Gadgets
Samsung, the world’s number 1 technology firm in terms of revenue, reported a record net profit of $4.5 billion for the quarter as customers around the world flocked to buy Galaxy S3 smartphones.
South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co said Friday its net profit surged to 5.2 trillion won ($4.5 billion) in the April-June quarter, representing a 48 per cent increase over the previous year.
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by Lana Galea July 28, 2012
Tags: Apple, Apple iPhone, Galaxy S3, iphone, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S3, smartphones
Gadgets
The first ready-made personal computer, an Apple 1, has sold for $374,500 at a Sotheby’s auction.
The computer, which came only as a naked motherboard, is reportedly one of only six working examples of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak’s first Apple hardware, according to The Telegraph.
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by Lana Galea June 19, 2012
Tags: Apple, Apple 1, Apple iPhone, iphone, Sotheby's, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak
Electronics
It is not the least bit impossible, that some years from now, when watching a television show where they flicked a light switch, used a land line based phone or made a note in a paper calendar, people will laugh and say “Hah, remember grandma telling us how they did that as kids?”
Do you find it hard to believe me? Well, remember the touchscreens in Star Trek? Or how people in sci-fi productions were talking to robots made out of tin? Well, if you think about it, it’s not that long ago since this seemed something of the distant future. Read more »
by Ida April 25, 2012
Tags: Google, iphone, Project Glass, Siri, Star Trek
Gadgets
Earlier this month, Apple celebrated a whopping 25 billion app downloads from the official Apple store, after starting the app revolution just four years ago.
The latest version of the iPad went on sale recently, so the number of app downloads is sure to have received another boost since then.
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by Lana Galea March 27, 2012
Tags: Apple, apps, iPad, iPad apps, iphone, iPhone apps
Gadgets
March 7th 2012 will be game day for not athletes, not movie stars, nor politicians, but the citizens of the world – and by that we mean Apple devotees (wink, wink).
All information points to this day being the announcement time for the much-anticipated iPad 3, and invites have apparently been sent out to various news outlets (we’re still waiting, Mr. Cook). But what features will it really bring us? Will it just be another number, or a next step in the evolution of the device? Here are the most credible rumors we’ve heard, and our what we think the chances are that they will come true.
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by Bob March 5, 2012
Tags: 3G, 4G, Apple, iPad, iPad 3, iphone, Microsoft Office, Quad Core, Siri
Lifestyle
So you’ve just recovered from another New Year’s celebration, after partying with your friends, family, and loved ones, consuming insane amounts of alcohol, and not getting arrested or ending up in the hospital. Congratulations! But what did you forget? Didn’t make any resolutions for the year? Shame on you. Isn’t that what part of ringing in a New Year is all about?
But if you are legitimately having problems imagining how to improve yourself this year, we do have some suggestions for you.
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by Maria January 20, 2012
Tags: 2012, Apple, Bacon, beer, iphone, Movies, poker
Gadgets
While activities change, wardrobes are swapped out, and life gets just a little bit sleepier during the colder months, one thing remains constant – your Apple idevice.
Whether you are an iPhone devotee, an iPad enthusiast or just a plain old iPod Touch user, your toy/tool/best friend is constantly getting new apps that inspire, stimulate and entertain all year round. So what are the latest that you should look out for this autumn? Try these on for size.
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by Bob November 3, 2011
Tags: 500px, Instapaper, iOS, iOS Apps, iPad, iphone, iPod, Jetpack Joyride, Jets, Subtext
Gadgets
With the impending release of iOS 5 (very exciting) and with summer in full swing, it feels only appropriate to talk about which iPhone apps we will be playing with this season.
Whether you’re landing in a new city, off backpacking the world, chilling at the beach or on your motorcycle cross-country, these apps can help you plan your excursions, assist with fulfilling your impulses or occupy you during down time.
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by Bob July 10, 2011
Tags: Beach FInder, Have2P, HotelPal, iphone, iPhone apps, Pandora, Spotify
Design
To complement our list of Top 10 Summer Design Gadgets for boys, here is our list for the ladies. After all, enjoying the latest toys and associated bragging rights is not just for the boys…
This summer, girls can be just as good at inspiring jealousy with these essential gadgets:
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by Maria May 2, 2011
Tags: Clé USB, CP-12 Babycakes Cake Pop Maker, Fujifilm Instax 210, iphone, J-41, Macbook Air, Musso Lussino Ice Cream Maker, SABRE Pepper Spray, SodaStream Penguin, Tanita BC-568
Electronics
HTC’s Legend smartphone, launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this month, boasts design features that could make it a serious competitor for Apple’s iPhone.
Taiwanese mobile phone manufacturer HTC’s new phone sports Google’s Android software which analysts are predicting could prove to be a strong adversary against Apple in the smartphone design wars.
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by Lana Galea February 24, 2010
Tags: Google, Google Android, HTC Legend, iphone, Mobile World Congress, smartphone