News: Reads from WWW
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
HTC Revises Android 4.0 Update Schedule
HTC has updated the rollout timeline of the Android 4.0 update to most of its devices, which is expected to complete in August 2012.
Sony's Music Unlimited Service Joins the Apple App Store
Apple's iOS devices are the newest additions to the existing ecosystem of Sony, which already includes connected devices such as the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, BRAVIA TVs, and Android tablets and smartphones like the Sony Xperia series.
VIA Technologies Unveils US$49 Android-Based PC
VIA Technologies has announced an Android-based PC (APC) that offers an attractive price point of US$49.
Google Completes Acquisition of Motorola Mobility
Google CEO Larry Page announced in a blog post that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility is finally complete. Both US and European regulatory bodies were looking into the merger to ensure no occurrence of future foul play.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
NVIDIA Rebrands Previous-Generation GPUs into Entry-Level GeForce GT 600 Cards
Three previous generation, Fermi-based GeForce GT 500 graphics cards have been re-christened as GeForce GT 600 cards, targeting budget-conscious consumers and OEMs.
Google Chrome Named the Most Popular Browser in the World
Reports from Stat Counter show that Google Chrome has overtaken Internet Explorer for the first time to become the most used browser across the world.
Toshiba Ceases Production of Regza LCD TVs in Japan, TV Division to be Restructured
Toshiba is halting production of Regza LCD TVs in Japan due to poor consumer demand, set to restructure TV division.
Monday, 21 May 2012
Monmouth is the World's First 'Wikipedia Town'
Wikipedia blankets an entire Welsh town with QR codes as part of its 'Monmouthpedia' project, linking visitors to 500 articles penned in 25 languages.
Friday, 18 May 2012
Samsung GALAXY S III Nets 9 Million Pre-Orders
An unnamed Samsung executive was quoted in a report by the Korean Economic Daily, who revealed that the GALAXY S III received 9 million pre-orders worldwide.
Sony and Panasonic Reportedly Discussing OLED TV Tie-up
Sony and Panasonic are rumored to be in talks to co-develop and mass produce OLED display sets.