Gadgets

iPhones Grow in Popularity, But Android Platform Still Leads

Apple continues to lead the pack in the U.S. as a smartphone make.   To iPhone users, that’s probably not a surprise.  iPhone users tend to be loyal fans. More than 39 percent of mobile subscribers in the 3 month average ending April used Apple smartphones, comScore reports. That’s more than any other smartphone maker. And popularity is growing.  April’s figures ... Read More »

Vocus.io Chrome Extension Aims to Boost Email Productivity

Usefulness Functionality Price Summary Vocus.io is a Chrome extension that will help you to accurately track email opens and link clicks, find any person’s email from their name, automate “gentle reminder” followups and more. Want to keep better track of your email? Vocus.io, is a Google Chrome browser extension that founder Ahmad AlNaimi says will “dramatically improve your productivity on Gmail” ... Read More »

Oculus VR Acquires Eye Tribe for Eye-Tracking Software

Oculus VR Acquires Eye Tribe for Eye-Tracking Software Facebook’s Oculus has acquired The Eye Tribe, a company that tracks eye movement in virtual reality to improve the experience. Oculus confirmed the acquisition of the Copenhagen-based startup, without stating a price. The acquisition was reported earlier Wednesday by TechCrunch. Eye Tribe is the latest in a series of tech acquisitions this ... Read More »

WE’RE AT CES, TOUCHING ALL THE GADGETS YOU’LL BUY THIS YEAR

Samsung’s CES press conference. Photo credit: Amy Lombard RUBY GOLDBERG01-04-2017 | 10:46:35 Samsung’s CES press conference. Photo credit: Amy Lombard RUBY GOLDBERG01-04-2017 | 10:45:32 I got to the Sony presser late, so I won’t be able to do much in the way of liveblogging. But the big announcement is the company’s first OLED set, and it’s a looker: https://www.wired.com/2017/01/sony-bravia-oled-a1e/ TIM ... Read More »

Gadgets and cars share the spotlight at CES 2017

Photo: AFP The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), organized in the city of Las Vegas, is throwing up some unique trends in its 2017 iteration. Unlike gadgets that were the highlight over the past few years, this time around, cars and hardware are also making waves. Over the next few days, we will hear announcements from well-known gadget brands such ... Read More »

Microsoft Ponders Free Windows Phone Licensing

If you prefer Windows mobile devices for your business, you know the choices out there are limited. After all, smartphone and tablet makers must pay a license fee every time they install Windows on one of their devices. By contrast, Google’s popular Android operating system is free. So there’s often little incentive to make a Windows device when Android is clearly ... Read More »

Microsoft Acquisition of Nokia Approved by Feds

A multibillion dollar deal allowing Microsoft to acquire Nokia, one of the largest makers of Windows Phone devices, is a step closer to reality. The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have OK’d the deal, worth an estimated $7.2 billion. All that remains is for European Union regulators to clear the agreement for Microsoft to buy the Finland-based ... Read More »

Nokia Unveils Long Awaited Windows Tablet

0 Nokia’s bigger-screen-is-better mentality isn’t limited to just its new Lumia smartphone/phablets. Oh no. In fact, the long awaited Nokia Lumia 2520 boasts a 10.1-inch full HD screen. It also runs Windows 8.1 RT, is loaded with Microsoft Office and has a price tag of $499. So it may be another viable alternative to the 9.7-inch iPhone Air for small ... Read More »

Here’s What Customers Want Your Mobile App to Do (Infographic)

Dear Small Business Trends, All right already, I get it. 2016 is the year that small businesses must develop mobile apps and going mobile is more important and affordable than ever. So, I’m gonna build a mobile app for my small business because I want to reap the benefits and keep up with my competitors, but before I start, I have ... Read More »

Xerox Small Business Printers: Using Them is as Easy as Using a Mobile App

Fast out-of-the-box experience; crisp color print quality; and an interface more like a mobile tablet than a typical printer. The new Xerox 6510 and 6515 line of printers and multifunction devices is the next generation, and like no other devices in its class. Sponsored by Xerox Wouldn’t it be great to find a printer so easy to use — so ... Read More »