New details on SkyDrive for Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft outlined details about the improvements done on SkyDrive for the upcoming Windows 8.1, including placeholder files, offline access, and file picker integration.

Placeholder files gives you access to your files and folders without downloading them, minimizing the use of local disk space and internet bandwidth. You’ll be able to see the basic properties and file contents and the files will only be downloaded when you access them. With offline access, you can mark the files or folders you need to access when you aren’t online. And if you’ve edited a file on a device, SkyDrive will automatically make this accessible for offline use. And file picker lets any Windows Store app save files to SkyDrive easily without added work. You can find out more information about these features here.

Apple celebrates 1 Billion podcast subscriptions

Apple's iPod and iTunes revolutionized how music was purchased and enjoyed but another bi-product of this ecosystem was the profilferation of podcasts, which are audio broadcasts distributed online for anytime access. Apple is celebrating one billion podcast subscriptions.

To mark this special ocassion Apple is highlighting some of the most popular podcasts of all time, as well as a collection of captivating new shows.

 Some additional information regarding podcast content in iTunes

• Over 250,000 podcasts are available on iTunes, offering podcasts in over 100 languages

• More than 8 million episodes of audio, video, enhanced audio and documents are available to customers

• Podcasts are available to customers in the 155 countries 

• Podcasts are available with the Podcasts app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or on Apple TV, Mac or PC

Bell to offer iPad and iPad mini with various data plans

Bell Mobility will offer the fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular in the coming weeks with a range of data plans that are available without a contract so customers can activate or cancel a plan at any time.Customers will be able to buy these iPads at Bell and The Source retail locations. This means all of the largest cellular providers in Canada are now offering the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the most popular tablets in the market today.

Review: Personal Audio Enhancer PEA-300

Designed to help augment hearing during  various conditions such as watching TV, conversing, listening to music and even just relaxing. The Personal Audio Enhancer PEA-300 is one of the new health-focused gadgets that's designed to help anyone hear better.

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