CES is taking place right now and of course new TV’s are always a huge part of this, since most companies want to push out the best and top end TV’s that also come with huge price tags, it’s good to take a look at some other TV’s that offer amazing performance and features without […]
Microsoft to retire Messenger on March 15th
As most people already know Microsoft are getting ready retire Messenger. Since they now own Skype this made sense and it was known that Messenger would be retired some time in Q1. Word is that the exact date is March 15th and from then on you will no longer be able to use Windows Messenger. Skype has […]
Kickstarter reaches $274 million successful pledges in 2012
Kickstarter is probably the number one way to get much needed funding for new product launches, anything from hardware to software. It’s also a great way to get the word out about the product as well. We have seen the internet go wild of the Ouya last year and seeing how successful that was it’s easy to […]
Apple App Store surpasses 40 billion downloads
Apple have today announced their app store has reached 40 billion total downloads. The news comes less than a year later of reaching the 25 billion downloads. So nearly half of their total downloads were in 2012 alone. The app store has over 775,000 apps available for download and a huge 500 million active users. Congratulations to […]
Apple to manufacture existing Mac line-up in the US next year
Today in an interview with NBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced plans to have an existing Mac line up completely manufactured in the US. Rumors that Apple would begin manufacturing certain products in the US. This is a big shift from using their current Foxconn plant in China, which Apple use for most of their product manufacturing. […]
iTunes 11 now available for download, new design and features
Apple have finally pushed out the new iTunes, reaching version 11. The new iTunes comes with a good few design changes and you will be welcomed with the above screen to let you know where everything is now located. The new iTunes comes along with the redesigned and simplified version of the iTunes store. Now on iTunes […]
Intel CEO Paul Otellini stepping down May 2013
Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini is retiring next May and will be stepping down as CEO and president of Intel. Otellini has spent 38 years with Intel becoming the CEO on May 18th 2005 replacing Craig Barrett. Intel have sent out a press release about the announcement which you can read below. There has been no word […]
LTE to arrive next year in Ireland with the spectrum auction finally completed
Comreg today have announced the details of the recent auction for the 800, 900, 1800MHz bands. The 800MHz recently becoming available after the analog service was switched off. Vodafone, Meteor, O2 and Three all purchased new spectrum at the auction. The new deal will allow for the push into LTE with O2 promising begin 4G rollout by mid […]
HTC and Apple settle patent dispute with 10 year licensing deal
An unexpected outcome in the over two-year lawsuit between Apple and HTC has finally had a settlement that will see a 10 year licensing agreement between the two company’s. Apple back in 2010 filed a lawsuit against HTC originally containing over 20 patent infringements related to Apple’s iOS. Both CEO’s of HTC and Apple have released statements relating to […]
Apple post Q4 2012 results, showing $36 billion in revenue with a net profit of $8.2 billion
Apple are still the richest company in the world and their Q4 financial results are in with impressive results yet again, raking in a total of $36 billion in revenue with a nice net profit of $8.2 billion. Apple are at this point rolling in it. Apple have also included that international sales have accounted […]