iPad 3 to Be called iPad HD: the Rest is Speculation Until Launch Tomorrow
It’s here…almost. Tomorrow, iFanatics will finally have a look at Apple's much-awaited new iPad 3 - which has been officially named the iPad HD. The unveiling will take place in New York City, on the tails of Apple Company’s recent public vow to deliver “...something you really have to see. And…
Stalking Made Simple with a New App on Facebook
It’s only been a week since you broke up with the love of your life – and he’s already dating somebody else...well, prowling his every move just became as easy as pie. With Facebook’s new app, now the broken-hearted can keep tabs on their ex-flames – without even logging into the popular social…
Consumer Priority Service Reviews the Samsung Galaxy Note
Samsung has long been considered a major contender in the mobile-phone making business. Its success has been largely in part due to its ability to create products that imitate many of Apple’s most popular devices. But now, Samsung seems to be steering itself into another direction, along a road…
Get Ready for a Slice of Raspberry Pi
If it feels like you’ve been waiting forever for an affordable computer, you’ll be delighted to know that the wait is finally over. Fresh out of the oven last month came the very first batch of Raspberry Pis – low-cost USB computer units for less than 40 bucks a piece. The Raspberry Pi project…
Japanese Memory-Maker Elpida Files for Bankruptcy
The biggest bankruptcy filing in history occurred recently by Japanese company Elpida. The company, which was the only business left in Japan to manufacture DRAM (the memory responsible for energizing many of our digital devices from smartphones to tablets to desktops) was drowning in debt that…
A Few Ways to Improve Your Mac OS X Lion Time
While mastering your Mac may have required a learning curve, the OS X Lion is definitely one of the easiest platforms to pick up. Likewise, Mac tips, tricks, and tweaks to create an enhanced and more seamless Apple experience. Here are a few ideas: If your Mac starts up with some programs you’d…
Welcome to the World, Bluetooth 4.0
If you’re familiar with Bluetooth technology, you probably know that most devices that sport Bluetooth tend to drain of their power easily. Enter Bluetooth 4.0, however, and the story changes – the upgraded, more intelligent technology allows for a new breed of gadgets like medical devices and…
The Samsung Series 7 Slate PC Hits a Sweet Spot
For a tablet, the Samsung Series 7 Slate PC is a bit hefty, but it still hits the spot for those who want a device that marries portability and power. It weighs a substantial 1.8 pounds and measures 11.6 X 7.2 X 0.5 inches, yet it is equipped with a Core i5 processor and a 128GB solid state drive.…
Hip, Hip, Hooray for the New Kindle Touch 3G
Three cheers for the new Touch 3G – because Amazon has finally graced e-bookworms everywhere with a touch screen reader. This isn’t just any old touch reader, either: the 3G’s inner workings include infrared sensors for fostering carefree, easy finger-play on its crystal E-ink display - making for…
Microsoft is Sweetening the Smartphone with the New Mango OS
Mango is more than a fruit – it’s the smartphone’s juicy OS, courtesy of Microsoft Windows 7.5. Mobile phone companies are quickly creating handsets to showcase the latest interface and the results are sweet. With Mango, smartphone users have access to cool services like multitasking Twitter…