Category: Biz Tech

Remember the Surface Studio that recently made quite a splash for introducing several new ways in interacting with our desktops? Well, Dell also has one and you may be sure that the company is showing it off at CES 2017. Dell Canvas vs. Surface Studio Simply called as Dell Canvas, it is also a touchscreen device that can pair excellently with a stylus and the Totem, Dell's own version of Microsoft's proprietary Surface Dial. Dell also states that the Dial itself will also

News flash: In 2017, Microsoft Connected Car is now known as Microsoft Connected Vehicle. Otherwise, Microsoft's automotive strategy remains the same as it was in 2016.

Linux is everywhere. And, I mean everywhere. You name it, home electronics, smartphones, and, of course, computers. But, one place you probably didn't think of Linux living is sitting in your driveway right now: Your car.If

People are understandably excited about how they could improve their stargazing experience in the new year. Having a complete guide will be a boost as it carries all inputs on when to see astronomical sights in its perfection. The guide predicts the best astronomical sights of the night skies in 2017, such as the passing of a particular planet near another planet or bright stars. It also updates about the constellations each planet would occupy during the year with precise details, such

It was reported this morning by Kevin Raber, publisher of Luminous Landscape and a medium format industry veteran, that Chinese drone maker DJI has acquired a majority share of iconic Swedish cameramaker Hasselblad. There hasn't been an official announcement, but Raber says he confirmed the information with multiple sources. "We have no further news about DJI's partnership with Hasselblad. We will continue to work together to push forward world-class imaging to creators around the world," DJI tells PCMag. The partnership DJI refers

The long wait is over after Samsung finally unveiled two brand new Chromebooks that were made in partnership with Google at CES 2017. The two Chromebooks could very well be the two laptops that will expand Samsung's user base in the hybrid laptop space, and will compete against Microsoft's Surface hybrids: the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. All four devices will be great options for people who are looking into 2-in-1 laptops. All four models come with a stylus: the Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus

The Doppel band claims to control mood via vibrations applied to the wrist.CES 2017 is awash with newly released wearable gadgets, many of which let users count their steps, track workouts, and monitor sleeping patterns.

There are two things Microsoft can do with LinkedIn. One is leave it alone. The other comes more naturally.

After the legalization of marijuana in the states of Colorado and Washington, the perceived harmfulness seems to have decreased and leisure use of the drug is observed to have increased in the adolescent population of Washington. Marijuana Legalization Marijuana was legally recognized for recreational use for people over 18 years in 2012 in a few states including Colorado and Washington. Ever since legalization the impact of the move is a huge subject of debate till date. A new study reveals that while there is

Shenzhen and Hong Kong will partner on constructing a technology park in Lok Ma Chau Loop on their border after city authorities signed a memorandum of understanding for its development on Tuesday.The Hong Kong/Shenzhen Innovation and

A glitch found in Overwatch has stirred gamers into frenzy, as it has rendered the 3v3 mode on the Ecopoint: Antarctica map unplayable. The glitch, which utilizes Mei's Ice Wall skill, allows players to access otherwise inaccessible areas, from where they can attack their opponents through the walls but could not be hit back. Mei Ice Wall Glitch In Overwatch On 3v3 matches in Ecopoint: Antarctica, players who look to exploit the glitch with Mei head into a specific corner of the map, where they

Samsung Electronics will commence an over-the-air software update in South Korea starting next week that will cap Galaxy Note 7 batteries at 15 percent, the company said. The South Korean tech giant has recalled 94

Google's Project Zero has found that it was previously trivial to create an SSL certificate collision thanks to Kaspersky using only the first 32 bits of an MD5 hash in its SSL proxy packaged with its

Acer finally unveiled the Predator 21 X at CES 2017, revealing the monster gaming laptop's specs and price. The Predator 21 X was first announced in the middle of last year at IFA 2016, and after several months, gamers now know all the information regarding the gaming laptop. Will you be among those who will now start saving up to buy the Predator 21 X? The Acer Predator 21 X: An Engineering Marvel The Acer Predator 21 X Is the first ever laptop to

Osterhout Design Group recently raised $58 million with a plan to expand its smart glasses and augmented reality footprint from government and enterprise customers to consumers. At the Consumer Electronics Show, ODG made good on its

Chinese New Year will not come until Jan. 28, but Apple has already started announcing its promotions for the annual holiday. The first Chinese New Year promotion for this year offers customers a free Beats Solo3 wireless headphones, worth $299.95, for every purchase of select Mac and iPhone models. Apple's First Chinese New Year 2017 Promo The first Chinese New Year promo by Apple this year was announced by the company through its official website, offering customers to receive a free Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones

