I eagerly anticipated WWDC 2013 because Apple really needed something new to lift an image that is fast becoming stale. I think Apple largely delivered on the premise of visual change in iOS 7. WWDC 2013 probably showcased less features than the preceding year but Apple addressed the question that it was posed. It delivered …
Americans went up in arms when a program managed by the United State’s National Security Agency (NSA) called PRISM was leaked to the media. PRISM is a secret espionage program that monitors valuable foreign communications that passes through servers located in the United States and possibly even those located offshore but owned by companies based …
With more people using tablets and smartphones for simple computing tasks, it becomes rather obvious that a touch keyboard is not an efficient manner to get work done. It may not get you through media processing tasks but a tablet or smartphone is perfectly capable of word processing and even minor spreadsheet work. These two tasks …
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It is a foolish time to buy almost anything within the technological sphere. As the tech geek among my family and friends, I have been asked many times whether it is a good time to buy a new phone, or a desktop, tablet, etc. The answer has not been as easy as it is right …
Google IO 2013 was heavily targeted at developers unlike the IOs of the past. There was no real new consumer hardware and glasses did not make an appearance in the keynote. What Google did this year was to tighten the bolts and iron out the chinks. Google has a massive list of products and Larry Page’s appointment …
Viber broke away from what most competitors have done out there by creating a desktop client for its messaging and voice call app. Viber was originally a simple communications app launched on iOS and later Android. It differentiated itself from Whatsapp by providing the ability to make calls over the internet via WIFI or a …
The Galaxy S4 has been launched and this caps the Android flagship line up for 2013. Oh yes, it does look a lot like the S3. Keeping with the Android wave, some Apple die hards and tech journalists are switching camps. Andy Ihnatko details his reasons for dumping Apple. In more personal articles, learn how to manage …
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North Korea is making a lot of noise but what message is it trying to send? The HTC One undergoes reviews and surprise surprise, it’s 2012 all over again. Age of Empires 2 was a game that took the gaming world by storm in 1999. It will be back in ‘full HD glory’ come 9 …
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Google is the one unique tech company that can claim to have the largest user base in the world. You can break things down in any way you like, traditional PC and Mac users or mobile consumers, young and old, businesses and individuals. These categories go on and Google is front and center of the …
2013 looks more iWatch rather than iTV according to analysts. Infinity Loop may want to dominate your wrist just like the old spy movies. We run a very real chance of living in tiny cooped up rooms in the near future. Here’s one way to manage it. Want to get rich? Work for the government …
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Not liking pork is no longer a reason to resist bak kwa, get the all new beef version today. We (Singaporeans) didn’t make Goal 2010 and it looks like we won’t be getting into the World Cup finals any time soon. Nonetheless, a fearless Singaporean has made his mark on European football. His name is …
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If you are buying a smartphone, you might want to wait till April for a reputable Korean firm. Call of Duty has landed North Korea in YouTube hot soup as Activision (and not the United States) takes its video down. Arsenal’s site has gone through a massive revamp but do you remember the very first …
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Apple did not enjoy usual warm coverage by the press this year with more negative pieces being churned out against what is usually the tech media’s darling. There’s no denying that Apple is maturing or as some would have you believe – already matured. The biggest question in mind is – what can Apple do …
In today’s picks from around the web – How to properly clean your spectacles may it be glasses or plastic lenses. Stoke City #10 Michael Owen may face action after landing a ‘punch’ on Arteta. Read a first hand account of what it is like to fly the world’s most iconic military aircraft that outran …
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This week’s CES, the rumblings about the direction of Google vs. Microsoft and the already beaten to death topic of Apple vs. Samsung has reignited some thoughts of technology and its general direction. There are many people who portray the future differently. Some will have you believe that we will have flying cars or maybe …
Samsung’s chief strategist Young Sohn mentioned last week about the importance of a software ecosystem that Samsung can curate and control. Samsung is by far the top hardware maker worldwide, trumping Apple in smartphones and making massive inroads against Lenovo, Dell, HP and Acer in laptops. This is, still not considering the massive number of TVs and monitors …
The walled garden of iOS is not something new but developments between Microsoft and Apple brought the massive 30% cut that Apple takes from every transaction back into the spotlight. Apple takes not only 30% of every app sold but also any transaction done within the app. Let’s say you bought a game for $0.99. …
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Its the time of the year again and here’s a short round up of tech gifts that will bring a bundle of festive joy for your loved ones. The picks here are safe picks that won’t go wrong. Pricey? Yes, but there will be nothing but joy etched on the faces of your recipients. Recommendations …
Sinofsky’s departure from Microsoft nearly mirrors Forstall’s move away from Apple. Both of them played key roles in Windows (7 & 8) and iOS (1 to 6) as leading visionaries and process driven leaders. Like it or not, both of them were control freaks and marginally psychotic in their approaches to leadership. But this was …
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The key takeaway from Apple’s event was the iPad Mini. The interesting part of the Mini’s launch was its size and pricing which demonstrated the market segment that Apple was targeting. During its presentation, Apple went nuclear on Google’s Nexus 7 but the Mini’s product placement doesn’t specifically match the Nexus 7. So, what exactly …
Microsoft has not been very upfront in explaining the differences between Windows RT and Windows 8. This is bad for the consumer and I hope this post would clarify things. If you’re looking to buy a flashy new Windows tablet/laptop hybrid, you need to be very clear on the huge differences between RT and 8. …