Last night Microsoft announced they intended to buy or license all the parts of Nokia’s mobile business that matter. That will either make them a vertically integrated player in the smartphone business like Apple or BlackBerry, or the stewards of some janky Franken-licensed business like Google and Motorola, or more […] Read the original post…
Month: September 2013
What does a combined Microsoft/Nokia mean for Apple, the iPhone, and iPad?
Last night Microsoft announced they intended to buy or license all the parts of Nokia’s mobile business that matter. That will either make them a vertically integrated player in the smartphone business like Apple or BlackBerry, or the stewards of some janky Franken-licensed business like Google and Motorola, or more […] Read the original post…
XCOM: Enemy Within game expansion headed for Mac and PC on same day
Feral Interactive has announced plans to offer Mac gamers who have already purchased XCOM: Enemy Unknown some new challenge with XCOM: Enemy Within, the upcoming expansion pack for XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Mac gamers will be able to get the expansion pack at the same time as their PC counterparts – […] Read the original post…
Deal of the Day: 41% off the Belkin Grip Candy Sheer Case for iPhone 5
Today Only: Purchase the Belkin Grip Candy Sheer Case for iPhone 5 and save $12.24! The transparent, two-tone design of the Candy Sheer Case adds some aesthetic punch, while the innovative, flexible material provides an easy grip. This case is extremely slim and the beveled edges protect your screen from […] Read the original post…
Spotify Connect is like AirPlay, but for Spotify
AirPlay is a great way of wirelessly streaming music from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and now Spotify wants a piece of that pie with the announcement of Connect. It boasts a seamless way to move between your smartphone or tablet and your home audio equipment, with the added […] Read the original post…
Microsoft’s Nokia Deal, Analyzed
Rumblings about a Microsoft-Nokia acquisition have been around for months. Microsoft made the news a reality Tuesday and announced a $7.2 billion deal for the company’s devices division. Talks between the two companies started as far back as February, but took off in earnest in July. According to the deal […] Read the original post…
It’s Official: Apple iPhone Event on September 10
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Apple iPhone Event on September 10 [Update: It’s Not Official Yet]
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Toshiba Introduces MIPIA CSI2 Interface Bridge IC Integrating…
Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has launched “T358749XBG”, an interface bridge IC from HDMIA to Mobile Industry Processor Interface that integrates video de-interlacing and video scaling. Read the original post by Sys-Con Media
Bride of Frankenmac: The illicit PC that runs OS X faster than a Mac Pro
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HTC announces the Desire 601, we go hands-on
It’s a weird time at HTC, where its flagship smartphones earn so much praise , but the bottom line continues to evaporate at an alarming rate. Read the original post by Engadget
Steel bonding agent reduces impact forces of helmet-to-helmet hits
A special polymer material created by UCLA professor Vijay Gupta has been found to reduce the chances of concussion One of the most feared football-related injuries is concussion. Read the original post by Gizmag
iTunes tagging basics and tips
Items in your iTunes library need tags, or bits of information that identify them and help iTunes organize and sort them properly. These tags (aka metadata) tell iTunes what a file is: the type of file (music, movie, ebook, and so on), its name (the first movement of Beethoven’s 5th […] Read the original post…
Purported iPhone 5C renders leak out, looks pretty much as we expect it to
By now we’re all expecting to see Apple unveil the iPhone 5C officially on September 10 alongside the iPhone 5S, and if recent leaked renders are anything to go by it looks pretty much as we’re all expecting it to. The latest images come courtesy of serial leaker evleaks and […] Read the original post…
Logitech unveils two folio cases for Galaxy Tab 3 owners
Logitech is giving its Android tablet accessory line a welcome boost today by launching versions of its Ultrathin Keyboard Folio and Folio Protective Case for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 range. Read the original post by Engadget