The Pro's and Con's of: buying a "Smart TV"

If any of you follow my technological meanderings, you'll know I also write about technology for Toronto-based Notable.ca, the website run by - and made for - young professionals. Last week I posted about my time using a monstrous 80" Smart TV from Sharp and it had me thinking: rather than regurgitating my work, site to site, why not take some of my posts on other sites and turn them into something creative here? So I am. Starting today, I am going to write a quick, easy to use, pros and cons post focused on emerging and innovative technologies that I get to spend time with.  Something you can use as a cheat sheet; print it out and take with you the next time you're shopping for said product. 

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Twitter outs tablet-optimized Android app, first roll out to Samsung slates

Twitter finally unveils the official app for Android tablets but it’s first coming out on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). The app features a landscape view displaying both timeline and content of expanded tweets, allowing you to view article previews or media without leaving your Twitter stream. Other features include multi-screen viewing support, home screen widget, and illustrator tool to draw on photos.

What if you don’t own a Galaxy Note 10.1? Expect the update to reach you by the year’s end.

Samsung introduces new image sensor tech

Samsung looks to be ditching Back Side Illumination (BSI) in favor of its new imaging sensor technology they call ISOCELL. The new pixel tech is expected to increase light sensitivity and control effectively the “absorption of electrons” that would bring about higher color fidelity and 30 percent less electrical noise in low light pictures. ISOCELL technology will form a barrier between each pixel that will reduce the noise and allow for a wider field of light to enter the sensor. This also helps reduce the height of the camera module, which would allow manufacturers to create slimmer and smaller mobile device form factors.

The first sensor to adopt the new tech is the 8-megapixel S5K4H5YB, which they are sampling to hardware partners at the moment. Expect high-end devices unveiled in the fourth quarter to feature the new sensor technology.

Source: Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear coming to TELUS on Oct. 4

Looks like we aren’t going to have to wait too long for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear to land on Canadian soil. TELUS has said they will be carrying both devices on October 4 but have not said anything about pricing. We know the other carriers will be offering the Galaxy Note 3 but there is no word yet on availability. Stay tuned for more updates.

Source: Engadget