News: Reads from WWW
Thursday, 23 May 2013
HP CEO Reaffirms Company's Focus on Android
Amidst a sea of questions and doubts, HP's CEO has assured the world that the company is still focused on using the Android platform.
Apple Accuses Samsung GALAXY S4 and Google Now for Infringing Siri Patents
Apple is adding five new patent claims in its ongoing legal battles with Samsung. They specifically targets the new GALAXY S4 and the Google Now service for Android.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Google Improves Look and Feel of Google+ Mobile Site
While the mobile app and desktop version of Google+ has been constantly undergoing a series of improvements and updates, the mobile site is usually a step behind when it comes to such updates. Not intending to leave these users out in the cold, Google has updated the mobile version of Google+ as well.
Presence of Samsung GALAXY S4 Active Leaked Online
Samsung is likely to announce the GALAXY S4 Active, which is touted as a rugged variant of its flagship device as images and video of the device have been leaked online.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Thermaltake Announces PSU Series with Intel 'Haswell' CPU Support
Thermaltake revealed a list of power supply units (PSUs) that support Intel 'Haswell' CPUs as some low-end and budget PSUs are supposedly unable to deliver small amounts of power to support the processor's new C6/C7 low-power states.
Dell's USB Android-based PC to Ship This July for US$100
Dell's Project Ophelia is an Android-based PC that operates from a hardware dongle that is slated for launch this July for US$100. Previously showcased at CES in January this year, the dongle plugs into any device with a HDMI port and turns it into a PC.
Sony PlayStation 4 Design Glimpsed in E3 Teaser Video
Sony offered glimpses and flashes of what the new PlayStation 4 gaming console will look like in a short teaser video. Announced back in February, the full reveal of the PlayStation 4 is scheduled for Sony's E3 presentation on June 10, 2013.
Google Checkout to be Replaced by Google Wallet Before the End of 2013
Google Checkout will be shut down, and completely replaced by Google Wallet by November 20, 2013.
Yahoo! Board Approves US$1.1 Billion Cash Deal for Tumblr (Update)
Multiple sources have confirmed that the Yahoo! board has approved a US$1.1 billion acquisition for the popular micro-blogging site Tumblr.
Monday, 20 May 2013
A-Style 2T2R 802.11ac Revealed by ASRock
The A-Style 2T2R dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi module with Bluetooth v4.0 wireless technology has just been announced by ASRock. The new Wi-Fi chip will be featured on select ASRock Intel 8-series motherboards.