Articles by Vamien McKalin
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Now Official: Top Features Include Google Now and Project Butter
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is official folks, and just like we said, the new update won't be incremental. However, the features it brings to the table, are pretty decent for a .1 update. The main feature in Jelly Bean is what Google calls Project Butter; this new innovation is all about making the new user interface faster and more smooth at the swipe of a fingertip. The demo Google showed onstage consisted of two Galaxy Nexus devices sitting by side, one with Ice Cream Sandwich inside, the other w...
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Rumor: Kindle Fire 2 Coming In July, Adding Fuel To The 7-inch Tablet Battle
The battle of the 7-inch tablets is heating up quickly, while our excitement levels surpass the roof and beyond. Recently, rumors alongside an image of what many are calling the Google Nexus 7-inch tablet, popped up on the Internet to much fanfare and fanboy chit chatter. Now we have reports of Amazon planning to announce its Kindle Fire 2 tablet this summer, news that could very well put to rest whatever Google is planning. The reports also claim Amazon will launch the device on July 31, we awa...
Google I/O 2012: What to Expect and Not to Expect
Looking back since the year began, June has been the busiest month in the world of technology and entertainment. Everything kicked off with E3 2012, then Apple's WWDC hogged the spotlight. After that we had Microsoft announcing its Surface tablet, and a few days later, Windows Phone Summit developer conference took place. That might seem a lot for one month alone, but it isn't over yet folks. The final big tech conference for the month of June is the Google I/O developer conference, and we are...
Opinion: Windows Phone 8 Success Will Come From Xbox
It has been a long time since Microsoft was the hot topic on the lips of consumers and fingertips on the internet, but with recent unveilings such as the Microsoft Surface tablet and Windows Phone 8, the company has done what Apple has been doing for years - be in the news. Windows Phone 8, Microsoft's smartphone platform that is gearing up to go head-to-head with Android and iOS this fall, is the company's latest and greatest effort in trying to get piece of the mobile pie, and we think we kn...
Foxconn CEO: iPhone 5 will Put the Galaxy S3 to Shame
The Apple iPhone 5 is expected to make its merry way into consumer hands this year, but the big question on everyone's mind is, how well will it stand up to the Samsung Galaxy S3. The Galaxy S3 is Samsung's latest and greatest Android smartphone offering, and with reports claiming the device has already achieved a record 9 million pre-orders worldwide, the iPhone 5 is up for some serious competition.
Windows Phone 8 Announced: All You Need To Know
Yesterday at the Microsoft Windows Phone Summit, the company announced and demoed Windows Phone 8, the newest version of Microsoft mobile operating system for smartphones that is expected to be in the palms of Windows Phone fans this fall. The new OS bring to the table a host of new features that will enable it to compete better with the likes of Android and iOS, something the previous versions were struggling to do due to lack of modern features and hardware.
E3 2012: Microsoft vs Sony vs Nintendo, Who Won?
E3 2012 has come to an end. The top three conferences from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are over and now is the time to determine who won, and who made a complete mockery of the show. Compared to E3 2011, this year's show was a lot better as all three came out gunning with exciting new announcements, along with some cringe-worthy onstage performances that nearly forced us on more than one occasion to stop watching.
Microsoft Surface Tablet vs Apple's New iPad: And The Winner Is?
The Internet is on fire right now with the recent announcement of the Microsoft Surface tablet device. Surface is the company's answer to the new iPad from Apple; and the device is expected to be available by the end of the year in two flavors, one running ARM, the other Intel x86. The big question many have on their mind is how does the Surface compare to the new iPad when it comes down to the raw numbers. We'll be taking a keen look at that.
Google Acquired Quickoffice in Fear of Microsoft Office Threat
It would appear Google is becoming intimidated after reports surfaced that Microsoft has plans to bring its office productivity applications to iOS, Android, and Windows-based tablets. On Tuesday, Google announced its acquisition of Quickoffice, a company well known for its Quickoffice suit that allows users to work on Microsoft office documents on smartphone and tablet devices.
LinkedIn 6.5 Million Passwords Hacked, Posted On the Internet: What Should You Do Now?
Never a dull moment when it comes down to hackers breaching security walls and escaping with all the goodies. The latest to fall victim to a pre-emptive hacker strike is the professional social network, LinkedIn. Apparently, hackers have breached the walls and stole over 6.5 million account passwords, what are the odds yours is a part of the stolen? You best saddle up and change that password before you regret playing "the brave one."
Computex 2012: Microsoft Sold Over 600 Million Windows 7 License, Company Gearing Up For Windows 8 Launch
Still wondering why Microsoft is taking such a huge gamble with Windows 8? Let us break it down for you nice and easy. Microsoft can do whatever it wants at this point with its Windows operating system without fear because the company has managed to sell over 600 million Windows 7 licenses, making the operating system Microsoft's most successful product yet.
Computex 2012: Asus Announces the Tablet 600 Running Windows 8 RT
Manufacturers are already putting heavy support behind Windows 8 with upcoming tablets and hybrid laptops. One such manufacture is Asustek Computer, formally known as Asus, and the company is gearing up for what could be the most important and profitable operating system launch this year. On Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Computex trade show in Taipei, Asus announced its first Windows 8 tablet device with an ARM processor and Windows 8 RT inside.
E3 2012 - Splinter Cell: Blacklist Demoed By Ubisoft, Looks Sharp
Fans of Splinter Cell are going to explode into tiny little pieces when they find out Ubisoft has announced a new game in the franchise called Splinter Cell Black List, and from what we have seen, the game is gearing up to be one of the hottest games in 2013. Unlike previous Splinter Cell games, Blacklist is looking to be fluid and action-orientated, and we're not going to be angry about that one bit.
