but let’s just say that for someone who has always been into time consuming games, iOS games... Read more
Instagram on Monday morning announced changes to its Terms of Service (TOS) and Privacy Policy. Starting on January 16 Instagram will begin sharing private user data with Facebook. In an official Instagram blog the company explained that the move will allow both company’s to more effectively fight spam and... Read more
The art of paper folding is an ancient one. Perhaps the Japanese art, origami, is what usually comes to mind when paper folding is brought up. This is but natural, as origami is the most popular form of this practice. Then again, I have to question its popularity these... Read more
Gamification has become a buzzword this year, although it was coined back in 2002 by Nick Pelling. It has been widely used since about 2010, but I think we haven’t seen it used so often (and maybe sometimes so carelessly) as we have this past year. What is it... Read more
Best Tech Gifts Under $200
News December 16, 2012
There are a lot of great gadgets out there that everyone wants to have. Unfortunately, they arenât cheap and not everyone can afford to buy them as gifts. However, if you have a tech person on your holiday list, here is a list of some great tech gifts for... Read more
The Best Windows 8 Devices to Buy This Holiday Season
News December 15, 2012
Since its launch, Windows 8 has been a constant presence in the news. Microsoftâs latest operating system has both impressed and polarized users. The general perception in the industry is that it didnât live up to its billing. Given the hype Microsoft has created, it was going to be... Read more
RIM is looking to win over new fans and keep current ones with a new release on the Blackberry Messenger. Called BBM7, this update comes with BBM Voice, which allows voice calls over Wi-Fi. Other features of the BBM7 include synchronizing usersâ profiles, organizing groups and contacts linked to... Read more
Expectations are high for Sprint and DISH Network to make an announcement soon for a wireless network. DISH was just approved by the FCC for the company to use its MSS S-band spectrum to build an LTE Advanced network. DISH would most likely be looking for a partner for... Read more