Articles by Jonathan Charles
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A3 iPad Stereo Dock Pricier Than Apple Tablet But Worth Buying
The iPad has many features that allow it to succeed in the tablet market, namely an active ecosystem and best-in-class display. However, it doesn't have a good speaker system, but Bang & Olufsen aims to address that shortcoming with Beoplay A3.
Samsung Galaxy S3 'Inspired by Nature' Phone May be Apple's Worst Nightmare
Samsung has finally unveiled its latest flagship Galaxy S device, the Samsung Galaxy S3. The announcement, which was covered live, brought a new voice recognition system and a near-instant camera.
Elder Scrolls Online MMO Slated for 2013 Release: Move Along, Skyrim
Fans’ request for an Elder Scroll MMO, or at least a game which support co-op play, has now been realized. The game will be released in 2013.
Galaxy S3 Specs Unveiled: Samsung Releases a Potential Blockbuster
The much-rumored Samsung Galaxy S3 device has finally been unveiled at the Samsung UNPACKED conference at Earls Court, London. The device will arrive during the summer.
Galaxy S3: Will New Samsung Exynos 4 Quad Phone be Apple's Worst Nightmare?
Today is when the technology and consumer electronics industry gets to see whatever "the next Galaxy" is at Samsung's event in Earls Court, London. Rumors have dominated the industry over past weeks, so should Apple be looking over its shoulder?
iPhone 5 Beware: Your Nemesis Galaxy S3 Debuts Today
The Galaxy brand has been wildly successful in the past - the Samsung Galaxy S2 has sold 20 million units since its April 2011 launch - and Samsung surpassed Nokia as the world's best-selling mobile phone maker. With the iPhone 5 expected to be revealed around WWDC in June, Android and iOS are set to be fighting for consumer appeal once again.
Amazon Studios Wants Comedies, Children's Movies for Instant Video Service: Should Netflix, Hulu be Afraid?
Amazon has announced that it will add to the large library of old TV shows by developing an original lineup of children's TV shows and sitcoms. If successful, the TV shows could be a major draw for parents and children and give Netflix and Hulu, which offer streaming of TV shows and movies, a run for their money.
Google Engaged Wi-Fi Hacker for Street View Data Collection?
After millions of people had personal data taken by Google during Street View mapping, without permission, it has turned out that the person responsible for the hack is a Google engineer. Google had declined to identify the engineer, though the identity is now known.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Is Dual Core Android Phone Heading to Verizon?
A profile of the Samsung Galaxy S3 for Verizon reveals the carrier is getting a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, rather than Samsung's own quad-core Exynos CPU. This news comes a day before Samsung's likely reveal of the device in London, on May 3.
Microsoft-Barnes & Noble Nook Deal Leaves Amazon Out in the Cold
Even though Microsoft has said its $300 million investment into Barnes & Noble doesn't mean Windows 8 tablets are on the way, the company didn't rule out the possibility. Its investment also launches a threat to Amazon, whose Kindle line of e-readers and tablet was flying off the shelves, while Barnes & Noble was struggling.
Facebook to Unveil New 'Life Saving' Tool on Good Morning America on Tuesday: What Could it be?
Facebook's growth from college-wide identity lookup to worldwide social network has seen plenty of positive and negatives experiences for Mark Zukcerberg and his team, but the social network's latest feature could be life changing. On Tuesday, May 1, Zuckerberg will appear on Good Morning America to unveil a new 'life saving' tool.
LG Cloud Beta Unleashed: What You Need to Know
Another announcement, another cloud service. Along with Google Drive, and Dropbox's revised free offerings, LG has now joined the cloud bandwagon by launching Cloud for sharing media files across smartphones, TVs and PCs.
iPhone 5: NFC Technology, iWallet Will Make Next Apple Phone Blow Away Competition
The iPhone 5 could be revealed as early as WWDC in June, ahead of a possible launch in the third quarter of this year. Regarding new features in the device, a new patent reveals potential NFC integration and the ability to pay with the phone.
Maingear Ivy Bridge Desktops with VRTX Cooling Technology Will Make Gamers Drool
Maingear has released vertical heat-dissipating desktops, which bring third generation Intel Core processors. The new models are smaller, while bringing features such as liquid cooling.
