Friday, May 18, 2012

2012 iPhone to feature larger-display design that Steve Jobs worked on
By Josh Ong Apple is set to introduce a new iPhone with a larger screen and an overhauled design that late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "worked closely on" before he died, according to a new report.

Lenovo Reveals New Carbon Fiber Ultrabook
By Alexandra Chang Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon has a carbon fiber roll cage and weighs 3 pounds. Photo: Lenovo While other ultrabook manufacturers strive to mimic the aluminum casing of Apple's MacBook Air, Lenovo is sticking to its timeless ...

Microsoft Bing goes social in search war with Google
By Sharon Gaudin Computerworld - Microsoft's move to boost Bing's social networking feaures could finally give it an opportunity to truly take on Google's dominant search engine, analysts say

Samsung starts Android 4.0 rollout for Galaxy Note, reports say
According to reports, the Galaxy Note update is being downloaded in the Netherlands and Germany, though Samsung hasn't said where it'll be available just yet.

Barnes & Noble to Add NFC Technology to Nook
Barnes & Noble plans to add near-field communication (NFC) technology to its Nook e-reader platform, chief executive William Lynch said Tuesday.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Google gives search a Knowledge Graph makeover (screenshots)
by ZDNet Author | May 17, 2012 11:02am PDT | Image 1 of 11 Google has revamped its search with results that show more information from its 500-million-item database of people, places, and things.

AMD unveils Trinity chipsets to challenge Ivy Bridge
By Leo Kelion Technology reporter Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has launched its new Trinity processor family boasting "twice the performance per watt" of its earlier Llano chips.

Android Payback: Apple to Cut Google Out of Stunning New 3D Maps App in iOS6
One of the most immediate effects of Steve Jobs' legacy on Apple is an animosity towards Google fueled by what Jobs saw as the outright copying of iOS by Android.

Mozilla and Google blast IE-only Windows on ARM
By Gavin Clarke • Get more from this author Mozilla and Google are crying foul over Microsoft restrictions blocking rivals from Windows 8 on ARM, due later this year.

What the summer portends in new tablets
By Matt Hamblen Computerworld - Summer 2012 promises to be the season of tablet experimentation on a grander scale than ever. Just about every tablet maker, including Apple, is rumored (or expected) to announce (or launch) a new tablet version within ...