Nvidia surprised the world at CES 2013 when it unveiled Project Shield, a portable Androidgaming device that also works the PC games. Everyone expected the Tegra 4 mobile processor, but no one saw Project Shield coming. In this age of a hyperscrutiny of tech companies, how did Nvidia keep it a secret?
Details and diagrams for Google Glass just hit the FCC.
The filing — originally discovered by the eagle eyes at Engadget — arrives just days after the first Google Glass Foundry developer event in San Francisco.
Kim Dotcom's new sharing website Mega got a little closer to resembling its old, closed-down version, Megaupload on Wednesday. Anonymous users launched a search engine that indexes files uploaded on the new sharing service, potentially making it easier to find copyright-protected material.
RIM has just announced it is officially changing its name to BlackBerry. This is a part of the major changes the company is going through, following the BlackBerry 10 OS launch.
The BlackBerry Z10 is finally official and its announcement caused an argument here in the office. Since we couldn’t reach an agreement, we had to turn to you our readers and hope you would be kind enough to settle it for us. Take a look at the picture below.
The Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 are finally on sale. The Office 365 Home Premium is currently available for $99.99 a year as expected. For that kind of cash you get to install the software on up to five PC’s or Macs.
Following the rather modest success of the Tegra platform in the smartphone and tablet segment, it seems NVIDIA is now gunning for a bigger share of the pie, so far dominated by the likes of Qualcomm and Mediatek.
A research carried out by mobile app analytics service Localytics shows that despite the fuss the Google Nexus 7 generated, the Amazon Kindle Fire range of tablets is the one with to dominate the Android market.
Google+, one of the latest additions to the social network club has overtaken Twitter to become the second most popular social networking website after Facebook.
A hypersonic "SpaceLiner" would whisk up to 50 passengers from Europe to Australia in 90 minutes. The futuristic vehicle would do so by riding a rocket into Earth's upper atmosphere, reaching 24 times the speed of sound before gliding in for a landing.
Google revealed Wednesday that it always requires a search warrant whenever authorities seek access to the content of a user's emails or documents stored in Google's cloud, Wired reported.
Microsoft had an interesting final quarter for 2012 – the three months period that saw the launches of both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. As a result, the company is reporting record revenues but also a slight decline in operating income.
It seems earlier photos of the Galaxy Note 8.0 are the real deal. A newly leaked image shows the slate with its emblematic S-Pen standing alongside its Note II sibling.
The Galaxy Note 8.0 slate was already confirmedby JK Shin – the head of Samsung Mobile Communications. The official announcement is expected to happen at MWC 2013 next month in Barcelona.
As you probably know Ashton Kutcher is going to star in a movie dedicated the life of Steve Jobs dubbed simply “jOBS”. All we’ve seen so far were photos of Kutcher dressed in Jobs’ classic attire, but now we get to see a whole scene from the movie prior to its launch.
Speaktoit Assistant, or just Assistant, is one of the most popular virtual personal assistants for Android out there and today it has received a major update full of cool new features.
Aerospace engineers have long known that ditching a conventional tubular fuselage in favor of a manta-ray-like “hybrid wing” shape could dramatically reduce fuel consumption. A team at NASA has now demonstrated a manufacturing method that promises to make the design practical.
What percentage of your Facebook friends are married? Who lives closest to the North Pole? And who is that person who connects you to more people than anyone else on the social network?
You may think you know what's going on with all of your Facebook friends, but a new app from computerized engine Wolfram Alpha proves you only know the start of it.
The company rolled out on Wednesday night an updated version of its analytics tool, which combines its own data with your Facebook profile to interesting things you might not otherwise know. By giving the app access to your profile, it provides a completely visual report based on your activity and who you know.
Nokia's much awaited turn-by-turn navigation application, Drive+ is now available for free to all Windows Phone 8 users in United States, United Kingdom and Canada.
Temple Run 2 is one of the most awaited games of the year and the good news for all the folks with an Android smartphone out there is, the game has now officially launched for the Google OS and is available for free in the Play Store.
UNIGINE, the developer behind the popular RTS game Oil Rush, is in the process of creating an Android version complete with amazing 3D graphics and touch controls.
