Recently, a thought came to my mind. I pondered if Microsoft will be likely to give away upgrade versions of Windows for free for Windows versions following Windows 8. Windows has been relatively much more expensive compared to other operating systems on the market. Even to upgrade from one version to the next, on would have to buy a boxed “upgrade” copy or download the installer from online for nearly a hundred dollars if not more. Competitors, like Linux were free while Mac OSX cost around 30 dollars to upgrade. However, Windows has been so well used and a stable operating system, people would put up with the high upgrade costs. Given that this has been like so for at least 20 years or so, does it make any sense to believe that Microsoft might start giving away upgrade versions of Windows 8’s successors? Though this would be completely unlike Microsoft’s Windows business strategies, it does make sense to give away Windows “9” and future upgrades for free, and here’s why.
Apple Has Something for You to Touch March 7. Could it be the iPad 3?
The curtains are just about ready to open and unveil a new Apple device to the masses. The rumor mills have been churning out plenty of iPad 3 seasoned gossip for the fanboys to chew on. Now those rumors are just about ready to be laid to rest as Apple has sent out invitations toContinue reading “Apple Has Something for You to Touch March 7. Could it be the iPad 3?”
GOTSi Plans to Change the Face of Social Networking
Nowadays we’re seeing many different small start-ups popping up all over the place. Many of them bring cool and interesting things to the table while others pollute the market with regurgitated features and promises. Well GOTSi is looking to add something to the tech community. Today GOTSi pushed out their official press release to the public detailingContinue reading “GOTSi Plans to Change the Face of Social Networking”
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?”
Mojang Makes New Game in 60 Hours for Charity
This weekend, three independent game studios have teamed up to create new video games in 60 hours in the name of charity. The Humble Bundle is alive this weekend after teaming up with Mojang (Minecraft) to produce a new game by the end of the weekend in a project referred to as Mojam. Two otherContinue reading “Mojang Makes New Game in 60 Hours for Charity”
Google is a Trojan
I have just read this article from NY Times in which Google was being indicted for abusing loopholes in MacOS to circumvent privacy settings and serve ADs. Why am I not surprised. I have been saying this for years that Google is behaving like a Trojan on a PC. The only thing they don’t doContinue reading “Google is a Trojan”
Feel the Heat!
Yesterday, Apple did what it has never done before: Announce a product before it is ready! Mary-Jo Foley asked if it is because Apple is borrowing a book from Microsoft of the past on disclosure, because the Microsoft of today has gone Apple’s route of not disclosing product until it is ready? Well, some ofContinue reading “Feel the Heat!”
LEGO Minecraft Brings Gaming Into “Physical Reality”
When Mega64, impersonating Mojang’s creator, Notch, unveiled a box filled with Legos and announced to a crowd of people at Minecon that he had “brought Minecraft out of the computer and into the realm of physical reality,” the world laughed at his joke. Except for the people who believed it could be done. Today, membersContinue reading “LEGO Minecraft Brings Gaming Into “Physical Reality””
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion; You Can Download it Now!
Apple announced its upcoming Mac OSX operating system, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. It is the successor to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. It adds more features inspired by the iOS platform, like Game Center, and heavy iCloud integration. You can download the developer preview if you are in Apple’s dev program, which costsContinue reading “Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion; You Can Download it Now!”
Google Bar Update Released Throughout Google Products! Did You Notice?
Google today released an update to its black bar across its web products. Google announced this redesign on November of last year. However, according to Google, they received feedback suggesting to review this redesign. And they did! Enter the Google bar update.
What Is the Internet You Ask? We Discuss
Surely by this point you’d think that everyone would know what the Internet is right? Think again. You’d be surprised at the answers people would give you if you asked them if they knew what the Internet is, especially if they are someone of this current generation. Kids these days think Facebook runs on doubleContinue reading “What Is the Internet You Ask? We Discuss”
Windows 8 to Have a New Logo, Depicts “Windows Re-imagined”
It appears that Microsoft will finally change its legacy Windows logo, a flag of four colors. Though Microsoft did tweak its logo several times in the past, it always kept its identity as the Windows flag. However, the new Windows 8 logo seems to be a complete departure from the flag to a newContinue reading “Windows 8 to Have a New Logo, Depicts “Windows Re-imagined””
iPad 3: Does That Rhyme with LTE?
Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggested that Verizon and AT&T were going to be in for quite a test over the course of 2012. Their LTE networks, which for those who don’t know what LTE is, it is a fourth generation wireless technology being widely adopted by many major carriers in the US asContinue reading “iPad 3: Does That Rhyme with LTE?”
Facebook Parenting with Tommy Jordan: You’re Doing It Right
In a town of Albemarle, North Carolina a video was filmed about a father who punished his 15 year old daughter via. Facebook, YouTube, and now national television. This story has made national news, local headlines, and has gone completely viral. The initial YouTube video has over 14 million views and is within 70,000Continue reading “Facebook Parenting with Tommy Jordan: You’re Doing It Right”
iSueU: Apple Cracks Down on Patent Violations
Apple seems to be really cracking down on companies that they claim have violated their Patents. The most recent news from their legal raid is a possible ban on Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus. Apple claims that the phone violates 4 of Apple’s Patents that are very noticeable on the Android 4.0.
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