techAloud http://www.techaloud.com Latest News, Gadgets, Reviews from the World of Technology Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:22:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Windows 8 gets a new logo, its back to basics for Microsoft. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/windows-8-gets-a-new-logo-its-back-to-basics-for-microsoft/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/windows-8-gets-a-new-logo-its-back-to-basics-for-microsoft/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:22:26 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3483 Windows 8 gets a new logo, its back to basics for Microsoft.Microsoft revealed the new logo for Windows 8 ahead of its consumer preview event to be held on 29th, February. Whether you call it redefined, dull or simply boring its the first time a logo re-design has generated such a huge reaction from the blogosphere as well as the general public. More after the break. Microsoft [...]

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  2. Microsoft Offering Windows Phone 7 to all Employees
  3. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 now available for download
  4. Can’t have enough App stores ? Here comes the Windows 8 App Store
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/windows-8-gets-a-new-logo-its-back-to-basics-for-microsoft/feed/ 0 Microsoft Store in India hacked, user info stolen. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/microsoft-store-in-india-hacked-user-info-stolen/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/microsoft-store-in-india-hacked-user-info-stolen/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:19:11 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3468 Microsoft Store in India hacked, user info stolen.Its like they never learn, Microsoft India Store was hacked by a group called the Evil Shadow Team. Apart from temporarily gaining complete control over the website and showing the above image as the landing page, usernames, email addresses and passwords were stolen from several accounts and possibly the entire database of the web portal. Read [...]

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  1. Lead Story: Sony PSN hacked, credit card info stolen, class-action Lawsuit follows.
  2. Sony gets hacked again, this time Sony Pictures gets burned with about 1,000,000 accounts compromised.
  3. Sony Online hacked, 24.6 million accounts compromised and this was … two weeks ago.
  4. Hacked: More than 100,000 iPad owners fall prey to glitch at AT&T
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/microsoft-store-in-india-hacked-user-info-stolen/feed/ 0 Its proven, Love is in the air. Try this equation in Google Search. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/its-proven-love-is-in-the-air-try-this-equation-in-google-search/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/its-proven-love-is-in-the-air-try-this-equation-in-google-search/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:50:48 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3463 Its proven, Love is in the air. Try this equation in Google Search.Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we tech geeks have something new to celebrate it with. Here’s an equation that when searched in Google makes a heart shaped graph. Read past the break and try it yourself. sqrt(cos(x))*cos(300x)+sqrt(abs(x))-0.7)*(4-x*x)^0.01, sqrt(6-x^2), -sqrt(6-x^2) from -4.5 to 4.5 Google unveiled the graphing feature in a blog post on [...]

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  2. Search “let it snow” on Google and you won’t be disappointed.
  3. Cover Story: Google publicly accuses Bing of stealing search results
  4. Google adds site blocking feature to its search results
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/its-proven-love-is-in-the-air-try-this-equation-in-google-search/feed/ 1 iPad 3 is coming, sooner than you can say leap year. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/ipad-3-is-coming-sooner-than-you-can-say-leap-year/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/ipad-3-is-coming-sooner-than-you-can-say-leap-year/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:11:40 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3454 iPad 3 is coming, sooner than you can say leap year.Yes folks, its that time of the year again, when speculations about the new iPad take over our lives. The iPad 3 might be released on Feb 24th(Steve Jobs’ birthday), Feb 29th or the first week of March. Speculations point to a Feb 29 release date. Read past the break, for what we know about [...]

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  1. The iPhone 5 is coming on … October 4th.
  2. Apple iPad WiFi to debut in China on September 17
  3. Samsung VP calls their own tablet inadequate in front of Apple’s iPad 2
  4. Adobe Photoshop coming to an iPad near you.
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/ipad-3-is-coming-sooner-than-you-can-say-leap-year/feed/ 0 Facebook releases “new” widescreen photoviewer, Google+ users remain nonchalant. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/facebook-releases-new-widescreen-photoviewer-google-users-remain-nonchalant/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/facebook-releases-new-widescreen-photoviewer-google-users-remain-nonchalant/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:33:19 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3443 Facebook releases “new” widescreen photoviewer, Google+ users remain nonchalant.Facebook’s re-design of the photo-viewer is now rolling out to the masses. The design now incorporates a landscape orientation, with the comments and tag information moved to the right of the photo you are viewing. The maximum allowed image width is more than 900 pixels. In essence it allows users to scroll through more comments [...]

