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HBO – Universal Deal Shuts Out Netflix
Internet January 8, 2013
An exclusive 10-year deal has been renewed between cable TV network giant HBO and Universal Pictures. The agreement, which was finalised on Sunday, means that HBO will continue to screen Universal movies and films produced by Universal’s specialty films unit, Focus Features, without fear that content could fall into... Read more
Can Toyota Compete with Google For Driverless Cars?
News January 7, 2013
While Google has been making news with the idea of their driverless cars and test driving them on California highways, Toyota has been quietly working behind the scenes on their own project for a semi-driverless car. Toyota released information just ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas... Read more
Leap Motion Brings 3D Motion and Gestures to Asus
News January 7, 2013
Leap Motion created an innovative technology for gestures and is now bundling the Leap device and apps with Asus computers. The Leap device will be seen in high-end laptops and include the app store. Other deals may be in store in the future for the company with other computer... Read more
How Windows 8 Is More like Vista than Windows 7
News January 6, 2013
No one knows what the performance of Windows 8 is like. If the market reports are to be believed, the sales have not been up to expectations and the user acceptance is not encouraging either. On the other hand, Microsoft has maintained that they have sold 40 million copies... Read more
LG Beats Samsung to Launch with the First OLED TVs
News January 6, 2013
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
Linux in 2013
Internet January 5, 2013
At the start of a brand new year, it’s time to look ahead to the expectations, but also to the hopes of what 2013 can bring. For Linux fans, their wish list might look like this: More Acceptance It would be wonderful to see Linux get the attention it... Read more
Best for Businesses: Google Apps or Microsoft Office?
Best SoftwareBusinessInternetNewsOffice Software January 4, 2013
Microsoft Office has been the popular long-standing choice for businesses that want an all-in-one software product. However, Google Apps may be gaining ground on the company’s main audience. Microsoft has often focused on the business consumer rather than the individual. Their Office package is seen in many companies as... Read more
US Military Finds Better Use For Kinect
News January 4, 2013
Before the Kinect, the Nintendo Wii made gaming more accessible to a wider range of people. From toddlers to grandparents, suddenly the idea of playing video games became more plausible. Microsoft took the concept of gaming to a whole new level with the Kinect, though, as the motion-sensing device... Read more
Samsung Series 3 Chromebox Gets Redesign
Internet January 4, 2013
The recently redesigned Samsung Series 3 Chromebox may feature many of the same internal components as the original device, but it also features a new design that departs from the look and feel of an Apple Mini. Originally released in Mid-2012 the update to the device offers a new... Read more
Google Maps Goes into Kia Cars
Internet January 3, 2013
Kia and Google have reached a deal to allow Google Maps and Places to be installed into the UVO eServices telematics system so drivers will have access to the map application even if they don’t have their smartphones with them. Kia Motors America will have it installed into... Read more
New Kickstarter Project May Make 3D Printing Affordable
News January 3, 2013
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
Tech Trends for 2013
Internet January 3, 2013
A lot has changed in 2012. Some technology trends have grown while others have all but disappeared. We’ve seen a growth of all things mobile and a decline of the personal computer. Now it is time to turn to 2013 and make predictions about what trends will be popular... Read more
Is Apple iOS 7 in Beta Testing?
Mobile January 3, 2013
One of the best ways to determine if a company is beta testing new mobile technology is to scour user-based data logs to determine OS and device type. In the case of Apple one developer recently discovered internet data for devices running on what appears to be the company’s... Read more
The market is filled with Google-brand devices now. Their range of products includes smartphones and they have recently started producing tablets as well. The company’s focus has been on producing phones through Nexus, which has included devices from Samsung, HTC and LG. This time it seems as though Google... Read more
Can Ouya Compete with Nintendo?
Gaming January 3, 2013
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
Why Windows 8 Phones are Better than Windows 7 Phones
Mobile January 2, 2013
Windows 8 phones have been available for just over 2 months and they are already being seen as a major improvement over Windows 7 phones. There are several reasons that they are receiving this acclaim. The WP8 has better security features and better multitasking capabilities. It also has storage... Read more
VLC For Windows 8 Gets Kickstarter Backing
News January 2, 2013
VLC is one of the best – if not the best – media players out there. Whether you are a Windows user or a Mac user, VLC can do the job without all the issues that other media players present. The open-source media player first saw daylight in 1996,... Read more
Best Sites & Apps to Help You Lose Weight
Best SoftwareMobile January 2, 2013
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