Until now, Google Glass has been quite the exclusive club: either you bought one at Google’s 2013 I/O conference, or you called in a favor from a friend who did. Now, though, for one day only, Google is letting anyone buy in. The company just…
Data out from tracking groups point to a slightly rosier picture of the PC market than expected in the first calendar quarter of 2014: Gartner estimates a Q1 decline of 1.7 percent in shipments of PCs; IDC estimates a 4.4 percent decline.
That IDC number bests its forecast of a 5.3 percent decline. Read More
Scientists have found a way to use the Hubble Space Telescope as an extremely precise galactic tape measure, multiplying our previous capabilities by 10. This increase will result in a more accurate understanding of the size of the observable Universe. plus new insight into the mysterious force known as dark energy.
For a global society highly dependent on complex technical, economic, and political systems, we manage to carry on our daily routines largely unaware of the hard and soft infrastructure—from pipes to policies—on which these systems rest. That is, until unexpected events, so-called black swans, illuminate the previously hidden pieces and surprise or unsettle us by their presence and function.
Around 3.26 billion years ago — long before the dinosaurs — a massive asteroid measuring nearly 36 miles (58 km) across smashed into the Earth. Geologists have now reconstructed this cataclysmic event, and it was far, far bigger than we thought. Here’s how things went down on that fateful day.
Since you’re here, we figure you’re pretty comfortable in using the internet to get your news. CNN has noticed that trend as well, and is making the jump to the next generation with CNNx. Initially available as an iPad app but intended for other…
Since you’re here, we figure you’re pretty comfortable in using the internet to get your news. CNN has noticed that trend as well, and is making the jump to the next generation with CNNx. Initially available as an update for CNN’s iPad app but…
It does seem as though the appearance and features of Mozilla’s modernized mobile OS, Firefox 2.0, have started to make its way to news channels as it continues its trek to being fully realized. Among the new features in this mobile operating system would include copy and paste, a new and improved lock screen, find-my-phone tools, as well as a spanking a new app switching mechanism. Will Firefox 2.0 be able to cause a dent in the Android-iOS duopoly? Only time will be able to tell, but for now, let us revel in the fact that there is another challenger on the scene.
Firefox OS 2.0 Begins To Take Shape original content from Ubergizmo. 
When Google Glass was first unveiled at Google I/O in 2012 it immediately caught the world’s attention. There was curiosity and fascination about this seemingly futuristic product. Then followed concern which lead to intense debate. Glass has sparked a fervent privacy debate, given that its so easy for someone to record or photography anyone without their knowledge or consent. Apart from that, there are concerns related to data privacy as well as security. Research firm Toluna recently surveyed people and asked if they would be willing to wear Glass in public. 72 percent were against the idea, and also said that privacy concerns could stop them from buying the gadget altogether.
While people are worried about data security, the biggest concern appears to be related to being on the other side of Glass. People really don’t want to be secretly recorded. Moreover, the people who took the survey also said they were afraid of wearing it in public as it would be too distracting. They could get distracted by notifications etc and may end up walking onto a busy street or falling down a manhole.
One of three people also said that they were afraid of getting mugged if they wore Glass in public. While the survey looked at the U.S. exclusively, one can be certain that similar sentiments exist in other markets as well. These are only some of the challenges Google has to face and potentially be answerable for when it publicly releases Google Glass.
72 Percent Of People Surveyed Against Google Glass Due To Privacy , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, Google, google glass, Wearable Tech, 
The folks over at T-Mobile continue their range of new initiatives to help connect to potential customers, first with the $40 “Simple Starter” plan and now with the announcement of “Operation Tablet Freedom.” Operation Tablet Freedom has nothing to do with delivering tablets to our brave men and women on the battlefield, but rather, as how CEO John Legere described it to be “a full-on assault against the restrictions and pain points imposed by the greedy carriers.”
In Operation Tablet Freedom, this new tablet plan would put on offer 1GB of free data for tablets that are in the possession of T-Mobile’s customers who happen to also own a calling plan. This 1GB of free data will be on top of the free 200MB tablet data that was offered by the mobile carrier to the entire range of tablets, which means that T-Mobile’s voice subscribers will be able to enjoy up to 1.2GB of storage space.
Other than that, T-Mobile will also place LTE-enabled tablets on sale at the same price point as that of the Wi-Fi only version of the same device. It does not make much sense, but who’s complaining? I suppose it is a matter of taking advantage of this deal while stocks last. This translates to forking out $499 for a 16GB LTE enabled Apple iPad Air instead of $629 with T-Mobile, making it quite a standout deal. [Press Release]
T-Mobile Announces Operation Tablet Freedom , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Tablets, T-Mobile, 
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