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How did you react when you were first introduced to Facebook Timeline? Were you among the many that were resistant to the change? Facebook and the internet world in general, are all about change. It continuously evolves as technology dictates and the cyberspace community demands. And now it has... Read more
Best-Selling Laptop on Amazon Runs Linux
News January 11, 2013
You would think the best selling laptop on Amazon runs on Mac OS or Windows, but it doesn’t. Instead it runs Linux, and it is Samsung’s ARM powered Chromebook. It is the cheapest (listed at $249) among the top 20 best selling Amazon laptops, it is easy to use,... Read more
A Touch Too Far or a Safe Bet for Windows 8?
News January 10, 2013
Despite clocking up 60 million licenses to date, there have been many scathing reviews of Microsoft’s Windows 8. Will the technology giant’s move into the touchscreen market be worth the gamble? In a bid to try and regain the ground lost to Apple and Google, Microsoft are making a big bet on... Read more
Zurmo Seeks to Advance CRM with Gaming Techniques
News January 8, 2013
Zurmo introduced its version of a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software program that utilizes the features found in games to increase participation. Zurmo is an open source CRM provider that has been testing this particular product in beta. The idea behind the program is that it will use fun... Read more
Another feather in the cap of Apple, its App Store attracted a record two billion downloads in December 2012 alone. This is the highest number of downloads in a single month since the App Store went online. The 2 billion downloads in December carried on what has been an... Read more
Linear Revolving Door Could Prevent Building Attacks
News January 8, 2013
A security company has designed a robotic entrance similar to a revolving door to protect the building from attackers. This could be a major advance to preventing mass casualties in public areas. Barbecan Security Systems recently received a patent on their Linear Revolving Door. This door has two parts,... Read more
Can Toyota Compete with Google For Driverless Cars?
News January 7, 2013
While Google has been making news with the idea of their driverless cars and test driving them on California highways, Toyota has been quietly working behind the scenes on their own project for a semi-driverless car. Toyota released information just ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas... Read more
When was the last time you read a book? I mean a real book – one that’s made out of paper. The chances are that you devour books in the electronic format more than the traditional form. There is nothing wrong with that, although arguments can be made to... Read more
Leap Motion Brings 3D Motion and Gestures to Asus
News January 7, 2013
Leap Motion created an innovative technology for gestures and is now bundling the Leap device and apps with Asus computers. The Leap device will be seen in high-end laptops and include the app store. Other deals may be in store in the future for the company with other computer... Read more
The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that it has concluded its probe into anti-competitive actions by Google and Microsoft executives are not happy with the FCC’s decision. A blog post by Microsoft Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner says the FCC’s decision is “troubling” and “unusual” and that the... Read more
Arizona becomes the latest state to create anti-impersonation laws for the Internet. All total, around 12 states have such laws in one form or another. The charges against a person would constitute a felony if it was done with the intention to defraud, harm, or threaten a person.... Read more
How Windows 8 Is More like Vista than Windows 7
News January 6, 2013
No one knows what the performance of Windows 8 is like. If the market reports are to be believed, the sales have not been up to expectations and the user acceptance is not encouraging either. On the other hand, Microsoft has maintained that they have sold 40 million copies... Read more
LG Beats Samsung to Launch with the First OLED TVs
News January 6, 2013
LG Electronics Inc just started taking pre-orders for the first OLED TV. These televisions use technology that promises the clearest images yet on super-thin screens. They start with 55-inch TVs at a price tag of $10,335 and will be delivered to buyers in South Korea, the home of the... Read more
Square was early to the mobile connected card reader market and the company is continuing its dominance in the space. On Thursday the company announced that it is now being sold throughout Starbucks’ 7,000 company operated stores in the United States. With Starbucks now on-board Square readers are being... Read more
What Does Microsoft Need to Do in 2013?
News January 4, 2013
Microsoft made some big strides in 2012 in various areas of technology. It made a big change to the Windows operating system, saw its first tablet enter the market, and made improvements to the Windows Phone as it sought to gain more market share of the cell phone industry.... Read more
Best for Businesses: Google Apps or Microsoft Office?
Best SoftwareBusinessInternetNewsOffice Software January 4, 2013
Microsoft Office has been the popular long-standing choice for businesses that want an all-in-one software product. However, Google Apps may be gaining ground on the company’s main audience. Microsoft has often focused on the business consumer rather than the individual. Their Office package is seen in many companies as... Read more
US Military Finds Better Use For Kinect
News January 4, 2013
Before the Kinect, the Nintendo Wii made gaming more accessible to a wider range of people. From toddlers to grandparents, suddenly the idea of playing video games became more plausible. Microsoft took the concept of gaming to a whole new level with the Kinect, though, as the motion-sensing device... Read more
New Kickstarter Project May Make 3D Printing Affordable
News January 3, 2013
Almost everyone is excited about the concept of 3D printing. Besides the potential for meeting business needs, it’s just cool. However, the price tag is not as cool with many products costing thousands of dollars. That may change with the new Kickstarter project, RoBo. A New Option The new... Read more