Toshiba expands line of 2-in-1 PCs with Satellite Fusion

With Windows 10 around the corner, PC makers are coming out with new devices for back-to-school. Toshiba just announced the Satellite Fusion, a large-screen convertible PC that offers new ways to accelerate work and play from a single, full-powered device.

Equipped with the latest performance options, features and technologies, like ultra-fast Wireless-AC, illuminating keyboard and a Full HD 1080p screen option, Satellite Fusion is a versatile laptop offering great value for every occasion.

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US Apple Watch sales estimated at 2.8 million units

While Apple hasn't released any official Apple Watch sales figures, Slice Intelligence, a digital commerce research firm that tracks email receipts, estimates Apple Watch sales at 2.79 million in the US. Apple Watch was released almost two months ago, although some editions have been slower to ship to customer, supplies are starting meet demand.  Watch is expected to be sold in Retail Stores by the end of June.

As expected, the more afforfable Apple Watch Sport models were the most popular models sold.

The report, which surveyed 2 million users, also shows that 17 per cent of Apple Watch buyers spend on the extra Watch Band accessories. One of the biggest features of the Watch is that anyone can change the strap without a tool. This opens up customization and personalization options via Apple's bands or third party bands.

Source: Slice Intelligence via AppleInsider

Skype adds French and German to Translator Preview program

Skype has just added French and German to its Translator Preview program, bringing the speech-to-speech langauges to a total of six. The program first had English paired with Spanish, Mandarin (Chinese), and Italian. This addition also now brings 50 IM languages to the table. The Skype Translator can be used not just for translating from one language to another but how it can help the hard of hearing and deaf communicate with each other. The Skype Translator preview is a pre-release version that works for users using Windows 8.1 and above. 

‘Halo 5’ won’t launch with split-screen co-op, but ‘never say never’

Much to the dismay of some fans, Halo 5: Guardians will not come with split-screen cooperative play when it comes out. It’s a major change for the Microsoft-developed game as every other Halo console title came out with the feature. But according to Microsoft General Manager of Games Publishing Shannon Loftis, this doesn’t mean it won’t possibly get the feature in the future.

Loftis said in a meeting at E3, "The priority feature for the release of Halo 5 was 60fps, so that's what the team has been focused on delivering. But, you know, never say never. The glorious thing about Halo and about Xbox is that we can deliver continuous improvements to any experience. But, no announcements being made here." Again, she isn’t confirming that it will get split-screen co-op but she is talking of the possibility after the game is launched.

Source: Engadget