Seems like TV war is On – first Sony followed by Samsung and now Toshiba – what’s common among all of them is they all are launching 55-inch TV and priced at over $8,000 – that is huge price for the huge TV – isn’t. Toshiba is set to release a 55-inch 3DTV “REGZA 55XS5” with a 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution for around 750,000 Yen (about $9410) this...
The Verge citing “sources” reports that Microsoft reportedly testing a modified Internet Explorer 9 version on its Xbox 360 gaming console. With the updated version, the company is aiming to expand in the functionality to open up a full browser for the console. Currently the Xbox 360 currently includes Bing voice search, but it’s limited to media results only. The company also integrated Kinect gestures and voice control. There are no words on launch date but with the E3 round the corner, we expect to hear the official details...
During Intel’s annual investor meeting, CEO Paul Otellini took aim and emphasized on x86 architecture supports will offer while choosing between Windows 8 hardware powered by Intel chipsets or Windows RT devices featuring ARM processors. “There’s been a lot of debate that [Windows 8] is going to be a real entree for the ARM camp into Windows for the first time,” he said. “While at face value, that’s true…[but] I think they have a big uphill fight,” he said. “With one button you can...
We know that Microsoft is bringing a lot more with Windows 8 and it recently shown its first insight with the recent Windows 8 Consumer Preview, but wait there is some good news for Windows 7 users either. Citing “unnamed” sources, CNET reports that the software giant is preparing to unveil its Windows 8 upgrade program for prospective Windows 7 PC users. The...
With Samsung last week announcement of Galaxy S III, there are still certain things that sigh in disappointment, over the top is Pentile AMOLED display. The company tried to defend itself by saying MobileBurn that it will continue to use Pentile for its AMOLED displays as they tend to comes with a longer lifespan. Samsung might be true at their own end but on a whole some users only able to user Pentile display-based devices for not more than two years time which is pretty less, although the craze of Galaxy S III is huge but still we...
With the Facebook IPO approaching, it appears to be that the social giant is expanding from just a social networking site to a full-fledged web platform. Mashable reports that members of a Group can upload and share files of up to 25MB. Facebook says that “users can report files the same way they can with other content across the site.” The service currently...
Business Insider reports that the search giant reportedly working on a native Android app, something which is similar to that of iPhone app, Game Center. Google app will include a social “achievement” system giving people awards and trophies for doing certain things in games. The publication cited “sources” further states that it will include a leaderboard...
In an urge to leave no single place without monetization on the world’s largest social networking site which accounts for 900 million+ users, Facebook is planning to charge its members $2 to “highlight” important posts so that that are more visible on the social networking site. The feature was spotted by New Zealand publication Stuff (via Neowin). Facebook...
If you are travelling in and around Europe, it would going to be really good for you in order to stay connected with family and friends as EU lowered mobile data roaming cap. Starting from July 1st, the European Union’s mobile roaming regulation will be extended to include price caps for data downloads which will mean significant savings for those using maps, email and social networks when travelling. The improved EU roaming regulation – taking into account calls, SMS and data – will deliver consumers savings of 75% across...
Back in 2009, Microsoft had launched Bing with simple proposition that people should expect more from a search engine and now after three years, the company has taken a step forward and rolling out the new Bing – Yes, a new Bing which will be rolled out completely in coming weeks. The new Bing will introduce brand new information architecture with a three column design that focuses on bringing you information from the web to help you take action and interact with friends and experts without compromising the core search experience. In...
