Sep 02
Just like humans, algorithms vary in popularity: some get all the attention, while others languish unnoticed, even if they’re actually quite special. Which is why there’s now a dating site for them.
Sep 02
Here’s a thing that we learned today: an enclosed light fitting, like a table lamp or a pendant light is technically called a luminaire. The reason that we now know this, is because that’s the phrase Philips is using to describe the latest addition…
Sep 02
Whether companies like it or not, teasers and leaks are a fact of life. But sometimes, they accidentally give out information themselves, sometimes to the point that you wonder whether it was really an innocent clerical error or a cunning marketing ploy. That might just be the case here when Microsoft’s Weibo account managed to mention “Windows 9” in a … Continue reading
Sep 02
The rumors regarding the iWatch are a little confusing at the moment. Some of the rumors claim that the iWatch will be announced alongside the iPhone 6 on the 9th of September, while some claim that we might only be hearing about it in 2015. There is also a happy middle in which the rumors claim the iWatch will be announced in September but might only be available next year.
That being said, a new report from DigiTimes is claiming that the device is still being manufactured. They claim that their sources have revealed to them that the iWatch is in its engineering verification test phase right now and will have to enter production verification testing before it is mass produced.
DigiTimes goes on to state that this means that the device will most likely be shipped in 2015 and asserts that the iWatch will not be making an appearance at the 9th of September event that Apple will be holding. Given that DigiTimes has had a pretty spotty record when it comes to Apple-related rumors, perhaps it’s best taken with a grain of salt for now.
In any case we guess more will be revealed on the 9th of September so if you’d like to learn more about the iPhone 6 and hopefully the iWatch, do check back with us then for the details!
iWatch Reportedly Enters “Engineering Verification” Test Phase
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Sep 02
According to the rumors that we have heard a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft is apparently getting ready to announce the preview of their upcoming OS Windows 9 on the 30th of September. Given that Windows 8 hasn’t been around that long and considering that there has been no official word on Windows 9, it does seem like a bit of a stretch, or is it?
It seems that someone at Microsoft could be in big trouble as they might have jumped the gun regarding Windows 9. As spotted by Cnbeta (via The Verge), Microsoft China might have accidentally posted a teaser image/logo for the upcoming Windows 9, which you can see in the image above.
The post on Weibo has since been removed, although safe to say that didn’t really accomplish much as the image has since been making its rounds. The post was also accompanied by some text which when translated reads, “Microsoft’s latest OS Windows 9 is coming soon, do you think the start menu at the left bottom will make a come back?”
There have been rumors suggesting that the next Windows could be known as Threshold as well, although we guess based on the leaked logo, Threshold is most probably the internal codename used to refer to Windows 9, and that the Windows 9 moniker will most likely be the final version. In any case hopefully we will hear more about Windows 9 soon, so check back with us on the 30th of September for the details.
Windows 9 Logo Let Out Of The Bag By Microsoft China
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Sep 02
For a while it did seem like webOS did have the potential to become the next big smartphone platform, but we guess it looks like iOS and Android managed to beat them to the punch. HP had attempted to release some webOS devices and tablets but ultimately fell flat on its face, but the good news is that webOS continues to live on.
That being said, a recent post by webOS Ports (via Engadget) has revealed that they would be renaming the operating system where it will now be known as LuneOS. It should be noted that LuneOS currently plays nicely with the HP TouchPad (which runs on webOS but has been a favorite amongst Android modders), the Nexus 4, and the 2012 Nexus 7 with WiFi.
However with the changes that webOS Ports will be making, it seems that they will be focusing on the Nexus 4 and HP TouchPad instead. Of course this doesn’t mean that other devices can’t run LuneOS, but it will really be up to step up and make ports of their own for their favorite devices.
For example in the photo above, it shows the OnePlus One running the operating system. However it should be pointed out that the OS is still a long way from being as feature rich compared to iOS and Android, but if you don’t mind giving it a go, you can find out more at the webOS Ports website.
webOS Ports Renamed To LuneOS, Will Focus On Nexus 4 And HP TouchPad
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Sep 02
Ever wondered which nation like beer best? Which prefers to sip at a glass of wine? Or which one slams back the most spirits? Well, this map shows exactly that.
Sep 02
To say that Sony’s Xperia devices have become a bit… “samey” would be an understatement. If the picture above is anything to go by, don’t expect that trend to change any time soon. The snaps (more at the source) show what is claimed to be the…
Sep 02
Delivery drones are great at exactly one job right now: generating buzz. However, NASA has told the New York Times that actual widget-shipping drones from Amazon or Google are still far in the future. And the space agency should know: it has taken on…
Sep 02
Not everything that will happen this month will go down at IFA 2014 this week. Samsung has another event scheduled for a different subset of its fans, the ones more interested in its mirrorless interchangeable lens camera line. Samsung will be holding its Premiere 2014, also in Germany, in two weeks, and the star of the show is a new … Continue reading
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