Moto X Review

In the four decades since Motorola first showed off a prototype of the world's first cellphone, the company has watched Apple, Samsung and other innovators surpass it in sales. With Google as its new owner, Motorola is introducing the Moto X, a phone notable for innovations in manufacturing, as part of an attempt to regain its stature.

Technology Supporting Social Interaction: From The Smartphone To The Social Pack

When it comes to being social in today’s world, apparently there is no limit in having the possibility to stay in touch with friends from abroad, make new friends based on common preferences or share with everybody whatever you feel like sharing, from a short sentence describing your day, to photos and videos. Back in the day you had to write letters and e-mails or make long distance phone calls to relatives to check up on them. Now you are a click away from everybody and space between people seems to have disappeared. Not a bad thing, once you realize that new and more innovative social networks rise every day with the tendency of becoming more and more specifically addressed to certain content or certain people.

First Firefox OS-based smartphone launched in Europe

Spain's Telefonica is offering the world's first smartphone with the Firefox operating system to compete with devices running Google Android and Apple iOS.

The ZTE Open smartphone goes on sale in Spain this week for 69 euros (about $90) and will soon be available in several Latin American countries.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Preview now available for download

At its Build developers conference, Microsoft announced that it has made the preview version of Windows 8.1, the update to its Windows 8 desktop operating system, available to the public for download.

Various Uses of IVMS (In-Vehicle-Monitoring-System)

Vehicle tracking

An IVMS (In-Vehicle-Monitoring-System) allows organizations and establishments to track every type of vehicles in real time. Thanks to help recent advancements in technology, these programs allow men and women and businesses to gain access to data and monitor his or her drivers and vehicles. The employment of this system is incredibly beneficial allowing companies being organized, avoid problems and cut costs where doable. Most businesses make use of efficiency and also a vehicle monitoring system can highlight any specific areas that need tightening. There are many industries which reap the pros from this sort of technology and many that are usually yet to get and take advantage of it.

Big help in emergency situations

A tracker system enables you to help any business which uses vehicles for transport. One of the finest uses due to this tracking technology would be to help the particular emergency providers. Some private ambulance companies at the moment are using this to monitor their ambulances continually. It could actually be a useful element in helping in order to save lives; after locating the geographical position with the emergency world, an ambulance may be contacted to succeed in the site inside the shortest doable time. The monitoring of blue lights can even be monitored, sometimes had to see should they are getting used at the proper times. The thing about a car tracking method is that it is also downloaded to some computer soon after if information should be examiner even more. This could be needed from the emergency services to seem back and discover when vehicles like ambulances were being used and where that they went. Police cars could also benefit from having a vehicle monitoring system. Not only can it help to ensure the safety coming from all officers for the force, it in addition provides the opportunity to better use available models.

Real-time reporting

There are some other innovative ways in which businesses use an IVMS GPS tracker. The takeaway industry first, is able to utilize a tracker to help plan the number of deliveries are usually possible, how quickly they are able to send out and about the orders and they also can monitor the fuel using of drivers. Some public transport services also utilize the technology to raise the efficiency of their services and present passengers real-time information. With breakthroughs in technology constantly currently being made and far more businesses discovering that they need this sort of data, a car or truck tracking method will carry on and play an essential role down the road for several industries.

The Newest in laptops, Chromebook Pixel by Google

The latest laptop in the market, the Chromebook pixel is available at an astronomical price. At a price which is about five times than that of its closest competitor, people are already asking questions about the justification of such a high range. Well, to be honest, if you are a general laptop user, then the chromebook pixel is not for you. Google has specifically designed the laptop for high end power users who require status symbols to maintain their position of pride. What are the special aspects of this laptop? Let us have a look.

Key Technological Differences Between iPhones

While many people love the iPhone, the main criticism is that Apple isn’t doing enough to change and update the phone. It is true that the design has remained consistent until the iPhone 5, but there are many major changes behind the scenes that have differentiated each iPhone. These are some of the key components that have been changed and updated with each new unit.

