Intel introduces SD card-sized 22nm dual core PC

Intel seems determined to shrink the size of its computer processors with the freshly announced Edison. The miniature computer is based on the Quark SoC technology created with 22nm transistor technology intended to cram computing power into an SD card form factor. The mini computer is meant to entice developers to build the next-generation of wearable or connected devices.

Edison is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and can even connect to its own app store. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich showed off practical applications of the computer with “Nursery 2.0” products such as a toy frog that informs parent’s about a baby’s vitals through an LED coffee cup.

Source: Engadget

Moto X looking to make a splash in Europe

After launching its entry level Moto G globally late last year, Motorola seems to be poised to follow thi up in Europe with 'a new addition' to the European Motorola family of products. This is most likely their flagship Moto X, could be made available to European carriers. Hopefully with the Moto Maker customization option in tow and the latest version of Android KitKat oreinstalled. All will be revealed on January 14!

Source: Phandroid

Wireless charging comes to iPad Air and iPad mini via iPort cases and docks

The iPort Case and Stand revealed today at CES 2014 is a multifunctional accessory that brings wireless inductive charging to the iPad family of products while offering a neat way to dock and angle the popular tablets in various landscape or portrait modes. Available for preorder via the manufacturer's website, iPort will ship in 4 to 6 weeks time.

Yahoo! launches news aggregator app for iOS

Yahoo! has made a pretty quick and dramatic shift to mobile under the stewardship of CEO Marissa Meyer who took the stage today at CES for her keynote. Among the announcements was they acquisition of the Aviate desktop launcher for Android as well as a renewed focus on entertainment and mobile apps. 

News Digest for iOS is a news aggregator and summary app that learns what users read and shapes the delivery of content to follow these trends. Yahoo! seems focused on providing iOS-first solutions and apps. Their intro video during the CES keynote focused mostly on iPhones and iPads and many apps seem to arrive first on iOS.

"We wanted Yahoo News Digest to revisit a content format that when read, led you to a sense of completion and conclusiveness, much like reading the newspaper did," Yahoo's product manager for mobile and emerging products Nick D'Aloisio.