Articles by Johnny Wills
Samsung Series 7 Gamer Laptop with Ivy Bridge Unleashed: Should Alienware be Afraid?
Samsung has just taken a big step in the gaming laptop market by releasing its Series 7 gamer laptop in the U.S. If you remember, it is the same laptop that was showcased in Samsung pavilion at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012. It is the first laptop to feature Intel's latest Ivy Bridge architecture. The Series 7 Gamer is currently available in the U.S. market at a price tag of $1,900 and it boasts of impressive specs. But can it give Alienware, the leader in gaming laptops, sleepless nigh...
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iPhone 5: Will MIT Glare-Free, Anti-Fogging, Self-Cleaning Wonder Glass Feature in Next Apple Phone?
Rumors are flying thick that Apple is looking for a new type of glass material that can give flawless touch-experience in its upcoming iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5. Reportedly U.S. researchers have developed a new glass material, which is fog-resistant, glare free and self cleaning, and it could be featured in Apple's upcoming smartphone.
Historic U.S. Navy Stealth Warship Sea Shadow Can be Yours for Only $100K: How?
The historic U.S. Navy Sea Shadow vessel that inspired a high-tech war-boat in 1997 James Bond movie - Tomorrow Never Dies - has been auctioned on a e-Bay-like Web site with a price tag of slightly over $100K, but on one condition that the buyer must scrap the ship rather than surf the waves on it.
Zerg Rush Easter Egg: Did You Beat the Zerglings?
Other than its leading search engine, Google is well known as a tech prankster. Google has a tradition of playing pranks and giving unexpected surprises to its users. To know about the new secret of Google search engine, just search "zerg rush" on Google and see the magic.
Forget iPhone 5: Check Out IPhnce and iPneno Instead
China has adopted its own way of dealing with the latest and hottest technology. For Apple, Chinese market matters a lot. Chinese people are simply crazy about iPhone and every Chinese wish to buy one, even if they cannot afford it. Recently, it was reported that a teenager had sold his kidney in exchange of an iPhone. The tale tells that how popular iPhone is among Chinese people. And, in case you too cannot afford a real iPhone, 'iPhnce' and 'iPneno' are great options to choose from. These...
Google Drive Versus SkyDrive Versus iCloud: Cloud Storage Battle Hotting up
Cloud computing became popular in 2008, after the launch of Dropbox. Realizing the demand for cloud backup solutions, world's top tech giants like Apple, Microsoft and Google have stepped into the cloud storage business with their own cloud platforms - iCloud, SkyDrive and Google Drive. Numerous options are available and consumers are finding it difficult to choose the best.
BlackBerry 10 Development Phone Photos Leaked: If They're Real, There's Some Hope for RIM Yet
Research in Motion (RIM), the Canadian tech behemoth is struggling in the global market, trying to keep itself afloat in live-or-die competition. The market shares are falling and developers are shifting away to other platforms like iOS and Android. RIM, after facing a huge loss, could be near extinction. But wait. There is still some hope for RIM and the company is reportedly close to releasing its BlackBerry 10-powered super phone, if leaked photos are to be believed.
Galaxy S3 Release Date: Specs Include Exynos 4 Quad and (Possibly) 12-Megapixel Camera, What Else?
After months of speculations, we are finally getting a mirror image of what Samsung's next flagship model is going to boast of. Galaxy S3 is releasing May 3 and in the final days of excitement, rumors are flying thick. Increasing the excitement level, Samsung is leaking a little bit of information about its upcoming Galaxy device now and then.
iOS 6: Top Features We Expect to See at WWDC 2012
Apple iPhone 5 may not debut at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) being held in San Francisco in June. But the next installment of Apple's mobile platform dubbed iOS 6 possibly will.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Exynos 4 Quad Chip Promises a Speed Demon
For the first time, Samsung has provided some information about what its upcoming flagship device - Galaxy S3 - is going to boast. Samsung has rolled out its new speed demon - the Exynos 4 Quad processor chip - that the company has confirmed will power its next Galaxy smartphone scheduled for launch on May 3.
Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Event Begins Friday: What You Need to Know
April has turned out to be a heaven for MMORPG gamers. Last week, Blizzard Entertainment gave a sneak-peak into its upcoming game - Diablo 3, where the beta version included 13 levels of gameplay. And this week, another MMORPG game - Guild Wars 2 is in open beta test list.
Galaxy S3 Release Date: Samsung Posts Record Profit Ahead of May 3 Launch
Samsung has posted a record profit prior to the launch of its new flagship model - Galaxy S3. The Galaxy lineup of Android smartphones from Samsung, specially Galaxy S2 and Note, has helped the Korean firm to tighten its grip over the global mobile phone market. Things are looking good for the company as Galaxy S3, which is scheduled for May 3 debut, is the most anticipated Android device of 2012.
Samsung Galaxy Note Spotted Hanging Out with T-Mobile
The confusing hybrid of a phone and tablet -Samsung Galaxy Note - has been a success for the Korean tech giant. Currently it is available in U.S. on AT&T. But the recent news is that it is also heading to T-Mobile, expanding to more carriers.
