Microsoft intros child-friendly Internet Explorer 9

February 8, 2012

Microsort working on child-friendly Internet Explorer

I salute Microsoft for coming up with a kid-friendly and safe web browser. You see, the software giant teamed up with British group CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center) to develop a safer version of the IE9. It’s the same web browser but now it features easy access to CEOP pages, thinkuknow.co.uk tabs, Bing, and a Jump List that allows the parents to set their children’s age groups. Read more

Motorola now after Microsoft for Windows 7, Xbox 360 patents

February 8, 2012

Motorola now after Microsoft for Windows 7, Xbox 360 patents

Motorola is on a roll going after companies for patent infringement. We heard of the battle between Motorola and Apple yesterday and now, it’s with Google.

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Motorola Mobility starts patent war with Apple in Germany

February 7, 2012

Apple Store Germany

Why are some top tech companies going against Apple? It’s obvious: they want Apple eliminated from the race. We already know the battle between Apple and Samsung and now, it’s Motorola vs. Apple.
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Refurbished Xooms could have unerased data

February 6, 2012

Motorola Xoom

Bad news for a hundred or so Motorola Xoom owners who returned their tablets. Their units have been refurbished, sold again, and could be in danger of still having their personal data. Read more

Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft, moving to Amazon

February 6, 2012

 Windows Phone Brandon Watson Amazon Kindle app

The Windows Phone department over at Microsoft is undergoing some changes. When we talk about companies, it means reshuffling is going on after top executive Brandon Watson announced he is leaving for Amazon. Read more

[Video] The future of glass displays by Corning

February 6, 2012

Corning, touchscreen

Corning seems to be bent on delivering higher display technologies such as a transparent touchscreen. It could still be a concept and far from being a reality but is not impossible. Read more

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Kazuo Hirai named new CEO and President of Sony

February 2, 2012

sony

Sony is the next company changing leadership. The Japanese electronics company has recently appointed a new CEO in the person of Kazuo Hirai.

Kazuo Hirai will be replacing Howard Stringer beginning April 1. Stringer, who has served for seven years, will then be Chairman of Sony’s Board of Directors starting June. Read more

Facebook to File for $5 Billion IPO Wednesday Says NYT

February 1, 2012

It has been rumored since November of last year, but the New York Times reports that social network giant Facebook will file its initial public offering (IPO) tomorrow and is looking to earn around $5 billion in fresh capital by selling its stocks to an open market for the first time. Initially, Facebook was rumored to gain $10 billion in IPO but things will still change significantly as the IPO process progresses. Read more

Video game revenue down for Amazon

February 1, 2012

Amazon Game revenue

Earnings call for Amazon revealed that video game revenue is down. I am not surprised because a lot of gaming consoles sales are not doing good either. I’m sure people are not getting bored with video games because some titles have sold millions in less than a month. Read more

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London Eye equipped with 192 Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tabs

January 27, 2012

London Eye equipped with 192 Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tabs

We know that First Class passengers of American Airlines are provided with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. That’s Samsung’s edge over Apple during a flight but looks like even London prefers the Android tablet over the iPad. Why, the London Eye– all 32 capsules of it– are equipped with Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets. Each capsule features Android tablets that serves as tourist guide starting today, January 26, 2012. Read more