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  2. Google adds HTML5 Gmail and Gtalk notifications for the desktop, Chrome users rejoice.
  3. Facebook releases video calling in partnership with Skype
  4. And here’s how to get Facebook Timeline right now.
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/facebook-releases-new-widescreen-photoviewer-google-users-remain-nonchalant/feed/ 1 Google Chrome browser is now on Android http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/google-chrome-browser-is-now-on-android/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/google-chrome-browser-is-now-on-android/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:31:02 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3435 Google Chrome browser is now on AndroidGoogle’s Chrome browser has won accolades from both power users and novice users alike. Understanding that Google has brought the Chrome browser to Android. Although it is currently in beta stage it shows promise and exhibits the same characteristics as its older sibling in terms of speed and simplicity. Keep reading for our impressions on [...]

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  3. Google I/O 2011: Google Music, Android Movie rentals, Ice Cream Sandwich and other delicious goodies.
  4. Android gets In-App billing
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/google-chrome-browser-is-now-on-android/feed/ 0 Microsoft loses 2 key execs within a span of a few weeks. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/microsoft-loses-2-key-execs-within-a-span-of-a-few-weeks/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/microsoft-loses-2-key-execs-within-a-span-of-a-few-weeks/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:59:07 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3428 Microsoft loses 2 key execs within a span of a few weeks.In a possible shuffle or otherwise Microsoft has lost two biggies within its ranks. The two people who have left Microsoft are Brandon Watson, head of developer experiences of the Windows Phone division and Stephen Toulouse, the Director of Policy and Enforcement for the Xbox LIVE service. Head past the break for more. Brandon Watson First to [...]

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  2. Sony planning to launch PlayStation 4 alongside Microsoft’s next-gen XBOX.
  3. Microsoft releases Mango RTM to the wild wild west.
  4. Microsoft Offering Windows Phone 7 to all Employees
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/microsoft-loses-2-key-execs-within-a-span-of-a-few-weeks/feed/ 0 Nokia Lumia 900 now available for pre-order at Microsoft Stores. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/nokia-lumia-900-now-available-for-pre-order-at-microsoft-stores/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/nokia-lumia-900-now-available-for-pre-order-at-microsoft-stores/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:57 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3423 Nokia Lumia 900 now available for pre-order at Microsoft Stores.Nokia’s LTE yielding Windows Phone avatar the Lumia 900 is now available for pre-order at a Microsoft store near you. Although no official pricing has been mentioned, you can book it for a measly sum of $25.  Its time to call up that cousin  who lives near a Microsoft Store. Don’t wait-up, get a move on ! [...]

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  4. Microsoft may enter talks to buy Nokia’s Mobile Division
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/nokia-lumia-900-now-available-for-pre-order-at-microsoft-stores/feed/ 0 Facebook files for $5 Billion IPO http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/facebook-files-for-5-billion-ipo/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/facebook-files-for-5-billion-ipo/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:17:23 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3416 Facebook files for $5 Billion IPOAfter months of speculation, Facebook has filed Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Facebook Inc. Although, an IPO was inevitable Facebook wasn’t under much pressure to release it just yet. The IPO reveals several numbers regarding the valuation of the company which is slated at around $100 Billion as well as current and previous [...]

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  3. Facebook to launch Video chat in collaboration with Skype
  4. Facebook releases video calling in partnership with Skype
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/facebook-files-for-5-billion-ipo/feed/ 0 Firefox 10 now available for download, has a disappearing act in-store for you. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/firefox-10-now-available-for-download-has-a-disappearing-act-in-store-for-you/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/firefox-10-now-available-for-download-has-a-disappearing-act-in-store-for-you/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:49:07 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3412 Firefox 10 now available for download, has a disappearing act in-store for you.Firefox 10 is now available for download. Since we already know the UI uplift of the browser will begin with version 12, most things are under the hood this time around. Among other things it adds a disappearing forward button, which only appears once you have used the back button. Now for the less important stuff, [...]

