TECHNOLOGY

Ex Google VP Hugo Barra joins Chinese Smartphone Maker Xiaomi

Hugo Barra former Google vice president for Android product management has been hired by Up-and-coming Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to lead its expansion worldwide. Barra has been with Google since 2008 and with the Android team since 2010.

New Zealand Parliament Bans Software Patents; IT Industry Rejoices

It is a major piece of legislation and could change the way we know software. It is a move that is expected to improve the system and drive further innovation. The New Zealand parliament on Thursday passed legislation that bans software patents. The motion was passed by a 117 to four vote and followed five long years of parliamentary debate. However, the legislation will only affect new patent applications. It means that existing software patents in New Zealand will continue to remain in force.
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iPhone 5 Discount Offers Zoom to 50 % Off in Trade - in Deals [Full Specs]

As the D-Day for the launch of the new iPhones draws closer, more trade-in offers emerge. Many stores offer to upgrade the iPhone 4 and 4S to the newer iPhone 5. Customers will have to make a choice of either trading in their old smart phones for the new ones or hang on to them till the rumoured Sept 10 launch.

iPad mini VS Nexus 7 - Which is the Best Tablet to Buy?

“Small is Beautiful,” a concept made popular in the earl 1970s is still relevant today. Users feel that a big and bulky tablet is not convenient to carry everywhere. Many of the manufacturers have launched tablets with 7 to 8 inch screens to cater to this need of the consumers. Both the iPad mini and the Nexus 7 fall in this category. It is a difficult choice for many consumers to choose between the two.

Sony Xperia Z Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1: Which is the best?

Sony comes back to the market strong proving it can also compete with the top runners in the tablet market today. Their product, the Sony Xperia Z, has gathered positive reviews both in design and interface. Not only is the tablet elegantly designed, it is also water-resistant and easy to carry around. Around the same time, Korean tech giant Samsung has also released their 10.1 Galaxy Tab 3. Which is the better option?

Nokia Lumia 1520: Upcoming Nokia Phablet 'Bandit' Image Leaked Online

Nokia currently heads into the tough phablet market competition as they offer device enthusiasts with the Nokia Lumia 1520 or also known as the “Bandit.” News Web site Windows Phone Central got hold of a leaked image that displays the Finnish company’s upcoming Windows Phone device.

Sony (NYSE: SNE)'s Smartphone Lens Camera to Cost $450, Announcement on Sep. 4

What could be better than taking photos with top of the line smartphones with like iPhone 5, or Samsung Galaxy S4? Taking photos with lenses attached to the smartphone. Sony has done exactly that with the QX10 and QX100, two lenses that connect to the smartphone camera. These are essentially huge lense camera accessories that can be hooked up to cameras on mobile devices. What does it do? You can turn your smartphone into a mean machine that zooms right in with image sensors giving you amazing q...

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