Flashback Trojan Infecting Snow Leopard Macs Most, Attacking Via Twitter
The Flashback Trojan continues to compromise Macs, according to a report by security firm Dr. Web. The Trojan can infect Macs with or without a user's permissions and is dominating Snow Leopard systems. The attacks seem to be directed via Twitter.
Dropbox Auto-Upload Feature, 5GB Free Storage Takes Battle to Google Drive, SkyDrive
As Google revealed Google Drive, the company's cloud storage service, Dropbox found it has another competitor to deal with, alongside Microsoft's SkyDrive service. Not surprisingly, Dropbox has made some changes to its service, notably offering 5GB of free storage, to stay in contention.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale: Sony's Version of Super Smash Bros Promises a Fight Fest
The much-rumored mass brawler for the PlayStation 3 has finally been unveiled, called PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. While certainly borrowing from Super Smash Bros., it also represents an evolution of the formula.
Galaxy S3 Release Date: Specs in 'Leaked' GT-i9300 Service Manual Suggest 4.8-Inch Display, 1.5 GHz Quad Core Chip
Ahead of what's expected to be Samsung Galaxy S3's official reveal on May 3, a sketch of the device has been leaked from what's probably a service manual. The manual shows what will apparently be the device's specs.
Twitter Update for iOS, Android Brings Major Changes: What Are They?
Twitter has updated its app for iOS and Android devices, bringing improvements to search, notifications and discovering content. The update reflects the redesign the Web version of Twitter experienced.
PS Vita Games: Getting PS One Classics?
It seems Sony may be supporting the PlayStation One backlog, at least soon, on the PlayStation Vita. A game - Buzz Lightyear of Star Command - appeared on the European Vita Store to buy for £3.99 ($6.47), but gamers weren't able to play the game.
Sony Waterproof Handycam HDR-GW77V Debuts: Withstands Water, Rugged and Expensive
Sony has launched for Japanese markets, the HDR-GW77V , a rugged handycam that can be submerged in water up to five meters (16 feet) for up to an hour. The phone can also be dropped from a height of 1.5 meters (five feet), and is pitched as an outdoor camera for all environments. Sounds good, but be prepared to dig deep into your pocket if you want to own one.
Sorry Samsung: Amazon Kindle Fire Now Rules Android Tablet Market
Released in Nov. 2011, Amazon's Kindle Fire Android-based tablet differentiated itself because it didn't run the stock version of Android. Instead Amazon used its own app store and UI, and it has now captured over half of the Android tablet market.
Google Maps: 3D Photo Tours of Famous Landmarks Now Possible
Google Maps now allows users to visit landmarks around the world from a computer. The feature was added Wednesday, April 25, and allows for 3D tours of famous landmarks.
Google Drive Owns All Your Uploaded Data: Should You Worry?
Google barely managed to launch its cloud storage service - Google Drive - without coming under heavy criticism for its terms of service. The service was revealed to "own" users' files, even going as far to say the company could "create derivative" works. However, is the service that different from its competitors?
HTC One S Versus iPhone 4S: Which $199 Smartphone Should You Buy?
The HTC One S is HTC's mid-tier smartphone, though the device certainly holds its own in the revolving door that is the smartphone market. Both it and the iPhone 4S are available for $199 on contract U.S. So, if you're considering the two, which should you buy?
Kickstarter Project Brydge Keyboard (Almost) Turns iPad to MacBook Air: Is Tim Cook Watching?
Despite the iPad's control on the tablet market, and the latest version's record sales during it first weekend since launch, some users feel that a lack of a real keyboard hampers productivity. Tim Cook didn't approve of Microsoft's strategy to put Windows 8 on tablets and laptops, though other iPad owners have different ideas: the Brydge keyboard for the iPad almost turns the device into a MacBook Air.
Google Drive: Does New Cloud Service Want to 'Own' (Almost) All Your Uploaded Files?
Google Drive, the search giant's cloud storage service that competes with services such as Dropbox and Microsoft's SkyDrive, literally owns the files of users. Not surprisingly, Google has come under scrutiny because it can effectively do anything it likes with the files.
