Spotify, the online music streaming company, might soon have a new competitor in Google. The search giant is reported to have already initiated talks with several music publishers to give shape to a music streaming service for Android. Google is said to have something similar with its YouTube video site that is also reported to be in negotiations with music companies for … [Read more...] about Google Reportedly Developing Music Streaming Service
Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
While it has become clear that the Surface RT has failed to deliver on the initial hype and hoopla surrounding it, it's no secret that the device was let down by its software though it excelled on the hardware front. The lack of apps compatible with Windows RT together with its inability to run legacy Windows apps (hundreds of thousands of which already exists in the system) … [Read more...] about Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
Asus 10 Inch MeMO Pad Tablet Will Go on Sale in Taiwan from Feb 25th
Asus has stated it will begin selling the 10 inch MeMO Pad Smart ME301 in Taiwan on February 25th. The tablet will be priced NT$11,900 in local currency, which converts to around US$402. However, will probably drop for the US, since electronic goods generally come cheap in that part of the world, though, Asus has not revealed when it plans to launch the MeMO Pad in the … [Read more...] about Asus 10 Inch MeMO Pad Tablet Will Go on Sale in Taiwan from Feb 25th
Rumor: Apple Might Launch iPad 5 in Q3 2013
Taiwan based research firm TrendForce has stated Apple might be readying its fifth generation iPad for a launch in Q3 2013. Also, the new iPad 5 will come with several new features which will mark its first complete overhaul since it was launched almost three years ago.These include a thin bezel design that Apple introduced in the iPad Mini along with the incorporation of … [Read more...] about Rumor: Apple Might Launch iPad 5 in Q3 2013
Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
We all know the tablet segment is booming and the juggernaut is showing every sign of devouring everything that comes its way, including the notebook and desktop segments. But just how big is the segment? Research firm IDC has some answers.IDC stated tablet PCs have made up 10.7% of the total smart connected devices segment that comprises of smartphones, portables, and … [Read more...] about Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
184 Year Old Kerala State Central Library Starts Digitizing Hundreds of Rare Books
The Kerala State Central Library, which happens to be one of the oldest in India, has made the big leap to the digital age by digitizing hundreds of books, some which date back hundreds of years. Located in Trivandrum, the capital city of the South Indian state of Kerala, the library has to its credit books, documents, and letters that have highly restricted physical access. … [Read more...] about 184 Year Old Kerala State Central Library Starts Digitizing Hundreds of Rare Books
26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Tablet PCs make for the youngest segment in the computing scene, but they are witnessing the most activity right now. Media Technology Monitor has come up with a report that provides insight into tablet usage in Canada. While the report points out the explosive growth in the usage of tablet device in the last few years, what has become evident is the overwhelming majority of … [Read more...] about 26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
iPad Mini Display Production Increased and Next Gen Display Being Developed
Apple for the first time has been able to come to terms with the demand for its iPad Mini device ever since it was launched three months back. All models of the iPad Mini are being shown as ‘In Stock’, a positive development over the 1-3 business days that it took Apple to ship the device so far. This comes on the back of news from Taiwan that AUO has finally managed to up its … [Read more...] about iPad Mini Display Production Increased and Next Gen Display Being Developed
Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
A presence in the new age tablet computing scene was the last frontier for Ubuntu to make its presence felt, and that has now been accomplished. We have seen Ubuntu in operation on desktops, smartphones, and even TVs with tablet PCs being the latest addition to that club. This should come as a sweet piece of news for die-hard fans of the Linux based operating system, though … [Read more...] about Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
Asus Fonepad Gets CGF Certification
An Intel powered tablet running Android from Asus is slated for a MWC debut next week. The tablet has so far been referred to as the Fonepad, which seems to fit it well given its voice calling capabilities. As things stand right now, the new budget tablet from Asus will indeed be named the Fonepad, as that’s just the way the tablet has been described at the Global Certification … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Gets CGF Certification
Retina Display for iPad Mini to Cost $12 Extra
While the tech world is busy predicting the next logical upgrade for the iPad Mini will be a retina display, the same is expected to add $12 to the cost of production of each of the iPad Mini devices. This will make the tablet to cost around $200 for manufacturing each unit, up from the current $188. The above price estimate only takes into account the addition of a new display … [Read more...] about Retina Display for iPad Mini to Cost $12 Extra
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Poised to Surpass iPad Mini in Cost
Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Note 8.0 at the upcoming MWC followed by a launch in Europe towards end March. A Bulgarian site, Tablet.bg, has some interesting details to share of the upcoming iPad Mini competitor. The Note 8.0 could be priced 699 leva in Bulgaria, which translates to roughly 358 euros ($480). This applies to the base model of the tablet with 16 GB … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Poised to Surpass iPad Mini in Cost
iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet
The Korean company IRiver has now come up with a tablet almost a year after it discontinued its IRiver Story HD e-reader. Dubbed the WOWTab iq700, the tablet offers specs almost similar to the Nexus 7. This in itself isn't a bad thing, though the Nexus 7 is due for a complete makeover anytime soon. In such a scenario, the WOWTab does run the risk of losing its relevance.The … [Read more...] about iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet