Android 5.0 Jellybean coming soon, amid recent launch of Ice Cream Sandwich
Posted by dnovak on February 17, 2012 ·
Even though Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has launched and making its way to premium handsets, new rumors suggest that Google is preparing to launch the next major build of its mobile platform as early as next quarter. DigiTimes is saying that Google is likely to launch Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) in the second quarter. While details are still limited, the report claims Android 5.0 [...]
New Range of Apple Macbooks on the Horizon
Posted by David on February 15, 2012 ·
As well as launching an iPad 3 and a next generation Apple TV, Apple is also believed to be launching a new range of MacBooks. The new models are believed to fall in to the 15 and 17-inch category of the MacBook Pro, but will each be a lot slimmer, just like the smaller MacBook Airs. Apple’s notebook lineup has received a significant revamp over the past two years, and the introduction [...]
Samsung 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 Added to Line-Up (video)
Posted by David on February 14, 2012 ·
Samsung has added a new tablet to its lineup, right before the 2012 Mobile World Congress. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is a new 7-inch tablet similar in size to the original Galaxy Tab. It runs Google’s latest version of Android, however, and features a lot of improvements compared to Samsung’s first tablet. Highlights include a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 3-megapixel [...]
Microsoft announces Windows 8 and Office 15
Posted by David on February 10, 2012 ·
Microsoft just outted new details about Windows on ARM (WOA) on the company’s development blog. Both Windows 8 for x86 PCs and WOA are still under development, however both will be available at the same time while delivering the same experience. Windows on ARM will come preloaded with Office 15 — which has been enhanced to support touch controls — and users will have access [...]
Maingear Updates Vybe Desktop PC
Posted by David on February 6, 2012 ·
Maingear, manufacturer of some pretty blazing PCs, recently announced their upgrade to the Vybe family of desktops. The new Vybe gaming PC sports the latest Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 Overclocked processors with Turbo Boost. Maingear’s exterior design is always a head-turner, and the updated Vybe is no different. It’s matte-black exterior and case markings are gorgeous, [...]
Posted by David on February 3, 2012 ·
Sprint just announced the Sunday, Feb. 5, availability of ZTE Optik. It will be available through Sprint direct ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and online (www.sprint.com) for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. It will also be available without a service agreement for $349.99, [...]
Posted by David on January 23, 2012 ·
After CES, Sony is still coming out with new announcements. The latest up is a spring refresh for its line of VAIO laptops. The Z series now sports a Carbon Fiber Silver option, and have LTE 4G radios as customizable options. The laptops also now feature the latest Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, and RAID solid state drives. Prices start at $1949.99 for the new Z series. The S series [...]
ASUS B23E 12.5-inch High-End Ultraportable Announced
Posted by David on January 22, 2012 ·
A lot of new notebooks coming out of CES 2012, and Asus seems to be leading the pack with their new Ultrabook line. But it’s also got a high-end ultraportable ready to go for business users as well. This device is known as the B23E and will be available with Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processors under the hood, complete with a 12.5-inch 1366 x 768 pixel LED backlit anti-glare [...]
Genuis DX-ECO Wireless Mouse Runs Without a Battery
Posted by David on January 20, 2012 ·
Wireless mice are great, but when that battery poops out on you, and your without spare power, suddenly your entire business shuts down. You simply can’t navigate your PC. Genius’ DX-ECO Mouse ditches the friendly batteries in favor of a gold capicitor. What does that mean to you? In just 3-minutes time this mouse can be charged to full and last for what the company says [...]
Posted by David on January 19, 2012 ·
Looking for a gaming console for your home, but don’t want to buy an Xbox 36o or PS3 since everyone is into PC gaming? Well…..Dell has introduced a new Alienware Gaming PC that takes on the form factor of an Xbox 360, yet boasts the guts of a well endowed computer rig. It’s called the Alienware X51. It starts at $699, and for that you’ll receive an Intel Core [...]
Posted by David on January 18, 2012 ·
The iMainGo XP is a portable speaker system designed for the iPad family. It delivers big sound on the go, and sports a clever design. It’s a breeze to setup making this accessory a must-have if you want to enjoy multimedia while you’re on the road. It’s also not bad for a portable business presentation system. Using Portable Sound Laboratory’s sx149 digital [...]
Posted by David on January 17, 2012 ·
Vizio has officially entered the computer market and will be releasing their all-in-one PCs and laptops this spring. Their all-in-one PCs will come in two sizes—24-and 27-inch versions—and feature a very sleek design (that’s sharp and elegant at the same time) with an ultra-thin keyboard, touchpad and a base unit. The screen is said to be thinner than the iMac, only because [...]
Lenovo releases the 10-Inch Transformable IdeaTab S2
Posted by David on January 10, 2012 ·
Lenovo just released a new tablet, the Lenovo IdeaTab S2. The device measures just 8.69mm thick and comes with a 10-inch display. The operating system runs Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The keyboard is an extra, which adds a little thickness to the tablet. In a similar way to the Transformer Prime, the S2 keyboard allows the tablet portion to be docked so it [...]
Logitech Cube- Presenter and Mouse in One
Posted by David on January 9, 2012 ·
Logitech is releasing a new mouse called the Logitech Cube. The device looks like a small box and fits in the palm of your hand. What makes it unique is that the top side of it is a touch sensitive panel. When picking up the Cube it jumps in to presentation mode and allows you to control a presentation from the palm of your hand. Essentially, it’s a wireless mouse / presenter [...]
