Although one online store began listing the Windows RT surface at around $1000 for the 32GB model, we now hear that Microsoft [MSFT] will actually be aiming for something far more competitive. The latest is that MS is now wanting to price the RT at around $200 for the base model.
SimCity closed beta launches
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The next version of SimCity is getting closer. By that, I mean that EA/Maxis has now got the game to a point where they can open it up to a private beta which anyone can register their interest for.
SimCity follows on 10 years after the launch of SimCity 4 and is aimed to bring even more depth to game play. It is based on a new engine called GlassBox that makes the city even more realistic by the use of agents.
Samsung Galaxy SIII Jelly Bean Update for international devices could launch August 29
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
At the moment the Galaxy S III flagship smartphone from Samsung runs the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android. Shortly after launch, Samsung mentioned that Jelly Bean 4.1 was being prepared for the SIII although no date was provided. The rumour going around today is that Samsung will now be launching the Jelly Bean update on August 29.
iPad mini expected to have smaller side bezels
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More rumours about the iPad mini continue to surface. The latest is that the side bezels (when held in portrait) will be thinner, similar to the iPhone and iPod touch. This will make the device look more like a large iPod touch than an iPad although we believe it will still be classed as an iPad mini.
Origen 4 Quad development board launches
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Another new development board has launched. This particular model is the Origen 4 Quad which comes with a Samsung Exynos quad-core 4412 processor. The board is aimed at those who want a small device to develop specific applications. It has a number of connectivity options as well as outpits which includes HDMI, Ethernet, USB and SD. WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS is included as well as audio.
SkyDrive app for Android announced – official app
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Microsoft has announced that an official SkyDrive app will soon be launching on the Android platform. The new app, pictured below, has been built by Microsoft and will allow Android users to easily connect to their SkyDrive account to grab, edit or move files around whilst on the move.
Windows RT partners announced by Microsoft
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Microsoft has revealed more information on partners of the new Windows RT devices. The companies who will be making hardware will be Dell, Lenovo, Asus and Samsung, each of which will have them ready for the launch of Windows 8.
Outlook.com gains 10 million users in two weeks
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago Microsoft [MSFT] launched Outlook.com which was designed to be a Hotmail.com replacement. Within the first two weeks of launch Microsoft has now received over 10 million new accounts on the service with the latest figures showing a peak of 1 million of those within a 24 hour period.
Samsung Galaxy Note II picture spotted
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The picture below reveals what the Samsung Galaxy Note II could look like. The picture was found by GSMArena and shows the front panel of the device along with a speaker, camera and what looks to be a proximity sensor at the top of the device with a few buttons found below the screen.
Raspberry Pi used for light painting
August 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Raspberry Pi can be used for a number of applications from a media centre to a light painter. The latter can achieve some incredible results as can be seen below:
Next 7 tablet in-car mount
August 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Google Nexus 7 is the perfect size for using as a media device in a car. The 7 inch screen allows it to almost fit in a double DIN dash. This is the second in-car installation we have seen although this one is the least intrusive as the casing to hold the Nexus 7 in place simply attaches to the standard dash with magnets. The other Nexus 7 installation required some modifications to be made to the vehicle.
Photos of iPhone 5 logic board appear online
August 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Some pictures of the iPhone 5 logic board have been uploaded. The images show a slightly different board to that of the iPhone 4/4S. Although these may or may not be actual logic boards that Apple will use, the interesting point to be made is that the screw holes line up perfectly with the leaked casing we have seen several times.
