All Technology
- Tesco Hudl and Microsoft Surface 2: tablets from new and old retailersThis week brings the Tesco Hudl, a supermarket-made newcomer, and the Surface 2, Microsoft's second attempt at a tablet.Â
- Valve unveils SteamOS, a free (gaming-centric) operating systemWith the announcement of SteamOS, can a Valve 'SteamBox' console be far behind?
- Smart phone sales soar: Apple iPhone tops 9 million in opening weekendApple's smart phone sales for the iPhone 5S and 5C reach a combined 9 million units, smashing sales records.
- 10 essential iOS 7 tips and tricks
- Microsoft-based phone, Nokia Lumia tops smartphone camerasPhotos taken with smartphones aren't what they used to be; they're actually quite good! The Nokia Lumia 1020, which runs on a Microsoft system, is one of the best phones for taking photos, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, and Apple's iPhone 5S.
- Cloud computing: Why are Americans confused by it?Cloud computing is used by 95 percent of Americans. But more than half say they don't use it. What is cloud computing?
- Education tech start-ups: No longer the 'sleepy' crowdEd tech start-up companies are creating serious buzz and investments for a serious problem: education. But can innovative tech lead to innovative education?
- Microsoft's Ballmer dishes on Nokia deal and the future of PCs'We have almost no share' in the smart phone market, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has acknowledged.Â
- Valve hints that it will unveil a 'Steam Box' console on MondayValve has launched a countdown timer to Monday, when it could take the wraps off a so-called 'Steam Box' video game console.Â
- iPhone 5S attracts mobs of veteran line-waiters and first-timersThe new iPhone 5S and 5C officially went on sale Friday at Apple retailers around the country. Line members say the fingerprint sensor, faster processor, and keeping up with the Joneses brought them out to the Apple store for the seventh generation of iPhones.
- Hackers geared up to test out the iPhone's new fingerprint ID systemThe hacker community is eager to start figuring out how to crack the new iPhone 5S software. Technology developers frequently use these non-malicious hackers to find– and correct– software vulnerabilities. Â
- California will regulate ride-share companiesThe state Public Utilities Commission created a set of guidelines for ride-share companies. The measure was praised by the companies for adding legitimacy to the ride-share business.Â
- iOS 7 download problems? Join the crowd.Apple's new iOS 7 experienced a rocky roll-out this week.Â
- Battlefield 4 among the titles included in Sony's PlayStation 4 upgrade planFor $10, Sony will allow you to upgrade four games – Battlefield 4, Watch Dogs, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag – from the PS3 versions to PS4.Â
- Calico: Google's latest 'moonshot' targets agingGoogle (GOOG) announced the creation of a new company called Calico, with the goal to reverse the aging process and extend human life.
- Apple iOS 7 review roundup: new apps, new Control Center, new lookApple's iOS 7 operating system launches today. But is it any good?Â
- iTunes 11.1 goes live, with Apple's new iTunes Radio in towiTunes 11.1 offers a range of new features, including the Pandora-like iTunes Radio.Â
- YouTube goes Internet-less: offline videos available in NovemberYouTube viewers with mobile devices will soon be able to check out videos offline, a big shift from YouTube's previous ban on downloads.
- iOS7 upgrade: It's all about the swipeiOS7 is free and available today. iOS7 includes swiping features, iTunes Radio, more camera filters, a better Siri and better Apple Maps.
- How Léon Foucault taught us to watch the world spinLéon Foucault and his pendulum demonstrated the turning of the Earth. Google honored the French physicist with an interactive doodle.