Panasonic updates the Toughbook 31 rugged laptop
The rugged flagship now features fifth generation Intel Core processors and up to 18 hours of autonomy using the internal battery, which can be extended to 27 hours with the help of a second battery.
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Microsoft to acquire Revolution Analytics
The Redmond giant has reached an agreement to purchase the company behind world’s most popular programming language for statistical computing and predictive analytics, aiming to improve Microsoft data platforms.
QNAP announces TS-x31+ series Turbo NAS
The new TS-x31+ series uses the dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 processor and 1 GB DDR3 RAM while able to accommodate two or four 2.5-inch drives, thus offering excellent value to small and home office users.
Microsoft buys Equivio
The Redmond giant plans to use Equivio's technology in Office 365, thus improving the product's current legal and compliance tools.
AMD releases disastrous Q4 2014 earnings report
The last quarter of 2014 spelled financial disaster for AMD. After turning a small profit in 2013, the chip-maker recently reported a loss of 403 million US dollars for 2014, one mainly driven by poor performance during the fourth quarter of the year.
Sony Xperia Z4 passes certification in Japan
Though Sony's mobile division keeps reporting losses, their next flagship could be announced in six weeks.
Sony closing all its Canadian retail stores
Shortly after a Reuters report concerning the imminent sale of Sony's mobile and TV divisions, the Japanese company announce the closure of all its Canadian retail locations.
Samsung will not buy BlackBerry
While recent rumors revealed that Samsung wants to take over BlackBerry for no less than $7.5 billion, the later has just issued an official statement that denies such claims.
Mainstream support for Windows 7 ends
While Windows 7 will no longer get any new Service Pack, minor security patches will be provided until January 14, 2020.
OnePlus One sold close to one million units last year
OnePlus came close to selling one million One smartphones during 2014 and failed to surpass this barrier mainly due to insufficient supply capacity, but OnePlus aims much higher for 2015 - improved customers service, refined operations, more handset models.
HP extends webOS cloud services support by two months
The shutdown of webOS cloud services was scheduled for January 15, but HP decided to maintain support for two extra months, so support is now set to end on March 15.
Panasonic announces Toughpad FZ-R1 mobile POS tablet
This device is the world’s first Windows 8.1 slate to integrate a Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) reader for secure payments, offering built-in chip and PIN combined with signature technology for enhanced security.
CES 2015 | Samsung grabs no less than 80 awards
Samsung scored almost twice awards than LG across multiple categories, including TV, home theater system, home appliance, mobile phone, tablets, software, and computer component categories.
Dell Latitude 12 E5250 Notebook Review
Little business partner. Following the positive rating of Dell's Latitude E5450 product line, we tested the 12.5-inch Latitude E5250. However, it did not completely fulfill the high expectations.
Intel Core i5-4310U, HD Graphics 4400, 12.5", 1.7 kgThe iPhone turns 8 years old today
Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone handset in San Francisco way back in 2007, taking Apple and the whole mobile industry where they have never been before.
CES 2015 | LG wins no less than 41 awards
LG G Flex 2 is LG's most acclaimed product shown at CES 2015, together with the company's line of TVs and various other devices bringing 41 awards to the South Korean company.
Dell Latitude 13 7350 Convertible Review
Ultrabook Convertible. Dell’s Latitude 13 7350 is a mixture of an Ultrabook, a tablet and a convertible. The combination of silent operation, good keyboard and long battery runtimes make it a companion for business users.
Intel Core M-5Y10, HD Graphics 5300, 13.3", 1.7 kgAsus AsusPro Advanced BU401LA-CZ020G Ultrabook Review
Quality for little money? Asus wants to put the competition under pressure with affordable business laptops and equips its new 14-inch flagship with the currently fastest ULV processor, plenty of working memory, and a swift SSD to accomplish that. We will reveal why it is nevertheless not enough for first place in the category.
Intel Core i7-4650U, HD Graphics 5000, 14", 1.7 kgCES 2015 | Toshiba intros the Encore 2 Write Windows tablet
This Windows 8.1-powered slate is available in 10.1- and 8-inch variants and was specifically made to write and take notes, edit photos, and more.
