Google Glass goes mainstream, featured in its own sketch on SNL

Google Glass is currently being distributed to developers, testers and selected tech bloggers who are discovering te advantages of using a smartphone connected HUD (heads up display) with built in cameras and sensors. Saturday Night Live didn't miss an opportunity to include the experimental product in its Weekend Update with Seth Meyers segment where they proceed to mock Google Glass and its uses. Sill, any publicity is good publicity and the exclusivity of  the glasses (only being sold to developers who prepaid $1600 or given to preferred journalists) plus this humorous nod can only continue to push the idea of Google Glass into the mainstream.

Billboard preempts still unlaunched Lumia 928, mentions best low-light camera

Looks like someone let the cat out of the bag early. The oft discussed but still officially unlaunched successor to the Lumia 920 Windows Phone from Nokia has apparently been put up in a blllboard for all to see. The Verizon billboard shows the Lumia 928 product shots that look similar to previous leaks but the real gotcha here is the claim of 'the best low-light smartphone camera.' Has Nokia managed to improve on the already stellar camera of the Lumia 920, will we see more PureView magic once this new device is released?

Source: My Nokia Blog

HTC One on sale from Rogers this weekend only

For this weekend only (May 3- 5) – Rogers is dropping the price of the new HTC One to $99.99 on 3 year talk text and internet FlexTab agreements. This makes getting the best Android smartphone in the market today easier for those users considering a three-year plan.

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Acer on innovation overdrive, launches Aspire R7 convertible

Acer unveiled the Aspire R7, a unique 15.6-inch notebook that will redefine the touch and type computing experience. 

Featuring a Full HD 1920x1080 touch screen, the Acer R7 was made for the new computing 

lifestyle, which increasingly combines touching and typing. With a repositioned keyboard and a 

revolutionary “Ezel Hinge” that moves the display forwardand into different positions, the R7

makes the combination of touching the screen andusing the keyboard more intuitive and natural. 

Its ergonomic design allows users to explore anddetermine their own preferred way to interact 

with technology.

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