Articles by Vamien McKalin
Samsung S Launcher Widget Comes To Windows 8: The Return Of The Start Menu
Samsung is trying to bring back that Windows 7 feeling in Windows 8 with its S Launcher Widget in the company's newest Windows 8 laptops. The interesting thing about this widget is its similarity to the Apple launcher widget on Mac Computers, especially after the huge court loss Samsung recently suffered at the hands of Apple.
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NASA's New Space Satellite PhoneSat Is Based On A Google Nexus Smartphone
Due to the United States' Government budget restraints, NASA has not been able to do some ambitious things in the Space program. However, that won't stop the space agency from trying other less expensive means to get into space, and this is where the PhoneSat project comes into play. The goal of PhoneSat is to built inexpensive satellites to put into space; these satellites could end up being the cheapest satellites ever to come from NASA or any other institution sending satellites into sp...
Google Nexus 7 Tablet Overclocked To 2GHz Thanks To XDA Developers
The Google Nexus 7 tablet is one of the best pieces of tech gadgets to have been released in 2012. The device is able to hit 1.3GHz at full throttle, but what if you want it to go higher, considerably higher?
Microsoft Logo Evolution Over 37 Year Period (PHOTOS)
Microsoft has been around for 37 years, and during this time, the company managed to change its logo 5 times. The company wasn't shy about changing its logo in the early days, but when it changed to a different logo in 1987, it would take another 25 years before a new logo was brought into the fro.
Happy Wars: Microsoft's First Free-to-Play Game To Hit Xbox Live In Fall 2012
It is said free-to-play games is where the industry is headed, and should become the norm in the next 10 years. Well, Microsoft is not waiting for 2022 to begin its onslaught of free-to-play games on Xbox Live. The company has announced a new Arcade title called Happy Wars, a game that is looking to be a fun experience.
Apple To Unveil iPad Mini In October: What Does This Mean For Android?
Rumors of an iPad Mini have been making waves for a long time now, and for a good reason. With the rise of 7-inch tablet popularity, which began with the Amazon Kindle Fire, and now the Google Nexus 7, Apple has no choice but to consider taking on the market despite Steve Jobs once saying, "7-inch tablets are dead on arrival."
Windows 8: A Quick Round Up Of Reviews
Microsoft is getting both praise and criticism over choices it made with Windows 8, but nothing can be changed now that the final version of the OS is in the hands of reviewers. We have been taking a keen look at all the reviews of Windows 8 out there on the Internet, and so far, the general consumption is that Windows 8 is good.
Top 5 Computer Monitors For Gamers and Movie Lovers
If you spend a lot of time playing video games or watching movies, you'll need an awesome monitor to get the job done, not just some cheap plastic off the shelf. You want a good display that shows all your content in full HD, something with tons of features to get your tech mind in a frenzy. One important thing a monitor needs to be considered well apart from good picture quality, is a good and consistent framerate.
The Verdict Is In: Samsung Owes Apple $1.49 Billion In Damages
The verdict is in. It took the 9 person jury only 21 hours to come to the conclusion that Samsung infringed on Apple's patents, and the jury did not award Samsung anything in its counter suit. Samsung owes Apple $1.49 billion in damages, but the company might not pay that amount when it appeals the decision.
Curiosity: Rovio Takes Angry Birds Space To Mars With The Help Of NASA
If you thought Rovio was running out of ideas for Angry Birds, think again. Rovio recently teamed up with NASA to offer Angry Birds fans, a Curiosity Rover-themed episode of Angry Birds Space. Players will be thrown into Mars where they will launch birds at pigs while learning more about Curiosity and its mission on the Martian landscape.
Samsung's Answer To Nokia's PureView Is A Galaxy S3-Based 16-Megapixel Standalone Camera
Despite the recent setback at the patent trial in the U.S., according to tipster who tipped off GSM Arena, Samsung is hard at work on an Android-based point-and-shoot 16-megapixel camera. This device is said to be very similar to the Galaxy S3, with only the huge lens on the back as the main difference.
LG Teases Optimus LTE 2 Superphone
The era of the superphones is upon us, as every Android manufacturer is aiming to hit the market with smartphones that are more powerful than some computers ten years ago. Today, LG became the latest Android OEM to enter this space with its own superphone, Optimus LTE 2, a device that is equipped with a Quad Core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU with Adreno 320 graphics from Qualcomm.
Samsung Kills Bada: Delays First Tizen Based Handset To 2013
In a move that came as no surprise, Samsung has finally killed its Bada mobile operating system. Bada OS was Samsung's answer to Nokia's Series 40 operating system, which is able to run on low-end hardware and targeted at developing nations. However, Samsung only found mild success with its venture and has chosen to end Bada in favor of pursuing something with more promise to bring the company forward.
Halo 4: Single and Multi Player Achievements Made Public By 343 Industries
For those who are interested in Halo 4, a game that is bound to make waves in sales when it is released later in the year, you may want to have an idea what the Achievements would look like. Below is the list of Achievements 363 Industries made public for everyone to see, enjoy.
