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Google Glass May be Available by the End of the Year
Internet February 27, 2013
You could call it supershades, smart glasses, or every geek’s dream. But however you classify Glass, you have to admit, it’s pretty awesome. And sooner than expected, interested consumers will be able to sport their hi-tech headgear, and share their live, first person experiences with the world. Product director... Read more
Reinventing the Lightbulb
News February 26, 2013
Kickstarter, the huge fundraising platform for innovative ideas and creativity, is now generating consumer excitement about their latest project, Nanolight. The geometrically shaped light bulb not only has a one of a kind look, but is said to be the most energy efficient LED bulb in the world. The... Read more
Windows 7 Rules PC Market in the UK
News February 26, 2013
Microsoft has been trying its best to get people to buy the Windows 8 and let go off the previous versions of the operating system they have been using. In this regard, they have announced that 60 million copies of Windows 8 have already been sold since its release.... Read more
Sony recently announced the launch of the next generation of their PlayStation gaming console, the PlayStation 4. While gaming fans are eagerly awaiting its release, the company also went ahead and explained that people using smartphones and tablets would also be able to play the games available on the... Read more
Microsoft Warns About Pitfalls of Pirated Software
News February 25, 2013
Aside from the fact that Microsoft loses money each time you purchase unlicensed software, there seems to be a pretty good argument against doing so. Not that you should need some convincing, right? After all, anyone who considers himself an upstanding citizen does not buy pirated software. Even if... Read more
Google’s New Touchscreen Chromebook Pixel
Internet February 25, 2013
Rumors had been going around cyberspace after news emerged Google was going to hold a news event on Thursday morning. While there wasn’t any official word from the tech giant regarding what they would announced, speculation was rampant that a touchscreen Chrome device would be unveiled. And boy did... Read more
The success of a new smartphone or tablet on the market is no longer just determined by its features or the ease of use. The screen resolution of the gadget also plays a major role in convincing people to spend money on it. This may well prove to be... Read more
Google Stock Price Tops $800
Internet February 23, 2013
For Google, the sky is really the limit. After having achieved so much success over the years, it is a question of what more can they do. Apparently, the company isn’t letting up by any means. The stock price for the tech giant went upward of $800 for the... Read more
Motorola Defy XT for Just $99 from Republic Wireless
Mobile February 23, 2013
You can now buy a smartphone for $99. Believe it or not, you don’t have to break the bank to pay for a new smartphone. You would have guessed the phone is not going to be from Apple, Samsung or any other major provider. Rather, the smartphone is the... Read more
Love him or hate him, Bill Gates is a man to contend with. Not only has he made it to the elite group of ultra rich people in the world, but he has also left a legacy that is hard to beat. I am not talking about the blue... Read more
CloudOn 4.0 Delivers Microsoft Office To Android Phones
MobileOffice SoftwareSoftware Reviews February 22, 2013
Popular mobile productivity platform CloudOn has released CloudOn 4.0, a new update that brings Microsoft Office productivity to Google Android-based smartphones. Previous versions of the platform only worked for iOS devices and Android tablets such as the Google Nexus 7. Using CloudOn 4.0 Google Android smartphone users can now create,... Read more
Support for Windows 7 RTM Discontinued After April
News February 22, 2013
Microsoft is looking towards the future. Every move the company has made over the past few months has shown that they are thinking long-term and want to do away with products and services which might halt their progress. This is why you would have heard about several products being... Read more
Ubuntu Linux Tablet on the Horizon
NewsSoftware Reviews February 21, 2013
There were rumors abound that the new version of Ubuntu Linux would run on tablets. Ever since Canonical announced the launch of the Unity interface, the industry insiders and experts had been commenting that Linux was being primed for tablet use. The open-source operating system is one of the... Read more
Is Skype Still Replacing Windows Messenger?
Messaging February 21, 2013
Perhaps the end of Microsoft Messenger is not quite so near after all. Microsoft will be turning off Messenger on March 15th as previously planned. However, it will only be part of a “test group.” The service will actually only be cut off for that day only. Most users... Read more
Online Porn May Be Banned In Iceland
Internet February 21, 2013
The musical Avenue Q had a hilarious segment where the puppets sang “The Internet is for porn“, which pretty much sums things up for some people, but we cannot deny that porn is still a taboo subject in some cultures. While there are people who joke about it and... Read more
Leave Face Mail With Skype Video Messages
MessagingSoftware Reviews February 20, 2013
Last Friday, Microsoft announced the near arrival of its alternative to voice and text messages. Skype users, by way of Voice over IP, will soon be able to leave video messages for their contacts when they are unavailable and offline. Skype’s Video Messages The feature will allow the user... Read more
Mozilla on Tuesday officially debuted Firefox 19, the company’s newest and most advanced web browser to date. The Firefox 19 browser can be downloaded via the company’s own FTP server and as always it is free to procure. With the release of the platforms updates Firefox users now gain access to... Read more
The Internship: Life As a Google Intern
Internet February 19, 2013
It’s cool to be a geek these days, to the outrage of those who hold a “geekier than thou” stance. I suppose we can thank the likes of Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs for this trend, but even if you do not like how mainstream geekiness has become, there is... Read more