Since this is the first time we here at APH Networks are covering something with the name "Deskstar" attached to it, I have no choice but to go over a bit of history. Back in 1994, IBM launched their Deskstar line of hard drives. This name became infamous to consumers and professionals alike at the turn of the millennium, thanks to the Deskstar 75GXP, which consisted of six models ranging from 15GB to 75GB notoriously known for their unusually...
From InfoWorld: Oracle is scooping up co-browsing software maker LiveLook in a bid to flesh out its suite of customer experience software.
LiveLook's product is already being used by more than 100 Oracle customers, having been embedded into Oracle's customer service application. It gives support...
From PC World: After weeks of promises and reviews, the Surface Pro 3 hit store shelves on Friday. But only one version of Microsoft's latest (and closest) attempt to create the perfect tablet-laptop hybrid is ready for purchase.
Starting Friday at Microsoft Stores and other retailers such as...
From CNET: Even though Android 4.4.3 KitKat has only been out a couple of weeks, Google quietly released an updated version to its operating system on Thursday.
Android 4.4.4 is now available for download on several Nexus devices via the Nexus Factory Image page. Those devices listed for the...
From DailyTech: BlackBerry’s smartphone sales have been in the dumps for quite some time, and the company is quickly headed toward zero percent market share if IDC’s analysis is to be believed. However, that isn’t stopping BlackBerry from unveiling two new smartphones to appease those still clinging...
When I was working in the retail industry part-time selling photo electronics, one of the products I have been asked most about are OtterBoxes. Fortunately, the place I worked at did not carry these cases for a good chunk of time I was there. I am sure you readers have heard about these thick, chunky, and ultimately, horrendous cases that attempt to protect your phone from those accidental drops and bumps. If you have seen APH Networks' video...
From InfoWorld: Facebook's website went down temporarily on Thursday, showing an error screen when users attempted to log on to the social network.
"Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on getting this fixed as soon as we can," read the error message, which was displayed on a nearly blank...
From PC World: D-Link fired a shot across the bow of Belkin’s WeMo brand today, announcing not only a new Wi-Fi router, but a new motion sensor and a Smart Home app to manage all the products in its burgeoning connected-home portfolio.
D-Link’s DIY approach is in obvious contrast to Vivint’s...
From CNET: Sales are still shrinking at phone maker BlackBerry, but cost-cutting measures buoyed the company's earnings for its fiscal first quarter, the company said Thursday.
BlackBerry, which has been trying to reinvent itself under new leader John Chen, reported a narrower loss than analysts...
From DailyTech: Today is a big day for Amazon. The company over the years has increased its stake in the hardware game first with its Kindle eReaders, and then later with Kindle Fire tablets and Fire TV streaming device. Now Amazon is entering the cutthroat smartphone market with the Fire.
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