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LG Beats Samsung to Launch with the First OLED TVs
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
New Kickstarter Project May Make 3D Printing Affordable
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
Can Ouya Compete with Nintendo?
Ouya started out as a Kickstarter project and now it has proven that it can ship developer units on schedule.  This gaming system just might prove to be a competitor for Nintendo, Microsoft, and other gaming companies. First Consoles Shipped The first 1200 consoles have been shipped to developers. ... Read more
Best Sites & Apps to Help You Lose Weight
After enjoying a variety of tasty and fattening foods for the last month, it’s time to turn your focus on New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. Thanks to many developments in technology, there are several gadgets that are worth considering to help you in your journey. Daily Burn Daily... Read more
Apple Bluetooth Smart Watch Under Consideration [Rumor]
While much of the focus towards Apple lately has been geared towards its rumored Apple TV, the company may first roll out an Apple Bluetooth Smart Watch. A new rumor from Chinese gadget news site Tech.163 suggests that the watch is already being designed and that Intel is working alongside Apple... Read more
mPrinter: A Tiny Printer for the Smartphone
While there are various ways to print from your smartphone, the mPrinter offers a convenient new choice. The mPrinter features a simple design with practical use as the core of its function.  It can be used with either Javascript or WYSIWYG text editor to print small bits of information. ... Read more
Gaming Sales Sink As Newly Released Wii U Fails To Impress
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
Will the New iPad Mini Have Retina?
The iPad mini was one of the few new Apple products not to have the popular Retina display.  However, rumors have been going around that it will be getting an update with the next version.   The current iPad mini has a lower resolution than other tablets but a... Read more
Fifth-Generation iPad Rumored For March Release
Apple could release its fifth-generation iPad as early as March 2013 according to a new rumor that spread through the interwebs like wildfire on Monday. According to the rumor, which surfaced with only a few details, the fifth-generation iPad will be fashioned after the iPad Mini. The device will... Read more
Microsoft Earning PC Revenues from Surface Tablet
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... Read more
IBM Announces Their Latest 5 in 5
Every year, IBM makes its predictions of what the next five years will hold for the future of technology.  The company has been doing this since 2006, but it came up with a new approach for this year’s list.  Each entry relates to one of our senses and cognitive... Read more
Best Tech Gifts for Kids

Best Tech Gifts for Kids

News December 24, 2012

When it comes to buying tech toys for kids, there are a myriad of options. However, not all tech toys are created equal. How do you know if you are getting a quality tech toy, or something destined to gather dust on a shelf? The following toys are some... Read more
YotaPhone: The Phone For The Indecisive
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... Read more
A 6.3-Inch Screen On The Samsung Galaxy Note III?
When the Samsung Note first came out, I knew there was no way I would ever use it on a daily basis. While the idea of a larger screen on the phone is almost always a welcome one, nature has just not gifted me with right-sized hands to handle... Read more
Dell, HP & Asus Windows 8 Tablets Delayed
Windows 8 is finally selling faster than Windows 7 but that doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing for Microsoft. According to a new report Windows 8 tablets from the likes of Dell, HP and Asus will be delayed until early 2013. According to the report computer manufacturers are having a hard... Read more
Samsung to Launch Galaxy Grand Smartphone
The holiday season is the time of the year smartphone makers look forward to as they are virtually guaranteed huge sales. However, it is rare to see a company announcing the launch of a new smartphone this close to the end of the year. Leave it to Samsung to... Read more
Top Tech Stories of 2012
The year’s top stories have been an interesting mix of innovation and legal representation.  Here is a look back at what the year has brought us. Microsoft Windows 8 A major departure from previous versions, the new Windows 8 created a big stir even before its release.  Once it... Read more
Cisco to Sell Linksys: A New Strategy
It has been reported that Cisco is going to be selling off Linksys, a company that makes home networking equipment such as routers and wireless access points. Cisco bought Linksys back in 2003 for $500 million. This division has since focused on consumer products even though Cisco has mainly... Read more