Monday, March 09, 2015
Friday, March 06, 2015
Acer refreshes Chromebox CXI with Intel Core i3, 4K video and up to 8GB RAM
"The CXI comes outfitted with up to 8GB of DDR3 1600Mhz memory and Intel HD graphics. An array of connectivity options include 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and Gigabit Ethernet as well as four USB 3.0 ports including two with power off charging for smartphones and tablets. It supports up to a 32GB SD card for accessing photos from other devices. Via HDMI and DisplayPort, it also provides video and content to external displays and HDTVs. The systems are powered by a 65W AC adapter and bundled with a VESA mount kit and a Google approved USB keyboard and mouse".
These machines are available immediately, and pricing is actually quite reasonable given the specs. The 4GB model (CXI-i34GKM) is $349, while the 8GB model (CXI-i38GKM) is only $50 more at $399. While 4GB is sufficient for Chrome OS, I would suggest splurging on 8GB. If you plan on owning the machine for a few years, you will be glad that you did.
Acer refreshes Chromebox CXI with Intel Core i3, 4K video and up to 8GB RAM
These machines are available immediately, and pricing is actually quite reasonable given the specs. The 4GB model (CXI-i34GKM) is $349, while the 8GB model (CXI-i38GKM) is only $50 more at $399. While 4GB is sufficient for Chrome OS, I would suggest splurging on 8GB. If you plan on owning the machine for a few years, you will be glad that you did.
Acer refreshes Chromebox CXI with Intel Core i3, 4K video and up to 8GB RAM
Acer launches new, Intel Core i3-powered Chromeboxes | Android Central
The CXI comes outfitted with up to 8GB of DDR3 1600Mhz memory and Intel® HD graphics. An array of connectivity options include 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and Gigabit Ethernet as well as four USB 3.0 ports including two with power off charging for smartphones and tablets. It supports up to a 32GB SD card(1) for accessing photos from other devices. Via HDMI® and DisplayPort, it also provides video and content to external displays and HDTVs. The systems are powered by a 65W AC adapter and bundled with a VESA mount kit and a Google approved USB keyboard and mouse.
Acer launches new, Intel Core i3-powered Chromeboxes | Android Central
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
The Samsung Galaxy S6 just killed two of my favorite Android features - CNET
Say it ain't so, Samsung.
When the Galaxy S5 came out last year, I wrote about how I was thankful that Samsung hadn't dramatically changed the design of its flagship smartphone, keeping its replaceable battery and storage expansion slot, both of which could be found underneath its removable plastic back.
Yes, Samsung took a lot of heat in some quarters for making a flagship phone that didn't seem to match the premium look and feel of the iPhone line. But Samsung didn't sacrifice functionality and flexibility for swankier looks. That flexibility -- the removable battery and expandable storage in particular -- is ultimately what differentiates Samsung's Android phones from Apple's iPhones. And I said that's why I'd never buy an Android phone that didn't offer those features.
Well, say goodbye to that differentiating factor. Samsung's new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, both announced earlier today at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, have have sleek "unibody" designs expected of today's flagship smartphones. And while the entry-level models will come with 32GB of internal storage (rather than 16GB, as on the iPhone), there's no expansion slot for additional storage and the battery isn't user-replaceable. That also means you can't carry around an extra battery to swap in case you run out of juice.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 just killed two of my favorite Android features - CNET
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Will Google Bundle Chromebook Pixel 2.0 With Its Upcoming LTE Network? - Chrome Story
This year, what if they add something from their own LTE network? Like 1 GB of data or some discounted billing rates?
Google needs devices and people to test their LTE network, something like a public beta test. If they do it on their own platform, both hardware and software (Pixel and Chrome OS), they will get a better flexibility for the whole scheme.
Will Google Bundle Chromebook Pixel 2.0 With Its Upcoming LTE Network? - Chrome Story
Samsung loses smartphone crown to Apple - CNET
With its big-screened iPhone 6 lineup, Apple jumped past Samsung to capture a 20.4 percent share of smartphone sales last quarter, says research firm Gartner.
Samsung loses smartphone crown to Apple - CNET
Samsung loses smartphone crown to Apple - CNET
How 5G will push a supercharged network to your phone, home, car - CNET
The next evolution in wireless networking holds promises of self-driving cars and movies that download in the blink of an eye. 5G is big at this year's Mobile World Congress, but don't expect it until 2020.
