News: Reads from WWW
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Dell's Sputnik Project to Merge Ultrabooks and Ubuntu
Dell has launched their own project Sputnik, which looks to bring the Linux operating system to their XPS 13 ultrabook. The six-month pilot program will look to produce a product that would satisfy the requirements of mobile and web developers.
Tilt-Shift Feature Comes to Instagram for Android
The Android version of the popular iOS camera app, Instagram, has finally been updated with a new tilt-shift effect.
DDR4 Memory to Reach Computers in 2013
According to Micron, DDR4 memory will be available for devices as early as next year. The company expects to begin volume production by the end of this year.
Tizen Reference Device Spotted at Tizen Developer Conference
The 2012 Tizen Developer Conference in San Francisco saw several companies carrying out demos of the open source mobile platform on reference devices. The specs of the device include a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display and 16GB storage capacity.
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Prototype Apple HDTV Surfaces in The Wild
An undisclosed source claims they've encountered a prototype model of Apple's upcoming high-definition television. The alleged Apple HDTV also flaunts LED backlights, much like Apple's current line-up of Cinema Display monitors, albeit on a larger scale.
LG-made Google TVs Landing in The States on May 21st
LG is expected to roll out new Google TV models in the States on May 21st, as the South Korean firm aims to secure a larger chunk of the Internet TV market.
Apple to Undermine Intel's Ultrabook Initiative with US$799 MacBook Air?
Word on the street is that Apple wants to gatecrash Intel's Ultrabook party by releasing a cut-price MacBook Air.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Sales for PC Gaming Hardware Estimated to Hit US$23 Billion in 2012
According to Jon Peddie Research, global sales for PC gaming hardware is estimated to hit US$23 billion, with strong demand from gamers and PC enthusiasts from the BRIC countries that account for approximately 20 percent of the estimated global sales.
Draw Something Loses 5M Users a Month After Zynga Takeover
According to Appdata, Draw Something has lost 5 million users a month after Zynga's acquisition of its developer OMGPOP.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Dolby Inks Deal with Microsoft
Dolby Labs Inc has signed a pact with Microsoft to include their Dolby Digital Plus multi-channel codecs in the upcoming Windows 8 operating system for tablets and personal computers.