Apple just had a video-streamed event last month and yesterday they had another one. While the start of yesterday's event certainly felt a lot like a recap of the September event, they did have a lot to announce. New hardware, new operating systems, and new services all had their place yesterday. You can watch the entire event in the video … [Read more...]
Google intros the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player with Android 5.0 Lollipop
Google previewed the next Android operating system updated at Google I/O over the summer. Now, it's ready to start rolling out to devices. The first devices that will champion the operating system update is the Nexus 6, the Nexus 9, and the Nexus Player. Other devices to receive the update will cross Android Wear, phones, tablets, Android TV, and Android Auto. Specifically, … [Read more...]
Microsoft launches Surface Hub app
Microsoft launched a new app in the Windows Store called Surface Hub. It is designed for Surface Pro 3 users and provides the ability to customize the pen stylus. You can currently calibrate the pen pressure sensitivity and test it out within the app. You can also adjust the top button to open the desktop version of OneNote if you prefer it over the default modern OneNote … [Read more...]
USB devices with built-in security
Are you interested in increasing the security of your data as it travels with you on a USB drive? I've highlighted a few devices available on Amazon that add some layer of security or encryption to protect your data while it's on the go. Most of them are compatible across Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms but you will have to evaluate your options against your environment … [Read more...]
Amazon introduces new Kindles, Kindle Fires, and Fire OS
Amazon updated their Kindle line with an announcement yesterday. The new e-readers and tablets can be pre-ordered today and will arrive October 21st. Everything from the basic Kindle e-reader to the advanced Fire HDX 8.9" tablet has been refreshed with this wave. There is also a durable new version of the tablet introduced for Kids. Kindle E-readers The Kindle and the Kindle … [Read more...]