ZBOX nano XS AD13 – updated tiny nettop ZOTAC

ZBOX nano XS AD13 ZOTAC
ZOTAC company often pleases its fans with new (or renewed) nettops.

At this time the novelty was the model ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS AD13, and its modification PLUS. In fact it is the same model AD11, has been translated into a platform Brazos 2.0. The PC has become the basis APU AMD E2-1800 (1.7 GHz; Radeon HD 7340) and chipset Hudson M3L. PLUS version has a memory capacity of 2 GB, and, most interestingly, mSATA SSD 64 GB. “Normal” version comes without memory and storage (supports up to 4GB of DDR3 memory and storage 2.5-inch). Continue reading ZBOX nano XS AD13 – updated tiny nettop ZOTAC

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Android update 4.2.2 before version 5.0

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Google could offer by the end of February an update of its mobile operating system Android Jelly Bean version 4.2.2 to fix some bugs.

If the latest rumors point to a presentation of the Key Lime Pie version 5.0 of Android in the month of May at the Google I / O, it is expected still to a change in the current version 4.2 Jelly Bean OS mobile giant’s Web by then. Released in November 2012, it is currently proposed in the numbers 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 therefore happen.

According to the International Business Time, the release of Android 4.2.2 could come by the end of February, Google employees equipped smartphones and tablets Nexus (Nexus 4, Nexus 7, 10 Nexus, Galaxy Nexus, etc..) is already testing this new version. Continue reading Android update 4.2.2 before version 5.0

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Dell Venue Pro gets update to Windows Phone 7.8

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Dell has some time ago a pretty interesting Windows Phone on the market. It is one of the few with a complete extensible hardware keyboard, and was therefore probably some users also quite popular. Dell turned the unit on and unfortunately brought no other on the market. Now you want but buyers can not stand in the rain and it has yet to update to Windows Phone 7.8 brought to the start. On some devices, without branding the update can be installed.

However, one must note here that you have to go after the installation in the Market Place and “Refresh Marketplace” must install, because otherwise you have no access to the Windows Phone Store. Continue reading Dell Venue Pro gets update to Windows Phone 7.8

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Logitech Ultra-Thin Keyboard Cover mini officially

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Logitech has been able to score points last year, especially with their mobile accessories and wants to expand further as previously seen. Here now the Logitech Ultra Thin Keyboard Cover is presented as a supposed success mini product that will deliver on the small iPad a full keyboard.

Of course, once again, was used as the aluminum material and a unique design to the iPad as a mini notebook can be used. Also a magnet to wake the tablet is built. It is in black and white and can be purchased already by the end of the month for $ 79.99 Continue reading Logitech Ultra-Thin Keyboard Cover mini officially

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Bitkom survey published on app downloads

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The representative survey result to download 83% of all German smartphone owners Apps, ie approximately 21 million people. 45% of all smartphone users get only free apps on their phones, 38% are willing to pay for apps and 17% are satisfied with the pre-installed programs. Only 5%, however, regularly buy apps, the other 33% only sometimes give money on them.

Bitkom also asked how much money would spend the regular app for buyers. Thus, on average just 21 € per year migrate from the pockets of users in the various app stores. Continue reading Bitkom survey published on app downloads

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Twitter complicate access to user accounts

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According to the Guardian, Twitter may introduce two-factor user authentication. This news comes just days after breaking 250,000 accounts in the social network.

The system provides two-factor authentication to block access to the user account, even if correct, the combination of a user name and password. Under the new rules, the user will have to enter an additional security code, which is issued by the company or generates the device that you are logged into Twitter. The system will send a notice of attempted burglary to the account holder. Continue reading Twitter complicate access to user accounts

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More on Google Glass

More on Google Glass
This weekend, the developers have put their hands on the Google Glass Mountain View company. They were also able to meet the developers of Google to learn more about the machine and start thinking about applications. But the most interesting for us is the few features of the device have leaked during the weekend.

