It’s in the news again—another miniature computer about the size of a USB thumb drive is out in the market. Last year we wrote about something similar called Raspberry Pi, which was running on Linux and packing a 700MHz ARM11 processor, 128 MB of ram, and 1080p output capability while including a USB 2.0 hub [...]
New miniature thumb-drive-sized computer sells for $74
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s in the news again—another miniature computer about the size of a USB thumb drive is out in the market. Last year we wrote about something similar called Raspberry Pi, which was running on Linux and packing a 700MHz ARM11 processor, 128 MB of ram, and 1080p output capability while including a USB 2.0 hub [...]
Sony and Panasonic in talks to team-up to produce OLED displays
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Both Sony and Panasonic are in dire financial straits – the former posted a $5.7 billion loss and the latter suffered about $9 billion loss because of the damage done to its supply chain by the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Of course, that doesn’t mean that innovation will stop, and both companies have found a [...]
Study finds that 44% of users never click on Facebook ads
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here’s something to ponder for marketing guys: a study by marketing agency Greenlight suggests that nearly half of Facebook users don’t click on sponsored Facebook ads. According to Venturebeat, the research was conducted with about 500 people which included students, medical staff, accountants, lawyers, and others. The study revealed that 44% of people never clicked [...]
Samsung Galaxy S III gets 9 million pre-orders
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Seems like Samsung has something to celebrate today – though their latest smartphone, the Galaxy S III hasn’t officially gone on sale yet, Reuters is reporting that the device has garnered 9 million pre-orders around the globe from more than 100 global carriers. This puts Samsung on the right track to beat the 10 million [...]
HP Expands Virtual Application Networks for Enterprises
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here’s some good news for organizations that utilize networks—HP recently announced their Virtual Application Networks last May 15, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel Manila. It’s essentially a new cloud function that aims to improve cloud service. By 2020, 50 billion devices will be connected to wireless networks. More and more users are bringing their own [...]
Meet Croslite Guy
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Crocs Philippines recently launched the new face of its kids line in the form of a life-size mascot called Croslite Guy. Revealed to selected guests in an intimate gathering at their Glorietta Branch, Croslite Guy will be touring various Crocs outlets to promote the brand’s newest styles, as well as serve as reminder that Crocs [...]
Review: AOC T2242we
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Steven Vea What good is high-definition media without a high-quality display panel? The AOC T2242we not only aims to complement your computer setup, but it functions as a television as well, embodying an all-in-one display to deliver a great viewing experience. This AOC monitor is very easy to assemble. You simply connect the base, [...]
Lenovo claims world’s lightest 14-inch laptop with the ThinkPad X1 Carbon
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lenovo recently unveiled the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, which the company claims is the world’s lightest 14-inch laptop. This isn’t the same as the ThinkPad X1 that they launched last year. At approximately 2.87 lbs in weight, the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon barely beats out the Apple MacBook Air that weighs 2.96 lbs, and the ThinkPad [...]
