Raspberry Pi gets first major upgrade with more USB ports and microSD slot

The popular DIY computer is still crazy affordable at US $35.00  but now adds two more USB 2.0 ports and the ability for extra storage via microSD. Aside from this, all other specs remain the same. Raspberry Pi B+ has been used in various applications. it is ideal to teach kids how to code, it can run various Linux operating sytems and be used as a controller for robots as well as be turned into a bespoke GameBoy  Clearly, the new I/O will make the Raspberry Pi an even more versatile nan0-PC.

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SourceCode: It's a new day at Microsoft

Microsoft 3.0: Pushing productivity across platforms and devices

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's e-mail to employees last week served as the company's manifesto for a new era. Titled 'Bold Ambition & Our Core', the lengthy document sets the foundation for a new Microsoft, one that's moving away from Steve Ballmer's 'Devices and Services,' focused company to a more universal 'mobile-first and cloud-first,' company that embraces the opportunity to be the lead productivity and platform company.

We've seen the writing on the wall, under Nadella Microsoft has become a more altruistic technology giant, one that released their crown jewel, Microsoft Office, to the iPad, the device whose immense popularity threatened to bury the PC as a thing of the past.

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Some PS4 users can already pre-load ‘Destiny’ Beta

While the beta of Bungie’s Destiny was expected to drop on July 17, it would seem some users are already able to pre-load the game. The 14.3GB beta download is said to be available to people who pre-ordered the game digitally with those who ordered it from the EU PSN Store being able to pre-load the game. However, this doesn’t mean gamers have an early peek into the game. An error message still shows up when users try to play the game. It does, however, save time for people who don’t have to download the beta when it drops on the 17^th.

Source: Ubergizmo

Clip shows special effects added to ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4

Still experiencing Game of Thrones withdrawals? A five-minute clip has been released to show the special effects added to some of the scenes on the show’s fourth season. Expect to see a lot of added boats and men. This behind-the-scenes look show just how advanced technology is because frankly we can’t really tell the difference in most of the CGI added to the show.

Source: Mental Floss