UNIGINE’s proprietary engine of the same name has seen great success with Oil Rush versions being made available not only for Windows, but for Mac OSX and even GNU/Linux.
Google reported its quarterly earnings yesterday, and although the company's Motorola division posted a big loss, executives pointed out that the hardware maker had a 12- to 18-month product pipeline already in place when Google acquired it in 2011. That roadmap is now nearing its end, and attention is turning to what comes after — specifically, the rumored Google X phone.
So you want to expand your real screen estate but don’t have the money for a second monitor? You can instead use your iPad as a second monitor with one of these free iPad apps.
Mozilla has announced the official Firefox OS developer preview phone — the device that will be used by developers worldwide to test software for the new platform.
The phone, developed by Geeksphone (in partnership with Telefonica), is a mid-range smartphone by today's standards: it's powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 CPU, has a 3.5'' HVGA multi-touch screen, a 3-megapixel camera, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of ROM memory.
The LG Optimus G was already a powerful smartphone, but now LG is taking it up another notch with the Optimus G Pro. A Japanese wireless carrier just unveiled the phone as part of its new lineup, and the specs are impressive.
Samsung head of Mobile Communications JK Shin recently confirmed the release of an 8 inch model of their popular Note lineup of devices.
If this is the same model which we reported on earlier, it will most likely be a direct competitor to the Apple iPad mini.
Although Shin did not go into specifics beyond screen size, this adds a good deal legitimacy to thepreviously-leaked specs sheet and benchmarks.
With a 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos processor, 2 GB of RAM and 1280 x 800 display, the Note 8.0 will offer better hardware than the iPad mini and it will be most likely priced quite competitively.
We expect to hear more on the Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet at MWC next month, so be sure to check back with us.
Apple will launch not one, not two, but three new iPhones in 2013, one of which will have a 4.8-inch screen, a new rumor claims.
According to the China Times, which cites sources from Apple's supply chain, Apple will launch a next-generation "classic" iPhone and a 4.8-inch device, halfway between a smartphone and a tablet, codenamed "iPhone Math". Furthermore, the rumor claims Apple will also launch a third iPhone model with a 12-megapixel camera towards the end of the year.
RIM is going head-to-head against Google this May, holding its main yearly conference in direct competition with Google’s the third week in May.
Renamed BlackBerry Live, RIM will be using the conference to let developers get more hands-on time with BlackBerry 10, meet the leaders behind the platform and to talk about what’s next for BlackBerry.
When your PC starts its steady decline into sloth-like speeds, the first thing you’d love to do (besides beating it Office Space-style) is head straight to the mall for a fancy new machine. But the reality is there are easy changes you can make to speed up your computer.
From startup to surfing to gaming, here are five ways you can clean up an old PC to make it look young again.
Technology that blocks or skips TV ads is becoming ever more controversial and more widely known. And with the recent launch of a Chrome extension, it got personal.
If you have been waiting for the next major release of Microsoft Office, then you won’t have to wait too long. According to a pre-order page on Canadian retailer Future Shop (which has now been taken down), Office 2013 is set to release on January 29.
One thing that the HTC M7 isn't afraid of is the camera. Well, the device has appeared once again in two different sets of leaks. While one seems to be a render of the device, the other set of images highlight the Taiwanese manufacturer's latest Sense 5.0 UI.
