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Samsung Aiming to be Number One in Home Appliances
Samsung has long been known for its electronics and has now become a major competitor in the smartphone industry.  The company’s next goal is to be the name you think of in home appliances.   Samsung makes more TVs and other electronics than any other competitor and has the... Read more
Could Your Landline Get a New Lease of Life?
Remember your landline, and the days of the home phone?  Though everyone in your family may now have a smart phone, the landline may be making a comeback, with aptly named Home Phone.  Designed by UrbanHello, a French husband and wife team, the Home Phone is a smartphone created... Read more
Meet PaperTab: A Tablet Like Paper
Following the trend in tech for lighter and thinner devices, a new tablet, the Paper Tab, may have taken the trend to the next level.  As its name suggests, this new tablet has the look and flexibility of a sheet of paper.  However, the PaperTab, developed by Plastic Logic,... Read more
Asus Offers Windows 8 Android Jelly Bean Hybrid
Imagine a PC that runs Android and Windows 8, and you can switch between them by the flick of a switch. Asus not only created this hybrid, they made sure it was a powerhouse. The Asus Transformer All-in-One contains plenty of features that PC or Android could not have... Read more
Best Products at CES 2013
It may be tempting to say that we’ve seen it all and done it all, but anyone involved in technology knows that is never the case.  Never mind that we have computers we can talk to, devices that can tell everything about us, and products that do our work... Read more
Sprint to Offer Windows Phone 8 in Summer 2013
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 in Las Vegas was host to a number of exciting announcements and new developments in the electronics business. In a surprise move, Sprint announced it would be including two Windows 8 powered smartphones to its portfolio this summer. The phones by HTC and... Read more
What Samsung Sees as the Future of TV
I’m sure most of you are familiar with smart phones and their ability to access virtually anything with the swipe of a finger. But how many of you can imagine this scenario? You walk into your living room and plop down on the sofa. Someone forgot to replace the... Read more
The Most Unusual Gadgets at CES 2013
You never quite know what to expect at some of the product debuts.  You find fascinating gadgets, products that make you say “I could really use that” and then there are the ones that you just say “what is that?” Some of them may become major sellers to consumers... Read more
Can Vuzix Smart Glasses Steal the Scene from Google?
Google Glass has made the news for some time now, but it’s still nowhere near completion. However, other companies have gotten on board with the idea of designing a wearable computer and are attempting to produce their own version for earlier release. One of those companies is Vuzix. The... Read more
Is the iPad’s Popularity Declining?
The answer to that question is a quick NO. One only has to look at the latest figures with Forrester Research suggesting that Apple will sell more than $39 billion in Macs and iPads in 2014. What’s even more interesting about the given figures though is that breaking it... Read more
Could The Starship Enterprise Be a Reality?
One engineer hopes the answer to that question is “yes.”  He has submitted a proposal to the White House through the “We The People” channel that promises that anyone who can get at least 25,000 signatures will get a response. He calls himself BTE Dan and has detailed plans... Read more
The Pebble Kickstarter Watch Goes to CES
The most successful Kickstarter project of all-time will attend the 2013 Customer Electronics Show.  Pebble has raised over $10 million on the crowdsourcing site, a massive $500,000 in its first day. What makes the Pebble different from other watches and is the reason it is so popular is that... Read more
Apex HD+ Goggles
For those adrenaline junkies who enjoy filming their off-piste exploits, the latest gadget from a California-based company is sure to impress. Whether off to Aspen, Whistler or the French Alps, action camera manufacturer Liquid Image Co has devised the perfect aerodynamic goggles. The accessory is fitted with a video... Read more
Where Mobile is Going in 2013
Whether you are a developer wondering where the trends are headed or a customer waiting to upgrade your smartphone to see what is the latest in design, it pays to know the trends for mobile this year.  Here is what the experts are predicting for 2013 with mobile. More... Read more
Lenovo’s New Table PC
In a world where personal computers are getting smaller and more people are using smartphones and tablets, Lenovo has decided to come up with something drastically different: a large 27” PC. The Interpersonal Computer This idea is so different that it even calls for a different name, the interpersonal... Read more
Linear Revolving Door Could Prevent Building Attacks
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
Leap Motion Brings 3D Motion and Gestures to Asus
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
Apple To Sell $39 Billion in Business Macs And iPads
The newest analysis from Forrester Research suggests that Apple, Inc. will sell more than $39 billion in Macs and iPads in 2014. Company analysts believe Apple will push through $7 billion in Mac sales and $11 billion in iPad sales in 2013, followed by a $1 billion increase for... Read more