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Asius Inflatable Earbuds – One Size Fits All!
Software Reviews January 26, 2013
Have you ever wished that earbuds came in a one-size-fits-all package? And when I say “fit” I am a “perfect fit” – not “it’s in there, but it may be a tad too big or a little bit too small”. I guess we’ve all been in that situation. Even... Read more
Just like a new born baby takes attention away from older siblings, Apple’s iPad Mini has been the centre of attention for Apple fanatics, while iPad 4 sales have reportedly gone down. Reuters has recently reported that Sharp has significantly reduced production of full-size iPad screens. The production of... Read more
Apple Smart Shoe Patent
Mobile January 25, 2013
Yesterday I wrote about the trend towards wearable tech and now a new Apple patent has revealed the company’s desire to enter that particular tech sector. The team at AppleInsider has unearthed a US Patent Office filing that covers what Apple is calling a “smart shoe” system. The patent features sensors... Read more
Sony has been slapped with a £250,000 fine after watchdogs found it had breached the Data Protection Act. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which promotes openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals, dished out the monetary penalty following a 2011 incident in which the Sony PlayStation Network... Read more
Microsoft Surface Pro Available February 9
News January 24, 2013
For those who have decided to bypass the Surface RT in favor of a “real Windows environment,” they won’t have to wait much longer. February 9th is the date to circle on your calendar if you want to get the Microsoft Surface Pro. A Real Pro This tablet will... Read more
Intel To Halt Desktop Motherboard Production
News January 24, 2013
The PC landscape is quickly changing and that fact was evident in Intel’s announced plans to ramp down and eventually cancel the production of its desktop motherboards. Intel’s final line of PC motherboards will come in the form of its Haswell platform. In the future the company will no... Read more
Privacy Visor: Glasses That Block Facial Recognition Software
News January 23, 2013
Are you worried about the rise in privacy invading software and hardware? Tokyo’s National Institute of Informatics Professor Isao Echizen’s “Privacy Visor” helps you avoid at least one aspect of privacy invasion — facial recognition software. The “Privacy Visor” emits an infrared light which blocks facial recognition software by confusing... Read more
The grapevine has been on fire, thanks to speculations about the PlayStation 4, which many a gamer has been waiting for. With the PlayStation 3 being nothing short of awesome, we can only expect the next generation PlayStation console to be even more so. And with all the rumors... Read more
Nvidia introduced a handheld gaming console at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s being deemed Project Shield and features a couple of special attributes. This is an impressive device with a Tegra 4 chip and a 5-inch touchscreen. It includes a directional pad and buttons and is more powerful... Read more
How Nokia May Benefit from Working With Microsoft
Mobile January 22, 2013
Remember the days when Nokia cell phones gave the owner a sense of prestige? Before the days of the smartphone, Nokia ruled the cell phone marketplace. Those days may be coming back, at least in part, thanks to Nokia’s partnership with Microsoft. Though Nokia still doesn’t hold the same... Read more
Sony Xperia Tablet Z Unveiled In Japan
Mobile January 22, 2013
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z has been officially unveiled in Japan and it packs a powerhouse punch that should get tablet owners excited. The new Sony tablet is just 6.9mm thick, making the device the thinnest 10-inch tablet offering currently on the open-market. The device is also light at... Read more
Swarm Technology: The Future of Transport?
News January 22, 2013
Miniature robots may provide clues for future technology advances in transport. A robotics team from the University of Pennsylvania is conducting research into Swarm Technology. The research team designed a system that allows them to coordinate several small quadcopters with one device. The goal is to use one device... Read more
Disney Joins Jakks to Create Toys in the Cloud
Internet January 19, 2013
Children have always imagined their toys singing, dancing, and interacting with them in a life-like fantasy world. But until recently, that was only possible in their imaginations. Once again, Disney is blurring the line between fantasy and reality, by teaming up with toy maker Jakks Pacific and Patrick Soon-Shiong’s... Read more
As consumers move from gaming consoles to smartphones and tablets, gaming companies have to get creative to keep making money. Nintendo says the Wii U sales were steady at the end of 2012. Nintendo had its first year of an operating loss and is hoping that the Wii U... Read more
Samsung Chromebox Receives Intel i5 Upgrade Option
Internet January 18, 2013
When we think of the Samsung Chromebox and other Google Chrome OS based devices we don’t typically think of “high-end” computing. Yet Samsung on Wednesday announced that its Chromebox system is now available with Intel’s i5 processor. The Ivy Bridge class CPU with its 1.9GHz speeds is a huge... Read more
Samsung Announces Future Plans for Smart TVs
News January 18, 2013
Starting off initially as a South Korean company specializing in home appliances and other electronic items that facilitate ease and comfort in everyday life, it can be agreed that Samsung has found its calling in the Smartphone market with their Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S III... Read more
The Genius Ring Presenter Finger Mouse
Software Reviews January 17, 2013
A Taiwan-based PC accessory company has launched the world’s first ‘ring-style’ mouse. Genius, which also creates keyboards, speakers, headsets and webcams, among other products, said the lightweight touch cursor acts as a wireless wearable computer mouse. The Genius Ring Presenter, which slides over the finger, uses ‘touch control air-presenter... Read more
PC Growth Projected To Be Just 2% for 2013
News January 16, 2013
While some researchers have predicted that the growth rate of PC market will be as much as 9% in 2013, Stern Agee has predicted it to be just 2%. Although the year 2012 was a quiet one for Microsoft as compared to Apple and Samsung, the year 2013 will... Read more