From sundials to mechanical watches to digital watches, the history of watches has evolved through centuries. Now is the advent of smartwatches. While the smartwatch technology has been around for decades, no one has really revolutionalized this category yet.
If you are doing some computer shopping and you come across Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3, you will find it advertised as “The Tablet Than Can Replace Your Laptop.”
As clever as the tagline sounds, it actually confuses most people. There begins the struggle of the Surface Pro 3.
Earnings and sales reports typically come out on a quarterly basis. For example, during the first quarter of 2014, the verdict came out that Apple and Samsung were still the top 2 smartphone makers around the globe. LG stayed in third place while the Chinese newcomer, Xiaomi, was able to enter the top 5. It actually reached number 4.
Apple’s iPhone 6 continues to make a buzz as Sonny Dickson confirms details of the design.
In the war of home game consoles, there are two names dogfighting up there on top: The Playstation 4 and the Xbox One. So far, Playstation 4 is taking the lead in conquering the hearts and minds of recreational and hardcore gamers out there.
Information technology, electronic connectivity, virtual reality: these are just but a few things that characterize the world we live in today. It’s the cyber era. In this modern generation, life is made easier with scores of technological advancements. However, it does not come without a price. One major concern with the cyber era is privacy or security.
It’s the 21st century. Innovation and invention is key. Established companies, as well as start-up companies, continue to find ways to innovate and invent. Google, is again, redefining the future and creating a new era with a cutting-edge development in the smartphone industry with “Project Ara.”
As Apple and Samsung continue to battle it out on top of the smartphone arena, Xiaomi, a Chinese smart phone manufacturer, founded about 4 years ago, is narrowing the distance. Concentrating first in its home court, China, they have been successful in taking over the number one spot, pushing down Samsung into second place.
In this modern day and age, people practically live in a digital world where most individuals cannot really imagine a life without computers, laptops, tablets or cellphones. Despite people’s dependence on 21st century technology, there are a lot of myths or misconceptions on how these technologies operate. Here are just some of the universal tech myths that we come across with.
Most of us know Kim Kardashian from the hit reality TV series, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Aside from that, she is also known as a fashionista, a businesswoman, the wife of hip-hop star Kanye West and the mother of North West. Now, we can add video game superstar to her list of credentials.
The market's attention over Apple's upcoming hardware cycle proves its position. It also draws positive response from analysts with some forecasting record-breaking results. The reported features of the iPhone 6 make Apple one of the most anticipated companies this coming quarter. However, there are also several things both consumers and investors should watch out for this coming cycle. Can Apple become a good investment? Will the iPhone 6 be able to deliver?
Google, Twitch and YouTube nearly hit it off until the merger dissipated. Amazon saw the opportunity and wants to go in for the kill. The retail giant is reportedly acquiring Twitch for $970 million. The company will not operate the video platform separately. Rather, Amazon wants full control of the enterprise. The move poses threat to other advertisers like YouTube and Google should Amazon build its inventory through Twitch. What should people expect?
Whether a company is small, large or medium scale, they all began as start-ups. Start-ups have to go through baby steps first. They form the building blocks to make a good foundation to ensure the company stays on for the long haul. Long before Facebook, Google and Microsoft were by-words in their industry, they followed the start- up culture. Let’s see how these three have evolved since then.
Google’s operating system, Android KitKat and the Android One Initiative, signify yet another bad news for Korean Electronics Giant, Samsung. Emerging markets like India and the Philippines, which are both very populated countries, are switching from feature phones to smartphones. People find it exciting to get the upgrades at cheaper costs.
Amazon and Google have become increasingly competitive as the two companies make their move on each other's turf. Amazon has been working on a new ad strategy that can give Google's Adwords a run for its money. Google, on other hand, has been moving into retail with its Shopping Express service challenging Amazon's retail platform. Not only this, Amazon has been working on its Twitch acquisition which can go against YouTube potentially. Who will be the next big Internet giant? Will it G...
Apple will not give up on its iPad as it sets out to release another product version in 2015. According to recent reports, the tech giant will be releasing its 12.9-inch version in early 2015 with suppliers preparing already. More importantly, the company will try to target businesses with the new product format. Apple's reported partnership with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) may also be key to the success of the next iPad offering.
