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HotPads releases Kindle Fire app with native mapping
The challenge of the Kindle Fire Although more and more Amazon Kindle Fire tablet apps are hitting the market, there are some serious limitations that developers must work around, specifically no GPS and no access to mobile networks which is a very serious issue for any company developing an app for real estate search. HotPads has announced today the launch ...
Google finally brings Chrome browser to Android
Incognito browsing, bookmarks now available The Google Chrome browser launched in 2008 for desktops and in 2012, the company is announcing the long awaited launch of the browser for Android devices running the latest operating system (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich), bringing all of the functionality of Chrome to mobile users. Often when a desktop feature becomes available on a ...
Smartphone plugs directly into the wall, no wires
Autonome smartphone concept Over the years, AGBeat has addressed a variety of new tools for purchase and in the concept phase that tackle the problem of smartphones’ drained batteries, one of the most common complaints of these expensive devices. Designer Francois Rybarczyk has created a smartphone concept with a charging feature that requires no wires, no funky base to plug ...
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Google working on two ultra secret futuristic tech products
Two secret products Google is famous for experimenting. With the depth of their funding, the company can invest in secret projects, some of which come to fruition, others of which never do. Google’s deep pockets have funded driver-less cars in a futuristic move, while investing in a mobile operating system without the original intent being to dominate half of the ...
What pros can learn from college kids about disconnecting, focusing
College study: disconnect and regain your focus In a study on the behavior of college students conducted by the University of Washington, it was determined that students decreased the number of electronics and the time spent on electronics during finals week. When students knew they needed to focus and be productive, they logged out of Facebook and Twitter, turned off ...
Five entertaining iPhone 4S Siri video parodies
“It’s futile for you to run and hide” While we have seen many videos parodying the iPhone 4S as well as its personal voice assistant app, Siri, there are several that stand out for not only being hilarious, but some are downright scary and 1984-ish. Below are five entertaining parodies about the iPhone 4S and about Siri – be warned, ...
Facebook calls you an active user even if you don’t use the site
Facebook’s dictionary raises eyebrows This week, Facebook filed their long awaited Form S-1 Registration Statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting a $5 billion initial public offering (IPO) under the ticker “FB” as most guessed it would be. The rush to file was quickly spotted with technologist Paul Allen pointing out that investors will be most interested ...
iPad app boosts productivity, saves professionals’ time
Boosting productivity with an iPad app Sometimes taking and creating effective notes, plans, and documents requires more than just typing on a computer. Some find it easier to understand or formulate ideas when they have more freedom to create, draw, notate, and even scribble. The obvious solution is to do all of your note-taking and document formation and creation on ...
Business templates, videos for small business pros
Knowledge is power Creating your first startup or small business can be an exciting and stressful experience, whether you’ve been in the business world for a while or you’ve just started out. The truth is, you probably have a lot to learn about how to run a business, where to begin, and how to keep it afloat in a tough ...
Android dominates market, mobile use going mainstream
More phones are Androids A new comScore report notes that in the three month period ending in December 2011, Samsung was found to be the top handset manufacturer overall with 25.3 percent market share and Google Android increased to 47.3 percent of all smartphone operating systems, approaching the 50 percent mark nearly a year ahead of what was originally projected. ...
Apple Quicktake digital camera concept
Genius digital camera concept From designer Joseph Dumary, known for his concept designs like the PlayStation 4, LaCie Mouse HDD concept and the Xbox Prestige, comes a new technology concept design for what he and others hope is the next generation of innovation in Apple accessories and devices. Dumary notes, “Imagine returning to a new era of digital camera. Apple ...
Whiteboard eraser scans board while erasing
Write, scan, save Rather than developing a whiteboard that remembers what you write on it, a more sensible tech concept has been released, called the “Erascan,” which is a simple whiteboard eraser that through a memory chip inside of the eraser, scans and remembers everything being erased from the board. Keeping a digital copy of all notes is extremely useful ...
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