Microsoft reveals iPad-like Windows 8 based ‘Surface Tablet’

Today, Microsoft finally unveiled its tablet line up tagged ‘Surface Tablets ’at a secret location in Los Angeles, to compete with its rival – Apple. The tablets have been introduced in two models, one with Intel-based processor that will run the full version of Windows 8 including the Windows 7 portion, and the other with an ARM-based processor that will run Windows RT - the Metro-only version of Windows 8.

CoreControl App for HTC One X

Recently XDA-Developers have developed an app similar to SetCPU app (that is used to control android device CPU) for the quad-core HTC One X. This app dubbed CoreControl is created by Meltus- one of the key developers of XDA-Developers Team.

The app lets you to control the number of active cores at a time in HTC One X and hence provide the battery life of the phone you desire. Root access is a pre-requisite and the app will be simply closed forcibly on an un-rooted device.

VIA discloses ultra-compact, fan-less PC

VIA Technologies Inc. has recently disclosed a new PC which is ultra-compact in design focusing to become part of in-vehicle control, digital signage, and kiosk markets. The PC is tagged as AMOS-3002 and it is equipped with 1GHz Eden X2 dual core processor along with the VX900H media system processor which supports 1080p HD graphics. The thing which makes it really unique from others is that it operates with a completely fan-less design within a robust chassis having width of 19.7cm, depth of 10.4cm and height of only 4.9cm.

HP unveils Ultrabook targeting the Enterprise

Today HP has unveiled its first business-class ultrabook - the EliteBook Folio 9470m, at HP’s Global Influencer Summit 2012 in Shanghai, since the company intends to associate style and substance with it. The ultrabook has a smart and light design which targets to hit into the current market trend though still equipped with enterprise as well as security features.

The Folio 9470m, runs on Intel’s 3rd generation Ivy Bridge processors with a 14-inch screen and is 19mm thick, weighing around 1.58 kg. It contains

Facebook Messenger app features 'read receipts' and 'location tracking'

Facebook has recently updated its Messenger app for those which can’t repel the temptation of profile hopping on Facebook. This standalone Messenger app lets you to participate in conversation with your friends on Facebook by eliminating the usual disturbances. The company has updated its Messenger app for both the Android as well as iOS platforms in terms of looks and functionality to compete with other platforms.