Preview of Microsoft Office for Android is now available for everyone
The preview of the Office for Android suite optimized for tablets can be tested now by anyone without having to sign up, as its apps can be freely downloaded from the Google Play Store.
CES 2015 | HP updates ZBook 14 with Broadwell, introduces ZBook 15u
These workstation ultrabooks offer extensive hardware customization and four OS choices.
Microsoft launches Nokia 215 feature phone
This $29 USD phone has a 2.4-inch display, microSD support, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, offers up to 20 hours of talk time and comes loaded with Opera Mini.
CES 2015 | Arbor Solution intros Gladius 10 rugged Android tablet
This 10.1-inch slate has a MediaTek octa-core processor, dual SIM slot, optional barcode scanner and is rated IP65, also meeting the 810G standard.
HP ZBook 17 G2 J8Z55ET Workstation Review
Construction graphics. The current workstation review is focused on AMD's FirePro M6100. It is a new component that is used in HP's mobile workstations for the first time and it is a nice alternative in the configurator. We tested how well it works in the updated HP ZBook 17 G2.
Intel Core i7-4710MQ, AMD FirePro M6100, 17.3", 3.8 kgLenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 Convertible Review
For work and play. The successful 12.5-inch ThinkPad Yoga has now spawned a 14-inch model with dedicated GeForce graphics. Lenovo has engineered this convertible to adapt to any situation both at the office and at home. Can this versatile solution replace that old ThinkPad or aging family computer?
Intel Core i5-4210U, NVIDIA GeForce 840M, 14", 1.9 kgSamsung closes Experience Store in Westfield London shopping centre
After announcing the shutdown of ChatON and WatchON, Samsung now closes a retail location in London, leaving only nine Experience Stores across the UK still open.
HP ProBook 430 G2 Notebook Review Update
A round bundle. The 13.3-inch size alongside a swift solid state drive and good battery life commends the ProBook 430 G2 as a portable companion. The laptop's screen proves to be its primary weakness.
Intel Core i5-4210U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.5 kgAcer Aspire R13 R7-371T-779K Convertible Review
Acer's All-in-One. Notebook, tablet or All-in-One PC, the Acer R13 meets almost all the requirements. Thanks to the new Ezel Aero Hinges, the device can be used in many operating modes and is also really fast with its two turbo SSDs in a RAID 0 configuration and Intel's i7 processor.
Intel Core i7-4510U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.5 kgAndroid One hits three new countries
Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka add over 200 million people to the mass of users exposed to Google's initiative that aims to bring cheap smartphones running pure Android to everyone.
CES 2015 | webOS 2.0 coming in 2015
LG promises to unveil a new version of this mobile system at CES with major performance improvements and a few new features, but still exclusively available on smart TVs.
Fujitsu Lifebook E544 Notebook Review
Reliable. Reliability is regarded as the main focus of a business laptop. Fujitsu's Lifebook E544 lineup provides a total package for 700 Euros (~$854). Our test reveals whether the mix of hardware, input devices, and security standards are satisfactory, or whether they are even good.
Intel Core i5-4210M, HD Graphics 4600, 14", 2.1 kgFujitsu Lifebook E554 Notebook Review
Not without faults. The Lifebook E554 is primarily aimed at corporate customers. The price level ranging from 600 to 1000 Euros (~$716 to ~$1194) also might make it interesting for private users. We have the current top model of the line at hand. It wants to entice potential customers with plenty of computing power, an IPS screen, a solid state drive, a 3G modem, and a very good battery life.
Intel Core i5-4210M, HD Graphics 4600, 15.6", 2.3 kgSamsung to close ChatOn in February
The South Korean company revealed the date when ChatOn is scheduled to go down, but also confirmed that US customers will be able to use it for a little longer.
Asustor unveils four new NAS models
These new devices can host two or four drives for up to 24 TB of storage space and feature dual-core or quad-core Intel Celeron processors.