Thus we learn that the glasses have unsurprisingly future of Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g. Another function, Bluetooth 4.0, which is not surprising in his presence. But the most interesting feature is its dissemination via bone conduction. This means that the sound will be transmitted by vibration, so you can hear it clearly even with the noise around and without disturbing the people around you. Continue reading More on Google Glass

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Prices for HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook starts at $ 330

HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook
HP today introduced its first mobile computer running Chrome OS.
The manufacturer notes that the display HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook is about two inches longer diagonal display any “hrombuka” available on the market. Diagonal HP BrightView screen size is 14 inches, resolution – 1366 x 768 pixels.

The novelty is positioned to be the home computer. According to the company, it “provides quick and easy access” to popular services Google, including Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive and Google+ Hangouts, as well as to applications in the directory Chrome Web Store. Continue reading Prices for HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook starts at $ 330

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I-O Data HDL-AS Series – network drives of 2 or 3 TB

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Range of network storage company IO Data supplemented by a series of HDL-AS. The structure of the line includes two models: HDL-A2.0S (storage capacity – 2 TB) and HDL-A3.0S (3 TB). Both models will go on sale in mid-February, the cost is $ 280 junior, senior – $ 385.

Connecting to the network drive with an adapter Gigabit Ethernet, to connect to a computer, there are two ports USB 2.0. Energy supply devices is via an external power supply, the manufacturer claims the maximum power is 36 Tues

The manufacturer claims that HDL-AS Series are compatible with domestic players, Blu-ray Disc from Toshiba and Panasonic, they can also work in tandem with television Toshiba, Hitachi, Sony and Sharp. Continue reading I-O Data HDL-AS Series – network drives of 2 or 3 TB

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Tesla Model S gets its own Android App

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Tesla has presented some time ago, a new electric car, which is called the Model S, and offers more space than the original Tesla. As in the car anyway everything works electrically and is linked, of course, it makes sense to offer a corresponding app. These Tesla has now released into the Google Play Store.

With the Send app you can do the things that you can do in the car. This naturally includes the control of air conditioning, the persecution of the site, which isolate the doors and also the check in the charge state of the battery. Continue reading Tesla Model S gets its own Android App

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Asus Padfone next week gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

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Asus Padfone to the original brought to the market, it was a pretty long way. The unit has been revised a few times and then eventually even officially launched. However, Asus presented then a short time after the availability Padfone second However, Asus tries for the (presumably few) buyers of Padfones provide updates. About the Swedish Asus Facebook page now the update to the original Padfone was confirmed. This will not only come in a few weeks but already next week ready.

Whether the update for the Padfone 2 will be is still unclear. This fact unfortunately still runs on Android 4.0 and will hopefully also supplied with Jelly Bean. Continue reading Asus Padfone next week gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

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Gamestick successful project on Kickstarter – We are a beta tester!

Gamestick successful project on Kickstarter
The Gamestick project closes his Kickstarter campaign was successful and the originally scheduled crowdfunding amount to take over about a 6-fold. Geeks Mobile also has participated as a backer and get one of the 50 beta testers platforms!

I love Kickstarter, because it supports not only my “hardware is the new black” – thesis (see my interview with t3n) but brings exciting startups and inventors with parallel financing straightforward and free market research. Does your idea on Kickstarter and its users to not really, you know, at least once before that there’s something wrong with your project. Continue reading Gamestick successful project on Kickstarter – We are a beta tester!

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SK Hynix completed quarter profit – helped increase the demand for memory

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The crisis of overproduction of memory led to the fact that producers were forced to reduce the prices of DRAM memory types to the level of cost. This put many of them in a difficult position. However, the situation seems to be changing. In any case, one of the largest suppliers of memory such as DRAM, the South Korean company SK Hynix, managed to complete the second consecutive quarter with a positive balance.

The report, published at the end of this week, reflecting increased demand for chips used in mobile devices and servers, offset by reduced demand for memory to your PC. Continue reading SK Hynix completed quarter profit – helped increase the demand for memory

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