Google Glass hasn't proven to be as successful as its makers may have expected it to be. To make matters worse, wearable tech users are even open to charges of invasion of privacy. Nevertheless, Google has hit upon new ways to make its wearable tech more appealing to the masses, such as its recent deal with Luxottica, owners of the immensely popular eyeglass brands Ray Ban and … [Read more...] about Ray Ban and Oakley to Launch Google Glass Compatible Frames
Apple iTunes Now Includes NPR’s 24 Hour News Channel
Apple’s iTunes online radio service had it all, except a daily news feature. Now, the addition of NPR will bring 24 hour live news to listeners, including shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. The Washington, DC-based non-profit media organization hasn't stated what the business aspect of the deal will be like or in what ways it could generate revenue for NPR. … [Read more...] about Apple iTunes Now Includes NPR’s 24 Hour News Channel
British Library Digitizes More Historical Manuscripts
After the successful digital makeover to the Mewar Ramayana, the British Library plans to apply that treatment to other historical documents. It took three years for the British Library to create the digital copies of the Mewar Ramayana, considered to be one of the best illustrated manuscripts of the great Hindu epic. Marina Chellini, curator of North Indian languages at the … [Read more...] about British Library Digitizes More Historical Manuscripts
Tablets Made Compulsory in Some Dubai School, Parents Cry Foul
Dubai is changing fast and the winds of change have invaded the city's educational infrastructure as well. ebooks and tablets are set to make a mark on Dubai's educational landscape, which should go well with its intended makeover as a "smart" city. Not everyone is pleased with the development, however, given the extra money that parents have to pay to procure tablets for … [Read more...] about Tablets Made Compulsory in Some Dubai School, Parents Cry Foul
Next Wave of Tablet Growth to be Fueled by Developing Markets
Market research firm ABI Research predicts that tablet shipment is expected to reach 200 million units by end of 2014, which will mark a 20 percent increase in sales for the year. The report also stated it’s the developing markets that will be adding to the numbers this year, given the saturation that the more matured markets have already reached. As such, the bulk of new … [Read more...] about Next Wave of Tablet Growth to be Fueled by Developing Markets
Ramos to Launch Android/Windows i10 Pro Tablet on March 25
Microsoft and Google may not approve Windows and Android dual booting devices at the moment, but that isn't stopping Ramos from launching such a tablet, as the Ramos i10 Pro is designed to dual boot Windows 8.1 and Android Jelly Bean 4.2. The tablet will be powered by the Intel Z3740D Bay Trail chip, matched up with a 2 GB RAM along with 32 GB internal memory. The 10.1 inch … [Read more...] about Ramos to Launch Android/Windows i10 Pro Tablet on March 25
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
Tablets have always been pegged as one of the best devices for personal entertainment, but it’s surprising how many of these offer just ordinary levels of sound quality. The explanation usually stems from lack of adequate space to fit a speaker big enough to offer decent levels of sound. Now, surround sound pioneer Dolby has taken it upon themselves to set things right. The … [Read more...] about Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
Pebble Sold a Staggering 400,000 Units in 2013
Pebble is off to a solid start, if the over 400,000 smartwatches it sold in 2013 is any indication. Unofficial estimates put revenues earned at an impressive $60 million, something that is expected to double by the end of the year. One of the factors leading tothe success of Pebble is the robust development team comprised of 1,200 developers who continue to make and refine … [Read more...] about Pebble Sold a Staggering 400,000 Units in 2013
Medium Launches Read-Only App For iPhone
Medium, the popular blogging platform has made its iOS debut today. The app is fairly simple and users can read articles from the site. After signing in, the app presents you with a list of stories based on what's popular and what you have already chosen to follow from the main website. It tells you about how long it will take to read each story, and if you get bored partway … [Read more...] about Medium Launches Read-Only App For iPhone
New PlayBook Update in the Works, BlackBerry Bridge Update Available
BlackBerry is reported to have come up with an update to its Bridge app but, it’s not expected to be an extensive update. The last news of an update to the BlackBerry Bridge was late February when a minor update to fix a notification issue was released. It’s not yet known what this latest update is about. However, in what should be even more exciting news for current … [Read more...] about New PlayBook Update in the Works, BlackBerry Bridge Update Available