Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8:35PM 
Microsoft wants to make sure its Windows operating system gets out there more. According to Engadget, the company has announced that hardware makers will gain free access to Windows if they plan to use it on smartphones, tablets with screens under nine inches, and on Internet of Things gadgets. Let’s see how this strategy pans out for them.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8:28PM 
If these new features ever get out of the test version of Gmail for Android, then you might soon be able to snooze unwanted emails or pin important messages to the top of your inbox. Imagine being able to put away those unwanted bills until you need to pay for them. Or have that important work email always on top. Geek.com also spotted Finance, Travel, and Purchases tabs into the interface. We’re not sure if Google will ever make this feature public but it does make us excited about the possibilities.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8:15PM 
The Amazon set-top box has been rumoured for quite a while. Now, we get to see the real thing in the form of Fire TV. It looks very much like other set-top boxes and it connects to your TV through HDMI. It has Amazon Prime and Instant Video plus support for Netflix, Showtime Anytime, Hulu Plus, and Watch ESPN.
What sets it apart is a remote control with voice control feature. And Amazon is selling a separate game controller for US$40. Some of the tie ups they have for games include The Walking Dead, Minecraft, and the exclusive game for Amazon called Sev Zero. It is priced like the Apple TV at $100.
Source: Gizmag
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 8:43PM 
Sony wants to help lawyers and government officials get rid of the large number of physical documents they have on their desks with a new Digital Paper tablet. It makes use of a 13.3-inch E-Ink Mobius display and mimics the look and size of an A4 paper. The tablet can convert Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files into PDF file format. It also has USB and Wi-Fi connectivity, 4GB internal storage, and microSD card slot. The Digital Paper is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can reportedly last for three weeks sans charging. The device will be out on the market in May and it will set you back US$1,100 or around $1200+ in our currency.
Source: Gizmag
