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Microsoft has confimed reports that it’s doing a U-turn on its policies surrounding used Xbox games and the “always on” feature of the device. This follows gamers’ anger at the restrictions imposed. In an official blog post today Don Mattrick, Interactive President of Microsoft, said “Today I am announcing... Read more
Linux SUSE Offers Big Data Solutions
News June 20, 2013
The idea of cloud computing and data storage is a relatively new idea. Any business that provides this service is considered an advanced business. Processing ‘big data’ requires more advanced considerations in order to ensure large data storage. With businesses expanding rapidly they have to deal with large volumes... Read more
Clickjacking Webcam Hack is Back
Internet June 20, 2013
Webcam Hack Rears Its Head Again A new “proof of concept” is making the rounds recently, that demonstrates how a hacker can snap pictures off your webcam, right through the browser, with no consent required. You may have heard of those crazy people who put tape over their laptop’s... Read more
Cisco Unveil New Tech to Double Internet Speed
Internet June 19, 2013
Internet traffic is constantly on the rise, being likely to triple in the next five years. In order to cope with the growing demand, American networking equipment giant Cisco has unveiled some new technology designed to double Internet speed. The company premiered the new core router technology last week,... Read more
F-Bike: First Flying Prototype Gets Off the Ground
News June 19, 2013
The dream to fly a smaller vehicle able to land anywhere has been shared by many people over the decades. Now, this is closer to reality with the first test flight of the F-Bike being a complete success. But what is the F-Bike? It is a noisy, yet light... Read more
How Flexible & Free is Linux?
News June 19, 2013
Compared to other operating systems that are conventionally used, Linux presents immense opportunity to programmers. It is an open source software that can be modified and new versions can be produced. Linux is Free and Flexible for Developers at Varying Levels of Proficiency Linux is free to obtain, and... Read more
The New 8-Core Desktop Processor from Intel – Haswell-E
News June 19, 2013
According to a report on VR-Zone, Intel are planning to launch their first 8-core CPU for premium desktop computers. It is thought it will arrive in the second half of next year, beginning with the Haswell-E chip. According to reports, the Haswell-E processors will be built on the 22nm... Read more
Windows 8.1 Targets Mobile Devices
News June 18, 2013
Technology is changing rapidly, and now you can see one more major change coming your way. With PC sales declining and mobile device sales rising, there is a trend developing. Moreover, mobile devices are beginning to appear in larger numbers in the market, and competition among their manufacturers is... Read more
The Motorcycle Helmet That Thinks It’s Google Glass
News June 18, 2013
Motorcyclists are somewhat at a disadvantage over motorists when it comes to navigation systems and voice command controls. Motorists have at their disposal high-tech dashboards, whilst poor motorcyclists have to settle for checking a map in the rain! Or do they? The team at LiveMap are hoping to find... Read more
Sony Xperia ZU Rumours
Mobile June 18, 2013
Everyone is waiting with baited breath for Sony to reveal its newest handset, the Sony Xperia ZU. This will be Sony’s first “phablet”. Whilst we all wait, rumours are flying around and the latest news on the street is that the Xperia ZU is ridiculously fast. The rumour is... Read more
3D Printed Guns To Be Registered
Internet June 18, 2013
On Wednesday 12 June 2013, the New York city council introduced a new bill that would make it illegal to use a 3D printer “to create any firearm, rifle, shotgun, or any piece or part thereof,” without being a licensed gunsmith and even if you were a licensed gunsmith,... Read more
E3 2013 Highlights: What Got Us Excited
Internet June 17, 2013
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) last week brought a lot of exciting things for gaming fans, most notably two brand-new consoles and a wide and impressive range of new titles. While the E3 was clearly dominated by the new consoles, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the show’s primary focus... Read more
At the end of 2012, estimates pointed to about 6.8 billion mobile subscribers worldwide. That’s about 96 percent of the world’s population! If you’re having difficulty wrapping your head around that number, it is worth noting that “mobile subscribers” refer to the SIM cards being used, and not the number... Read more
How Superb is Dell’s New VRTX Server?
Software Reviews June 16, 2013
Dell’s VRTX server has many users interested primarily because of its capabilities. Dell isn’t touting the VRTX as a mini data center, but describing it this way would not be inaccurate. Dell is indeed becoming increasingly noticeable for its advancements in server technology. While it is not saying too... Read more
Internships usually involve you doing all the jobs that everyone else hates, including making coffee for the whole office. But usually you can put up with the low pay (that is if you get paid) and the menial tasks because you’re just happy to be there. Imagine though if... Read more
A great number of people have been complaining on online forums, about how many bugs there are in the Beta version of iOS 7? This may seem a little redundant as Beta software is prone to bugs, that’s the very nature of the beast. Which is why we beg... Read more
Samsung seems determined to produce niche Galaxy S4 variants, first the S4 Active and now, the Galaxy S4 Zoom. It looks very similar to a Galaxy S4 Mini, but with a big camera lens plopped on the side. The camera has 16-megapixels and a 10x optical zoom. It also... Read more
Users Can Now Have a Wi-Fi Hotspot in Windows 8
News June 14, 2013
Having an Internet connection wherever you go is a huge advantage. Many people carry devices that keep them connected to the Internet while they are on the move or when they are traveling and stopping over at different destinations. Usually, hotels that you stay at will have Internet facilities... Read more