Posted by David on December 1, 2011 ·
ASUS’s Eee Pad Transformer tablet successor is launching December 12th. The Transformer Prime became available for pre-order last week, and industry reviews of the new gadget have been pretty stellar. This could be one of the most eagerly anticipated Android tablet launches to date. The convertible Asus Transformer Tablet features a 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Android 3.2 [...]
Posted by David on November 29, 2011 ·
Would it surprise you that iPad game developers are starting to emulate Microsoft’s Kinect module with new games that use body motion as the controls. Introducing the world’s first iOS game played using your body’s own motion, without any added hardware. It’s called “Fuego’s River Adventure” and it’s the story of Fuego, who crashes in the jungle [...]
Posted by David on November 28, 2011 ·
Lenovo, the world’s #2 PC manufacturer recently announced the IdeaCentre Q180 – the world’s smallest desktop PC, with multimedia features that can turn your TV into an entertainment hub for videos, games, web browsing and more. Slim and compact, the Q180 comes complete with a range of multimedia features including full HD graphics, 7.1 surround sound, plus an optional Blu-ray Disk™ [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
Skype’s new update launched on Tuesday, and it brings a cool new feature to both the Windows and Mac environments. Now, Skype lets you message as well as make video calls with people logged into Facebook. When you download the new version of Skype, you are presented with the option to connect to Facebook. Once connected, you can then see which of your friends are available to chat [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
Samsung has just introduced a new Chromebook. Specifically, it’s a WiFi only version and is part of the Series 5 Chromebook line. The Chromebook has a 12.1-inch screen that can display 1280×800 pixels. It runs an Intel Atom Dual-Core processor, has WiFi, but 3G is not available on this model. Additionally, a webcam is built in along with a mini-VGA port. It also has a slightly [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
Google’s Android website, the official site of everything Android, has just posted a thorough whitepaper on the upcoming Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Actually the new OS just debuted on Monday with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus launch. While Gingerbread was designed for smartphones and Honeycomb for tablets, the new operating system has been designed [...]
Posted by David on November 17, 2011 ·
The tablet market, which was cited as the fastest growing sector in technology by every tech publication imaginable a couple of months ago, might be seeing an abrupt shift in this designation. While industry experts saw every manufacturing giant scrambling to come out with their own best-selling slate this year, the emerging consensus today cites a trend that might be leaning back towards [...]
Posted by David on November 17, 2011 ·
Kids are hoping to get a lot more than board games and coloring books this holiday season A new Nielsen survey looked at which consumer electronics are the most desired by kids and found that Apple appears to be the consumer electronics brand to beat. Kids ages 6-12 covet the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone, while teens showed heightened appeal for the iPad, computers and e-readers. Many [...]
Posted by David on November 16, 2011 ·
HP has announced the Folio 13 Ultrabook. It measures 0.7 inches thick and weighs 3.3 points which makes it a little heavier than the MacBook Air. One of the deal-breakers of the Folio 13 is that it has a battery that has enough juice to power the ultrabook for up to 9 hours. The Folio 13 has a metal outer shell, a backlit keyboard and a single-surface Imagepad for the trackpad. Technical [...]
Posted by David on November 14, 2011 ·
The Samsung Galaxy Note, the latest device from Samsung that crosses a tablet with a smartphone, is coming to the UK this month. What does this mean for us folks stateside that have been waiting for this thing? It means that a U.S. release is probably not far behind. Although the device is listed on the O2 website, the UK carrier that will be selling the device, the link for more [...]
Posted by David on November 14, 2011 ·
Computer giant Acer is planning to launch a couple of new Tegra 3 tablets in 2012. Two models have been identified, the A510 and A511. Spec-wise, Acer is equipping these with the latest quad-core Tegra 3 processor inside, and they will most likely include Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. Both tablets will sport a 1280 x 800 resolution screen, although the sizes aren’t known [...]
Posted by David on November 8, 2011 ·
Intelligence In Software: IT Software Strategy By Tim Kridel for Intelligence In Software The worst economy in 70 years hasn’t deflated the cloud: In 2009, cloud services were already a $16 billion market, says research firm IDC. By 2014, global cloud revenues will hit $55.5 billion, growing five times faster than other IT products. It’s not hard to see why enterprises large and small are [...]
Posted by David on November 7, 2011 ·
Bookseller Barnes & Noble unveiled their latest iteration of the Nook family, the Nook Tablet, during an NYC press event this week. var amzn_wdgt= { columns:"1", rows:"1", title:"Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet", width:"250", ASIN:"1400532655", showImage:"True", showPrice:"True", showRating:"True", design:"2", colorTheme:"Orange", headerTextColor:"#FFFFFF", shuffleProducts:"True", marketPlace:"US", [...]
Posted by David on November 7, 2011 ·
InteliWise’s Social Marketing Agent turns a company’s social media program into a revenue building beast You probably have never heard of the company InteliWISE. However, you may want to pay attention if you operate a business online and are interested in tapping into the mighty behemoth called Facebook and other well-known social media giants. InteliWISE is a company that provides [...]
Posted by David on November 2, 2011 ·
Intelligence In Software: IT Software Strategy The Billion Dollar Lost Laptop Problem By The editors of Intelligence in Software for Intelligence In Software Every time a business laptop is lost or stolen, an organization takes a direct cost hit. But how much of a hit might surprise you. What would your organization do if it realized that each year it’s losing millions of dollars [...]
Posted by David on November 1, 2011 ·
The new ASUS Transformer Prime Android tablet, the second generation of the ASUS Transformer Prime family, looks to be the makings of an iPad killer. Sure, you’ve heard this claim before, but this might be as serious of a competitor as we’ve seen. The Transformer will have a 10-inch touchscreen display, mini-HDMI port and a 14.5 hour battery span. The tablet will also [...]