From EETimes: Dell named a veteran IBM storage and systems technologist to head a research division dedicated to security, data analytics, mobility, and infrastructure. The company did not disclose the budget or headcount for what amounts to the first independent group dedicated to research at the...
From PC World: The cloud, it would seem, is passé. All the cool kids are now backing up their devices to—and streaming media from—personal storage devices that are connected to the cloud, but physically located securely at home. Toshiba joined that crowd today, announcing its new Canvio Home Backup...
From DailyTech: Launched last year, Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd.'s (KRX:005935) (KRX:005930) Galaxy Gear saw a high price ($299 USD) and mixed reviews. Sales were okay, but not great, and many questioned whether smartwatches were truly "the next big thing" as some had suggested.
Samsung, which...
From EETimes: A recently announced operating system in China could have disruptive influences felt worldwide. Developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai-based Liantong Network Communications Technology, the China Operating System (COS) is designed for use in smartphones, tablets, TV...
From PC World: Following weeks of speculation and rumors, a purported early build of Update 1 for Windows 8.1 has leaked online and available on a number of file sharing sites. The download reveals a lot of the features we’ve been hearing about since Update 1 screenshots started appearing. The...
From DailyTech: Bitcoins are a popular decentralized digital "cryptocurrency", an encryption-based form of virtual currency. Based on proof-of-work on the SHA-256d hash, the digital payment form pioneered the field for later cryptocurrency, when it was launched by a programmer or group of...
From X-bit Labs: Lenovo Group and Google have entered into an agreement under which Lenovo plans to acquire the Motorola Mobility smartphone business. The takeover will immediately make Lenovo the world’s third largest maker of smartphones and will let it gain a strong market presence in North...
My Engineering Economics professor once said people are basically illogical when it comes to the value of money. For example, while most people will be willing to go half a mile to a nearby store to save $5 on a $10 box of chocolate, the same person will not bother heading next door to save $5 on a $2000 piece of furniture. Yes, the first scenario indicates a massive 50% variance, while the latter represents a miniscule 0.25% savings -- but what...
From EETimes: IP processor core company ARM is launching a new Server Base System Architecture Specification, as the first 64-bit server chips based on its designs begin sampling.
Although the company has painted a rather vague picture of the details of the specification, the announcement is...
From PC World: Scuttlebutt says Microsoft may have another pleasant surprise in store for desktop PC users with the upcoming Windows 8.1 Update 1 expected in March or April. Microsoft is currently testing having the Windows 8.1 refresh boot to the desktop by default for keyboard-and-mouse PC users...
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