News: Reads from WWW
Friday, 19 Apr 2013
World's First "Malta" AMD Radeon HD 7990 Graphics Card Sold at US$96,100
Some observers are expecting AMD to release its very own Radeon HD 7990 soon. Speculations arise after an engineering sample of a "Malta" Radeon HD 7990 graphics card was sold on eBay at US$96,100.
Toshiba Kirabook Features 2560 x 1440 Display Resolution
Toshiba's new Windows-based notebook, the Kirabook, features a display with a high screen resolution of 2560 x 1440, competing with the Apple Macbook Pro with Retina Display (2560 x 1600) and the Google Chrome Pixel (2560 x 1700).
Google CEO Larry Page Confirms Google Glass Runs on Android
Google CEO Larry Page revealed that the groundbreaking Google Glass will run on Android. The portability of the Android platform made it apparent that the upcoming mobile innovation will have the same OS currently used on smartphones and tablets.
Leak: Photos of Unconfirmed Nokia Lumia With Aluminum Case
A Nokia Lumia smartphone with an aluminum case is planned for release according to photo leaks on the Chinese social network Sina Weibo. Specifications of the alleged smartphone were also revealed on the said social networking site.
Thursday, 18 Apr 2013
Second Generation LG Optimus G to Arrive on Q3 2013
Won Kim, head of Mobile Marketing at LG, revealed that the second generation of Optimus G will be introduced sometime in Q3 2013.
Images of HTC 606W Leak on the Web
From the photo leaks that surfaced the web, it looks like HTC is planning to release a mid-range smartphone soon in the form of the HTC 606W.
Self-driving Cars Not to Become Mainstream Until 2025?
Although fully autonomous or self-driving cars are nothing new these days, experts at the Society of Automotive Engineers 2013 World Congress believe that such cars will not become mainstream until 2025. Find out why.
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2013
Motorola Currently Working on "Phenomenal" Devices
Silent for quite some time now, Motorola gives cues that its upcoming products are going to be "phenomenal".
Rumor: BlackBerry Plans to Enter Phablet Scene With 5-Inch Smartphone
With the positive response of consumers to big-screened phone-tablet hybrids, BlackBerry is allegedly preparing to join the party with a 5-inch Z10-like smartphone.
YouTube Celebrates 57th Anniversary of Videotape by Adding "Tape Mode" to Videos
If you've ever pined for the days of fuzzy, static-filled VHS tapes, your prayers have been answered! YouTube has added a 'Tape mode' to selected videos, emulating the look and feel of vintage VHS to mark the 57th anniversary of commercial videotape. Click through and feel nostalgic!