Talk is cheap. Show me the code.
Sometimes we forget that there’s a whole lot of technology behind our favorite social media sites.
Sometimes it’s a platform, sometimes it’s an app, sometimes it’s software.
But looking at the biggest events in social in 2011, it became clear that social media, and the technology that powers it, has an amazing ability to help shape our lives. Read more on How Social Media Technology Is Shaping Our Lives…
2011 was an exciting year for tech geeks.
The tablet came of age, Siri came to life and Spotify finally came to the U.S.
The year also saw an end to Gowalla, Michael Arrington’s departure from TechCrunch and the loss of Steve Jobs, Dennis Ritchie and John McCarthy.
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the first tablet to feature a quad-core processor, with specifications that put most other tablets to shame. Featuring the new Nvidia Tegra 3 CPU, a Super IPS+ display, and a design that is both light and thin – the Transformer Prime looks like it will set a new standard for mobile devices.
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Amazon has announced a number of apps for the Kindle Fire tablet, with confirmation that thousands of choices will be available right away. With the release date only days away on November 15, Amazon will be hoping this announcement is enough for people to avoid “app envy” of the Apple iPad.
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Nvidia has unveiled the world’s first quad-core chip for mobile devices, the much anticipated Tegra 3. With an ARM A9 based processor and 12 core GeForce graphics, the Tegra 3 looks ready to revolutionise mobile computing in 2012.
The Getac X500 is a 15 inch fully rugged laptop that has been designed to meet any conditions. This is not a simple semi-rugged offering that can withstand a coffee spill, this is the real deal. However, while it may meet a number of military specifications, you do have to pay for the X500 in terms of weight, battery life, and price.