The unofficial render, courtesy Pocketnow, seems the kind of device we'd expect from HTC as far as looks are concerned. The site claims to have spoken to two HTC sources closely associated with the M7 in the making, who have apparently confirmed that the front is quite similar to the device that's in development. One can clearly see that HTC plans to play around a bit with the placement of the Android buttons, with the Home option being on the extreme right. There is no indication on how the back panel of the device will appear in its final form. The image that appears above is just a mock-up of the artist's imagination who used the HTC 8X Windows Phone 8 device as a reference point. In another set of images posted by Android Police, the HTC M7 seems to be in line with the render we just talked about. The icons on the bottom of the screen are the same, though one can notice the switch between the Home and multi-tasking buttons. The back, however, tells a different story with none of the usual regulatory markings. So we're assuming that this may be a prototype that isn't final yet. Other details highlighted by the blog show the front camera in the top-right corner and the volume rocker housed on the right side of the device. The HTC logo on the back also is a black and shiny one as opposed to the chromium one we're more used to see. But it doesn't bear the Beats Audio text as shown in the render. Then again, these images are still speculative. Further screenshots of the software posted by the site indicate a noticeable shift from the company's current Sense interface. There's a new clock widget and the overall look of the interface is very new. The specifications of the smartphone rumoured so far suggest that it comes equipped with a 4.7-inch 1080p display, a 13-megapixel rear snapper, a 1.7GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM. As far as looks are concerned, the device is rumoured to sport a design similar to the HTC Droid DNA with an all-black shell and a "very nice looking beveled edge" along the screen. Earlier this month, leaked images of the smartphone showed the HTC M7 running Sense 5.0 and of what perhaps might be the new lockscreen. An earlier image posted by Pocketnow depicted that HTC may have gotten rid of the ring and introduced a swipe-based gesture instead to unlock the screen. More recently, a render of the device surfaced online, which seemed to be a part of some animation clip instructing new owners on how to install the SIM card in their smartphone.
There were also rumours surrounding the price of the device, which is expected to be more than $600 and be available through all major carriers in the US. However details regarding its debut in other key markets are a bit sketchy as of now.
The device is anticipated to make its official debut at MWC in February 2013.
Temple Run is undoubtedly one of the most popular games available in the Play Store. Imangi Studios in a joint venture with Fuzzycube Software had released the sequel of the game for iOS, just the other day.
After the overwhelming response the game received in the App Store, Temple Run 2 is heading towards a grand release on Android. The much anticipated game is expected to hit the Google Play Store as early as January 24 according to the folks at Android Community, who claim to have confirmed with the game developers.
Temple Run 2 is built on the same concept as the original version, but has new locations and improved game graphics along with few new additions to its characters club.
Let’s all hope that the new version of the game will be as addictive as its original version.
Now you can call your Facebook friends for free — if you’re an iPhone user, that is. The company has rolled out a new feature in the U.S. that allows Facebook Messenger app users to place voice calls with friends over the social network using their data connection or Wi-Fi.
The feature started rolling out in the United States Wednesday, and comes as a simple “free calling” button in the existing app. Users don’t have to update the existing Messenger app in order to take advantage of the feature.
Free calls are placed by tapping the "i" icon on the top right side of chat, and then selecting "Free Call" from your friend's contact card. Your friends will need to have Facebook's stand-alone Messenger app installed on their phone in order for the feature to work (otherwise the "Free Call" icon will appear grey and marked out).
Calls have a similar look and feel as traditional voice calls you might make on your iPhone.
Facebook started testing the feature in Canada earlier this month. The functionality was announced alongside an update to the company’s iOS and Android apps that allows Facebook users to send short voice messages to each other.
Vonage launched an app in 2010 that allowed Facebook users to call friends for free, however, the app required that both parties have the Vonage for Facebook app installed on their devices in order to do so.
Messenger is one of several stand-alone apps developed by Facebook. The company often uses the apps to test new features with power users before deciding which features to include in the traditional Facebook app for the social network's general audience.
Will you use Messenger to call your Facebook friends? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
LAS VEGAS — Samsung unveiled at the 2013 International CES on Wednesday its latest processor for smartphones, the Exynos 5 Octa. The company says this new processor delivers twice the performance of its predecessor, Samsung's Exynos 4 Quad.
This means new phones from Samsung are going to be noticeably faster.
Announced by Dr. Stephen Woo, president of device solutions for Samsung, the processor includes two sets of four cores each. "It's also smart enough to save energy when running certain tasks, too," Woo said.
Samsung said it is focusing on three areas: processing, memory and display technology.
"There are more than 6 billion mobile devices in use and more than a half a billion smartphones sold. As users become more attached to devices, they become more sophisticated in their devices. They notice a difference in weight, size and form factor."
What is driving these advancements? Their components," Woo said to a packed room. "As a consumer you don't think about components often, but that is okay ... if you want to see where the real action is and where the industry is going, you have to pull back that layer to where the magic happens. We believe the right component DNA drives innovation and discovery."
