Microsoft held a Windows 10 devices event in NYC this morning. They demonstrated some exciting new devices in an exciting way. (Seriously, Google needs to learn from Microsoft and Apple.) The new devices include Windows Phones, a Surface tablet, and a Surface laptop/two-in-one. Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL Introducing the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL. The phones that … [Read more...]
Roku announces the Roku 4 with new features like 4K streaming, find remote, and Roku OS 7
Roku has announced their anticipated new streaming box with the latest and greatest features including 4K streaming. Between the Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, Roku has been absent from the updated line-up until today. The announcement details the new features of the streaming device and updates to the Roku OS that it utilizes. It also continues to provide the same wide variety … [Read more...]
Google’s Nexus brand is more important than ever
The Next Web [1] and The Verge [2] have both published click-bait articles recently that seem to be a targeted campaign against Google's Nexus phones. They essentially get to their point and claim the Nexus is unnecessary. I (and many others according to the comments) found these articles laughable and unfounded. The argument goes that Android is no longer the underdog that … [Read more...]
$99 Samsung Gear VR and other announcements from Oculus Connect 2
At Oculus Connect 2, Oculus' second annual developer conference, Samsung unveiled an updated Gear VR. The Gear VR is an update from the Innovator Edition that was launched last year. The latest edition Gear VR is 22 percent lighter than the Innovator Edition. It is also compatible with more phones including the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge. The Samsung … [Read more...]
Amazon unveils a new generation of Fire tablets and Fire TV
Amazon has refreshed its Fire Family with updated tablets and a new Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. Amazon's tablet line was updated with four new configurations. The Fire tablet is the lowest costing tablet at $49.99, competing with features from a higher tier competing with the budget tablets from other companies. The new Fire tablet includes a quad-core processor, 7” IPS … [Read more...]