Mass Effect 3 Operation Exorcist Weekend Event: Kill 1,000,000 Cerberus Phantoms, Win Bounty
It's payback time. BioWare has announced another multiplayer challenge weekend for its Mass Effect 3 game. The multiplayer challenge event, dubbed Operation Exorcist, is themed for N7 players seeking revenge on Cerberus.
Google Drive Versus SkyDrive Versus Dropbox: Cloud Storage Services Compared
Google's cloud storage platform rumors surfaced online in 2004 - the same time when the internet search giant launched closed beta version of its Gmail service. Finally, on April 24, 2012, Google released the much-rumored Google Drive cloud service. Will it kill the business of Microsoft SkyDrive and Dropbox?
HTC One S: Qualcomm Snapdragon Chip Makes T-Mobile Phone Fast, Very Very Fast
T-Mobile has been airing a new TV commercial, starring model-actress Carly Foulkes, with an underlying message that T-Mobile boasts a speedy 4G network to be reckoned with. We do not know how fast the Internet speeds are, as Verizon and AT&T are leaders in 4G arena. But the Snapdragon S4 processor, featured in HTC One S, is really fast. Really very fast.
T-Mobile Free HTC One S Offer Lures iPhone Owners
The struggling U.S. network carrier T-Mobile is playing its ace to lure in more users by launching HTC One S in the market. The phone is priced at $199 on 2-year contract terms. But iPhone users can get the new device without having to dig into their pockets.
Flashback Trojan Far From Dead: New Variants Discovered
The first major botnet controversy is bringing Apple deep trouble. The tech giant is doing everything to stop the Flashback infection, but the malware continues to haunt Mac users. A security firm named Intego has discovered a new variant of Flashback dubbed Flashback.S. Now Apple has to deal with more than one malware and the Flashback Trojan is anything but dead.
Microsoft SkyDrive Update Brings New Features: Should Dropbox be Afraid?
When looking at the cloud storage market, you will see competition hotting up between various service providers. Software giant Microsoft has tweaked its cloud service - SkyDrive - and is offering tiered storage options. And, it could pose a threat to DropBox.
Forget iPhone 5: iPhone Nano Rumors Surface Again (and Reasons Why it Shouldn't)
Just like joining the two hands of a clock after each hour (65 minutes to be precise), rumors of iPhone Nano are back again. As spotted by BGR, a Chinese Web site is claiming that the Cupertino tech giant is working on a low-cost iPhone, dubbed iPhone Nano, citing unnamed sources within industrial supply chain.
Philips' $60 LED Light Bulb Lasts 20 Years: Worth Buying?
Philips $60 LED light bulb (codenamed - the EnduraLED 10W A19 Dimmable Bulb) has set a new bar of standard and performance. The bulb has quite a hefty price tag, but it lasts 20 years and is a real energy-saver. It is debuting in the U.S. market on Sunday, on the occasion of Earth Day and will be available in select stores such as Home Depot.
Kirby 20th Anniversary Collection Coming to Wii: Will You Buy it?
Kirby is now 20 years old and on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Nintendo said it will release a Wii-compatible compilation disk with Kirby titles. But, no words yet on what titles will be included in the special disk or about the release date.
Diablo 3 Open Beta Weekend Stress Test: Problems and Solutions
Blizzard Entertainment has made this weekend special by giving a sneak peek into the third installment of its dungeon-crawling game - Diablo 3. Most of you may have enjoyed the weekend playing the open beta of Diablo 3, which is scheduled to end on April 23 at 10 a.m. PDT. But many Diablo fanboys, being victims of server errors, are throwing flames at Blizzard. Ending the frustration and cooling the anger of its precious users, Blizzard has posted a handy FAQ on Diablo forum.
Wikipedia Hero: Former Pizza Delivery Guy Hits 1 Million Edits Milestone
If you think that you work hard, then here is an inspirational story of a man who became the first person to accomplish 1 million edits on World's largest online encyclopedia - Wikipedia. Justin Knapp - a former pizza delivery guy spends several hours daily, contributing his editing skills to Wikipedia, for which he has been paid ZERO dollar from Wikipedia.
Diablo 3 Open Beta Weekend Kicks Off: Will It Survive the Stress Test?
Bringing back the old-school magic, Blizzard has put its upcoming installment in the fantasy-game series - Diablo 3 - on an open stress test this entire weekend. The full version of game is launching on May 15. But the game developer - Blizzard Entertainment, is giving a sneak peek into the game.
Verizon Promises to Throw Weight Behind Windows Phone: Why?
When talking about the best smartphone released ever, the discussions are mainly focused around Apple iPhone and Android smartphones. But unexpectedly, Verizon is throwing weight behind Windows Phones.
HTC One X Release Date: Hits AT&T Stores on May 6, Priced at $199.99
Anticipation of HTC One X has gone through the roof. The recent news is that HTC One X is coming to AT&T on May 6. HTC fanboys can mark May 6 on their schedule as a day to buy One X as this time, it is the official launch date and not a rumored one. HTC is pricing the phone at $199.99 on a two-year contract terms. After the release, One X is going to be the first Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Android smartphone from the carrier.