Monday, March 02, 2015
Sunday, March 01, 2015
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind | PCWorld
"The FCC’s most recent report on the cost of cable found that the price of expanded basic cable service increased by 5.1 percent [PDF] in 2012, and additional reports show that those prices have continued to rise, unabated, ever since.
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind | PCWorld
Millions of consumers are now cutting the cord that provides television services while keeping the one that provides broadband internet. The idea: Replace traditional broadcasting with video streaming and downloading services so you can access the same television programs you love via the web."
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind | PCWorld
Friday, February 27, 2015
He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy : NPR
In 1966, when Leonard Nimoy was offered a minor role on a new space drama, he was thrilled. As he told Archive of American Television: "You have to understand that prior to Star Trek I never had a job that lasted longer than two weeks in any TV show or movie. Never. Two weeks — max. And here I was, looking at a season of work."
The actor beloved for his role as the pointy-eared half-human, half-Vulcan died of lung disease at his home in Los Angeles on Friday. He was 83.
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Before he became an interplanetary sex symbol, Nimoy was a two-bit character actor knocking around Hollywood. He tended to play a lot of ethnic roles — Cherokees, Basques, Mexicans, Russians, Italian-Americans.
He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy : NPR
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Skip the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro and go for the Surface Pro 3 instead | Windows Central
"A few days ago, I managed to pick up a Yoga 3 Pro to review for the site. See my unboxing and tour here if you missed it. I am still feeling out the ultra slim Ultrabook, but I can already answer one question for you. If you are choosing between buying the Surface Pro 3 and the new Yoga, you should pass on the Lenovo.
This conclusion is not to say the Yoga 3 Pro is bad, but rather I so far find it underwhelming. Let us compare."
Monday, February 23, 2015
Report: Apple poaching Samsung staff for future projects
"Another official provided more details, adding that, “former Samsung workers are given greater independence to proceed with their tasks. Apple prefers to use Samsung’s chip experts because they are very diligent, mission-oriented and are prepared to acquire new knowledge” and then pointed out that the individuals seduced by the dark side don’t have any real language difficulties working at Apple.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
'Microsoft Surface Pro 4' Release Date, Specs & Price: October Release Set, See Details of Launch, Pro 3 Promo & Trade-In Program [Rumors] : News : Realty Today
"Based on a recent report by PC Advisor, the site analyzes the Surface Pro 4 will hit the shelves by October 2015 for a number of reasons. First of all, with the launch of the new Windows 10 in time for the year end shopping season, it'd be beneficial for the company to release a portable device sporting the new OS."
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Neill Blomkamp's 'Alien' movie gets the greenlight, as seen on Instagram - CNET
According to Variety and Blomkamp himself -- on Instagram, of course -- the "Alien" sequel will be his next film. It will be developed alongside prequel "Prometheus 2" and both will be produced by the series progenitor Ridley Scott.
Neill Blomkamp's 'Alien' movie gets the greenlight, as seen on Instagram - CNET
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Samsung Could Roll Back Its Own Software And Embrace Microsoft For Galaxy S6 | TechCrunch
We’ve already heard reports that Samsung could be pumping the breaks on TouchWiz with its next flagship, but a new report from the generally accurate SamMobile today says that it will also be removing most of its in-house pre-loaded software from the Galaxy S6, and instead offering a host of Microsoft’s smartphone apps pre-installed. If true, this is one of the surest signs yet that Samsung is rethinking its mobile strategy in a way that truly plays to its strengths and minimizes its weaknesses.
Per the report, Samsung will be reducing the performance impact of TouchWiz, as well as sticking closer to stock Lollipop in some regards. But the big news is that it will remove “all” of its pre-installed apps, which presumably means things like S Voice, S Health, S Note and others. These will still be available, and will offer more colourful redesigns, but they’ll reside in the Samsung Galaxy Apps store as optional downloads, instead of something you get on the device out of the box (and can never truly remove).
Samsung won’t be stripping pre-installed software altogether, though: Instead, it’ll offer Microsoft’s revamped suite of productivity apps, including OneNote, OneDrive, Office Mobile (complete with a free 365 subscription of indeterminate duration) and Skype. Given Microsoft’s success in reinventing its software offerings for the mobile platforms of its ostensible competitors, this should prove far more beneficial to users than offering them Samsung’s generally unimpressive equivalents.
Samsung Could Roll Back Its Own Software And Embrace Microsoft For Galaxy S6 | TechCrunch
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