Apple says no to Java 7, blocks browser plug-in
You’ve likely already heard of the Java security scandal, which was something Oracle looked to fix quickly with an update to the software. Even though Oracle says it has patched the issue, some...
View ArticleBlackBerry 10 tablet: three insane steps for success
The BlackBerry PlayBook as it was released back in April of 2011 was a mess, but the first BlackBerry 10 tablet certainly doesn’t have to be. Have a look back at our original BlackBerry PlayBook Review...
View ArticleTwitter silent on details surrounding today’s outage
If you’re one of the world’s millions of Twitter users, then there’s at least some chance that you were experiencing outages earlier today. Twitter first started reporting that some users may be having...
View ArticlePlayStation 4 announcement tipped for February 20 in Sony teaser
Rumors of the next console generation are hitting left and right as we head deeper into 2013, and today Sony may have just given us a date for the reveal of its next console. The company has released a...
View ArticleWall Street Journal has also been targeted by Chinese hackers
Earlier today, we reported that the New York Times has been targeted by Chinese hackers, who were attempting to access files and emails relating to an investigation it performed of the Chinese Prime...
View ArticleEurora supercomputer cuts back on CO2 emissions with help of NVIDIA GPUs
The world obviously needs its supercomputers, but with a growing energy crisis, efficiency is becoming a big priority. The problem is that supercomputers require a lot of power, but that’s an issue...
View ArticleGoogle Science Fair 2013 launches, seeks world changers
Google has announced its Google Science Fair 2013, the third one it has held. The event is in partnership with some big names, including National Geographic, Scientific America, and LEGO Group. The...
View ArticleSlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: January 31, 2013
Welcome to Thursday evening everyone. After dropping a new teaser trailer today, it looks like Sony is gearing up to announce the next PlayStation on February 20, 2013, so mark your calendars. Google...
View ArticleOffice 365 Home Premium now has Bing Apps for Office
Microsoft has announced that Office 365 Home Premium now has Bing Apps for Office, which integrate Bing-powered apps in the office suite. There are a total of five Bing apps that have been added for...
View ArticleGoogle updates Play Music app for Android, adds new art and more
Android users running a relatively recent version of the mobile OS will recognize the gold headphones immediately – it’s Android’s music app that comes pre-installed on mobile devices. An update for...
View ArticleGoogle reportedly submits antitrust settlement to the European Commission
The time has rolled around for Google to address the antitrust issues concerning the company with the European Commission, with the search engine giant providing its antitrust settlement proposal just...
View ArticleMark Zuckerberg awarded CEO of the Year Crunchie, Larry Page is runner-up
At the 6th annual Crunchies, Mark Zuckerberg has been awarded “CEO of the Year”, beating out several other big names in the field, including runner-up Larry Page of Google. Zuckerberg has comes a long...
View ArticleFTC’s Chairman Jon Leibowitz set to announce his departure Friday
In an interview earlier today, the FTC‘s Chairman Jon Leibowitz stated that he’ll formally announce his departure from the agency tomorrow. Leibowitz first joined the agency in 2004, eventually being...
View Articlemy Xperia service slated for initial launch this week, promises to protect...
Sony has confirmed my Xperia, a service that promises to help locate lost handsets and protect the files contained on them via a couple different options. The security service – which will be launched...
View ArticleSony unveils WUXGA projector with Laser Light Source Technology
At the Integrated Systems Europe event, better known as ISE 2013, Sony unveiled its first projector with Laser Light Source Technology, a WUXGA installation projector. The projector is modeled after a...
View ArticleMercedes unveils C63 AMG Edition 507
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new luxury sports car called the C63 AMG Edition 507. The new AMG massaged Mercedes-Benz luxury car has an impressively potent 6.3 L V-8 engine with 56 additional horsepower...
View ArticleVESA unveils new Dual-Mode standard supporting 4K resolution and more
VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, has announced that it has released an updated DisplayPort Dual-Mode standard. The new standard supports the next-generation of Dual-Mode DisplayPort...
View ArticlePlantronics unveils new Blacktop 500 noise canceling Bluetooth headset
In a lot of states, Bluetooth headsets are a requirement if you’re car lacks integrated Bluetooth to be able to have phone calls while driving. For a lot of people, what they want is a very small...
View ArticleChrysler unveils 2013 Mopar Dodge Dart
If I’m being honest, I’ve never found the Dodge Dart to be an appealing car. It lacks the performance I want to see in a sports car and the looks were boring enough that you can pretty much guarantee I...
View ArticleNissan plans to triple available electric vehicle fast chargers in Washington DC
Despite the fact that the United States government is pushing hard for drivers to adopt electric vehicles and hybrids, most drivers are sticking with traditional automobiles. One of the big reasons...
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