Recently Microsoft unveiled the next version of its massively popular Windows operating-system: Windows 10. The oddly named successor to Windows 8 aims to bring back the familiarity of Windows 7, while still bringing something new and fresh to the table. After the lukewarm reception of Windows 8, Microsoft is obviously attempting to distance the next version of their OS by …
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The smartwatch game has just begun and company names such as Google, Samsung, Apple, and LG are reportedly creating a smartwatch. These companies can add another name to their list: Microsoft. According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has tasked some suppliers with the job to deliver some components of a smartwatch. This small development does not mean that the …
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When Lenovo invited Technology X to their AquaKnox suite, we did not expect much. When we got to the venue however, all of that changed as John Swinimer gave us a guided tour of Lenovo’s current and future offerings. A few nights before at Pepcom we received a great demo of Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Gamma: You will notice that like the …
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According to the official Windows blog, Microsoft is offering the $39.99 Windows 8 Pro upgrade price until January 31st 2013, at which point the pricing will scale substantially. The entire updated price matrix is as follows: Windows 8 upgrade editions (starting in February 2013): The Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition will be available online and at retail for $199.99 MSRP (U.S.). The …
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So it’s confirmed that VALVe has teamed up with Xi3 and is in the stages of building a Steam Box – an open-platform computer that will work with Steam’s Big Picture Mode. It will run Linux, but could in theoretically be able to install Windows, taking advantage of your full list of steam games. All we know is Xi3 has …
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We are in the age of tablets and smartphones. Both have smooth glass surfaces with only a little tactile feedback. It can feel like typing on a cutting board and continually holding a device to type can be cumbersome especially with larger tablets. Meet the low profile Logitech Tablet Wireless Keyboard. A full size 11.3 x 5.12 QWERTY keyboard, …
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Anyone even remotely associated with gaming knows about Steam. VALVe’s software evolved from being a lowly bare-bones digital-rights management (DRM) nuisance to a tremendously successful digital-content distribution system holding well over 80-85% of market share on PC. VALVe recently rolled out Steam’s Big Picture Mode, a new UI designed specifically for TV’s making it easier for users who prefer console environments of …
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