Product launches, reviews and news from Apple, Microsoft and the wider tech industry.
September 19, 2014 · iPad, Tablet & Smartphone Rentals
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have officially been released (and subsequently dropped on the concrete) to eager Apple fans around the world. While thousands are standing in line for hours on end clambering to get their hands on the latest Apple tech, others are patiently waiting for a better, smarter option: an iPhone
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September 4, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Samsung’s new Galaxy Note Edge smartphone is probably the most futuristic smart phone to hit the streets so far. Lots of people thought that Apple was going to be the first to use this type of screen technology, but Samsung just beat everyone to the punch. This isn’t just a curved screen. That fad has …
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August 31, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Microsoft recently re-released a security update that was pulled about three weeks ago when Microsoft users started bombarding the company’s support forum with reports of crippled computers. The update in question, update MS14-045, was rolled out on Patch Tuesday (August 12) and within 24 hours customers started postin
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August 15, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
I feel as though Microsoft has been lacking quite a bit lately. I won’t lie, I’m a bit saddened by it, as I’ve always had a soft spot for Microsoft, and Bill Gates was my hero growing up. That being said, if you’re looking at it from a strictly business perspective, they’ve fallen behind by …
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August 15, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Early next month Motorola is going to be holding a launch event. It makes sense that it would be for the Moto 360 Smartwatch. The company sent out a ton of press invites that talked about a “Moto Launch Experience” which will be held in Chicago on September 4th. There were tons of different Android …
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August 13, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
When Samsung put out the Galaxy round, everyone thought it was really cool but pretty odd. They are now about to take things to the next level. One of the Korean suppliers for Samsung parts has said that the company has started testing three-sided displays that are going to be used on new smartphones. There …
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August 3, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Microsoft files a contract dispute suit against Samsung. Microsoft claims that that Samsung has breached their contract that involves royalties for Android patents. Microsoft’s complaint against Samsung was filed in U.S. District Court in New York on the first of this month. Microsoft says that they have been trying fo
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July 30, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Without advertising it really at all, Apple has went ahead and upgraded their entire line of Retina MacBook Pros. They have upgraded them with faster processors and even more memory. The coolest part about it, is that the price hasn’t really changed at all. Good news for a lot of people, but probably really frustrating
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July 27, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
The demand for products shows just how well a company is doing these days. I stand by that fact wholeheartedly. There are some companies that are always in demand. Apple isn’t hurting for more sales for the iPad, that’s for sure. Sony is doing a great job with their PS4. Samsung has their Galaxy S5 …
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July 23, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Foursquare is a hugely popular social media app for people to locate different places around them and “check in”. The already popular app is currently re-branding themselves in order to take on the even more popular Yelp and Google Places apps. They are moving their focus away from the whole “check in” thing and turnin
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July 19, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Everywhere you look, there just seems to be more and more news about smartwatches. I’ve done a few stories on these devices already, and I’m not sure how I feel about them. The idea of wearable technology just seems like a double-edged sword to me. I love the idea that I can have a very …
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July 19, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
Running Google Chrome as a web browser seems to always kill your laptop battery. It could be a bigger problem if you are a consistent traveler and can’t always re-charge your battery life. It’s been a known problem for about six years and was reported to be a serious issue back in 2010, but with …
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July 10, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
The PC market has been sluggish recently, there’s no denying that. However, that hasn’t stopped PC makers from trying to revitalize the market and return growth to PC sales around the world. According to research firm Gartner, there is one certain technology that could play a vital role in the growth of the PC market …
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July 10, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
One of the main reasons that some people stay away from Windows Phones is because they are typically lacking very much in the software department. Even the people who use Windows Phones will admit that. But one thing that sets most of their phones apart from the rest of the crowd is their awesome hardware. …
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July 7, 2014 · Tech News & Product Reviews
I have a question for everyone out there currently reading this. I want you all to think hard about this as well. Wearable technology. Is it really even something worth investing in? Should you spend your money on it? I guess the best and most basic question to ask is, “Is it worth it?” Remember …
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