E3 2012: Microsoft Xbox 360 Now the Top Selling Console Worldwide
On Monday, at Microsoft E3 conference, the software giant dropped many surprises, one in particular that is bound to have fanboys from all walks of life in a frenzy arguing over the validity of Microsoft claims. Don Mattrick of Microsoft kicked off the show by announcing the Xbox 360 stepping up from being the top selling console in North America to the top selling console worldwide, a feat once held by the Nintendo Wii before its untimely demise.
E3 2012: New Wii-U Controller Has NFC, TV Remote, and Two Thumbsticks
Big bad Nintendo is slowly readying itself to launch its next generation console, the Wii-U, which will come before Sony's PlayStation 4 and the Microsoft Xbox 720. On Monday, the company unveiled a new version of the Wii-U Gamepad, which is packing some cool new features that are sure to get fans excited. For gamers, the most exciting addition to the new controller is the dual thumbsticks.
GearBox: Wii U is a Powerful Machine
Many are criticizing the Nintendo Wii U for not being significantly more powerful than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but that is not stopping GearBox, the developers behind Alien: Colonial Marines from saying their game will look best on the Nintendo Wii-U when compared to current generation consoles. Brian Burleson, senior producer at GearBox, describes the Wii U as being a "powerful, powerful machine."
Halo 4: Leaked Images and Video Hits the Web
Halo 4, the next game in Bungie's and Microsoft multimillion dollar franchise is currently in development and is aiming for a November 6 2012 release. A lucky user on Reddit got his hands on images and a video of a pre-release build version of the game, but be warned, what you are about to see is barely visible, shots taken with a dying leaf most likely.
Nokia Phi Pops Up On WMBench with Windows Phone 8 at the Helm
Nokia is the leading manufacture for Windows Phone, and the Finnish giant has only been selling devices only since November of 2011, that's a full six months ago. The Lumia 800 was the first of many Windows Phone 7.5 devices. However, the company is not slowing down, and it now appears a Windows Phone 8-based Nokia is already in the works.
Motorola's New Android 4.0 Skin Demo Videos Released
Motorola, the company which is now owned by Google and is locked in a deadly cat fight with Microsoft in the courts, have been working on a new Android 4.0 skin set to debut on the Motorola RAZR and RAZR Maxx this quarter.
Google Project Glass First Video Hits the Web
It's no secret, Google's Project Glass, the company's heads up display device has been getting a lot of attention recently. However, we have never got the chance to see what these glasses are capable of in the wild, until now.
Steve Ballmer's Office is Equipped with an 80-inch Windows 8 Tablet and You Can't Have One
Microsoft is not playing around. The company is pushing Windows Phone 7 vigorously with the help of Nokia, and with Windows 8, it is aiming to change how we use and interact with our computers. However, there is something else going on in the Microsoft labs. How do you guys feel about a 80-inch Windows 8 tablet device? No, you didn't hear wrong. We did just say 80-inch, and guess what? Steve Ballmer has one stacked up in his office, CEO style.
Top 5 Bluetooth Stereo Headsets to Keep You Rocking
Many of us are no big fans of cords. They tend to clutter up everywhere and this why wireless devices are so useful. When it comes to wired headsets, some of us are not able to take very good care of these toys because the wires get tangled and before you know it, wires begin to rip apart and only a single speaker works.
Galaxy S3 Versus iPhone 4S: Top Reasons Why Samsung Beats Apple
There are many who are not pleased with the Samsung Galaxy S3 being compared to the iPhone 4S, mainly due to how old the 4S is. However, the Apple iPhone 4S is the number one selling smartphone on the planet, so until Apple announces the iPhone 5 or new iPhone, these types of comparisons cannot be helped in the very least.
Apple Changes Tune, Patents a Stylus
Apple, the company that shunned the idea of ever adopting a stylus, has done the unthinkable and filed a patent for an optical stylus, which leaves us wondering what else Apple is going to get its hands in, now that Steve Jobs isn't there anymore to say no. Apple's optical stylus is really no different from other styluses, well, apart from the ability to interpret what you're going to do.
E3 2012 Rumors: Sony to Strike a Deal with OnLive or Gaikai for Cloud Gaming on PlayStation
Rumors are popping up about a possible Sony bombshell at this year's E3 game show. VG247 reported earlier that it has learned from inside sources of Sony's plan to partner with either Gaikai or OnLive to allow video game streaming on PlayStation hardware. This could mean by the end of the year, PlayStation gamers could have the option to stream games rather than play them locally which is actually cheaper than buying a game on disc for $60.
Latest Skyrim Update Brings Mounted Combat Along with a Ton of Bug Fixes
Have you ever been riding your horse in the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim video game peacefully without a care in the world, then suddenly out of nowhere comes a bandit or a wolf trying to kill you? To deal with the this obvious threat to dear life and horse, you are forced to dismount and put an end to whatever that brought violence to your peaceful ride in the woods, then mount your horse again to be on your merry way. Isn't that annoying? Yes it is, however, we are glad to announce that this will ...
Xbox 720 Launch Set for November 2013, MMO Shooter as First Game (Rumor)
The next generation of consoles is slowly creeping up on us like a thief in the night, and excitement levels are reaching a new all-time high. Reports are streaming in about Microsoft plans to launch its next generation Xbox gaming console in time for the holidays in 2013. The device, which is dubbed as "Xbox 720," has been published in a developer contract between Activision Blizzard, and Halo developer Bungie.