It appears Apple wants to revive its iPad sales with reports about the 12.9-inch iPad surfacing once more. Previously, analysts believed that the tech giant has been working on the device for release this year. However, as more supply chain sources offer insight on the production of the company, it appears people will see the 12.9-inch iPad in 2015 instead. What will be in store for the next big iPad launch? Will Apple succeed in putting out such a device?
Last year, Tim Cook acknowledged the increasing competition about wearables. This time, Apple no longer just acknowledges the sector but will also be participating in it. According to latest reports, the tech giant has been gearing up for the release of its iWatch. The device will reportedly start at $400 placing it in the high end category with analysts expecting it to be a game changer. What can people expect?
There has been a shift in the focus of tech manufacturers and consumers alike. These days, people have become more concerned about their health and tech companies are taking notice. The same trend has been taking the industry by storm with companies like Google, LG, Samsung and Apple announcing their wearables.
Motorola's September 4 event is fast approaching, and with that the reports surrounding the tech world expects them to announce have been growing. The Moto G2 is one of the devices expected to be making its debut in the said event. What can users expect from the G2 if reports are to be believed? Below is a roundup of the expected specs, pricing, and release date known so far.
Many of Samsung's devices already have the multi-window feature installed out of the box, which allows users to run multiple apps at the same time. This feature came with many TouchWiz Galaxy devices in particular, but some users are not aware of its presence or of how to use it. The guide below shows users how they can multi-task on Android using the multi-window feature.
The Nexus 6 or X on release date will sport a supersized display panel measuring up to 5.9-inch, that is if the Google flagship smartphone will be built around the upcoming Moto X+1.
Apple's September 9 announcement but not actual release of the iPhone 6 makes sense not just for marketing’s sake. Apple's decision not to release the iPhone 6 on September 9 is not just about production problems rather, it may also have something to do with the company's stocks. Too many things going on September 9 will make Apple stocks a bad investment move. More importantly, new leak on the Apple iPhone 6 suggest it may come with a 128GB version and new resolution. Is Apple ready t...
Google has been the ad leader for many years now. It has been at the top of online advertising but being in tech means there is always someone out there preparing to challenge that. Facebook and Amazon appear intent on getting a part of the online marketing share from Google.
Last June, Google introduced the 64-bit Chrome. However, it was only available in the browser's Canary and Dev channels. Come July, the beta channel went through the same thing. This time, the system is now available via a stable channel.
In the smartphone industry, expectations are high again. Anticipation regarding the releases of new flagship smartphone models is on the rise again, especially now that Samsung has announced its September launch of its new Galaxy Note 4. Sony is trailing behind with an announcement of its own.
Apple's biggest news last year came when it introduced the iOS 7 and iPhone 5s supporting the 64-bit architecture. This has set the bar for all manufacturers as it signaled the leap from 32-bit to 64-bit, the fastest to date. Apple went past its Windows Phone and Android rivals putting its products in the lead. However, in tech, it is only a matter of time before someone catches up. Google's upcoming Nexus X smartphone will reportedly feature the 64-bit operation playing in the same field ...
HTC One M8 has finally gotten its Android 4.4.3 update across most carriers. Similar to other Android updates in the past, the Android 4.4.3 has been carried in stages thus the early and late arrival for some. T-Mobile offered the update in the previous week with AT&T following suit. Users can expect a notification about the firmware soon. There are several ways people can update to the firmware. It is important to remember a few things before the upgrade.
Google's Android and Apple's iOS have always fought for OS supremacy with both companies set to put out major updates this fall or before the year ends. In the latest research results monitoring OS usage, Android appears to have surpassed the iOS dominating finally but by not as much.
Nexus users can now access the initial Paranoid Android 4.5 Beta 2. Supported devices include Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. The firmware has been released for a couple of weeks but this time it was different. The PA often puts out Beta builds weekly. While the Beta 3 was supposed to be released within this period, the team revealed that they will be releasing another Beta 2 build with additional minor fixes.
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