Dell Venue 11 Pro 7130 Tablet Review Update
Stuck in a rut. The Venue 11 Pro was conceived as a tablet for use in the business environment. Dell outfitted the device with a Full HD IPS display and made it easy to access the tablet's inner workings. A quick SSD and a Core i5 processor do the device credit on paper too. But all told, can the tablet win us over?
Intel Core i5-4300Y, HD Graphics 4200, 10.8", 810 gFujitsu intros two business Windows 8.1 tablets
These two new slates use quad-core Intel Atom processors, offer multiple features for business users and will hit the US market starting in mid-January 2015.
HP ProBook 470 G2 (G6W68EA) Notebook Review Update
Upgrade or downgrade? HP's new G2-version of their 17-inch business and multimedia hybrid features updated hardware components. The new model comes with an i5-4210U CPU instead of the i5-4200M and a Radeon R5 M255 replaces the Radeon HD 8750M graphics card. The display panel differs as well. How the changes impact performance, battery life, and picture quality is the subject of our review.
Intel Core i5-4210U, AMD Radeon R5 M255, 17.3", 2.9 kgDell Latitude 14 Rugged 5404 Notebook Review
Problem? No Problem! A laptop has to be robust, secure, and always ready in industrial environments. Dell now presents its Latitude 14 Rugged 5454 in the Dell-Latitude-Rugged-Extreme lineup. It lacks the "Extreme" in its name, which leads to a drastically reduced price.
Intel Core i5-4310U, HD Graphics 4400, 14", 3.1 kgMicrosoft now accepts bitcoin payments
The new payment option can only be used by customers in the US for now and is subject to multiple limitations, including a "no refunds" policy.
Galaxy Note 4 Velvet Red Christmas edition available in Korea
An offer apparently exclusive to carrier SK Telecom allows South Korean customers to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with a Velvet Red color option.
Xiaomi suspends sales in India
Xiaomi temporarily suspended sales in India due to a patent suit initiated by Ericsson which involves allegedly unfair use of various wireless technology patents.
Acer TravelMate P276-MG-56FU Notebook Review
All-rounder with gaming capabilities. Acer's new 17.3-inch notebook is designed for private as well as business users. A powerful Core i5 in combination with a fast GPU and good battery runtimes should be appealing for both customer groups.
Intel Core i5-4210U, NVIDIA GeForce 840M, 17.3", 3 kgMSN apps now available for iOS, Android, and Amazon devices
The MSN apps can be already downloaded from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Windows and Windows Phone Stores, as well as the Amazon App Store.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha features Corning Gorilla Glass 4
This handset was introduced back in August, but only now we find out that its screen was the first in the world to get Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.
Dell Venue 8 Pro (Model 3845) Tablet Review Update
Success. Intel's Bay Trail platform and Windows with Bing enable manufacturers to build cheaper and cheaper notebooks and tablets. Dell took advantage of these developments and just released an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet with a bright, high-contrast IPS display -- for just 160 to 180 Euros (~$199 to ~$224).
Intel Atom Z3735G, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 8", 388 gApple remains the world's largest 4G smartphone vendor
While the market for LTE-enabled smartphones grew with over 50 percent between Q2 and Q3 of this year, Apple maintains its lead in terms of revenue, followed by Samsung and LG.
Nexus 6 hits US Cellular
This carrier sells the phablet in Midnight Blue and Cloud White starting at $199.99 USD for the 32 GB variant when purchased with a two-year contract.
Qualcomm denies the rumors about Snapdragon 810
The upcoming high-end SoC is right on track and devices that use it will hit the market in the first half of 2015, say Qualcomm officials.
HP ZBook 15 G2 Workstation Review
Performance alternative. HP reworked its workstation series and now offers some new features. We decided to equip the HP ZBook 15 G2 with the AMD FirePro M5100 and the high-resolution QHD+ display. We tested how well the two components suit the established working device.
Intel Core i7-4710MQ, AMD FirePro M5100, 15.6", 3.1 kgIBM and Docker announce strategic partnership
The two companies teamed up to enable enterprises to optimize deployment of distributed applications on the IBM Cloud via the Docker open platform.
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