Last year ZDNet's Jason Perlow was impressed with the $199 Honor 5X and now we see Huawei bringing the Honor 6X to the US with some important upgrades while keeping the price low at just $249.99.Huawei

A new render of the LG G6 case has surfaced online, confirming rumors that the LG G6 will be featuring dual cameras, a fingerprint scanner, and a squarish design reminiscent of the LG G5 and LG V20. ( LG Electronics )Another render of the LG G6 has surfaced online, confirming rumors that the newest LG phone will be featuring horizontal dual cameras, a fingerprint scanner, and a squarish design reminiscent of the LG G5 and LG V20. The render shows that the LG

Amazon's Alexa is the brain of its Echo and digital assistant efforts, and the company is rapidly beginning to distribute the technology into other products.

After receiving multiple reports of people getting injured due to vehicles rolling way while still parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will be reviewing some Land Rovers and Jaguar XF sedans involved in these incidents. The federal safety regulator's Office of Defect Investigation has received a total of seven consumer complaints of rollaway tendencies for the Land Rover Evoque 2012-2014 and the Jaguar XF 2013. In a report found on the agency's website, it estimates that there could be about 39,000 vehicles

A plan to significantly boost the 4G coverage in Brazil will be the bedrock of the new national broadband plan, to be launched by the government at the end of the first quarter of 2017.According to

 Security systems can be expensive, so this relatively low-cost modular offering from Blink could fit the bill for some businesses. When I met up with the company, representatives noted that while the system is primarily marketed for home use, it could equally suit a small office.The price is certainly compelling: a one camera setup costs £109.99 (inc. VAT, or $99 in the US). There are also two-camera (£189.99/$169) and three-camera bundles (£259.99/$229). Additional cameras can be added as required for

It would only take 3,000 Uber cars to usurp regular cab services as the main form of transformation in New York City. That's suggested by a new study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT. New York City's 14,000 licensed fleet of cabs could be beaten out by a significantly smaller number, that is, if users are willing to share rides through carpooling services Uber and Lyft, or other companies offering similar services. Carpooling Could Phase Out NYC's Taxi Fleet In a study amounting

Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) company has revealed that as of October 28, it had four months to shift the 18,847 customers that are still connected to the interim satellite service (ISS) onto its Sky

Tesla is probably bracing itself for a deluge of last-minute customers after it announced that those who will purchase the company's vehicles after Jan. 15 are no longer going to enjoy unlimited free access to its charging facilities. The new policy, when it was announced in November, states a Jan. 1 deadline. There is no reason given so far, but the two-week reprieve has given some consumers who are saving for the car some breathing space. This means that those who will purchase

Australian Attorney-General George Brandis has extended the deadline for those wanting to make a submission on whether the federal government should prohibit access by parties for civil proceedings to data retained by telecommunications providers under the

A blog post by Qualcomm accidentally leaked information about the Asus ZenFone AR, which is the second Google Project Tango-enabled smartphone and the first one to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 processor. The post by Qualcomm that spoiled the Asus ZenFone AR was dated Jan. 4, which means that it was published earlier than planned as the smartphone was being prepared to be officially unveiled at CES 2017. Asus ZenFone AR Leaked Specs, Features The Qualcomm blog post has since been taken

There's no question that Russia wanted Donald Trump to win the 2016 Presidential campaign. Trump's own tweets stated he wanted the Russians to hack Hillary Clinton's email. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) email was hacked.

Statcounter's graph for desktop operating system market shares in the USA shows Windows 10 climbing rapidly and only just overtaking Windows 7 (yellow line).

Nintendo's current flagship handheld, the 3DS, is nearly seven years old, spawning different iteration of the console within that time period, first with the bulkier original 3DS XL, followed by the non-3D 2DS, and finally, the New 3DS and New 3DS XL, packing beefier internals under the hood. Seven years old is basically a death knell for a system, but if there's a company who knows how to protract a lifespan, it's Nintendo, and it does it best by releasing still-engaging

The rumored HTC Ocean Note phablet is now rumored to hit the scene as the HTC U Ultra, according to the latest leak. HTC has a "For U" launch event set for Jan. 12, where it's expected to unveil the new Ocean line, and a HTC U Ultra moniker would fall in line with the event name. Rumors of a new HTC smartphone line dubbed "Ocean" have been making rounds for a few months now and the company is expected to unveil three

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)