So to avoid any unnecessary disappointment and frustration this holiday season here are some safe but still awesome gift ideas for the complicated techie in your life.
Siri's only a month old and the service is already embroiled in a scandal. The dulcet toned digital personal assistant was accused by several blogs that it was blocking answers to questions about abortion or birth control.
Microsoft has announced an upgrade for its Xbox 360 console and Xbox Live that will feature a new dashboard interface and allows users to use voice commands to "pause" or "play" and even find movies.
A U.S. judge has rejected Apple's request for a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily banned Samsung from selling its devices in the United States. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh allowed Samsung to continue selling the Galaxy S 4G, Infuse 4G, Droid Charge and Galaxy Tab 10.1 while the lawsuit filed by Apple is pending. The lawsuit, which goes on trial July 30, 2012, claims that Samsung has slavishly copied the design and functionality of the iPhone and iPad.
Pet advocates are utilizing Facebook to spread the word about dogs that have spent most of their lives in the shelter.
A novel way to harness the sun’s energy that mimics Earth’s greenhouse effect has been discovered by researchers from MIT.
Move over crystal ball, predicting the future just entered the 21st century. The European Union is funding a computer system that can predict future economic crises.
The holiday shopping season is projected to generate some $10 billion of total sale for the retail industry and big chunk of that pie would be enjoyed by Australian retailers, reports said.
A federal court judge in San Jose, California has ruled against Apple's petition to temporarily ban the sales of Samsung smartphones and tablets in the U.S. allowing the Korean products in market shelves until the start of the patent infringement trial on July 30, 2012.
The Australian court overturned their decision about the Samsung’s highly-anticipated Galaxy Tab but the device is still a no-show on the stores.
There is a rumor that tech giant Apple will launch the next generation of iPhone and iPad next year.
It is reported that Bill Gates’ computer software company Microsoft, Inc. is developing a version of the MS office for Apple’s iPad.
Cisco Systems is planning to release a larger and smaller version of its enterprise-centric Cius tablet.
Nissan's zero-emission Leaf car has been getting a lot of media attention because it's environmentally friendly and very affordable for the ordinary consumer. Nissan is upping the ante with its new smart home that is totally off-the-grid and powered by the Leaf EV.
If you visited YouTube yesterday to look at cute panda videos you might have noticed that website had received a major redesign.
Three hackers claim they have successfully gained root access to Research in Motion's PlayBook tablet to run unauthorized applications.
Google's Android system may have updated its Google Maps feature to work indoors but Nokia is raising the bar by having their indoor maps in 3D.
Video games are all about presenting the most realistic experience for gamers these days and with graphic cards technology getting better every year it seems there's no other way for games to get more realistic. Or is there? A research team from Tokyo Metropolitan University is adding another touch of realism to video games: this time gamers will be able to feel hot or cold depending on the game.
Big players like Apple, Google and Amazon have launched their own apps for convenient music storage. Apple launched iTunes Match, Google opened up Google Music, and Amazon offered Amazon Cloud Drive. With the launch of these music-related options, how do you know that you are choosing the right one?
Apps are now getting into the holiday spirit as holiday-themed apps are now available for users. These holiday-themed apps are designed to be helpful especially in the coming holiday season.
LG recently announced that they are partnering again with fashion giant, Prada in order to release a new LG Prada handset which would be released next year.
Carrier IQ, this newly discovered Software is said to be installed to more than 14 million phones ranging from Samsung to HTC and is causing quite a controversy especially when it comes to privacy and security issues.
Lenovo, the second largest PC maker just announced the company’s plan to launch a Windows Phone device by the second half of 2012.
There is a new Sperm-Killer out there and no, it is not a bacteria but it is an agent of modern technology: Wi-Fi.
The year 2011 was filed with both tragedies and triumphs. Case in point: the iPhone and Steve Jobs' passing. These are the most searched people and events of this year.
The popularity of the Internet and gaming has led children and adults alike to exhibit the same behaviors as those addicted to drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
Buoyed by the favorable ruling handed down by the Federal Court this week and an avalanche of anticipation from Aussies yearning to own the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung said on Thursday that it is rushing to ship the devices into Australia.
Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a number of vulnerabilities in smartphones running Google's Android operating system that allows hackers to record phone conversations and even wipe data without the user's permission.
Google Map is one of the applications used in Android mobile phones. It allows the owner to view directions and places and even provides traffic advisories, removing the need to bring a compass or a paper map.
Social media conversations on house prices are dominated by the opinion that they are unsustainably high.