Microsoft Surface Tablet: Why The Windows 8 RT Version is Better Than The Windows 8 Pro Version
Microsoft has big plans to release its Windows 8 based Surface tablet this year, and there is no doubt the Surface tablet will find success. As you may already know, there are two versions of the Surface, one that runs on Windows 8 RT, and the other, which is more powerful, runs on Windows 8 Pro. That said, only one version of the Surface will gain massive success, and we believe it could likely be the Windows 8 RT version.
Top Reasons Why Call of Duty is Better Than Battlefield (OPINION)
There are so many factions out there arguing over which game is better, is it Call of Duty, or is it Battlefield. Today I am here to set things straight once and for all. Many of you might or might not like what I have to say, but despite that, it has to be said. Let me get to it right now, Call of Duty is better than Battlefield, not by a very long shot, but long enough to be discussed.
Nokia PureView Camera Technology Coming To Windows Phone? Seems Likely
Nokia recently hinted that that its new line of Windows 8 devices might include PureView camera technology. A fan on Twitter asked Nokia if the new Lumia would feature PureView, and the company's response hinted strongly at the possibility.
Microsoft Kinect Gaming Sensor Priced Dropped to $109.99
Microsoft has been doing a lot of things right since the year began, and the company is in no mood ease off the pedal. Today, Microsoft announced a permanent price drop of its Kinect gaming motion sensor that has been a massive success since the product first went on sale in 2010. The device has been slashed from $149.99 to $109.99. We would have preferred if Microsoft brought it down to $99, but there is always next year.
Nokia Takes Command of Windows Phone Market: A Repeat of The Symbian Glory Days?
Nokia and its plan to revive itself by getting into a partnership with Microsoft and Windows Phone seems to be paying off. According to the latest data from Localytics. Worldwide, a research firm based in Cambridge USA, Nokia now has the lion share of the Windows Phone market which is really no big surprise when you take into consideration that the company is the only one putting its full support behind the platform.
Metal Gear Solid 5: Motion Actor Says Game Will Launch in 2013, Possible PS4 Launch Title?
Metal Gear Solid 5 is one of those games you know is in development. However, you just don't know when to expect it since Kojima Productions is so secretive about its projects. Well, we might have an idea of what is going down with the title, and if these little bits of information are true, the year 2013 will be one to be remembered.
Xbox 720: Top Things We Would Want (And Not Want) To See In Microsoft's Next Gaming Console
Microsoft is hard at work on the next generation Xbox codenamed Durango, and known to many as the Xbox 720. There are so any rumors circulating at this point about the specifications of the device, that makes you wonder if there is a factory where Xbox 720 rumors are churned out on a daily basis. Putting all the rumors aside, we are going to dig into our minds and fetch features we would definitely like to see in the Xbox 720, features that could allow Microsoft to retain its lead over the compe...
New Screenshots of Grand Theft Auto 5 Released By Rockstar Games: More Info in October?
Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA5) is one of the most hotly anticipated video games of this generation. Yesterday, amid an Internet fanfare, Rockstar Games brought released three new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto V.
Samsung Windows Phone 8 Marco and Odyssey Devices Specs And Pricing Leaked
The first set of Windows Phone 8 devices are scheduled for a September launch, with Nokia leading the charge. Shortly after, Windows 8 and supported devices will take to store shelves in an effort to keep Microsoft on track in a rapidly changing market. Rumors have surrounded Samsung's plan for Windows Phone 8, and recent leaks appear to have revealed not only the pricing but also the specifications of the upcoming Samsung devices.
EA Up For Sale: What Does This Mean For Gamers?
Electronic Arts, one of the top video game publishers in the world is up for sale, our OMG meter just went right through the roof. According to an unnamed source who spoke to The New York Post, the publisher of such hit games like Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3, and FIFA, is quietly searching for a company with deep pockets to buy it up.
Motorola Announce Its Own Event On September 5, Taunting Nokia In The Proccess
Clearly Motorola and Nokia have an ax to grind. How else would one explain these recent decisions? A few days ago, Nokia announced it's planned an event that is scheduled for Sept. 5, 2012, and not too long after that, a Nokia exec taunted Samsung about the first line of Lumia Windows Phone 8 based smartphones. But now we Motorola also announcing that it is keeping an event on the Sept. 5, a bold slap in the face of Nokia and Microsoft.
Google Turns Up The Heat, Files New Patent Lawsuit Against Apple
The battle between Google and Apple is heating up as Google's Motorola unit filed a new patent lawsuit against Apple, according to Bloomberg. The company is seeking to ban Apple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices from selling in the United States.
After The Failure Of WebOS, HP Plans To Try Its Hands At Tablets Again
if you thought Hewlett's Packard tablet ambitions were dead, think again. The company is said to be changing around its Personal System Group for a planned come back in the tablet wars. It is difficult to determine if HP will be successful in this space since the company took a shot with webOS and ultimately humiliated itself in the eyes of the tech community.
