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.

Sony launches VAIO T11 and T13 Ultrabooks

With the announcement of VAIO T11 and T13 Ultrabook models, it seems that Sony has finally decided to step up into Ultrabook market. The model numbers indicate that they'll have 11 and 13.3 inch screens respectively and will offer many of the features we've come to anticipate from this form factor, comprising a 17.8mm-thick magnesium and aluminum body with a weight of around 3.5 pounds for the T13 model.

Internet Download Manager v6.11 Build 5 (Cracked)

Features

·         Improved IDM categories by addeding a feature to create categories for specific sites.

·         Fixed false interception of web ads.

Install IDM Firefox add-on (IDM CC) for Firefox 13

• Get the latest Firefox 13 from here
• Extract it and install.

Skype probes tool that exposes users' IP addresses

Skype, which was recently purchased by Microsoft Corp. (in $8.5 billion), said in an email that "this is an ongoing, industry-wide issue faced by all peer-to-peer software companies. We are committed to the safety and security of our customers and we are taking measures to help protect them."

Latest Database Books for Enthusiastic!

1. Database Modeling and Design (Fourth Edition) by TOBY TEOREY
2. Fundamentals of Database Management Systems (2nd Edition) by MARK L. GILLENSON
3. Modern Database Management (8th Edition) by JEFFREY A. HOFFER

Netgear Launches world's first “802.11ac Wi-Fi” Router

To gear up the wireless market, Netgear recently declared the release of the world's first router which will use Broadcom's 5G Wi-Fi 802.11ac chips. These chips are apparently capable of delivering higher data rates of around 1.5Gbits/sec on wireless links. However, there aren't any compatible devices out in the market yet.

How To Uninstall Unwanted Apps on a Windows Phone

If you’ve got irritated with the mess of apps installed in your Windows phone. Don’t worry! Just stay calm and take a cool breathe. Because Windows Phone had made it easy to get rid of any apps that you don’t like, even if they were put there by the manufacturer itself.

How to Setup Universal Inbox on your Motorola Phones

This exciting Universal Inbox lets you to view messages from various different accounts all in one place where you can see emails, text messages and even Facebook messages!

This easy feature can be configured through the following steps:

• Setup the widget on your phone to access the Universal Inbox. Select widgets, then Universal Inbox by holding your finger down on the screen.

Samsung introduces world's thinnest optical drive

Samsung has recently publicized a new external optical drive claiming as the world’s thinnest DVD writer at only 14mm in height since the drive is 18% thinner and 8% lighter than traditional DVD writers. This smart device has been manufactured to supplement Intel’s Ultrabooks, which lack an optical drive.

The slim external DVD writer SE-218BB employs the Smart Power Technology specially designed by Samsung, letting it to connect through its single USB port

Apple considers Windows 8 as merging “a toaster and a refrigerator”

Yesterday, Apple reported record breaking earnings which were obvious. However, Tim Cook – CEO Apple did make the news during the Q1 earnings call, with a few interesting comments. He commented by saying that he dislikes trial, inferring that Apple is more eager to settle its patent violation cases in a Post-Steve Jobs era. He further added that the company has no plans to unite the Mac with the iPad which made Apple controversial, as he openly commented on those companies

Nokia Penetrating with Dual Sim Phones

The year 2011 was such an important and progressive year for Pakistan’s mobile industry that it emerged it as the 9th largest mobile market around the world. This trend is also reflected in TNS – a global research organization’s Mobile Life report which indicated that the country has now got more than 103 million phones, while some sources put the actual number of users near 130 million. The shipment of 1.5 billion phones by Nokia Corp. also marks 2011 as a landmark year.

If we go back in the past, we see the country as an immature market with just 300 thousand subscribers as of 2001. But with the rapid growth in Telecom sector in the last decade, Pakistan has now at the vanguard of the mobile revolution in the emerging world. This changed the lives of millions of people across the country since mobile based devices became vital source of communication and hence contributed in the development of both the rural and urban economies.

T-Mobile ascends Android ICS for Galaxy S II phones

With the launch of Samsung Galaxy S II in UK, Three was the first operator to mark Android 4.0(ICS) available to S II users on its network on March 20th , followed by O2 on March 27th .  But now T-Mobile has come into picture by officially stating

Studious - An Excellent companion for schoolwork and studies

It is nearly every student’s problem that they forget to do their homework on time since there are a lot of things that get them unfocused rather than be more focused on doing their schoolwork. Beside other reasons your Android device is one of the offenders to this problem. You spent hours in playing games, watching videos, or listening to music with your phone, however you can turn things around with the help of a simple and easy app - Studious.

Windows 8 useful Shortcuts!

Here is a list of some useful Windows shortcuts:

• Windows key Shows the new Start screen (Metro).
• Win + type keyword Instant application search (same as in Windows 7).
• Win + D Standard Windows desktop. Also minimizes/restores all open windows in desktop mode.
• Win + Q Shows all installed apps.
• Win + W Instant search for settings.
• Win + F Instant search for files.
• Win + I Settings

Apple to launch iPhone 5 in October

After a huge success of iPhone 4S, Apple is now ready to launch its next remarkable phone – iPhone 5. The phone is likely to come with a slogan liquid metal, which according to ETNews is a latest technology that will allow the phone to be super thin and strong. The slogan sounds like a far rove from the glass design of the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S.

South Korea to release World's first Robot Guard

South Korea has recently developed a robot called "Robo-Guard". This 5 feet tall robot is specially designed for prisons to help in making their environment safer. It is currently in testing phase (costing nearly $750,000) and is being anticipated that this automation can minimize expenditures also.