Wednesday, December 26, 2012

[Technology] A less than merry Christmas for Netflix

A less than merry Christmas for Netflix
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/netflix-suffers-christmas-eve-outage-points-to-amazon/articleshow/17761279.cms
If you were one of those people whose Christmas plans involved a serious overdose on Christmas themed movies via your subscription to Netflix, I'm sure you were disappointed settling for whatever movies were available on cable or OTA, as Netflix ...

Apple wins critical SIM connector patent
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/12/apple-secures-significant-sim-card-connector-patent
The company wins a patent that allows SIM cards to be easily swapped into a device like a smartphone or tablet. Roger Cheng. by Roger Cheng.

Safety first with a new smartphone or tablet and the best apps
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/smartphone-apps/musthave-apps-for-your-new-gadget-20121226-2bvv1.html
ON the first day with your Christmas tech toy, you mastered the basics. So, where do you go from here? Before you get too adventurous with your new toy, think safety first.

Auxo app switcher for iOS 6 now available in Cydia
http://www.slashgear.com/auxo-app-switcher-for-ios-6-now-available-in-cydia-26262140/
Last week we told you about Auxo, the reinvented app switcher that was originally just a concept and a thought, but it turned into a reality thanks to a determined developer.

Does Microsoft Still Matter? 2013 Will Decide
http://readwrite.com/2012/12/26/does-microsoft-still-matter-2013-will-decide
ReadWrite.com. Like on Facebook. Share on: Does Microsoft Still Matter? 2013 Will Decide. 2013 will be a make-or-break year for Microsoft.

POP charger is a go… again
http://www.socaltech.com/pop_charger_gets_reprieve/s-0046952.html
A project was on Kickstarter a while back called the POP charger. This was a charging device for portable gadgets such as tablets and smartphones that had an integrated Apple 30-pin charger connector and a USB port.

Suddenly, Samsung And Others Are Trying To Make An Apple TV Before Apple ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/hardware/Nokia-tablet-to-have-two-batteries-Report/articleshow/17766944.cms
Three years ago, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gave a keynote presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show where he showed off a Slate PC, the company's interpretation of a modern-day tablet.

HTC Droid DNA vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Two Awesome Android Jelly Bean ...
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/34982/samsung-galaxy/
HTC Droid DNA and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are among the most popular smartphones for this holiday shopping season, so we've decided to provide you with a full review of the specs that these two phablets have to offer.

Gary Merson , HD Guru
http://www.vir.com.vn/news/tech/lg-introduces-truly-cinematic-100-inch-laser-tv.html
Until now, all consumer front projector systems produced light using lamps or in rare cases LEDs. The new LG HECTO FP system, on the other hand, uses lasers for illumination instead.

Nintendo's Wii U Controllers Region Locked
http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/4609/20121226/nintendos-wii-u-controllers-region-locked.htm
It looks like the Wii U is a bit xenophobic, and I can't say I blame them. Speared tails, spit acid, those things are terrifying.

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