BlackBerry pleads for patience after brutal quarter. One analyst describes BlackBerry’s results as a “complete disaster” as the company disappointed on virtually every single financial metric. BlackBerry’s “solid ground” just got shakier. The company on Friday posted a loss in its fiscal first quarter, whereas analysts had projected at profit. Compounding the negativity was the eventual disclosure that it only sold 2.7 …
Google Glass: what you need to know
The very first question we get about Google Glass is: “What is it?” The next two are “What’s it like to wear?” and “Why would you want to?” The frothing excitement around this prototype, titanium-framed wearable computer has the tech world tripping over itself in a mad dash for Glass access. Ten thousand or more Google Glass units are now shipping to beta testers …
Back up your Computer before trying Windows 8.1
Back up your Computer before trying Windows 8.1 Release previews are never for the faint of heart. Trial software is prone to dealing out all sorts of bumps and bruises, and if something goes really, truly rotten, you could wind up with a complete (and inadvertent) system wipe on your hands. Now, the Windows 8.1 preview seems remarkably stable as far as …
Sony launches giant waterproof Xperia Z Ultra phone
Sony launches giant waterproof Xperia Z Ultra phone Sony has announced a waterproof Android smartphone with a 6.4in screen (16.3cm). The firm is pitching the Xperia Z Ultra as being the slimmest large-screened handset on the market. It can also accept sketches or notes written using a standard pencil or metal-tipped pen in addition to an optional stylus. The firm …
Windows 8.1 will allow you to shut down directly from Start button
Windows 8.1 will allow you to shut down directly from Start button The preview of Windows Server 2012 R2 offers a peek at many of the features due to pop up in Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 will try to make your life a bit easier by letting you turn off or restart your PC from the Start screen. The preview …
Online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study
Online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study Consumers are becoming more willing to pay for online news, although most still choose not to, online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study. The percentage of UK-based web users who read paid-for content had more than doubled to 9% during the past 10 months, it said. Gains were also seen …
Best Android tablets. Top 5 Best Android Tablets
Best Android tablets.Top 5 Best Android Tablets Sony Xperia Tablet Z Google Nexus 7 by Asus Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Want to get swipe-happy on a tablet but don’t fancy the iPad? Fair enough. After all, Android is the most popular operating system around, and offers a wealth of nifty features. Now may very …
What is in your dream Gaming computer?
What’s in your dream gaming computer? What is in your dream Gaming computer? The first six months of this year have been a full-on techgasm. We’ve had the launches of a couple ultra-enthusiast, $1,000 graphics cards – in the Nvidia GTX Titan and AMD HD 7990 – a batch of new GTX 700 series cards and a whole new Intel platform to base our future gaming machines on. Price …
Xbox One Will Not Require Internet
Xbox One Will Not Require Internet, Restrict Used Games No more game lending restrictions, daily check-ins or region locks. Microsoft has changed its policies regarding Xbox One’s internet requirements, used game restrictions and more. Contrary to the details announced earlier this month, Microsoft has now confirmed news originally reported on Giant Bomb that Xbox One will not require an internet connection to play offline games or need to …
WEBCAM SAFETY TIPS. Webcams taken over by hackers.
Webcams should be covered when not in use because hackers could be using them to spy on people, a charity advises. Childnet International says webcams should be disconnected when not in use, and teenagers should not leave webcams in bedrooms or other private areas. A BBC Radio 5 live investigation found sites where hackers exchanged pictures and videos of people captured on …