TECHNOLOGY

Will Windows 8 be a Game-Changer for Microsoft in 2012?

Microsoft will release its next generation Windows 8 operating system next year in hopes of offering an OS that could cater to both tablets and desktops devices. But could Windows 8 really be a formidable rival to Google's Android and Apple's iOS in the mobile arena while still keeping Microsoft's lead in the desktop computing market?

Notable Specs from 3 Cheap Android Tabs

Tablet computers are among the bestsellers in tech stores worldwide. The most known models of these devices come from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Asus, and LG. However, all are expensive, with prices ranging from $300 - $600 depending on their size and technical features.
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What Will the Xbox Update Mean for the Future of Television?

Microsoft Corp. released an update on Tuesday for its Xbox 360 console that will allow users to interact with their televisions in a completely new way. Now users with Kinect can tell their televisions to play movies or switch channels with a simple voice command.

10 Rewards for Android Customers

The Android Market has reached 10 billion downloads and still counting as of this past weekend. To celebrate and reward Android customers, Google selected paid apps to be available for only 10 cents each and new set of apps for promotion each day for the next 10 days. Here are some of the applications and a mini review if these apps are at least your effort and time.

Sony Ericsson’s Best Mobile Features

Sony Ericsson is a joint venture between the Japanese company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecom company Ericsson to manufacture mobile phones. It used to be the 4th largest mobile manufacturer in the world after Nokia, Samsung, and LG. However, in 2010, its market share fell to sixth place.

U.S. Judge Rejects Apple Plea; Samsung Allowed to Sell Gadgets

A federal court judge in San Jose, California has ruled against Apple's petition to temporarily ban the sales of Samsung smartphones and tablets in the U.S. allowing the Korean products in market shelves until the start of the patent infringement trial on July 30, 2012.

Nokia Introduces 3D Indoor Mapping

Google's Android system may have updated its Google Maps feature to work indoors but Nokia is raising the bar by having their indoor maps in 3D.

Researchers Find Security Flaw in Android Apps

Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a number of vulnerabilities in smartphones running Google's Android operating system that allows hackers to record phone conversations and even wipe data without the user's permission.

RIM Offering Security Services to Android, iPhone Users

Research in Motion announced on Tuesday that it will launch a new security software that will bring the same security and management features found in the company's BlackBerry smartphones to Android and iOS phones and tablets.

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