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  4. Firefox 7 rolls out, browser updates will never be same again.
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/02/firefox-10-now-available-for-download-has-a-disappearing-act-in-store-for-you/feed/ 0 Samsung Galaxy S Advance is official, 1GHz dual-core CPU, Super AMOLED display in tow. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/samsung-galaxy-s-advance-is-official-1ghz-dual-core-cpu-super-amoled-display-in-tow/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/samsung-galaxy-s-advance-is-official-1ghz-dual-core-cpu-super-amoled-display-in-tow/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:32:25 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3408 Samsung Galaxy S Advance is official, 1GHz dual-core CPU, Super AMOLED display in tow.Here’s yet another Galaxy smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy S Advance. It will ship with Android 2.3 gingerbread up top. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 4 inch Super AMOLED capacitive display, 16GB storage space and 768 MB of RAM. It also supports HSPA connections upto 14.4 MBps.  Follow the source link [...]

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]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/microsoft-unveils-technical-preview-of-office-15-calls-it-the-most-ambitious-undertaking-by-the-office-division/feed/ 0 Tokyoflash introduces the Sudoku watch concept, solve the puzzle to read the time. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/tokyoflash-introduces-the-sudoku-watch-concept-solve-the-puzzle-to-read-the-time/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/tokyoflash-introduces-the-sudoku-watch-concept-solve-the-puzzle-to-read-the-time/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:58:35 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3398 Tokyoflash introduces the Sudoku watch concept, solve the puzzle to read the time.Want a watch that does everything other than tell you the correct time ? Here’s your chance. Meet the new Sudoku watch concept from Tokyoflash, the company that has outdone itself once more in terms of making the most unreadable watches. Don’t know what time the watch is showing, you are not alone. Keep reading [...]

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]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/tokyoflash-introduces-the-sudoku-watch-concept-solve-the-puzzle-to-read-the-time/feed/ 0 Firefox’s new-tab and default home page to get some much deserved love from Mozilla. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/firefoxs-new-tab-and-default-home-page-to-get-some-much-deserved-love-from-mozilla/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/firefoxs-new-tab-and-default-home-page-to-get-some-much-deserved-love-from-mozilla/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:09:27 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3393 Firefox’s new-tab and default home page to get some much deserved love from Mozilla.Mozilla has been on a record run with Firefox’s new releases currently numbered at 6 with the release of Firefox 9 withing a period of  9 months. Although much of the UI has been overhauled from version 3.6, the default home page and new-tab page have remained pretty much unchanged. So here’s a look at [...]

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]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/firefoxs-new-tab-and-default-home-page-to-get-some-much-deserved-love-from-mozilla/feed/ 1 Jon Rubinstein leaves HP after fulfilling commitment. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/jon-rubinstein-leaves-hp-after-fulfilling-commitment/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/jon-rubinstein-leaves-hp-after-fulfilling-commitment/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:27:17 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3388 Jon Rubinstein leaves HP after fulfilling commitment.Palm’s former chief, Jon Rubinstein, has left Hewlett Packard since the agreed upon commitment period of 24 months ended. An HP spokesperson confirmed the story by saying that the said commitment period decided when HP acquired Palm had ended and therefore Jon was leaving the organization. More about Jon Rubinstein after the break. Most people [...]

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]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/jon-rubinstein-leaves-hp-after-fulfilling-commitment/feed/ 0 Big shake-up at RIM, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie out. Thorsten Heins comes in as the new CEO. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/big-shake-up-at-rim-mike-lazaridis-and-jim-balsillie-out-thorsten-heins-comes-in-as-the-new-ceo/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/big-shake-up-at-rim-mike-lazaridis-and-jim-balsillie-out-thorsten-heins-comes-in-as-the-new-ceo/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:10:14 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3378 Big shake-up at RIM, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie out. Thorsten Heins comes in as the new CEO.After dwindling resources, plummeting share prices and constant investor backlash, RIM’s making some significant changes at the top bunk. The BlackBerry makers’ co-CEOs and founders Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have stepped down making way for current COO Thorsten Heins to fill in their shoes. Wait, it gets more interesting. That’s not all, Heins also [...]

