Thursday, May 29, 2014

HP's 7 Plus is a $100 Jelly Bean tablet

BY ZACH HONIG engadget.com

Cheap Android tablets are a dime a dozen these days, but HP's targeting the budget market with its own $100 slate.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

First official look at the LG G3

LG G3 Quick Circle cover case
by Chris Chavez phandroid.com

After teasing the LG G3 — and its Quick Window case — in an official video last week, LG is finally saying “eff it,” and announcing the case ahead of the phone’s May 27th unveiling. It’s a little strange to hype up an accessory before showing the world what it belongs to, but we suppose LG sees it as one big tease (even if the we have seen the phone unofficially through a variety of leaks).

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Microsoft: The Surface Pro 3 tablet will replace your laptop


By James O'Toole and David Goldman @CNNTech cnn.com

Microsoft on Tuesday introduced the Surface Pro 3, the company's latest attempt to get consumers to buy into its PC-tablet hybrid concept.
The company says it has designed the one device consumers need to be productive and consume media. The Surface Pro 3 is a full-powered PC that has tablet-like weight and size.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Lumia 630: first Windows Phone 8.1 device launched

Nokia's Lumia 630 will offer the latest Windows Phone 8.1 for £89
By Matt Warman telegraph.co.uk

Lumia 630 smartphone is the first to run Windows Phone 8.1, a new version of the operating system that Microsoft hopes will finally allow it to compete on an even footing with Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
Launching the new software on the platform’s main budget device is intended to build on its success at the lower end of the market, which helped establish Windows Phone as the fastest growing platform and securing it the number three position behind Android and iOS.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Why ultra high-definition TVs are about to take off


by Peter Nowak newscientist.com

Firms like Netflix and YouTube have all announced support for 4K –- the next generation of high-definition TV