Samsung Ativ Book 9 to get faux leather treatment

Samsung seems to love the faux leather design so much they’re extending it beyond its tablets and smartphones to its laptops. The new Ativ Book 9 features a faux leather cover over the lid. This recently launched device is a 15.6-inch Chromebook with Full HD LED display, 2.6GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB solid state drive, 4GB RAM, and 720p webcam. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi ac, HDMI out, VGA, out, two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, and a memory card slot. It will come in black and white color options.

Source: Ubergizmo

Dual-boot Asus TD300 tablet launch reportedly postponed due to Google pressure

Google doesn’t seem to be happy to be sharing a device with its rival Microsoft. Asus unveiled the Android- and Windows-booting Transformer Book Duet TD300 at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show or CES but hasn’t been able to launch the device since. Maximum PC cites a Digitimes report saying Google isn’t happy with the arrangement and has pressured Asus to postpone the release of the device. Microsoft doesn’t seem to be as adamant as Google when it comes to dual-boot devices. This might be because they would benefit more from the move than Google.

HTC teases Ultrapixel camera in new One smartphone

HTC isn’t done releasing teaser videos for the new HTC One. This time, the video shows off the image sensor on the upcoming flagship. The new camera sensor is a 2.0 micrometer ultrapixel image sensor that is said to capture more light than other smartphones out there. In layman’s terms, this means the HTC One will perform better under low-light situations and other lighting conditions.

Source: Slash Gear

Royal Ontario Museum Unveils Treasures of the Forbidden City

By Sonya Davidson

There are so many secrets and stories of the Forbidden City. For over 500 years, Chinese Emperors and their families lived within the walls of opulence and away from public eye. Behind the gates of the world's largest imperial palace is an incredible collection of extraordinary treasures. The stories of those who lived there were equally as intriguing. From young Emperors to Empress Dowager Cixi known as "The Dragon Lady" to the concubines and the over 70,000 eunuchs who served as servants -- the dynasties have many stories! 

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