Towards the end of 2001, IBM made a breakthrough – they proved that three times five is fifteen. Not a big deal, one would say. But they haven’t heard the whole story yet: IBM did it using only seven atoms. That’s right – seven atoms. Not a full-fledged computer with a chip and input mechanism… Continue reading Quantum Computing: Way of the Future
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Intel Moorestown: Will the N9 use it?
Go to any N9-related post that mentions the possibility that it will use an Intel Atom chip, and you will find comments such as: “atom = worst battery life ever” – disgruntled commenter on Engadget Before we begin, let’s make it clear that the possibility of the Nokia N9 using an Intel chip is just… Continue reading Intel Moorestown: Will the N9 use it?
Apple and Google: Going their separate ways
Apple and Google are currently the two biggest companies in the tech world. Apple, thanks to its revolutionary iPhone and iPad. Google, thanks to its Android OS and the Nexus S (and soon-to-come Chrome OS). So intense has the war between these two companies been that others have been laid by the wayside. Currently, Nokia… Continue reading Apple and Google: Going their separate ways
Drumbeat: free web school for web developers
Ken Robinson is a revolutionary speaker. He has been going on for years about the bad state of education in today’s world. The system needs to change, he keeps saying. In the web development community, Anna Debenhem shares a similar sentiment. Over at Drumbeat, she gave an inspiring keynote: Anna Debenham at Drumbeat Barcelona from… Continue reading Drumbeat: free web school for web developers
Looking forward to 2011: Mobile Computing
2010 affirmed one thing: we cannot predict how mobile computing devices will change over a few months, let alone an entire year. It is possible that smartphones and tablets could completely eliminate netbooks, it is possible that devices like Modu could change smartphones forever, it is possible that future laptops will not store any data… Continue reading Looking forward to 2011: Mobile Computing
Windows Phone 7 Coming to Nokia ?
The Finnish phone maker Nokia would soon bring its new series of smart phones based on Windows Phone 7 Operating System. The news came from a tech blogger who closely follows Nokia. It is said that Nokia and Microsoft have started talks regarding this. Eda Murtazin who operates from Russia has stated that Stephen Elop,… Continue reading Windows Phone 7 Coming to Nokia ?
Blurring the lines: smartphones, tablets and netbooks
When Apple does something, the entire market sits up and takes notice. Every time it has launched an innovative device, the market heads in an entirely new direction. Apple did it in 2001 with the iPod, then in 2003 with the iTunes store, then again in 2007 with the iPhone. In 2010, Apple couldn’t resist… Continue reading Blurring the lines: smartphones, tablets and netbooks
Cloud for the Masses: Three things that changed everything
Cloud computing is a term that’s been thrown around corporate offices for ages now. Even as the average consumer struggles to define the cloud, businesses have been slowly migrating to it. Consumers have been using the cloud too, of course. Saving files on a remote server, using a service like SkyDrive, amounts to using the… Continue reading Cloud for the Masses: Three things that changed everything
BBC iPlayer to Launch Subscription Service On iPad
BBC.com has come out with information regarding an ‘on-demand service’ using subscription model of its iPlayer to be available on iPad. The Mac compatible iPlayer will have its global launch based on pure subscription model to be followed by partnerships with advertisers. The service is expected to be available only from mid of next year… Continue reading BBC iPlayer to Launch Subscription Service On iPad
WiMAX vs LTE: The Showdown
Verizon is holding a conference to unveil its 4G network. A while back, the news was made official: WiMAX and LTE are the only existing 4G technologies. Both offer similar speed, and as far as the end consumer is concerned, they are both the same – simply 4G (Just like 3G is simply 3G, not… Continue reading WiMAX vs LTE: The Showdown