Why Both PC and Mac Need Antivirus Software

There are over 100 million users of Apple desktop computers and laptops in the world; however, it's a fact that more than 80% of the worldwide computer users choose Microsoft Windows over Apple OS. That's because of various reasons, and therefore confuses Apple developers who constantly struggle to come up with improved variants and user-friendly interfaces. No matter the efforts, it seems that Windows will continue to win this round and battleship over and over again while Apple has to admit its defeat.

But just like regular users, hackers and virus programmers also mostly target Windows users because of their great population compared to Apple computer users.

All You Need to Know About Google Glass

Walk down the street in any bustling cosmopolitan city and you will struggle to avoid passers-by with their eyes glued to the screens of their smartphones. However, while smartphones have been a mainstay of many people’s lives for several years now, technological entrepreneurs at Google have continued their attempts to improve the way we view and search for data by developing a less obtrusive, ‘heads up’ display that allows users to have constant access to information with minimal hassle.

In basic terms, Google Glass is a lightweight headset with a projected display that also includes a camera, microphone, and the ability to connect to the Internet. This headset takes the form of a pair of high-tech glasses that allow wearers to accomplish a variety of tasks without ever having to fumble around for their smartphone or sit down in front of a computer.

No one will use tablets five years from now -Ceo, BlackBerry

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins is in the news again. After firing salvos at Apple and Samsung, he has come out in the open against the business case for tablets.

During an interview at the Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles, Heins said that he does't think there'll be a reason to have a tablet in five years and that tablets were not a good business model. The interview was reported by Bloomberg. 

 "In five years I don't think there'll be a reason to have a tablet anymore," said Heins. "Maybe a big screen in your workspace, but not a tablet as such. Tablets themselves are not a good business model."

Five tips for buying clothing online

In 2012 consumers spent more than ever before online, with Britain coming in top of the list with an estimated 60% of the population spending online. With more of us spending online it comes as no surprise more and more of us are falling victim to online scams, product disappointment and generally feeling bad about our online purchases. When buying clothes online you need to be particularly vigilante, good photography, poor shipping companies and fake items are all rife on the internet, so here are five great tips to help prevent you becoming the next online victim.

Explore different images

When buying clothes online you are naturally drawn in by the great images and models wearing your desired piece of clothing. Companies will spend thousands of pounds ensuring their clothing looks as good as it possibly can, but sometimes you can get a nasty shock when you realise that your new jumper isn’t quite how it was on the model image. To get beyond this problem there a number of steps you can take. Start by finding the name of your potential purchase, e.g. Ralph Lauren Jumper, then within Google search for the product in an image search. Google will return a number of images of your product and give a potentially different perspective of your product. Another option is to simply use the zoom in and out tools that normally come alongside the image.

Top 5 Web Browsers for Android

Today, it’s hard to imagine our life without internet. We rely on the internet for entertainment, news, and social tools. Even work has started to move on the internet. So, the modern browsers must be dependable, fast and robust. Web browsers are also the integral part of smartphones. People prefer to spend most of their free time surfing the internet on their smartphones. Actually, there are hundreds of web browsers out there for Android devices too.

Classic Games On Steam You'll Love Playing Again

As you may have noticed while reading this article on your tablet, we're living in the future. One of the major advantages of living in the future is that we can now often seamlessly emulate the technology of bygone decades, and nowhere is this more true than in the world of gaming. In particular, Valve Corporation are – as ever – making it extremely easy for you to part with your money by re-releasing a variety of classic retro titles through Steam. To make things even better, these old friends now often have updated online functionality, allowing you to play with a variety of friends and people from all over the world from the comfort of your own sofa. Quite a few of these games are now available in glorious HD, too, so to get the most out of the experience, 

Yahoo to shut down seven products, including Message Boards, Blackberry app

Yahoo Inc is shutting down seven products, including its mobile app for Blackberry smartphones, as new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer takes a page from Google Inc's play book by eliminating unsuccessful products en-masse.

