Lenovo IdeaPad A10, il netbook rinasce con Android

Siamo nel giorno del lancio delle copie retail di Windows 8.1 e della seconda ondata di dispositivi dedicati all’OS ibrido di Redmond, ma per Lenovo c’e spazio anche per il lancio dell’IdeaPad A10, uno dei primi androidbook economici ad arrivare sul mercato e gia avvistato la settimana scorsa con una Il…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 12:00 pm

Microsoft’s new iOS and Android Remote Desktop apps let you control a PC from …

Microsoft is providing a new way for iOS and Android users to access their Windows PCs today. A new Remote Desktop app is now available for both operating systems, letting you simply connect to a Windows PC and control it. While a number of third-party solutions have existed previously, including…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 12:00 pm

Packard Bell bringt günstiges Touch-“Netbook” mit Intel Celeron N2805 & 10.1 …

Nach ASUS und Medion bringt im November auch die Acer-Tochter Packard-Bell ein neues, sehr guenstiges Touch-Notebook auf den Markt, das vom Format einem Netbook entspricht. Das Geraet besitzt naemlich einen 10,1 Zoll grossen Touchscreen und bietet Technik, die in aehnlicher Form auch in neuen Windows 8.1-Tablet zu finden ist.

Posted on: October 19, 2013 12:00 pm

Lenovo introduces the A10, its first Android-powered convertible laptop

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC October 18, 2013: Multimode computing leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the Lenovo A10, an affordable, ultra-portable, dual-mode laptop and the company’s first to run on Android 4.2 OS. Weighing less than 1kg and measuring just 17.3mm at its thickest point, the Lenovo A10 “In laptop mode,” users…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 7:00 am

Vivo teases world’s first 2K resolution smartphone

4K displays haven’t made their way to the broad consumer market yet we’re all still playing our video games and watching our sports in 1080p. Normally, that would mean mobile device displays are much further off from upgrading to the next-gen resolution, but Vivo’s new 2K smartphone the world’s first…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 7:00 am

iOS 7 takes another beating in critique from design expert

We have covered Apple’s new iOS 7 software extensively here on BGR, and we’re clearly fans of Apple’s mobile overhaul. iOS 7 is more about renovation than innovation, but Apple did an impressive job of redesigning every visual element of the platform while still managing to maintain familiarity for longtime In a…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 7:00 am

Is Apple’s iPhone 5C a flop?

STORY HIGHLIGHTSAnalysts expected the iPhone 5C to appeal to customers with its low priceBut, especially in emerging markets, it hasn’t been significantly discountedReports say production has slowed, and retailers are slashing its priceBut some observers say it’s way too early to predict success or failure (CNN) — When Apple unveiled…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 7:00 am

US Military Tests Robot That Fires Machine Gun

The U.S. military may implement a robot that has fired a machine gun at targets up to 500 feet away. Though drones have assaulted targets from the sky, this is the first time a robot on the ground has fired a weapon. Four companies tested the gun-wielding bots in front…

Posted on: October 19, 2013 7:00 am

Gateway/Packard Bell launch 10 inch mini-laptop: Return of the netbook?

Are netbooks making a comeback? A few years ago it was hard to visit a coffee shop without spotting someone using an inexpensive 10 inch portable notebook, and virtually every major PC maker had a netbook to offer. But as tablets grew more popular, ultrabooks brought thin and light design But…

Posted on: October 18, 2013 5:00 pm

What Should a Robot Look Like? [Video]

A robot’s appearance should depend on the work it does but never fall into the “uncanny valley” and come across as creepy ByLarry Greenemeier FACEOFF: Georgia Tech graduate student Akanksha Prakash studies older and younger people to better understand their preferences when it comes to a personal robot’s appearance.Image: Courtesy…

Posted on: October 18, 2013 12:00 pm