Friday, February 27, 2015

For computer shoppers, the usual suspects: Mac vs. PC, desktops vs. laptops

The humble desktop or laptop computer hasn't yet sunk to the status of commodity product, but it's getting close. On one hand, processing power, memory and storage keep getting cheaper and more plentiful; on the other, competing manufacturers have been settling on the same set of features.



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HP Omen: A sexy, thin and stylish gaming laptop

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Here's where you can stream Samsung's Galaxy S6 launch event

Ahead of its March 1 Samsung Unpacked event in Barcelona where the Galaxy S6 is expected to be officially unveiled to the world, Samsung has posted details on where you'll be able to live stream the event right from the comfort of your own couch.








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Survey of online access finds digital divide

A first-of-its-kind federal survey of online access found that Americans in lower-income and rural areas often have slower Internet connections than users in wealthier communities.



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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

What it's like to cut the cord and stop paying for TV

This Sunday will be a major television-viewing day for millions of Americans. Most of them will pay to have Fox's broadcast of the Super Bowl beamed into their homes. But I won't.



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As telecom industry evolves, success of Netflix is its biggest threat

By any measure, Netflix is having a marquee year. It has 20 million subscribers, way up from 12 million just a year ago. Its stock has tripled in that time. During periods of peak Internet use, a full fifth of all American bandwidth consumption is people watching movies on Netflix.com. But the mo...


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Azure Machine Learning Aims to Convert Data to Information

Microsoft has announced new data services running on its Azure cloud in a bid to bring big data to the mainstream. Those services include the HDInsight Apache Hadoop-based service; Storm on HDInsight, which lets users use Hadoop and Storm to create distributed, real-time data processing solutions in Azure; and Azure Machine Learning, a managed cloud service for advanced analytics.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81724.html?rss=1

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The Best All-in-One Desktops for Dorm Rooms and Small Offices

The Best All-in-One Desktops for Dorm Rooms and Small Offices

If you haven't checked out an all-in-one desktop PC lately, you might be surprised how much is happening behind that big screen.

The post The Best All-in-One Desktops for Dorm Rooms and Small Offices appeared first on WIRED.








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Monday, February 23, 2015

Level 3 Communications calls Comcast fees for Netflix feeds unfair

An online networking company that carries video feeds for Netflix has accused Comcast of demanding unfair fees to provide that video to home subscribers, raising questions about the cable giant's power to control consumers' access to the Internet.


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Iran's Natanz nuclear facility recovered quickly from Stuxnet cyberattack

VIENNA - In an underground chamber near the Iranian city of Natanz, a network of surveillance cameras offers the outside world a rare glimpse into Iran's largest nuclear facility. The cameras were installed by U.N. inspectors to keep tabs on Iran's nuclear progress, but last year they recorded s...


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Sunday, February 22, 2015

NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet Gets Android Lollipop Update, New Game Bundle, And GRID Game Streaming Service

The SHIELD Tablet is only a few months old, but NVIDIA is already updating the device with a freshly minted OS, a refreshed SHIELD Hub (and other NVIDIA apps), and access to the company’s newly upgraded GRID Game Streaming service. A number of new Tegra K1 optimized games are arriving as well, as well as a new game bundle which...

Source: http://hothardware.com/News/NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-Gets-Android-Lollipop-Update-New-Game-Bundle-And-GRID-Game-Streaming-Service/

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Apple’s iBook App is Brilliant

By far one of the best features of Apple’s iPad is it’s ability to access thousands of apps. It does have a great multi-orientation interface too but the fact that these apps have been designed for the iPad only means there is very little chance of finding them on any other device other than the iPhone and iPod Touch.   The applications cover a wide range of categories from entertainment to business with games, education and sports in between. Apple [...]

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Box to Let Enterprises Bring Their Own Keys to the Cloud

Box on Tuesday raised the curtain on a new offering that allows its enterprise customers to control the digital keys used to encrypt their data stored in the storage provider's cloud. Box is working with Amazon Web Services and Gemalto to bring to market "Box Enterprise Key Management," and give its most security-minded customers total control over the keys used to encrypt data they store on Box.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81699.html?rss=1

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Five to Try: Do Button simplifies everyday tasks, and Toca Nature offers kids a wilderness sandbox

A look at the new and updated Android apps you need to check out this week.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Xiaomi's Arch Bests Galaxy Note Edge, Touts Two Curved Edges

Last week, we brought you a review of the Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung's new Galaxy Note derivative with a curved edge display along one side. Reviews on the device have been generally strong (we're fond of it, if the form factor and capabilities meet your liking), but one common complaint about the Note Edge is that the titular curved edge is

Source: http://hothardware.com/News/xiaomis-arch-bests-galaxy-note-edge-touts-two-curved-edges/

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Apple announces repair extension program for MacBook Pros with video issues

Apple has just announced a repair extension program for MacBook Pro computers with video issues. Through the program, Apple will repair affected MacBook Pros or reimburse people who have already paid for a repair.

"We've found that a small percentage of MacBook Pro models sold between February 2011 and December 2013 may exhibit video issues and we will repair those systems free of charge," an Apple spokesperson told iMore. "We are contacting customers who paid for a repair through Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to arrange a reimbursement. Customers can learn more about the repair program, including affected models, service options and repair reimbursement information at http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/."

Apple will be contacting customers over the next few days regarding the details of the program.

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