Sony debuts 11-inch convertible VAIO Flip 11A

Sony seems to have answered calls to develop a more compact and more affordable convertible device with the VAIO Flip 11A. Making its debut at CES, the 11-inch device is built with a 1080p display that can be flipped away from the keyboard and equipped with Sony’s Triluminos color-reproduction tech seen on Bravia TVs. Its 8-megapixel camera is also equipped with Sony Exmor imaging technology and is expected to carry a US$799 sticker price.

Source: Engadget

Netflix to produce all future original programs in 4k, partners with Sony and Samsung

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings took to the stage of Sony’s press conference at CES to announce that they have partnered with Sony to push 4k content and 4k televisions of the tech company. Hastings said the streaming service aims to make 4k a viable option for streaming with Netflix’s Ultra HD offering capable of working under 15 Mbps bitrate.

Netflix will also be joining Amazon to partner with Samsung to deliver 4k streaming content to Samsung UHD TVs.

Source: The Verge

Corning to launch new germ-killing Gorilla Glass

Your next Corning Gorilla Glass-equipped device won’t just help protect you from scratches, it would keep germs at bay, too. The next-generation Gorilla Glass will be built with an antimicrobial coat to prevent the growth of bacteria, mildew, mold, fungi, and the like on your touchscreen device. The glass will have an ionic silver coating found on other germ-killing surfaces.

Source: Corning

CES 2014: Intel pushing for 'dual OS' platform shared by Windows and Android

One of the emerging trends this year at CES 2014 are devices and PCs that can run Google's Android OS and Microsoft's Windows OS side-by-side or simultaneously.

Intel, whose new Atom processors are powerful enough to run Windows 8.1 and legacy PC apps can apparently run Android on the same devices, which means either a bonanza of versatility for owners of these devices or a messy problem looking for a solution. Intel's just shown off a slate during their keynote that can change from Android tablet to Windows 8 tablet with a switch of a button. Asus has similarly unveiled a notebook that can switch operating systems as well. While this is exciting news and speaks to the level of engineering as well as the processing power of these new devices, questions on whether this will lead to confusion or more fragmentation cannot be avoided. Also, imagine the number of software and app updates you'll have to go through with these dual OS devices.