Ubuntu founder credits Android and iOS for reversing Microsoft’s dominance
Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth has just crossed off one of the biggest goals of his operating system’s development: removing Microsoft’s dominance in the PC market. While it wasn’t Ubuntu that made the difference, Shuttleworth doesn’t seem to mind which OS ultimately changed the market. He’s citing iOS and Android as…
Why Microsoft need not worry about Windows 8
A Microsoft store product advisor displays the new Surface table computer as customers enter the store as it opens on Oct. 26, 2012 in Seattle.(Photo: Elaine Thompson AP) It’s been a bumpy few months for Windows 8 since its launch last fall. Global PC sales plunged 14% year-on-year in the first quarter Microsoft…
Google Search App for iOS Gains Location Improvements, Nutritional Info
Google has just issued another update to its Google Search app on iOS. According to its release notes, the update contains “Location improvements & bug fixes.” Apparently, these pertain to how Google Now, which was built into the app about a month ago, handles location updates. Shortly after its launch…
Feeling Low? Look at Your Facebook…
When you think of things to do to improve your self-esteem or self-image, you probably don’t think about heading to Facebook. It might actually be the last place you think of, given that a percentage of people leave Facebook because of the negativity on the social network. But a study…
Thirsty for beer? There’s a robot for that
Move over C3PO, Cornell University computer science geeks have created a robot that can tell if you want a beer and pour it for you. Barristas also may want to wake up and smell the coffee too. This robot can guess whether students are hankering for java and pour it…
Review: Sena Magia Zip case for the iPad is easy on the eyes, yet hard to use
For $120, Sena’s Magia Zip case for the iPad 2 and third- or fourth-generation iPad protects your tablet with nice leather outside and soft velvet inside. You also get a case that’s awkward to use and comes with a few too many unneeded features. True to its name, the Magia Zip folio-style…
Robaron el equipo técnico y los chicos no tendrán su netbook
Los ladrones perjudicaron a 60 alumnos de la escuela especial Santa Lucia, en Villa Fiad. Los delincuentes se llevaron lo que tecnicamente se denomina “Piso Tecnologico”, que tiene un costo de $ 20.000 Dos ninos miraban tristes como sus madres quemaban cubiertas y colgaban carteles en senal de protesta. Ellas tambien estaban tristes…
HTC One with Stock Android Launching Next Month
An HTC One with stock Android will be available starting June 26th, according to the company’s blog. The news follows the recent announcement that Samsung will also be offering an unlocked and stock Galaxy S4 through the Google Play store beginning next month. The special edition “Nexus Experience” HTC One…
20 best Android apps this week
It’s time for our weekly roundup of brand new and notable apps for Android smartphones and tablets. It covers apps and games, with the prices referring to the initial download: so (Free) may mean (Freemium) in some cases. The equivalent iOS roundup will be published later in the day. For…
Motorola Plans to Make Smartphone in Texas
2:07 p.m. | Updated to add more detail about the workers hired at the factory in Texas. Just like Apple, Google has caught the “Made in America” bug. Motorola Mobility, the handset maker acquired by Google, says its next phone, called Moto X, will be manufactured in the United States. Speaking…
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