Dell has today made a number of resources live for developers that might be interested in their new system under the Sputnik Project, which sees Dell and Canonical partnering to create developer-specific Ultrabooks. The Dell developer Ultrabooks are taking the form of the XPS 13, which is loaded … [Read more...] about Dell Project Sputnik Combines Linux And XPS 13 Ultrabooks (video)
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Minecraft 1.3 Patch Combines Single And Multiplayer, Adds TripWire, Emeralds And More
This week Mojang the creators of the popular Minecraft game have officially rolled out the Minecraft 1.3 patch which brings with it a number of changes to the game engine. One of the major changes being that Mojang have now removed the standalone single player version of Minecraft and made it a … [Read more...] about Minecraft 1.3 Patch Combines Single And Multiplayer, Adds TripWire, Emeralds And More
Asus Announces Covers For Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Google's new Nexus 7 tablet is expected to go on sale shortly, and now Asus has announced some new accessories for the Google Nexus 7 on Twitter, which you can see in the photo below. So it looks like Asus will be offering this new cover for the Google Nexus 7 in a range of colors which include … [Read more...] about Asus Announces Covers For Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Facebook App Center Launches In The UK
Facebook's app center has been available in the US for a while, and now it has launched in the UK and is available to UK users from today. There are a range of different apps available, catering to various interests and needs. As well as web apps, there are a range of different mobile apps … [Read more...] about Facebook App Center Launches In The UK
EyeMusic Transforms Colours Into Music For The Visually Impaired
A new system to help the blind has been developed called EyeMusic, by a team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The new EyeMusic sensory substitution devices (SSD) converts images into music, enabling the visually impaired to “see” using music. The team of researchers and … [Read more...] about EyeMusic Transforms Colours Into Music For The Visually Impaired
HTC’s Profits Fall By 50 Percent Due To Customs Ban And Weak Sales
HTC hasn't been doing as well as it has in the past over the last few months, and now the company has released its latest financial results and its profits are down 50 percent on the same time last year. HTC has had a number of issues over the last couple of months, the main one being the delay of … [Read more...] about HTC’s Profits Fall By 50 Percent Due To Customs Ban And Weak Sales
Gesture Controls For Windows 8 Unveiled By EyeSight (video)
EyeSight has this week taken the wraps off its new gesture-based control system for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, which has been in development for some time. This innovative system will provide users with new ways to control the latest Windows 8 OS when it arrives later this year. The … [Read more...] about Gesture Controls For Windows 8 Unveiled By EyeSight (video)
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 To Be Announced Next Month (Rumor)
We have been hearing quite a few rumors about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 over the last couple of months. The device is expected to feature a 5.5-inch unbreakable display, and also have a number of other upgrades over the existing model. Other rumored specifications on the Galaxy Note 2 include … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 2 To Be Announced Next Month (Rumor)
Apple Fixes Corrupted App Store Problems
Yesterday we heard that there was a problem with a number of apps which had been downloaded from Apple's app store. The issue was affecting applications which had recently been updated, causing significant inconvenience for users who rely on these apps for daily tasks and entertainment. Apple has … [Read more...] about Apple Fixes Corrupted App Store Problems
Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet To Start Shipping Next Week?
Google hasn't given an actual release date for their new Nexus 7 Android tablet in the US, although it is expected around the middle of the month. Now, it would appear that the Nexus 7 may actually start shipping next week. The news comes from some of the guys over at the XDA developers forum, as … [Read more...] about Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet To Start Shipping Next Week?
Fujitsu Launching DIY Custom PC Assembly Service
Fujitsu has announced this week that it will be launching a new service for customers called the Hands-on Custom PC Assembly Service. Which enables customers to build their very own systems with support from Fujitsu during the build process. The new Fujitsu DIY systems will be provided … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Launching DIY Custom PC Assembly Service
LibreOffice Android Suite Making Progress
Last year, LibreOffice announced that they were busy developing an Android version of their suite of software packages, and now it looks like the Android version is making good progress. Thanks to developer Michael Meeks who has this week posted an update on progress together with a few … [Read more...] about LibreOffice Android Suite Making Progress
