Trying to decide between the Microsoft Xbox One ($499) and Sony PS4 ($399) for your next-gen console? Let's have a look at the most important comparison points between them so you can better make your decision. The overall system architecture is very similar with both systems using an AMD APU solution. An APU is a chip that has both a GPU and CPU integrated into it. There are … [Read more...]
Xbox One Available for Pre-order
The recently announced Xbox One is now available for pre-order for $499. The "Day One" edition will be available for a limited amount of time for pre-orders only and includes a limited edition controller and some other bonuses. There is only one Xbox One SKU and it comes with the new Kinect sensor. You can pre-order now at Amazon. If you want one on launch day, do so … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Top 12 Gifts For Science Geeks and Techies
Buying for geeky people can be hard. Chances are they already have the stuff they "need" that's tech related. Here are some fun (and useful, I swear!) things you can add to your shopping list for the hard-to-buy-for techie friend or family member. I'll cover all price ranges. … [Read more...]
iOS 6 now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
To coincide with the launch of the iPhone 5, Apple has just released iOS 6. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod Touch 4g/5g, and iPad 2 and the new 3rd gen iPad. If your device is running iOS 5 you can update right on your device without having to plug it into a computer. The whole process takes around 15-20 minutes depending on your download speed (the update is … [Read more...]
New family of iPods announced
Along with the new iPhone 5, Apple has announced the new iPod Touch 5g and the iPod Nano 7g. The new iPod touch gets bumped up to a larger 4 inch screen form factor like the iPhone 5's, a new 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, an upgraded A5 chip and newly designed Apple earbuds which are supposed to improve comfort and sound quality. Also, it now comes in 5 colors as shown … [Read more...]