Microsoft has been rather mum on exactly how many Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets it has sold since the tablets originally launched back in October of last year. However, a new form 10-K was filed by Microsoft with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and it gives us the best direct picture of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Has Made $853 Million from Surface Tablets so Far
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Medion Unveils 10-inch Lifetab E10310 Android Tablet
Medion has unveiled a new Android-powered tablet called the Lifetab E10310. The tablet features a 10.1-inch screen with HD resolution and supports multitouch capability. It has all the features that you expect to find in a modern Android-powered tablet including a dual core processor, Wi-Fi, … [Read more...] about Medion Unveils 10-inch Lifetab E10310 Android Tablet
Terrorists Could Exploit GPS Flaw to Hijack Ships and Aircraft
A new study has been published that claims the GPS system that ships, aircraft, and other systems rely on is vulnerable to hackers and terrorists. The study claims that the world's GPS system is vulnerable to attack that could allow nefarious users to take over certain types of transportation. A … [Read more...] about Terrorists Could Exploit GPS Flaw to Hijack Ships and Aircraft
Saints Row IV Collector’s Edition Comes in a Lighted Rotating Display Box
If you're a fan of the videogame Saints Row, and you are the sort of gamer who likes to collect special editions of video games, you may be interested in hearing about the Saints Row IV Collector's Edition. The special edition of the videogame will come in a Game of the Generation … [Read more...] about Saints Row IV Collector’s Edition Comes in a Lighted Rotating Display Box
Hackers Drive Vehicle Using Old-School Nintendo Controller
A pair of security experts in the United States have demonstrated the capability of taking over complete control of an automobile using an old-school Nintendo videogame system controller. The security experts were able to take control of two popular car models while someone else was driving them … [Read more...] about Hackers Drive Vehicle Using Old-School Nintendo Controller
Image of Saturn’s Rings Shows a Distant Earth
It seems like every time you turn around NASA is offering up some incredibly beautiful images taken from various locations in our solar system. Some of my favorite images that NASA offers up are those taken by the various spacecraft in orbit around other planets in our solar system. The most recent … [Read more...] about Image of Saturn’s Rings Shows a Distant Earth
Petzval Lomography DSLR lens hits Kickstarter
If you're a photographer using an old-school film SLR camera or a newer DSLR camera, a new project has turned up on Kickstarter that you may find interesting. The project is a reinvention of a legendary 19th-century lens called the Petzval. The Kickstarter project lens works with all Nikon F and … [Read more...] about Petzval Lomography DSLR lens hits Kickstarter
Fox Loses Dish Network Hopper Ad Skipper Appeal
Some good news has come out of Hollywood for DVR fans as Dish Network has won in an appeal brought against it by Fox over the Hopper DVR and its ad-skipping technology. Hopper is Dish Networks whole home DVR system that offers a feature that allows you to skip all commercials at the press of a … [Read more...] about Fox Loses Dish Network Hopper Ad Skipper Appeal
Microsoft Does an About-Face on Self-Publishing Xbox One Games
Back in May, we reported that Microsoft had announced that it would not allow independent developers to self publish video games on the Xbox One game console. It appears Microsoft has had second thoughts on that policy and the company has now announced that it will allow independent game developers … [Read more...] about Microsoft Does an About-Face on Self-Publishing Xbox One Games
Low-power Haswell Chips for Tablets Teased by Intel
Intel certainly rules the roost when it comes to processors for traditional computers such as desktops and notebooks, it is far from the biggest name in mobile chips. Traditionally, Intel's processors use too much power to be competitive in the mobile market for things such as smartphones and … [Read more...] about Low-power Haswell Chips for Tablets Teased by Intel
Boeing Shows off CST-100 Spacecraft Interior
Boeing has officially unveiled the interior of its CST-100 commercial spacecraft. This marks the first public look at the inside of Boeing's new crew capsule designed to take two astronauts into orbit. The official name for the capsule is the Crew Space Transportation-100. Innovative Design and … [Read more...] about Boeing Shows off CST-100 Spacecraft Interior
Kaleidescape Cinema One Movie Server Stores up to 100 Blu-Ray Films
If you're a big-time movie buff and would like an easier way to store all of your favorite movies, you might want to check out a company called Kaleidescape. The company has unveiled a new movie server called the Cinema One that is designed to be a set-top box with the ability to store up to 100 … [Read more...] about Kaleidescape Cinema One Movie Server Stores up to 100 Blu-Ray Films
