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iPhone users who aren’t satisfied with the services provided by their wireless carriers can now seek refuge with T-Mobile. At present, T-Mobile is the only one among the leading networks in the US which does not sell iPhones directly. That situation is going to change next year according to... Read more
VLC For Windows 8 Gets Kickstarter Backing
News January 2, 2013
VLC is one of the best – if not the best – media players out there. Whether you are a Windows user or a Mac user, VLC can do the job without all the issues that other media players present. The open-source media player first saw daylight in 1996,... Read more
New Retina Implants Convert Letters Into Braille
News January 2, 2013
New technology has made it possible for people with retinal implants to read using Braille. While it does not replace their vision, it does enable them to do more than they could before. How Implants have Helped Retinal implants have helped people who suffer from certain types of visual... Read more
Microsoft Windows 8 was so hyped from the get go, that it could only go brilliantly or turn into a disaster. There just might be no middle ground. And from the looks of it, Windows 8 is not doing well at all. Sure, there are those who still see... Read more
The Best Startups of 2012
News January 1, 2013
This has been a tough year on some of the established startups like Facebook, but other new companies have fared well. Here is a look at some of the best that have survived and thrived in 2012. Storenvy Storenvy is a website that allows physical stores to set... Read more
Dev Bootcamp Helps You Land a Job Faster
DevelopmentNews January 1, 2013
Dev Bootcamp is a system that helps you learn the basics of web development in just 9 weeks. It’s 9 intense weeks of training that starts with coding from day one. What is Dev Bootcamp? It is a hands-on approach to learning coding where you will know how to... Read more
Will the X Phone Help Google Motorola Compete?
News December 31, 2012
Google recently acquired Motorola and the two companies are collaborating on a phone with the codename the “X Phone.” Google bought the company back in May to help it compete against Samsung and Apple. Motorola will use Viewdle to enhance the X phone, which is an imaging and gesture-recognition... Read more
How Microsoft Can Give Windows 8 a Boost In 2013
News December 31, 2012
Microsoft had taken a big gamble on Windows 8. The new operating system would have been successful regardless but the company took it to the next level with the hype and promotion. It showed that the company was banking on the success of Windows 8 to take it into... Read more
Adobe recently announces that it had acquired Behance, which is an online platform for people to display their creative work. This will add to Adobe’s current Creative Cloud platform and allow users to publish their portfolio. Creative Cloud allows users to access desktop software along with online tools and... Read more
The Cookoo Analog Smart Watch Is A Perfect Late Gift
News December 30, 2012
Smart watches have always been a popular concept, and there has been no lack of brilliant minds working on bringing the perfect smart watch to the general public. While the iPod Nano mayfunction as a watch, I have never been able to force myself to actually use it as... Read more
If you are one of the many people who make resolutions each January 1st, you might be happy to know that there are numerous apps to help you keep them. Here is a look at some great apps that work with the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Finances If... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note users will soon have access to the Google Android Jelly Bean 4.1 upgrade. A rumor for the update to the first Note Phablet was first mentioned in August but then laid dormant until today. The new upgrade arrives just as Samsung begins to launch its new... Read more
Microsoft Wants You to Try Outlook.Com
News December 29, 2012
These days it seems as though all news about Microsoft involves Google in one way or another. Over the past few weeks, Microsoft and Google have been engaged in a lawsuit, a mudslinging contest on Twitter and a probable war in the search market. The latest in the developments... Read more
Acquiring a new customer for a mobile application is not cheap and in the month of October that cost rose by nearly 30 percent. According to a study by Boston-based firm Fisku, the cost of obtaining a new “loyal” customer rose from $1.06 to $1.38. As the ultra competitive... Read more
Last weeks gaming sales numbers have revealed what could be troubling times ahead for Nintendo in the Japanese console market. The company’s new Wii U gaming system has only been on the market for several months but racked up an undersold 122,000 units, down from 133,000 devices sold the... Read more
As the year draws to a close, we begin looking ahead to what 2013 has to offer. One thing that gamers everywhere are looking forward to are the new releases of sequels or totally new video games that offer new challenges and new features. Here are some that most... Read more
Microsoft Helps Businesses Select Best Windows 8 Devices
News December 28, 2012
Microsoft has spent the best part of this year trying to build support for Windows 8 and to enhance its acceptance. While users have responded to the new operating system, Microsoft wants business owners to show the same kind of enthusiasm for Windows 8 devices. The dynamics of running... Read more
What to Look for From Microsoft in 2013
News December 27, 2012
The company has made a lot of changes in 2012 with introductions to new products and new designs on old products. According to a letter sent to shareholders, this will continue as Microsoft now brands itself as a devices and services company. Here is a look at what you... Read more