Ever since Dell dropped the surprise announcement that it would revive its Venue brand , we’ve been looking forward to getting our hands on the company’s new line of Windows 8.1 tablets. Read the original post by Engadget
Month: October 2013
Qualcomm executive dismisses 64-bit A7 as a “marketing gimmick”
A Qualcomm executive has claimed that Apple’s 64-bit A7 processor is a marketing ploy. Anand Chandrasekher, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Qualcomm, claims that there is no benefit to consumers from the processor being 64-bit. This is because the iPhone 5s only has 1GB of DRAM, a […] Read the original post…
Instapaper for iOS updated with support for background updates
Popular read it later app Instapaper has just released an update that allows it to update in the background. This has been done using the iOS 7 background app refresh feature. According to Instapaper, background app refresh can be a big deal since it means you don’t have to remember […] Read the original post…
New Video Explores Possibility of Touch ID in Fifth-Generation iPad
A new video that explores the possibility of a Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the fifth-generation iPad has been released on YouTube channel Unbox Therapy. In the video, the purported front panel of the fifth-generation iPad is compared to a home button with a fingerprint sensor removed from […] Read the original post by Juli…
Belkin Knit Sleeve for iPad for $4 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, iTech Deals offers the Belkin Knit Sleeve for iPad in Black or Purple for $3.99 with free shipping. (Black is in the lower left; click “store” at the top of the page and scroll down to find Purple.) That’s the lowest total price we […] Read the original post…
Refurb Planar 22″ 1080p LCD Touchscreen Display for $160 + free shipping
MacMall offers the factory-refurbished Planar PX2230MW 21.5″ 1080p LCD Touchscreen Monitor, model no. 997-5983-00, for $159.99 with free shipping. That’s $52 under the lowest total price we could find for another refurb. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB, and DVI and VGA inputs. A […] Read the original post…
iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 may feature 8-megapixel camera
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How to block phone calls, FaceTime calls, and Messages from someone in iOS 7
If you’ve got an iPhone or iPad running iOS 7 or higher, you have the ability to block people from being able to call you, send you messages, or FaceTime you. No more annoying calls to your carrier or extra fees are necessary as long as you’re using an iPhone […] Read the original post…
Cisco’s Chambers Conjures Future of Network
Cisco CEO John Chambers talks up application-centric infrastructure and the continued role of hardware. Read the original post by Marcia Savage
Cisco’s Chambers Conjures Future of Network
Cisco CEO John Chambers talks up application-centric infrastructure and the continued role of hardware. Read the original post by Marcia Savage
David Ciesinski Joins FOREVER as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Ciesinski is a proven executive who spent the last twelve years at H.J. Heinz Company, most recently as Vice President, Global Business Development. Read the original post by Freshnews
With new Venue tablets, Dell signals its PC division is alive and kicking
Dell sent a message that it intends to keep its PC division alive with the launch of new Venue tablets on Wednesday. Read the original post by PC World
Nearly All Mobile Device Makers Cheat on Benchmarks, Except Apple and Motorola
Following Tuesday’s report that Samsung artificially inflates its benchmarking scores, well-respected hardware review site AnandTech has published evidence suggesting nearly all mobile manufacturers, with the exception of Apple and Motorola, use CPU/GPU optimizations to game benchmark tests. Samsung and other OEMs use a variety of methods to enhance […] Read the original post by Juli…
Hanns-G 27″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Display for $200 + free shipping
For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Hanns-G 27″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Display, model no. HL273HPB, for $219.99. Coupon code “EMCWXXW66″ cuts it to $199.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10, although most stores charge $230 or more. It features a native […] Read the original post…
iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 to Be Equipped with 8-Megapixel Rear Cameras
Apple’s fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad mini may receive a significantly improved camera, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The current iPad and iPad mini both come equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture, which could be upgraded to an 8-megapixel camera with a […] Read the original post by Juli…