The product shutdowns, which Yahoo announced on its official company blog on Friday, are part of what the company said are regular efforts to evaluate and review its product line-up.

"The most critical question we ask is whether the experience is truly a daily habit that still resonates for all of you today," wrote Jay Rossiter, Yahoo's executive vice president of Platforms.

The announcement represents Yahoo's second group shutdown of products since Mayer, a former Google executive, became CEO of the struggling Web portal in July. So-called "spring cleaning" announcements, in which multiple products are shut down, have become a regular feature at Google in recent years.

Adverse Effects Of Power Failure On Data Centers

A data center is the driving force behind many different corporations and businesses. Every data center across the globe uses power to function efficiently. Computers and databases are used to make daily activities function properly and computers cannot function without power. Data centers need to function so that employees can work properly as well as give customers the opportunity for service. However, because a data center relies on power, a power outage can be detrimental. A power failure at a data center can have adverse effects in many different areas depending on the type of data center. Below are just a few examples of how a power failure can harm not just the data center but everyone else.

Ultrabook sales cause boom in premium laptop sales

A research report from The NPD Group reveals that, despite a slightly shrinking market overall, ultrabooks have helped to boost sales of higher-end laptops. Partially due to their higher pricing and premium feature-set, ultrabooks have successfully accounted for 11 percent of all US PC and laptop sales throughout 2012.

This news comes as Deloitte released their Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions 2013 white paper, in which they analyse web traffic by device and by locality.

Samsung Galaxy Q with foldable display rumoured to launch at MWC

We already know that Samsung is planning to launch multiple devices this year and the Mobile World Congress sets the perfect stage for the company to showcase some of its devices as part of its 2013 lineup. Here's another one that's added to that list.

Rumour has it that the Korean electronics giant could debut the Galaxy Q, a new smartphone that features a foldable display, reports SlashGear. Samsung unveiled its Youm flexible display technology at CES last month and it is likely to feature on the Galaxy Q.

Internet Security 101: Removing Malware

Malware is serious threat that many Internet users are not aware of. Even experienced users who carefully browse the Internet and avoid opening websites or files that look suspicious end up with infected devices. Therefore, it is important to remain as vigilant as possible and to keep a malware removal tool at hand.

Malware

Once malware or ‘malicious software’ infects a computer, it can cause a lot of damage. Some malware is extremely dangerous and can corrupt the operating system of a device. Others cause only minor annoyances such as slowing down the speed of the device or popping random notifications on the screen. It is important to understand how to remove malware from an infected system.

Prominent Apple developer on why a 4.94-inch 'iPhone Plus' makes sense

Big screen phones have become wildly popular over the last couple of years. The likes of Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X started the trend with displays around the 4-inch mark, and Samsung pushed the envelope further with the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Note II, with screens in the 5-inch territory. Other manufacturers have followed suit, and many have cited screen size as a big reason for picking Android-powered phones over the iPhone.

Essential Apps for a Happier Valentine’s Day

Are you looking to have the absolute perfect Valentine’s Day this year? If you are, then these apps are sure to help! Whether you are a hopeless romantic or just someone who is looking for some new ideas, there are plenty of fun and useful ideas waiting for you!

justWink Greeting Cards

justWink is an awesome app where you can send greeting cards to loved ones. They have many card options to choose from. For Valentine’s Day they offer cards for couples, friends, loved ones, “anti-Valentine’s Day” people, and also LGBT cards. All of the cards are absolutely adorable, funny, romantic, and sweet! justWink offers a couple of sending options:

• Email
• Text Message
• Facebook
• Real mail, but sending e-cards is better for the environment!

Make sure to send your loved ones a card on Valentine’s Day to show them that you care and are thinking about them!

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