Google I/O 2013 kicked off today and the company talked about almost everything (almost I say, because the only absence was the announcement of Android 4.3). During the 3.5 hours keynote the search giant unveiled a new redesigned Google+, which looks a lot like Pinterest and Facebook, demoed a new standalone Hangouts app, and showed [...]
In a new interview from 60 Minutes, Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates talked specifically about Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and his efforts to use technology to help the world prevent and eradicate diseases. But things got emotional when the inevitable conversation shifted to the long time rival Steve Jobs. During the interview with Charlie Rose, Bill [...]
We’re getting closer to the Public Preview of Windows 8.1, the last leak, build 9385, provided us with further insights of new improvements and features such as a new desktop auto scaling settings, the Internet Explorer 11 Developer Tools, Microsoft upgrading PowerShell to version 4 and much more. In addition to all the changes we [...]
This week Acer has unveiled a few new Windows 8 PCs, one of them was the new Aspire R7, which I already wrote about, and now is the turn to have a first look at the new Acer Aspire P3. This new “Ultrabook convertible”, like the Taiwanese computer vendor calls it, is an Intel powered [...]
Acer announced a series of new unique Windows 8 powered devices in a New York City press event on Friday. One of this new devices is the Acer Aspire R7, this is a new kind of 15.6-inch laptop that can also transform into a tablet with a distinct design that combines type and touch, and [...]
There is not denial that Google Glass is perhaps one of the most futuristic, exciting, and fun piece of hardware we’ve seen for some time. Currently the device is available only for early bird adopters and some people who participated in the Google+ and Twitter contest. And although Glass is at least a year away [...]
Skype, voice and video calling, is coming to Outlook.com, Microsoft announced on Monday. The company is rolling out the service as a preview, starting with UK now, and Germany and the U.S. in the coming weeks; for everyone else support will arrive in summer. Outlook.com has been receiving a number of updates lately, but the [...]
Back at CES 2013 we were first introduced to Microsoft’s proof-of-concept, Illumiroom. A new augmented reality projection system that was possible combining a Kinect sensor and a projector to display images from an Xbox game or video, outside the TV screen and onto the living room’s walls making the game experience more immersive. Now at [...]
This is the perfect time to buy your next Windows 8 touch-enabled PC or at least to buy an Acer computer. Today the Acer Aspire S7, the beautiful 1080p display ultrabook with 4GB of RAM, solid-state drive, and with the option of an Intel Core i5 and i7 processors is getting a lot cheaper. No [...]
A new early build of the next Windows 8 update (Windows Blue) has been leaked online today and it’s available for download in many sites. The new version is known as build 9364 and the name of the 32-bit ISO file is: 9364.0.FBL_PARTNER_OUT13.130315-2105_X86FRE_CLIENT. Now there are also new videos popping up on the internet showcasing what’s [...]