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Wednesday the new Google Maps was released for the iPhone and has already become the most downloaded free app in the store. The drama between Google and Apple began when Apple decided not to use Google Maps in its new iPhone 5 release, instead creating its own Apple Maps. ... Read more
Best Tech Gifts Under $200
News December 16, 2012
There are a lot of great gadgets out there that everyone wants to have. Unfortunately, they aren’t cheap and not everyone can afford to buy them as gifts. However, if you have a tech person on your holiday list, here is a list of some great tech gifts for... Read more
Will the New Blackberry Save RIMM?
Mobile December 16, 2012
The company responsible for the creation of the Blackberry has steadily lost its place in the market for the last two years. Will that downward trend change with the new BB10 smartphone, slated for release at the end of January? The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, a federal agency, will... Read more
RIM is looking to win over new fans and keep current ones with a new release on the Blackberry Messenger. Called BBM7, this update comes with BBM Voice, which allows voice calls over Wi-Fi. Other features of the BBM7 include synchronizing users’ profiles, organizing groups and contacts linked to... Read more
What Specs Are Important on a Digital Camera?
How ToPhoto and Image December 14, 2012
If you are looking for a digital camera to buy, you will find a lot of specifications listed to tell you about the product. But how do you know which information is important and what is just extra fluff? While a lot of it will depend on how you... Read more
The Best Apps for Windows Phones
Best SoftwareMobile December 14, 2012
Microsoft was a late arrival to the smart phone game. Therefore, they are behind on applications to use on their phone, too, but that is quickly changing as they add new apps and encourage developers to develop more. Here is a look at some of the best apps that... Read more
How many people get irritated at the requirement to turn off their cell phones prior to take off and landing? Now the Federal Communications Commission is seeking to change that. The chairman says that mobile devices are an essential part of our lives and allow businesses to be more... Read more
Best Tablets Under $100
News December 13, 2012
Some people don’t have it in their budget to spend three of four hundred dollars on a tablet while others are unsure of getting enough value to justify the cost. For both groups, they are looking for a decent tablet at a good value. The question is: can you... Read more
Around 50% of emergency 911 calls are made from cell phones, but call centers do not have the capability to receive text messages as part of the service they provide. The Federal Communications Commission is hoping to change that in the near future. The FCC is trying to create... Read more
Sneak Peek At The Cheapest Lumia: The Lumia 620
News December 13, 2012
The latest in the Lumia line of phones was announced by Nokia during the LeWeb conference in Paris early this month. The Lumia series has been hyped up, but it seems that it just doesn’t catch on as well as its competitors. While Nokia has been struggling to hold its... Read more
T-Mobile just announced that it would be getting the iPhone sometime next year. While this may not be big news for some, it is a big deal for those who have been long-time customers of the service provider. While T-Mobile has not given details about the Apple products they will... Read more
The New Nest Learning Thermostat
Software Reviews December 9, 2012
Technology is not only changing how we work, but how we live. Take the new Nest Learning thermostat. An updated version was recently released that works with more heating and cooling systems and is thinner than the previous model. The Company Nest was founded by former Apple designer Tony... Read more
Android Tablets Gaining Market Share
News December 8, 2012
According to the latest estimates by IDC, Android tablets are gaining on Apple for 2012 while overall sales of tablets are increasing. Google is expected to come in at 42.7 percent of the market this year, which is up from 39.8 percent in 2011. Microsoft is also capitalizing... Read more
The New iMac: Not Just Another Desktop
MobileSoftware Reviews December 8, 2012
It’s hard to get excited about a desktop nowadays. Most people are on the go and they want their computer to be the same way. However, the new iMac will at least get you to rethink desktops. The high resolution screen is even more impressive since it measures an... Read more
Which Laptop to Add to Your Holiday List?
News December 7, 2012
The laptop you want to ask for as a holiday gift will depend on how you use it and what you need it to do. Will it be primarily for games, surfing the Web, or will it need to allow you to multi task for work? Once you make... Read more
NASA RoboSuit for Astronauts and the Disabled
News December 6, 2012
NASA partnered with Florida Institute for Human And Machine Cognition or IHMC have designed a new exoskeleton that has been named the XI. The primary purpose of the robotic suit is to help astronauts in space keep in shape for their return to Earth. At the same time, it... Read more
$50 Linux Tablet Expected to Hit the Market
News December 6, 2012
Looking at the prices of the recently launched Samsung and Apple products, here is one piece of news which might make you rub your eyes. A $50 Linux tablet is expected to be launched in the near future. Believe it or not, but a company has recently announced they... Read more
With more kids using mobile devices and e-readers becoming popular replacements for books, tablets are getting more kid-friendly content. Amazon is getting on board with that trend by adding a new system for kids to their Kindle. Now they are providing unlimited access to kid’s content with the Kindle... Read more