Friday, August 23, 2013 at 1:11PM 
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Google's Moto X is an intriguing new paradigm in smartphones. Created to compete with the iPhone, it is neither a flagship device with the best possible hardware specs, nor is it a Pure Android Nexus smartphone designed for serious smartphone enthusiasts. I try and discover what it is all about.
Friday, August 23, 2013 at 9:26AM 
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is one of the most polarizing executives in technology today. Since he took over from Bill Gates in 2000, Ballmer has been the exuberant, often bombastic cheerleader for all things Microsoft and while a series of high-profile firings and resignations have resulted in Redmond losing some of its more promising executives in the past three years alone, Ballmer has remained the one constant. This will change a year from now when Steve Ballmer retires from Microsoft.
“There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time,” Ballmer said in the company’s release. In the meantime, Microsoft's board will have to find a suitable CEO to fill the position. Microsoft has seen a tumultous decade where it has lost momentum in key industries where it was once a leader because of the rise of Apple and Google for mobile as well as the sharp decline of PC sales. Steve Ballmer has managed to serve and steward the company throughout some of the more difficult periods for the company.
Hit jump for the full PR from Microsoft.
Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 9:26PM 
It’s all well and good that you can track lost phones and wipe data remotely, if needed. But what if you can sound an alarm or take photos and record sounds of the thieves as well? The new avast! Mobile Premium does just that. This paid version of the Android mobile security app has a Geofencing feature that lets users define the radius of a location they will be at for a certain time. When this is activated, the alarm will sound off if anyone tries to take the phone beyond the prescribed perimeter. It also has Password Check that locks the phone if the wrong password is entered three times in a row and an App Locking feature. Mobile Premium also easily backs up your personal information and files.
avast! Mobile Premium is up for download on the Google Play Store and costs $1.99 a month or $14.99 a year.
Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 8:26PM 
If your devices all come in white and you like your accessories to match or just want a sleeker-looking keyboard, a white version of the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is expected to be released this September.
This special edition keyboard will be equipped with the same features you expect from the K400, including a built-in touchpad, plug-and-play connectivity, and long range wireless. The suggested retail price for this white version is set at $39.99.
