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Samsung releases ATIV Smart PC Pro with AT&T 4G and Series 9 laptop with HD display

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Samsung has announced the ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T with AT&T 4G LTE support, providing users with mobile broadband connectivity on-the-go. In addition, the Korean company has also added to its Series 9 Premium Ultrabook line with a tablet/laptop hybrid running Windows 8, with a higher-resolution, sharper display that other models. Both devices are available now, priced at $1599 and $1899, respectively. Read The Full Story

Google+ adds support for animated GIF profile pictures

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

A quick search will show endless Facebook users seeking out ways to use animated GIFs as their profile picture, and while that social network still doesn't allow it, Google+ has stepped forward to fill that void. As of today, users of Google's social network can now set animated GIFs as their profile picture, which plays on the account's banner when the page is being viewed. Read The Full Story

HTC Desire P and Q smartphones revealed in promo pictures

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

HTC, which just recently retired its "Quietly Brilliant" slogan, has revealed its Desire P and Desire Q handsets, which we saw not too long ago in a series of rumors, via a couple promo images. Both handsets are of the budget variety and have mid-range specs across the board, but offer are a nice option for those in the market for a budget Android Jelly Bean smartphone. Read The Full Story

Researchers measure the magnetic charge of antimatter

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

A Harvard team of scientists led by physicist Gerald Gabrielse have announced that they've successfully performed the most exact magnetic charge measurement of matter and antimatter particles ever. Such a precise measurement not only helps scientist answer important questions, but also paves the way for even more accurate measurements in the future. Read The Full Story

Tesla Motors to make big announcement on Thursday

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've been hearing a lot about Tesla Motors lately. The company was recently in the news for the fiasco with the New York Times over their Model S review. All of that dust has seemed to settle, though, and now the company has a big announcement planned for this Thursday. There are any number of guesses as to what they could announce, but what could it possibly be? Read The Full Story

Lenovo’s 5.3-inch S920 smartphone available for pre-order in China

, Mar 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Back on March 8, we first saw the Lenovo S920 in some leaked pictures showing off a handset with a design very similar to the HTC One. Although nothing was official at the time, it didn't take long for Lenovo to launch the handset, which is now available for purchase in China. We've got an official picture of the S920 after the jump. Read The Full Story

Barnes & Noble offering free Nook Simple Touch with Nook HD+ order

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Barnes & Noble has a deal for those looking to get a new ereader. Those who buy a Nook HD+ device starting tomorrow until the end of the month (March 31) will get a Nook Simple Touch for free. This is the latest promotion from a company that has had pretty regular specials and deals, including some earlier this month. Read The Full Story

Super rugged Fuji FinePix XP200 with Wi-Fi unveiled

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Fujifilm has rolled out its second camera for the day, this time introducing the super rugged FinePix XP200, which has a sporty outdoors-centric design that looks tough enough to handle a tumble down a mountain side. Less you be tempted to think this camera is all looks, however, it also boasts a variety of higher-end features, some related to its ruggedness and others offering the various functionality you'd expect from a camera in this range. Read The Full Story

Olympus rolls out 1080p VH-520 compact digital camera

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Olympus has introduced its new VH-520, a compact digital camera offering full 1080p high-definition recording, as well as a variety of other features. Its slim design and colorful options aside, this unit boasts excellent low-light quality due to iHS technology, which is, as the company points out, often only found in larger cameras at higher price points, making it the VH-520's most appealing feature. Read The Full Story

Fuji introduces FinePix S8400W with Wi-Fi

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

The folks over at Fujifilm have officially launched the company's new S8400W, a long-zoom camera offering 44x optical zoom, full high-definition video recording, and wireless transfer capabilities. All of these features are wrapped up in a compact prosumer camera body that has a dSLR-like design with the conveniences of a point-and-shoot device. You can check out a gallery of the camera after the jump. Read The Full Story

Google Play gift cards may be available in Canada soon

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Whether to give as a gift for the Android fan on your shopping list or to offer as a show of fondness for the geek in your life, Google Play gift cards are a straight-forward way to fund your friends' and family's app library - if they're located in the US or UK, that is. These gift cards have been notoriously unavailable in most locations, but that will be changing for Canadians soon. Read The Full Story

Canon presents EOS Rebel SL1, world’s smallest and most lightweight dSLR camera

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Canon has rolled out a dSLR camera earns the title of "world's smallest and lighest," offering a host of features you'd expect from Canon digital SLR paired with a body less than 5-inches wide and weighing less than 15 ounces. This makes it smaller than the EOS Rebel T4i by about 25-percent, and a good solution for those who need to take professional images without the burden of a hulking device. Read The Full Story
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