At the start of a brand new year, it’s time to look ahead to the expectations, but also to the hopes of what 2013 can bring. For Linux fans, their wish list might look like this: More Acceptance It would be wonderful to see Linux get the attention it deserves... Read more

A lot has changed in 2012.  Some technology trends have grown while others have all but disappeared.  We’ve seen a growth of all things mobile and a decline of the personal computer.  Now it is time to turn to 2013 and make predictions about what trends will be popular for... Read more

One of the best ways to determine if a company is beta testing new mobile technology is to scour user-based data logs to determine OS and device type. In the case of Apple one developer recently discovered internet data for devices running on what appears to be the company’s next... Read more

The market is filled with Google-brand devices now. Their range of products includes smartphones and they have recently started producing tablets as well. The company’s focus has been on producing phones through Nexus, which has included devices from Samsung, HTC and LG. This time it seems as though Google is... Read more

Since most people keep their smartphones with them the majority of the time, you can expect them to be busy on New Year’s Eve. Users will be texting more than talking according to a survey done by advertising firm Mojiva. More Texting, Less Talking They surveyed people in both the... Read more

Google has announced that it will continue the ability for users to make free phone calls with the Google Voice.  It also has cheap rates for international calls that begin with two cents. Google Voice was launched back in 2009 as an option for VoIP and users can either make... Read more

Facebook added a new app over the holiday season for messaging.  It’s called Poke, which is also the same name as a function that has been part of the site since the beginning.  It was a way of waving at other users.  The new feature provides complex greetings through either... Read more

Path announces a new search feature in its mobile network.  This search allows users to revisit past information and it serves as a type of memory bank from other social networks. Path is a new startup designed to work in the mobile environment, a kind of social network that can... Read more

Microsoft has been the kingpin of the PC market for two decades. From the early 90s, Gates and Co have dominated the market, flooding both home and enterprise usage. However, the turn of the millennium saw the rise of new gadgets which threatened to take away the demand for PCs.... Read more

Where’s the best place to enjoy your photos? If a poll were to be done using this question, Instagram would probably be at the bottom of the list right now. But then there are many alternatives that you can turn to, and if you’ve heard of Snapjoy, they claim to... Read more

The FCC has created a website to help users make their smartphones safer.  This allows users to feel more secure about what they do on their phones and to find ways to protect their private data.   The website lists multiple operating systems along with general actions for any device. ... Read more

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 at. That... Read more

Viber is the free mobile communication platform from the Israeli company.  The new version of the app, 2.3, includes additional features and works on both iPhone and Android devices and is called the “fun” app.  The question on everyone’s mind is if it is destined to be the next Skype.... Read more

Raspberry Pi has opened up its new app store to allow people to share their own created software.  It will feature games, apps, and other tools for users to download. The system works as a tip jar where people pay what they think an app is worth.  For those developers... Read more

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 most... Read more

Apple is rumored to be in talks with location based services provider Foursquare, negotiations that could allow the tech giant to purchase locations based check-in data from Foursquare Labs. If the purchase is successful Apple will gain access to valuable data which could be applied to various apps in future... Read more

Whether you are purchasing your very first smartphone or upgrading to a newer version, the choices can be daunting. There are many areas to think about to ensure you get a phone you will enjoy until the next upgrade. Carrier Obviously, the first decision is which carrier you want to... Read more

Cyber criminals who are experts at hijacking computers with viruses and malware are looking elsewhere for their next efforts.  They see major potential with your smartphone.   Computer users have learned how to protect their devices with the latest anti-virus software and using strong passwords.  However, not everyone is as... Read more