It appears as though developers, especially those of the “big name” apps, are developing apps for Windows Phone 8 rather than Windows Phone 7, but why? This question may or may not come as a surprise, depending on how you look at the scenario. Any apps developed for the Windows Phone 7 platform will automatically,Continue reading “Why Developers are Developing for Windows Phone 8 rather than Windows Phone 7”
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Here’s how Steam and Minecraft can Play Nicely with Windows 8 Metro
Valve’s flagship product, aside from its massively hit games, is Steam. Steam is a large software distribution service, with primary focus on PC games. Games on the Steam store are curated by Valve, ensuring that Games are safe and can meet the high quality standards.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of the New iPad
Apple took the stage on March 7th and said that the new iPad would be available in 9 days. Since the March 16th release date many negative and positive comments have been made about the iPad. Many say it was only made to give people something to “cling” to while waiting on the iPad 4Continue reading “Weighing the Pros and Cons of the New iPad”
Do You Like to Drop Your iPhone? Here’s How to Protect Your Device
There are those who have the misfortune of having their mobile device tarnished due to carelessness. I have now officially joined that club. How did this happen you ask? Well, there is a story to this. But be warned though. The story does involve an iPhone being damaged. Readers discretion is advised.
Man’s House Threatened Over Apple Pulling His App. Can You Help?
Well it’s not unusual to hear that Apple yanked yet another app from the Mac App Store, but it’s another thing to hear the story behind a pulled piece of software. Unfortunately, Bryan Lunduke had to end up with the inconvenience of having his app shown the way out. But the story doesn’t end there.
Could Resale and Pre-Owned Media Become a Thing of the Past?
As the world continues to progress into a more digitally-oriented age, it appears that the age of pre-owned media sales may slowly be coming to an end. Since the beginning of media itself, sharing and reselling has been a common, if not promoted, form of product recycling. Take garage sales for example, which include notContinue reading “Could Resale and Pre-Owned Media Become a Thing of the Past?”
Is Social Media Good or Bad for Society? We Look at the Details
No benefit comes without drawback; no decision comes without its own opportunity costs, and no good came arrive without its evil counterpart. Nothing in this world can be claimed to be perfectly good or perfectly evil, unless, of course, such thing is of divine matter. So it follows that it is better to ask aContinue reading “Is Social Media Good or Bad for Society? We Look at the Details”
The Radio Has Competition?
The history of anything is important, even technology, and innovations are always overthrown. The radio has seen it’s fair share of competition, and now it has even more. A new app for Android, iOS, PC and Mac called 8tracks is trying to get up there, and proclaims itself as “the best internet radio.” You may askContinue reading “The Radio Has Competition?”
Will Books Exist 10 to 20 Years From Now?
My sister loves to collect books. She aspires dedicating a significant portion of her room to create her personal library, where she would put her books, old and new, and create an environment of wisdom and peace. It is, then, no wonder she gets upset when I remind her that books are a dying media.Continue reading “Will Books Exist 10 to 20 Years From Now?”
Game Center: Apple’s Most Undeveloped iOS Resource?
Apple’s App Store caters to many different crowds, from the businessman giving a presentation at the office to a mother teaching her child to read. No matter who you are, it seems there is something for everyone. As the saying goes, “there’s an app for that.” Perhaps one of the biggest industries on the AppContinue reading “Game Center: Apple’s Most Undeveloped iOS Resource?”
Denouncing the ‘Winner of CES’ Myth
Every year at CES I always hear about some product or company being called the winner. Whether it be a 3D printer that prints whatever you throw it’s way or a phone so thin you could slice bread with it, something is always crowned a winner. How can this be? CES was first held inContinue reading “Denouncing the ‘Winner of CES’ Myth”
What is the Perfect Windows 8 Device?
This is the week of CES 2012, and some nice new notebook PCs are shown here. Many of these PCs, especially those featuring a touch screen, were loaded with Windows 8 Developer Preview. This brings us the subject of Windows 8 PCs. Given the fact that Windows 8 now features a touch-first UI along withContinue reading “What is the Perfect Windows 8 Device?”
Should You Even Care About CES?
CES is an annual consumer electronics show. The big question is, however, is whether or not you should care about CES. The answer to this depends actually. Our friends at Lockergnome list some reasons as to why CES may be pointless for you. I am going to share these interesting points here; but first, let’sContinue reading “Should You Even Care About CES?”
Tech Predictions for 2012
We are at another new year. 2012 is here and we are all still alive! To celebrate the new year, we are going to have a little fun here. Some of the authors at Techtronica have come up with some of their predictions of what will happen by the end of the year (other thanContinue reading “Tech Predictions for 2012”
iWatchz Q Series Review for iPod Nano
Do you love Apple as much as I do? If so, you may have an Apple product as your phone, computer, and/or tablet. Now, you can have an Apple product as a watch! It is simple; all you have to have is an iPod Nano, and a watchband. The watchband can be purchased atContinue reading “iWatchz Q Series Review for iPod Nano”
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