Technology & Business
New Nexus 7 with LTE coming
You may be wondering when an LTE enabled Google Nexus 7 (version 2) will be released and the answer is within the coming weeks (at least for US customers). The device will work with all 3 of the major US carriers (AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) with a single SKU which means they have managed to cram the technology to support all of the different bands into one device. This is great for buyers of the tablet but it also means the next Google Nexus smartphone may come with LTE support (something many have criticized about the existing Nexus 4).
Google's Chromecast is a $35 HDMI streaming solution
We know Google wants to be linked to your TV but previous efforts have failed miserably (The Google Q or Google TV). Google is now trying a different approach by offering a $35 HDMI dongle that will stream content from a compatible smartphone, tablet, laptop or chromebook. You can order this (if you are in the US) right now from the Google Play store and have it delivered in a pretty little box in a couple of days. As an early adopter bonux, Google is giving away 3 months of Netflix service for free with every dongle.
The New Nexus 7 is here - $229 for 16GB
Like other tech lovers, I was excited when I heard rumors that Google would be refreshing its best selling Nexus 7 tablet. What We Know About The New Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet Nexus 7 (V 2) Tablet Leaks In Best Buy Ad Google will likely announce the new Nexus 7 later today but it seems Best Buy wanted to be first and has the product up for pre-order already. The new Nexus 7 comes in the 16 & 32 GB varieties (WIFI only).
CRTC Wireless Code : Carriers must unlock your smarpthone
The CRTC Wireless Code is a bill of consumer rights that aims to make smartphone contracts more fair and understandable to the average Canadian users. One of the obligations brought forth by this new code is the obligation to unlock a smartphone at the user's request per these conditions: A service provider that provides a locked device to the customer as part of a contract must for subsidized devices: unlock the device, or give the customer the means to unlock the device, upon request, at the rate specified by the service provider, no later than 90 calendar days after the contract start date.
Pilot Frixion Erasable Pen
Nothing says hi-tech like a pen but I wanted to let you know about a cool new pen I have been playing with called the Pilot Frixion erasable pen. Unlike other erasable pens, this one actually works very well because of its thermo-sensitive ink that erases clean. The Frixion series comes in ballpoint and fine point. You can see a sample above where I erased a section of my solid line.
What we know about the new Google Nexus 7 Android tablet
I wanted to summarize all of the various Google Nexus 7 rumors we have been seeing over the last couple of weeks. We expect the new Nexus 7 to launch next week for $US229 for the 16GB version. We expect it to have 2 cameras (5MP on the back and 1.2MP on the front) A 7" 1920x1080 HD LCD screen There will be a WIFI only and WIFI with HSPA+ model The device will ship with Android 4.3 We expect this beauty to hit virtual store shelves Tuesday July 30th.
Could the next Canon dSLR have 75 megapixels
The crowd consciousness has been concentrating on smartphone camera development but this latest rumor may be a huge game-changer for the dSLR world. Photography Bay, a photo blog, is reporting that Canon is testing a new pro level camera that will pack a 75 megapixel sensor. To do this type of a gigantic sensor justice, the tipster also says the camera will come with a "shockingly high resolution" screen. The cherry on the Sunday is that this monster camera may be announced this year and released next year.
Nokia says "Something BIG landing here tomorrow"
Nokia posted a blog entry teasing readers that "Something BIG landing here tomorrow". Whatever the announcement is, it will happen tomorrow morning at 9am UK time. Is the above image a teaser? Is it relevant or misdirection? Many have speculated that this will be the much rumored Nokia phablet or tablet.
Nexus 7 (v 2) tablet leaks in Best Buy ad
The interwebs have been teasing me with leaks of the new upcoming Nexus 7. Everyone's favorite leaker (@evleaks) has been steadily leaking images and specifications of this much anticipated tablet. A tipster even sent PhoneArena a purported BestBuy ad that shows availability Tuesday July 30th. This leak doesn't provide any new information but does provide a snapshot of its new camera.
Whoosh is my favorite gadget screen cleaner
If you have read any of my blog posts before, you know that I love gadgets. I love all gadgets big and small, shiny or mate. I do everything to keep my devices as clean as possible. In October 2012, I wrote a blog entry entitled "Stop What You're Doing And Clean Your Smartphone" where I explain that Mobile phones are excellent peatry dishes for bacterial growth. There has been a handful of well documented studies that prove that many smartphones are dirtier than a public toilet seat.