According to a recent report, Google is close to signing a deal to purchase facial recognition firm Viewdle. In addition to facial recognition technology, the company also produces augmented reality technology. Viewdle is a Ukrainian company that makes software that tags faces in photos as well as … [Read more...] about Google Buying Facing Recognition Firm Viewdle
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iPhone 5 Carrier Data Leak May Be Affecting Other Carriers Than Verizon
There have been a number of reports of an issue regarding mobile data being used on the iPhone 5 when the device was connected to WiFi. Initially, the issue was thought to be limited to Verizon Wireless. Yesterday, Verizon released a software update to fix the issue and also said that customers … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 Carrier Data Leak May Be Affecting Other Carriers Than Verizon
Skype Launches New Free Skype WiFi UK Service
Microsoft has today announced that their Skype service will soon be offering free Skype WiFi throughout the UK, via a partnership with wireless broadband provider Wicoms. The new Free Skype WiFi UK service is being offered to businesses who will be provided with routers to offer the Free Skype WiFi … [Read more...] about Skype Launches New Free Skype WiFi UK Service
Open webOS 1.0 Ported To Transformer Prime Tablet
HP recently released their first final version of Open webOS, and now developer Steve Troughton-Smith has managed to port Open webOS 1.0 to the Asus Transformer Prime Android tablet. Steve managed to get the Open webOS 1.0 to boot on his Transformer Prime, although details are a little scarce on … [Read more...] about Open webOS 1.0 Ported To Transformer Prime Tablet
Intel Power Management Software Delays Windows 8 Clover Trail Tablets
Even before Microsoft and manufacturers launch the new Clover Trail-based Windows 8 tablets, unnamed sources close to the action have revealed to the Bloomberg website that the tablets might already be delayed. The source reveals that the delays are due to Intel not providing the manufacturers of … [Read more...] about Intel Power Management Software Delays Windows 8 Clover Trail Tablets
Apple To Announce Q4 Earnings October 25th
Apple has scheduled its latest earnings call for October 25th. During this call, Apple will be reporting their quarter 4 fiscal earnings reports, and this could be one of Apple's highest quarters to date. Along with the details on their quarter four earnings, we are expecting to find out exactly … [Read more...] about Apple To Announce Q4 Earnings October 25th
iPhone 4 And 4S Owners Reporting Battery Drain Problems With iOS 6
It looks like there could be another possible issue with Apple's iOS 6 on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, as a number of users are reporting issues with the battery on their handsets since installing iOS 6. According to the guys over at Mac Observer, some users of the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 are … [Read more...] about iPhone 4 And 4S Owners Reporting Battery Drain Problems With iOS 6
iGear Puts iPad Mini Case Up For Pre-Order, Before iPad Mini Is Announced (Video)
We still do not know for sure that Apple will launch an iPad Mini, although there have been a lot of rumors pointing towards a new smaller tablet from Apple which is expected to be announced this month on the 17th of October. Now, one case manufacturer has decided to make a case for the new iPad … [Read more...] about iGear Puts iPad Mini Case Up For Pre-Order, Before iPad Mini Is Announced (Video)
Natwest, RBS And Visa Partner to Create iPhone 4 TouchPay NFC Payment Device
In the UK today Natwest, RBS and Visa have taken the wraps off a new payment product called TouchPay. Which has been designed to provide iPhone 4 and 4S users with a contactless payments service using, near field communications (NFC). The TouchPay service requires iPhone users to use a new NFC … [Read more...] about Natwest, RBS And Visa Partner to Create iPhone 4 TouchPay NFC Payment Device
iPhone 5 Headed To Virgin Mobile USA
It looks like Apple's new iPhone 5 is also headed to Virgin Mobile USA, according to a recent report by MacRumors, who have discovered specific CDMA versions of the iPhone 5 for Virgin Mobile's network. Both Apple and Virgin Mobile have yet to announce that the iPhone 5 will be available in their … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 Headed To Virgin Mobile USA
iPad Mini To Feature HD 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display (Rumor)
We heard earlier that Apple are expecting to announce the new iPad Mini on Wednesday the 17th of October, and we previously heard that the iPad Mini would come with a 16:9 aspect ratio display. According to a recent report, Apple are expected to launch the iPad mini with a 16:9 aspect ratio HD … [Read more...] about iPad Mini To Feature HD 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display (Rumor)
Android 4.0 ICS And 4.1 Jelly Bean Now On 25 Percent Of Android Devices
Every month Google publishes statistics on the coverage of their Android operating system, and this month the statistics released by Google show that a quarter of all Android devices are now running either Google's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system or Google's latest Android 4.1 … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 ICS And 4.1 Jelly Bean Now On 25 Percent Of Android Devices
