Articles by Jonathan Charles
New MacBook Pro May Boast of Liquidmetal Chassis, Quad-Core Ivy Bridge Chip
Rumors continue to suggest that the next round of MacBook Pros will launch with Ivy Bridge internals. And, as rumored for the iPhone 5, the laptops could also feature Liquidmetal technology.
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Microsoft SkyDrive: Good News - Tiered Storage Options, Bad News - They're Not Free
Good news - Microsoft has now added storage options to its cloud storage service, SkyDrive. Bad news - Microsoft is priced the storage options, from as low as $10. The company has also introduced SkyDrive apps for Windows and Mac.
HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Plays Peek-a-Boo on Verizon Site
Verizon's much-rumored HTC Incredible 4G quickly appeared on its DroidDoes Web site, before being quickly pulled out and the page now shows an error page. However, Verizon wasn't quick enough - Android watchers managed to grab images, revealing what could be the phone's specs and pricing.
Diablo 3 Witch Doctor: New Class Trailer Shows Dark Magic and Mayhem
Blizzard unveiled a new class for its upcoming fantasy action role-playing game Diablo 3, called the Witch Doctor. The spotlight comes at the end of the beta's "stress test," and three weeks ahead of launch.
Skype v1.0 for Windows Phone Released, No More Beta
Microsoft has kept its promise to move Skype for Windows Phone out of beta by April, first announced at Mobile World Congress this year. New features, such as the ability to search for contacts and add them on Skype, come with v1.0.
Spammed: India Tops Spamming Countries List
During the first quarter of 2012, 20 percent of spam e-mails were sent from India. The study was conducted by security software firm Trend Micro.
iPhone 5: How In-Cell Touch Panel Will Make Next Apple Phone Slimmer and Lighter?
The next iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, will reportedly feature an in-cell touch panel, which results in a lighter device. An increase in production yield rates of the panels has convinced Apple to work with two companies.
PlayMemories Online: Sony May Launch 5GB Cloud-Based Photo-Sharing Service on May 25
Sony is launching a new photo sharing service - called PlayMemories Online - during Spring 2012. The service allows photos and videos to be shared across devices running the app.
iPad 3: Why Single Men Prefer New iPad Over Women?
One in 10 single men would rather own an iPad 3 - the new iPad - than a new partner, according to a poll.
Patent Dispute: Apple, Samsung CEOs Ordered to Kiss and Make Up
Apple and Samsung executives will be involved in settlement talks to end a patent dispute, according to a court filing. The dispute is over smartphone and tablets.
Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update, New Games Soon
Nintendo announced at its Nintendo Direct video briefing in Japan that they will soon release a new firmware update for its handheld console, the Nintendo 3DS. New games for the platform were also announced, though the company has remained quiet on western release dates.
Eric Schmidt: Guess How Much Google Ex-CEO Earned Last Year?
Even though Larry Page is the new CEO of Google after Eric Schmidt stepped down, it didn't harm Schmidt's earnings. In fact, as an executive chairman, Schmidt took home $101 million last year, which is much higher than what he took home during his tenure as CEO.
Slovakia Beats South Korea in Internet Speed: Google
After Google invested millions to improve Internet speeds, the company has compiled a report of countries to see who ranks on top. Surprisingly, Slovakia is the fastest when it comes to desktop speeds. Even beating South Korea or Japan.
Nook Audio is no Joke: Headphones Added to Barnes & Noble Product Page
An image on the Barnes & Noble website revealed the company is working on a pair of headphones. While not officially announced, expect an announcement soon as the company has already uploaded an image.
Barnes & Noble Teams up with Marvel Avengers to Offer Discount on Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble are offering discounts on its Nook Tablet in conjunction with Marvel. The offer runs for the rest of this month and into May. Customers who buy select Avengers comics will receive the discount code, available online or in stores.
HTC One S Comes to T-Mobile: Release Date April 25, Price $199.99
T-Mobile has launched the HTC One S in its bid to retain customers. The phone will release on April 25 for $199.99 on a two-year contract.
Google CEO Larry Page Defends Java Use in Android Lawsuit
Google's Larry Page was at the center of criticism as he defended questionable software in its smartphone operating system, Android. Oracle had accused Google of 'stealing' Java software, previously owned by Sun Microsystem and now owned by Oracle.
Temple Run Android App Races Past 10 Million Downloads; Update Gets Twitter Integration
Temple Run, the free-to-play mobile game developed by Imangi Studios, has broken 10 million downloads on Android. The title has been downloaded 36 million times on iOS devices.
Sony Wins EU Approval on $2.2 billion EMI Deal
Sony has won approval for its $2.2 billion takeover of EMI. A person with knowledge of the deal said the approval was an important step in Sony creating the largest catalog of songs in the world.
AT&T Boosts GoPhone Data Plan: What You Need to Know
AT&T's GoPhone data plan has received a boost, doubling the previous data transfer amounts at the same prices. The changes will take effect on April 22.
Eco-friendly LG Optimus Elite Comes to Sprint at Pocket-friendly Price
Sprint and LG have announced the availability LG Optimus Elite. The eco-friendly device will be available on Sprint's 3G network, and arrives this month.
Australian Artists Recreate 'Fragrance' of New Apple MacBook Pro
We're all excited when we unbox a new Apple product. However, it's not every day that we get to buy a new Apple product and unbox it. Hence, to let people like us relive the exciting moment, the smell of a new Macbook Pro is being recreated by three Australian artists. It will be made available to the public in May and will be used at the group's art show in Melbourne.
Intel Ivy Bridge Processors Designed for Retina Display Macs and Windows 8 Tablets?
Intel is looking to implement Ivy Bridge architecture into Macs equipped with Retina Display, as well as high-performance Windows 8 tablets. While not guaranteed, Intel hopes the tablets will implement Ivy Bridge.
Intel Unveils Impressive (but Pricey) 'Cove Point' Ultrabook-Tablet Hybrid
Intel unveiled a stunning ultrabook-tablet hybrid called 'Cove Point' at IDF 2012 in Beijing. The device was seen running the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, though there's no word on availability.
Motorola Droid Razr HD Spied in the Wild
While not confirmed, the Droid Razr HD has now appeared in an EXIF data file from images upload by an apparent Motorola employee. The photos have since been removed, suggesting they could be genuine.
Mobile Operators Doubt Whether Nokia Lumia Can Compete With iPhone and Android Smartphones
Despite Nokia's Lumia 710, 800 and 900 devices launching to warm receptions in Europe and the U.S., telecom operators in Europe remain unconvinced about the success of the devices. Speaking to Reuters, the operators see no reason why the Lumia should do better than the iPhone or Android smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Official Release Date May 3: What about Specs?
Samsung has announced its next device in the Galaxy S line - the Samsung Galaxy S3. The company is sending out e-mail invites for the device's launch in London, on May 3.
