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Emirates to Use Windows 8 Devices on Flights
Emirates is handing out 1000 HP ElitePad 900 tablets to the flight attendants; it also has an app specific to airlines. The airline made the announcement at a Windows 8 launch event in Dubai. The HP ElitePad 900 was chosen since it has a long battery life and is... Read more
Xbox Live – 10 Years of Fun
It’s been 10 years of Xbox fun and games.  As the company enters the next 10 years, here is a look at some facts and figures about the system.   Sales Over 80 million consoles have been sold since the system was first introduced.  Here’s to the first 100... Read more
Samsung Stops Supplying Batteries To Apple
The feud between Apple and Samsung has led to a loss of battery sales. According to a new report in China Business News Samsung has refused to supply Apple Macbook and iPad devices with its battery technology, instead forcing Apple to seek out new batteries from Chinese tech firms Amperex Technology... Read more
Apple, Google and Microsoft in 2012
The three major players in our technology today, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have given us a lot to look at, think about, and own in 2012.  Here is a look back, a glance forward, and wrap up of where the companies are at. Apple Apple has lived through some big... Read more
The Tablet Gift Guide

The Tablet Gift Guide

Mobile November 21, 2012

So many options are available today in tablets that it’s hard to know the best one to buy for a holiday gift.  If you haven’t gotten the details about which one your recipient wants, you may have to make the selection on your own.  Here is a guide to... Read more
Tapestry: The Tech Communication Solution For Seniors
There used to be this joke that the older generation and technology don’t go well together. The development of new devices and software has quickly changed that perception, with seniors relying more and more on consumer technology. Personally, I’ve always thought that tablets like the iPad were perfect for... Read more
What’s Up With the Nintendo Wii U?
Nintendo just launched the new Wii U with the same goal as its predecessor: to appeal to everyone from 9 to 90.  Sales have fallen for game consoles, mainly because everyone who wants one already has it.  They can also play their favorite games on their iPhone, tablet or... Read more
Nexus 4: A Hit Or Not?

Nexus 4: A Hit Or Not?

News November 20, 2012

Google has made it known that their products labeled “Nexus” are “the best of Google”, and one would think that they put everything they have in their arsenal to make sure that their best products will be big hits in the market. When the Google Nexus 4 was announced,... Read more
Smartphones Big Role in Shopping This Holiday Season
Smartphones are making shopping faster and easier this year as shoppers look for the perfect gift and the best deals. A study conducted by Deloitte shows that of the 46.1 percent of US consumers that own a smartphone, 70 percent plan to use it for their holiday shopping. More... Read more
Nintendo Wii U Hits Grey Market & Sells For Outrageous Prices
The Nintendo Wii U has sold through a massive number of pre-orders and with the holiday shopping season upon us the sold out units are now reaching the grey market with some insanely high premiums. Video game retailer Gamestop has reported pre-order sales of 500,000 units and 1.2 million games ,... Read more
Top Tech Deals for Black Friday 2012
It’s just a week away from the biggest shopping day of the year. And one of the best days to grab electronics for a great deal. Black Friday always offers some of the biggest discounts of the year in everything from housewares to clothing. Often the most anticipated deals... Read more
Striiv: The Fitness App That Will Get You Addicted
I don’t know about you, but if I shed pounds for every minute I play my game of the month (current addiction: Pocket Planes; you really should try it), I would be thinner than Kate Moss in her heyday. If engaging in fitness exercises were as addictive as these... Read more
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-Inch Starts Shipping Today
Fans of the Amazon Kindle HD tablet line have reason to celebrate. The online retailer today announced that it has begun to ship the Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch. The Android powered device sells for $299 and will arrive at Best Buy locations by Friday. Amazon also plans to sell... Read more
The One Dock To Rule Them All
How many mobile phones and tablets do you have at home? If your household is into gadgets – and what household isn’t these days? – then the chances are that you have at least one Apple device and one Samsung device. This is perfect especially for those who work... Read more
A Microsoft Tablet For Xbox?
Microsoft has really been busy changing their image from being the company that was left behind to being the company that is leading the way. The latest rumor for Microsoft sounds more like something you would expect from Apple. The company is supposedly working on a small tablet that... Read more
Aakash 2 Launched In India

Aakash 2 Launched In India

News November 13, 2012

Proponents of making technological devices, such as tablets, readily available to everyone in the world were thrilled when the world’s cheapest tablet, the Aakash, was announced in India last year. Produced by UK-based company DataWind, the Android-based tablet was the first in a planned series of very affordable tablets... Read more
Will Microsoft Surface Give Mac Users A Reason To Switch?
They say that once you go Mac, you won’t go back. To Windows, that is. However, with all the hype that has been surrounding Microsoft’s Metro interface, it might just be a step in the direction of going back to what many personal computer users started with. Microsoft officially... Read more
Big Things From The Little GoPro Hero3 Camera
You wouldn’t expect too much from a camera that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.  However, the little GoPro Hero3 camera is determined to surprise you.  It has features that you would expect to pay thousands of dollars for.  The biggest surprise is that... Read more