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Windows Phone an overlooked worthy alternative to Android, iPhone

There are many smartphone users who are not giving Microsoft's Windows Phone the look it deserves. Together Android and iOS hog more than 80 percent of the U.S. market share. Android's large chunk of the market is split among ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (21) | comments 23

Microsoft’s 'Manual Deskterity' Enhances User Touchscreen Experience (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft's "Manual Deskterity" combines touch and pen for a more natural user experience working with Microsoft Surface (tabletop touchscreen) and newer versions of Windows 7 tablet.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 14, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (13) | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

Fold-it computer action set for Canada conference (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- What nonsense, sitting in front of one, single display screen and struggling with a split-screen view of multiple-sites plus data entry or word processing. Is this the way it has to be for ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Feb 04, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (10) | comments 7 | with audio podcast report

Microsoft previews Windows 8, stresses tablets (Update 2)

Microsoft pulled back the curtain on new Windows computer operating software designed to power not only personal computers but also rivals to Apple's iPad.

Technology / Software

created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (11) | comments 2

Google unveils faster Internet search (Update 2)

Internet powerhouse Google is giving Web searchers the thrill of speed with a turbo-charged engine that displays suggested Web links as fast as a person can type.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 08, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 11

Google alters algorithm to combat abusive sellers

Google is tweaking its algorithms after an online eyeglass merchant managed to get his site listed at the top of search rankings by being deliberately rude to customers and sparking complaints.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 02, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Google gives Gmail a new look

Google on Tuesday unveiled a new look for its free email service, inviting users to switch if they like what they see.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1

ARM deals efficiency ace with big.LITTLE and Cortex-A7

(PhysOrg.com) -- Intel has been slow playing catch-up to ARM in the mobile area, but, based on the latest announcement from ARM, Intel will need to work all the harder to upstage a show of innovation in the ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Young alum creates iPad user experience improvement (w/ Video)

(Phys.org) -- When Daniel Hooper became frustrated with editing text on his iPad, he wrote an application that could revolutionize the way users select and arrange their words on tablets. 

Technology / Software

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (6) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Aging drug users are increasing and facing chronic physical and mental health problems

Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. That is one of the key findings of research published in the September ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 09, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Several iOS developers welcome Apple's larger-screen iPhone

The sixth-generation iPhone is expected to have a larger screen, and several iOS developers say they would receive that change with a warm welcome.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Google lets users monitor their online activity

Google on Wednesday began letting people get monthly reports summarizing what they have been up to at the Internet titan's free online services.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Walmart nominates Google star to board

Walmart, a bastion of mass-market retailing, turned to one of the tech world's brightest female stars to beef up its board of directors Monday, nominating Google highflyer Marissa Mayer.

Technology / Business

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Logitech unveils Google TV boxes

Logitech has unveiled the first "Google TV" boxes touted as merging online content and traditional television offerings.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 07, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

With bendable mouse, Microsoft adds artistic touch to stable of devices

When people pick up Microsoft's Arc Touch Mouse, it's as if they've picked up a toy. The pop-up mouse curls and flattens, and they instinctively begin snapping it back and forth.

Technology / Business

created May 13, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 3