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  1. RIM to lay off 2000 employees. Feelings of impending RIMocalypse escalate !
  2. Rumor: Microsoft may gobble up Blackberry maker RIM
  3. Apple iOS takes second place from RIM BlackBerry in US Smartphone platform market share.
  4. RIM to recall 900 faulty Blackberry Playbooks
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/big-shake-up-at-rim-mike-lazaridis-and-jim-balsillie-out-thorsten-heins-comes-in-as-the-new-ceo/feed/ 0 Not quite the Kodak Moment, company files for bankruptcy. http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/not-quite-the-kodak-moment-company-files-for-bankruptcy/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/not-quite-the-kodak-moment-company-files-for-bankruptcy/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:50:27 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3372 Not quite the Kodak Moment, company files for bankruptcy.The 131 year old film pioneer, Eastman Kodak has filed for bankruptcy protection in the wake of an ever increasing digital world. Kodak was unable to find its way into the new era, even after trying several cost cutting strategies. However, it is sad to see the pioneer in the field brought down on its [...]

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]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/not-quite-the-kodak-moment-company-files-for-bankruptcy/feed/ 1 Alienware reaches for new frontiers with the X51 mini tower starting at $699 http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/alienware-reaches-for-new-frontiers-with-the-x51-mini-tower-starting-at-699/ http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/alienware-reaches-for-new-frontiers-with-the-x51-mini-tower-starting-at-699/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:34:11 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3363 Alienware reaches for new frontiers with the X51 mini tower starting at $699Alienware has been at the helm of gaming process since time immemorial. Although people have looked at other brands from time to time, but more or less everyone agrees when it comes to sheer predominance there’s nothing remotely equivalent to an Alienware system. Continuing with the jaw-dropping spec-sheet of the new Aurora, Alienware has launched [...]

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  4. Raspberry Pi: A $25 Mini PC that you carry as your keychain
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2012/01/alienware-reaches-for-new-frontiers-with-the-x51-mini-tower-starting-at-699/feed/ 0 AMD unveils Radeon HD 7970, the “Fastest Single-GPU graphics card on the planet” http://www.techaloud.com/2011/12/amd-unveils-radeon-hd-7970-the-fastest-single-gpu-graphics-card-on-the-planet/ http://www.techaloud.com/2011/12/amd-unveils-radeon-hd-7970-the-fastest-single-gpu-graphics-card-on-the-planet/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:58:39 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3359 AMD unveils Radeon HD 7970, the “Fastest Single-GPU graphics card on the planet”AMD has removed the wraps of its latest Radeon HD graphics card, the 7970. The single-GPU graphics card is based on AMD’s new 28nm fabrication process and has full support for the new PCI 3.0 specifications. Keep reading for more. The Radeon HD 7970 adds AMD Eyefinity 2.0 to its arsenal making it possible to [...]

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  4. Fujitsu’s new Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphics
]]> http://www.techaloud.com/2011/12/amd-unveils-radeon-hd-7970-the-fastest-single-gpu-graphics-card-on-the-planet/feed/ 0 Firefox 9 is now available with a speedier JavaScript engine. http://www.techaloud.com/2011/12/firefox-9-is-now-available-with-a-speedier-javascript-engine/ http://www.techaloud.com/2011/12/firefox-9-is-now-available-with-a-speedier-javascript-engine/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:37:46 +0000 techAloud http://www.techaloud.com/?p=3355 Firefox 9 is now available with a speedier JavaScript engine.Mozilla has returned with yet another update for Firefox web browser and this time we do have something to cheer about. Firefox 9 comes with a speedier JavaScript engine that makes its script processing 30% faster in benchmarks. This new JavaScript trickery is being labeled as Type Inference. Another major improvement is the addition of “ two [...]

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