News
Friday, 3 Feb 2012
Get Up to 4.5GB of Extra Storage Space on Dropbox Free
Popular cloud storage service Dropbox is currently offering up to 4.5GB of extra space for users who volunteer to try its experimental build 1.3.12. The new build allows users to automatically sync photos from cameras, phones and SD cards with their accounts.
Windows Phone 8 Apollo Details Leaked
Rumored for a Q4 2012 release, the Apollo update for Microsoft's Windows Phone platform has its details leaked. New hardware support such as multi-core, NFC and new screen resolutions, on top of a streamlined integration with Windows 8, have been revealed.
Pentax Introduces Mirrorless System Camera K-01
Pentax introduces a new mirrorless system with the K-01, a camera designed by Marc Newson, a London-based industrial designer. The K-01 is compatible with Pentax's existing K-mount lenses, and will be launched in March.
iTunes Match Replacing Songs Which Contain Explicit Lyrics with Clean Versions
According to reports from the Cult of Mac and Mashable, songs with explicit lyrics will be automatically replaced by clean versions when they are uploaded to the iTunes Match service.
Image of Another Eee Pad Transformer Model Leaked
ASUS may be launching another Eee Pad Transformer model, known by its codename TF300T in the coming months. It is tipped to come with the same Tegra 3 quad-core processor as the Transformer Prime but adopts a plastic back instead.
Thursday, 2 Feb 2012
Microsoft Releases Kinect For Windows
14 months after the release of Kinect for Xbox 360, Microsoft have released Kinect for Windows. However, they will not be supporting the device with games, instead, its intended market will be commercial clients and developers.
Molybdenite - the New Semiconductor Material?
Researchers from Switzerland have reportedly discovered a way to use molybdenite to make semiconductor transistors that are free of silicon, the traditional material used in semiconductors. Molybdenite is touted as an alternative material to overcome the miniaturization limits of silicon.
Google Music Labelled as an 'Oxymoron' by Warner Music Group's Ex-Chairman
On his last day on the job, Warner Music Group's Chairman, Edgar Bronfman Jr, remarked that Google Music is an 'oxymoron' while declaring his turnaround support for Spotify.
iBattz Announces Mojo Removable Power Card
Designed for smartphones and tablets, it features a replaceable 2500 mAh Li-Ion battery housed in a compact credit card size enclosure.
Facebook's Billion-Dollar IPO
Facebook has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to take the company public, with a US$5 billion initial public offering later this year.