Category: Gadgets

How Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet Differs from Other Tablets

How Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet Differs from Other Tablets

Google just recently released its Nexus 7 tablet and I guess many have wondered how this new gadget differs from Microsoft’s surface tablet or Apple’s iPad. On June 27, the Nexus 7 tablet made an appearance during the Google I/O 2012 event held in San Francisco. It was developed by ASUS with the latest version of Android 4.1, also called Jelly Bean. Currently, it’s available on retail at Google Play for $199. That is a lot more affordable than the new iPad, which costs $499.

5 Reasons To Give Your Child a Mobile Phone

5 Reasons To Give Your Child a Mobile Phone

Kids these days often ask their parents to give them their very own mobile phones, and it’s quite common for parents to reason out that children don’t need cell phones. If you could teach your youngster some responsibility that comes with owning a mobile phone, there are actually some ways you can both benefit from the arrangement. Here are 5 reasons why kids should have mobile phones.

New vs. Used Networking Equipment

New vs. Used Networking Equipment

When purchasing network equipment for a company, you have the choice to buy new networking equipment or buying used networking equipment, and obviously both have benefits. Networking equipment plays a vital role in the world of business, and for that reason, time and care should be taken when deciding on your preference. Here, we will explore the two choices in more detail.

Three Essential Tips to Personalizing Your iPhone

The iPhone, the reigning king of all smartphones, may be a sleek must-have by sheer virtue of its original design. However, since Apple wants to stand out for itself, without requiring any ‘frosting,’ ‘frills’ or ‘trimmings,’ customization-wise, the iPhone may not be exactly the most user-friendly smartphone one could possibly own.

Is iPad mini production on the cards for Apple?

Is iPad mini production on the cards for Apple?

Apple is the most admired company in the United States and around the world. The criticism that this company has received has never been a hindrance to its growth and fame. This company caused a revolution in technology by introducing the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. These innovations made several heads turn and these remain a milestone in the relevant fields. It is rumored that Apple is planning to launch a mini iPad. This news has posed a threat to its competitors.

How Do I Convert iTunes to MP3 to Enjoy Them Everywhere?

How Do I Convert iTunes to MP3 to Enjoy Them Everywhere?

If you have purchased some song from the iTunes store and now you are not able to play them on a hardware having no support from Apple, you feel more than disappointed. MP3 is considered as standard file, which we can play on almost all hardware. However, it is not a simple task to convert your iTunes music files to MP3 files.

Nokia Lumia 900

Top 5 Trending Smartphones of 2012

Smartphones have changed the way we communicate and consume content. You can even say that smartphones have paved the way for better mobile technology for our future. Today, we as consumers expect nothing less than a smartphone that’s compact, elegant, fast, and easy to use. Of course the smartphone must work properly as well. With high demand for that all in one, top notch smartphone, companies strive to put out their best work in the market today.

Camping tools for techies

Camping is the perfect way to relax and escape your everyday life. For some people, however, escaping is hard. You cannot always drop out of the business world for some R&R that traditionally requires a disconnect from technology. For that matter, you may not want to let go of your tech toys for a weekend trip. Thankfully, the camping world has adapted. If you need your gadgets even in the woods, your entire camping gear list can be laden with the newest camping tools.

How Will Google AR Glasses Change Our Lives

How Will Google AR Glasses Change Our Lives

In the grand scheme of things, it won’t be long now before we start seeing people on the street proudly displaying their pair of Google AR glasses. Admittedly, it’ll likely be a few more years after that before we see a fully functioning, bug free version (new technologies are almost always buggy in their initial forms) but we can be fairly sure that they’ll exist one day in the not-so-distant future.

Unlock iPhone 4 – An Analysis Of Risky And Useful Options

Unlock iPhone 4 – An Analysis Of Risky And Useful Options

Living in the technological age and not having knowledge about iPhone, seems weird. It doesn’t mean you should buy an iPhone and start exploring it, but general information about any latest happening in the technology industry is a must. When it comes to iPhone specifically, more than trend, it has become the need of an individual due to extra advantages it provides for personal as well as office work. However, to access special features, one has to unlock the gadget, which needs reliable software.

Microsoft Takes a Giant Leap with Windows Phone 8

Microsoft Takes a Giant Leap with Windows Phone 8

A few days back, Microsoft has made a blast by wrapping off Windows Phone 8’s software experience. It is really a massive update from Windows Phone 7.5! Don’t you believe it? It’s true! It is being said that this substantial upgrade will leave users spellbound.

Hazardous Driving Made Simpler with Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors

Hazardous Driving Made Simpler with Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors

Blind spots are a problem for all vehicles, small and large. Moving in small spaces is a big problem for larger, commercial vehicles and even smaller vehicles encounter difficulties in heavily congested areas or even rural areas. So how can we ensure that our vehicles are safe from damage as well as protected other road users and pedestrians around us?

Using GPS to Manage Your Fleet of Vehicles

Using GPS to Manage Your Fleet of Vehicles

As any business owner will know, it’s never easy to keep track of your employees all hours of the day, but it’s even more difficult when you have to run a fleet of vehicles and you spend every waking minute concerned as to the wellbeing of not only the driver, but the vehicle as well. After all, it’s a fair few thousand of your hard-earned cash out there.

5 Benefits of Interactive Touch Screen Kiosks

5 Benefits of Interactive Touch Screen Kiosks

Ever thought of communicating with your customers in a unique and different way? Keeping updated with social media is now a main priority for many successful businesses and knowing how to do this can often be a daunting prospect.

Panasonic Toughpad A1: The ‘Rugged’ Android Tablet

Panasonic Toughpad A1: The ‘Rugged’ Android Tablet

Panasonic has come out with its first Android tablet, the Panasonic Toughpad A1. It has a dual-core processor and has not disappointed to this point. The Toughpad B1 is set to release in the Fall of 2012, but it is just a smaller scale version of its predecessor. Both of these Toughpad devices are designed to handle demanding commercial and industrial environments. It is designed to protect against dust, water and shocks. The main goal of the Toughpad is durability.

What are the newest things to come from Apple?

What are the newest things to come from Apple?

Apple, long thought of as only computer manufacturers, surprised the world by opening their product line to include the iPod nearly eleven years ago. Since then, they have branched out into all areas of mobile technology including phones and tablet computers, and every year they innovate again and release the newest addition to their stable. This year was no exception, and if the rumours are to be believed, then next year will be just as exciting.