Microsoft launched Windows 8 in the fall with attractive pricing — just $39.99 for Windows 7, Vista or XP users — but come February the price goes up. Way up.
After the promotional upgrade offer ends on Jan. 31, anyone running an older version of Windows will have to pay $119.99 for the privilege of running Windows 8, a Microsoft blog postreveals. And that's just the basic edition; if you want Windows 8 Pro, it'll cost you $199.99.
While it's a steep increase, jacking the price up on Windows 8 upgrades makes some sense. Although Microsoft has provided few details about how many machines are actually now running Windows 8, reports suggest the platform isn't performing as well as expected. By giving users a deadline, it encourages anyone on the fence to buy now, potentially giving adoption of the new OS a final big push.
The new pricing plan has options than just the basic and Pro upgrade products. If you buy a PC with basic Windows 8 and decide to upgrade after the deadline, that'll cost you $99.99. And Windows 8 Pro users can add Windows Media Center and DVD playback via the Media Center Pack for $9.99.
If you're building a PC from scratch, none of these options are what you're looking for. Microsoft says you'll want the Windows 8 System Builder — a product usually reserved for OEMs — which typically runs around $100-$165.
If you're interested in upgrading to Windows 8 for cheap, there's still time. Windows 8 Pro costs just $40 for the next 13 days, or if you really want the DVD copy, you can buy one at retail for $69.99.
The full breakdown on the new pricing is below. Tell us what you think of Microsoft jacking up the price in the comments.
Windows 8 Pricing After Jan. 31:
Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition (for Windows 7, Vista and XP users): $199.99
Windows 8 upgrade edition (for Windows 7, Vista and XP users): $119.99
Windows 8 Pro Pack (for Windows 8 users): $99.99
Windows 8 Media Center Pack (for Windows 8 Pro users): $9.99
Windows 8 System Builder (for DIY PC builders): $100-$165
King.com is now number one when it comes to Facebook games. The company has overtaken Zynga for top honors on the social network, with three of its games making Facebook's top 10 in January.
In the #1 slot is Candy Crush Saga. A Bejeweled-style game that has players match three or more like pieces of candy together to remove them from the board.
King initially launched the game on Facebook in April of 2012, following that launch with a mobile version of the game in November. Still relatively new to Facebook, King's first Facebook game, Bubble Witch Saga, launched on the site just 18 months ago.
According to AppData Candy Crush Saga has more than 9.7 million daily players, beating out Zynga's FarmVille 2 with 8.8 million and Texas HoldEm Poker at 7.1 million.
On the mobile side, App Annie has the game listed as one of the top five grossing iPhone and iPad apps in 10 markets. King's CMO Alex Dale tells Mashable that mobile is what helped project the game to the top of the charts.
"People want to play a game on whatever device they want to whenever they want to," says Dale.
Candy Crush Saga is currently played more than 55 million times per day on Android and iOS devices.
Gameplay in Candy Crush Saga is synchronized across devices. So, if you make it to level 29 on your Galaxy S III on the train home from work, then you can start on level 30 when you crack open your laptop at home. Virtual goods purchases can also be used across all platforms, so if you make an in-app purchase on your iPad, that items will also be available when you're playing on Facebook.
With all its games, King launches titles first on its own website as a single-level timed arcade game. When a title is successful, it turns the title into a "Saga," adding more levels and bringing the game to Facebook, and later mobile.
The company's two other Facebook games, Bubble Witch Saga and Pet Rescue Saga, are also currently in the top 10 games on the social network.
What do you think about King taking the number one spot in Facebook gaming away from Zynga? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
The Radius is a minimalist covering that highlights the iPhone 5's design: "precise, simple and beautiful," according to its creators.
Designed to look like an "X," the case's frame is made entirely out of lightweight aluminum, and comes in either slate or silver. Its four "modules," which attach to the iPhone's four corners, are available in polished aluminum, red, cyan and slate.
The Radius' Kickstarter campaign ended Saturday, and raised around $56,000 — more than double its original funding goal of $25,000.
Would you use this case for your iPhone 5? Tell us in the comments below.
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