Dell unveils small business-centered laptops

Dell is updating its Vostro line with two new models suited for small businesses or mobile professionals. The Vostro 14 and Vostro 15 3000 Series are powered by the newest Intel processors and discrete graphics from NVIDIA. At less than 1” thin, portability becomes a key feature of these laptops. And if understated and functional suits you, it’s available in solid black and has a micro-stripe textured cover to enhance tactility.

Processors for the Vostro 14 and 15 are available up to the 5^th-generation Core i5 processors, while discrete graphics can be up to 2GB memory and up to 8GB of high-speed RAM. Other business features include an optical drive, anti-glare FHD display, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-key numeric pad (for the Vostro 15), and up to 1TB HDD storage. The Vostro 14 promises up to nine hours of battery life, while the Vostro lasts up to eight hours and 42 minutes. The prices for the Vostro 14 and 15 start at $449.

Here's the latest teaser for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

A new trailer for the next Star Wars movie which is scheduled for theatrical release this December, just came out and there are some very familiar faces and places in it. 

Sago Mini Toolbox delights toddlers with tools of all types

Sago Mini Toolbox invites kids to strap on their tool belts and start building. With scissors, saw or hammer in hand, kids can conquer a variety of tasks - from hammering nails and building a robot to sewing puppets and cutting fabric, there is a lot to get done. Part of the award-winning suite of Sago Mini apps, Toolbox inspires even the youngest kids to tinker with simple tools that respond to their touch, allowing them to finish projects at their own speed. 

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Nokia buys Alcatel-Lucent, will sell HERE maps to Microsoft?

Nokia seems ready for a comeback of sorts. The company reportedly agreed to buy Alcatel-Lucent for US $16 billion and while the deal will be finalized in Q2 2016, it makes for some intriguing speculation on where Nokia might be going with its new acquisition. 

"The combined company will have unparalleled innovation capabilities, with Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs and Nokia's FutureWorks, as well as Nokia Technologies, which will stay as a separate entity with a clear focus on licensing and the incubation of new technologies," a press release by Nokia states.

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