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IE Sucks… Wait, Scratch that, Safari Sucks More
Web browsers are probably the most commonly used piece of software on our computers, after the operating system itself, essential for navigating us through the Internet. The good thing is that we have a lot of options to choose from too, and most of us have our own preferences. Even so, the debate about which ...
Pacemakers Under Attack: When the Internet of Things Gets Sick
We’re now in an era where everything can be and will be connected. From house appliances that you can remotely control with your smartphone via an app, to implantable medical devices that control your insulin injections, just about every electrical device known to man will soon be wired up to the web. The Internet of ...
New SmartHome Solutions for Multiroom Sound Tripping + More
In this week’s SmartHome roundup, we’ll be featuring a solution to your AirPlay needs, a new affordable way to turn your home into a smart and connected home, and a smarter way to lock your doors. WHAALE Multiroom App Multirooming audio via Airplay wasn’t available for iOS devices until the WHAALE Multiroom Player app ...
Touch-based Firefox Coming to Windows 8 Soon
Admit it, you just hate using Internet Explorer right? Pretty much anyone who knows anything about computers despises Microsoft’s browser with a passion, even though the most recent versions aren’t (in all honesty) that bad. Fact is, IE was god-damn awful for years, which is why its one-time 90% market share has been eroded by ...
Can Apple Strike Gold With The iPhone 5?
Apple may have a few presents lined up for fanbois in time for the holiday season, and these are likely to be coming in waves over the next months. Apple will be holding a press event on September 10, 2013, we’re expecting that days before that, iOS 7 will finally be made available for download. ...
VMware This Year: Key Acquisitions, Mobility + OpenStack
Ahead of VMworld next week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane looking at highlights from last year’s event, as well as this year’s biggest developments from VMware. As the world shifts towards software-defined everything, virtualization remains a key focal point for many industries in the enterprise, and VMware is embracing the trend through updated ...
Four Reasons Why YouTube for Windows Phone Was Blocked
Google has once again taken down Microsoft’s YouTube app for Windows Phone for somewhat dubious reasons which the software giant claims are manufactured. “It seems to us that Google’s reasons for blocking our app are manufactured so that we can’t give our users the same experience Android and iPhone users are getting. The roadblocks Google ...
Mobile Roundup: New Nokia Windows RT Tablet & iPhone Price Rumors
Friday’s are usually laid back but the mobile sector got a lot of buzz today. From a rumored Nokia tablet to the next iPhone’s possible price, and a smartwatch launching next month, there’s lots to get excited about this weekend. Nokia tablet and Amber update According to sources, Nokia is readying for a special ...
iWatch vs. Galaxy Gear : First to Market, Best in Class
Samsung has certainly become known for its smartphones, but is the South Korean manufacturer ready for smartwatches? The company is said to be revealing the Galaxy Note III at IFA 2013 in Germany. Reports have claimed that the phablet will be packing the Smart features found on the Galaxy S4, a 13PM camera and it ...
SmartWorld Weekly: Fancy Solar Panels, IBM’s Renewable Energy System + More
If you missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. This week’s SmartWorld Series featured primped-up solar panels, an egg-shaped gadget to help you find your inner peace, a panoramic smart glass for luxury cars, and IBM’s new take on renewable energy sources. ...