Google introduces handwritten search on tablets and smartphones

Sometimes tablet and smartphone keyboards aren't ideal for quick search so Google has enabled a beta feature called Handwrite. Users can use their fingers to write search terms. A simple and smart idea actually rests on a a numner of technologies like handwriting recognition and search logic. Still in beta (your mileage may vary), it's only a matter of time before Google makes this a standard on compatible devices.

It's available on Google.com from your smartphone or tablet, and is activated in your mobile search settings.It's not always easy to use the keyboard on your phone or tablet, especially when you're on the go. Instead, try Handwrite (beta) on Google.com to write your search terms with your finger rather than typing the words on the keyboard. As you write, your handwritten text converts into words in the search box.

Review: Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion ($19.99 download from the Mac App Store) is the most advanced operating system for Macs today. Released earlier this week, Mountain Lion brings 200 new features to the Mac desktop experience but many of these features are hidden from plain sight and most users will likely need to dig deep to find them all. What most users will realize soon as they boot into the new OS is that it is faster, more stable and more connected to the cloud and various social networks.

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Video: Motorola's Defy Pro tough features and a QWERTY keyboard on an entry level phone

Motorola is no stranger to hardened, weatherproof and sturdy smartphones and the Defy Pro, which is exclusive to Rogers and coming this August, is an entry level smartphone that's tough all around. Waterproof, shockproof and full of apps for fitness and active lifestyles. The big feature here is the QWERTY keyboard for users who want a modern Android smartphone with great messaging and email capabilities.

Hard Candy Cases Introduces the Hard Shell Case for Apple 15” MacBook Pro Retina

The MacBook Pro with Retina Display is a powerful and gorgeous notebook which proud owners are going to want to protect and preserve. It also tends to run a bit hot, specially when crunching video or playing games. Hard shell cases like the Hard Candy case is a perfect complement that dresses up the sleek notebook, protects it from bumps and scrapes and serves as a barrier  from the hear when using it on your lap.

Hard Candy Cases debuts a premier Hard Shell Case for Apple’s new MacBook Pro 15” with Retina Display. Hard Candy’s Hard Shell Case provides users with eye-popping color and five times the protection in a form fitting shell that is easy to take on and off.  In addition to the Hard Shell Case for the Apple 15” MacBook Pro with Retina Display, the Hard Shell Case is available for the Apple 11” MacBook Air and the Apple 13” MacBook Air.

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