Windows 8 to Drop the Start Button
Windows 8 'Consumer Preview' reveals missing 'Start Button'.
Windows 8 ‘Consumer Preview’ has revealed a major change to its UI with the disappearance of the ‘Start Button’. The Start Button which was first introduced with Windows 95, is one of the operating system’s most frequently used buttons.
Previous builds have revealed that the button has been flattened to match its new Metro styling but according to some newly leaked images of the ‘Consumer Preview of Windows 8, it seems that Windows is making a bold move of not including it in its upcoming version of its OS.
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Samsung and Corning Joins Forces for a Special Venture
The two companies collaborated to fuse ‘Lotus Glass’ with OLED displays.
Samsung and Corning recently announced their partnership for a new project which is the integration of the Gorilla Glass to OLED displays. The joint venture will combine Corning’s prized product, the Lotus Glass Substrate and Samsung’s OLED display technology. However, this project will be based in South Korea. The outcome of this project will be used in different Samsung products like smartphones and televisions.
”Corning and Samsung have a long and successful partnership in the display industry, dating back nearly 40 years to the early days of television,” Corning chairman, President and CEO Wendell P. Weeks said.
“The strength of our business relationship is built on Corning’s ability to develop and make high-technology glass with the key attributes that enable Samsung’s next-generation displays,” he added.
View Article Source »Skype for Windows Gets Full HD Video Calling
Skype releases update for Windows client that includes full HD video calling, group screen sharing and support for Facebook audio and video calling.
Skype has released an updated version for the Windows client. Skype version 5.8 for windows, which was released on Thursday, includes a bunch of new and improved features.
Some of the cool new features are Full HD Video-Calling, a new feature which allows you to make video calls in HD quality, a Group Screen Sharing which can be used to share an entire screen or a single application window and Video-Calling to Facebook contacts which can be used to make calls, even if your friends are not on Skype. It also has a new ‘push to talk’ feature that allows the use of hotkeys to trigger the microphone, a feature that most gamers will find useful when playing multiplayer games.
Read the rest of the article »Google Docs App for Android Adds Offline Access
Google Docs App for Android rolls out new update, adds offline access and improved tablet support.
Google has released an update for Google Docs app for Android with a new feature that allows you access your files, even without an internet connection.
This latest feature allows users to select and save files on their Android devices for offline access then automatically updates once an internet connection is present.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S Advance
Samsung unveils its latest mid-range offering, Galaxy S Advance.
Samsung has unveiled the latest addition to its mid-range Android phones, the Galaxy S Advance. The Galaxy S Advance, the Korean electronics giant’s latest addition to its Galaxy line, is a curvy 4-inch that offers dual-core performance.
Beneath its sleek curved design is a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 16GB memory and 768 RAM. It runs on Android Gingerbread 2.3.6 and supports HSPA connectivity that speeds up to 14.4Mbps. It boasts a 5MP camera with LED and has a stunning 480 x 800 Super AMOLED display.
Read the rest of the article »Google Music Now Allows You Download Your Entire Library
Google Music rolls out an update that lets you download your entire library.
Google Music, Google’s free cloud music service, has launched an update that allows you to not only stream, but download your entire music library.
The application which allows you to add music files into the cloud service for easy streaming now has a new Music Manager interface with ‘Download’ feature. This new feature makes it easier for you to access your music files without having to download them one by one. Now you can download your entire library, including your purchased music with a single click.
Read the rest of the article »NASA Releases High Definition Image of Earth
NASA releases 'Blue Marble 2012', a stunning high-definition image of earth.
NASA released the latest, most accurate image of Planet Earth. The “Blue Marble 2013″ is an up-to-date high-definition image of Earth which was generated using data gathered on January 4, 2012 by the recently launched, Suomi NPP satellite.
The Suomi NPP, named after University of Wisconsin meteorologist, Verner E. Suomi, whom NASA calls “the father of satellite meteorology”, is an Earth-observing satellite that collects data from an altitude of 512 miles. It was launched on October 28 with the purpose of gathering data for ‘forecasting weather’ and further research on climate change.
Read the rest of the article »Distinguished Guests at the State of the Union Event
Notable guests spotted at SOTU 2012 were Job’s wife and Instagram founder.
President Obama delivered his State of the Union last night and his special guests were Laurene Powell Jobs and Instagram’s co-founder Mike Krieger. The presence of these two personalities indicates that technology will at least be mentioned in the State of the Union address. President Obama has been known to advocate technology as a tool that will improve America’s market.
The White House kept the practice of releasing the guest list for the State of the Union address as a way to attract the interest of the people to specific issues or theme.
View Article Source »BMW DesignworksUSA Unveils Level 10 M Mouse
DesignworksUSA and Thermaltake unveil Level 10 M mouse for gamers.
BMW’s DesignworksUSA and Thermaltake have unveiled a follow-up to the successful Level 10 PC case, the Level 10 M mouse.
The Level 10 m mouse, the result of DesignworksUSA and Thermaltake’s second collaborative effort, is a concept mouse specifically designed for gamers. It has a sophisticated design which is similar to the Level 10 PC chassis and features a ‘hollowed-out’ body which can be physically adjusted to suit the user’s preference.
Details regarding the Level 10 m mouse’s pricing and availability have yet to be announced.
View Article Source »CES 2012 Attendance Breaks Record
The recorded number of attendees in the most recent CES is 153,000.
In the 44 years old history of the Consumer Electronics Show, this year’s event was the biggest thing to boot. The number of attendees reached 153,000 which is up from last year’s 149,000.
The show featured 3,100 exhibitors plus 20,000 new products were presented in the show. All these occupied the 1.861 million square feet of space. Out of the 153,000 attendees, 34,000 were foreign attendees.
The show gathered the big names from the business, entertainment, automotive and electronic industries.
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