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Google Officially Names Android M as Marshmallow

For as long as this operating system existed, it was either codenamed or officially named for candies. Thus, it is no surprise that Google is yet again going for the sugar candy name for the Android 6.0, which is scheduled to debut soon. Called Marshmallow, it will feature the next step in the evolution of the mobile system, designed to provide speed, ease of use and advanced features for the users. “Whether you like them straight out of the bag, roasted to a golden brown exterior with a molten center, or in fluff form, who doesn’t like marshmallows? We definitely like them! Since the launch of the M Developer

Software Programs, VR World

Khronos Expands Scope of 3D Open Standard Ecosystem

The Khronos Group, an open consortium of leading hardware and software companies, today announced significantly expanded scope and momentum for its family of open standard 3D graphics APIs. Vulkan™, the new generation API for high-efficiency access to graphics and compute on modern GPUs, is on track for implementation and specifications later this year. It has received support from Android, SteamOS, Tizen, and multiple Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and Red Hat. The new OpenGL® ES 3.2 specification absorbs AEP (Android Extension Pack) functionality to enhance pervasive graphics capabilities across mobile, consumer, and automotive devices. A set of OpenGL extensions will also expose the very latest capabilities

AMD, Android, Apple, ARM, Google, Hardware, Intel, iOS, Microsoft, News, Nvidia, Software Programs, Windows

New AIDA64 Supports Windows 10 and Tizen, New Hardware

Tamas Miklos, author of AIDA64 contacted us to let you all know that v5.30 of his multi-platform tool came out today. AIDA64 is one of most versatile system detection and benchmarking applications, supporting practically every major operating system. If you want to know more about your computing device, AIDA64 is one of best tools out there, and the list of new items supported in v5.30 is just impressive. While you could install the application on Apple iOS, Google Android and Microsoft Windows, v5.30 brings in full support for Windows 10 and Server 2016, as well as Samsung Tizen OS. This is a list of changes for the application: New

Android, Companies, Google, Mobile Computing, Operating Systems, Software Programs, Technology Security, VR World

Android Lollipop Adoption Still Lagging

Google’s latest Android release only has a 9% market share 7 months after release.

Android, Business, Companies, iOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Software Programs, VR World, Windows

Android and iOS Apps Will Work on Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft to release SDK to allow developers to port their apps.

Android, Entertainment, Gaming, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software Programs, VR World

Pre-Orders Open For Razer’s Forge TV Micro-Console

Amazon starts taking pre-orders for Razer’s new Android-powered gaming set-top box that’s set to release next month.

Android, Companies, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Software Programs, VR World, Windows

Microsoft Wants You To Run Windows 10 On Your Android Device, Starting With Xiaomi Mi 4

Xiaomi’s Mi 4 will soon be able to run Windows 10 for phones.

Android, Operating Systems, Software Programs, Virtual Reality (VR), VR World

Google Is Getting Into Virtual Reality With A Custom Version Of Android

Google’s next medium of target will be VR.

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Updated: Xiaomi Hits Back Hard at Bluebox Labs’ Claims

Xiaomi representatives strongly rebut Bluebox Labs’ claims, and say the device tested was tampered with

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Nvidia’s New Shield Console Leads The Charge In Next-Gen Android Gaming

The new Nvidia Shield console marries the worlds of “PC-quality gaming” with 4K video streaming all in a sleek, high-performance package.

Android, Mobile Computing, Operating Systems, Reviews, Software Programs

Gionee Elife E7 Mini: Well-Built Midrange Smartphone

The Gionee Elife E7 Mini’s swivelling camera makes for interesting smartphone photography, but with Jelly Bean still powering the mid-range device, an Android update is quite overdue.

Graphics, VR World

What’s Nvidia Planning for March 3?

Something that the company spent a half-decade working on gets its debut in March.

Analysis, Mobile Computing

Gaming the App Store: Modern Day Clickfraud?

If developers are, indeed, routinely gaming the app review and rating system for profit, then how can users trust app stores’ discovery mechanisms?

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1 Billion Strong: Android Breaks Records in 2014

Research consultancy Strategy Analytics shows just how big the mobile operating system now is.

Reviews

Hands-on With Samsung Z1: Tizen Makes Its Debut On Mobile

There’s not much to dislike about Samsung’s first Tizen-based handset.

2015, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Event, VR World

CES 2015: Lenovo Targets First-time Buyers With Budget Android Slates

Lenovo’s latest budget tablets offer decent hardware for the sub-$150 asking price.

Cloud Computing, Hardware, Mobile Computing, Reviews

ResMed S+: High Tech Help for Good Night’s Sleep

For over 25 years ResMed has been providing medical equipment for sleep-disorder breathing. They are clearly not a johnny-come-lately, jumping on the latest hi-tech bandwagon. This fall ResMed introduced the S+, a no-contact sleep tracking device developed for the consumer. This differs greatly from wearables such as the Basis Peak and the Jawbone UP systems that promise to track sleep as well as steps, calories, and activity. The ResMed S+ uses a combination of respiratory and biomotion sensors that not only monitor your motion and breathing while you sleep, but the temperature, light and noise in your bedroom as well. In addition to the biomotion

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CES to Stage Extreme Tech Challenge

Three winners from the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) will be chosen at CES 2015. All ten finalists will appear on stage at the Venetian in Las Vegas to vie for the opportunity to present their product later to Sir Richard Branson. Finalists have been helped towards their goal with a boost from such companies as Amazon who provides web service. Rackspace offers no-fee hosting. Back-up and recovery services come from Axcient. Helpful tools were additional perks, such as app development from Progress and from Spotfire data analytics from TIBCO. Entrants came from more than 100 countries and were whittled down to the final ten. Only

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Asus Introduces ZenWatch to Taiwan

Asus introduced ZenWatch to Taiwan

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Hiku: Add it to Your Shopping Cart

Hiku scans, records, categorizes, locates, and marks your favorite items to make shopping a no-brainer. The handheld device scans bar codes on your favorite and incidental items. The item is then listed on a shopping list on your smartphone ready to take to the store. You can assign an item to any number of user-named lists – Safeway, Petsmart, RiteAid, GNC, and so forth. Head for the store, display your shopping list on your phone and proceed down the aisles. In this review, I’ll show you with pictures how easy it was to install, learn, and use. I’ll also tell you what I did and