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Microsoft is gearing up to launch Windows 8, a version that marks a significant departure from previous incarnations in that it supports ARM processors. The Redmond-based company is quite excited about what it has achieved with Windows 8 RT (that’s what the ARM version is called) and the kind of hardware it and its OEM partners have designed. One of the biggest advantages of ARM over Intel or AMD made x86 processors is energy efficiency. Windows 8 RT was designed to reduce power usage to capitalize on that, but also allow for smaller batteries, which in turn means thinner and lighter gadgets. One of the power-saving features is Connected standby, which is the answer to the dilemma of choosing between putting your computer to sleep or keeping it on to receive notifications. Connected standby is like sleep mode but Windows keeps an active connection and checks for new events. It uses a lot less energy than just keeping the computer on. Here’s some battery life figures of a Windows 8 RT ...

Waltrop, Germany – To help people fit more photographs on their iPhone or iPad, iDownsize today announces the release of its new app, which can compress individual photos or entire albums quickly without a noticeable change in quality. The iDownsize app can save iPhone or iPad users valuable storage space on their devices, making room for more photos, apps, songs, and movies. For example, photos taken on the iPhone 4S can be compressed by 70% without noticeable changes on the display. This saves approximately 2 GB of storage space when downsizing around 1000 photos. “With iDownsize, it is easy to save valuable storage space on your iPhone or iPad,” said Esther von Beschwitz and Michael Tuellmann, Owners of iDownsize. “Now you can take your entire photo album with you wherever you go – and still have space for plenty of apps and songs.” In addition, by allowing the user to select a high or low compression level, they can choose the quality of photos and amount of space saved. Users can...

Jacksonville, Florida – DateBase Inc. introduces ServedHOT, a mobile app for both iPhone and Android devices. ServedHOT allows users to find, enter and vote for HOT employees around their location in various categories. Users are able to add and vote for their favorite HOT bartenders, doctors, hairdressers, bankers, salespeople, waiters, waitresses and more. Profiles can also be claimed by the employees to provide photos, bio, and other information. ServedHOT was initially marketed only in the Jacksonville area where it has collected over 300 employees and garnered over 3 thousand votes. “It’s time to roll out ServedHOT to other markets”, stated Co-Founder Cory Nichols. “ServedHOT users will now be able to add employees and vote for them in all locations around the world.” “With this release we will need people to help us build the database,” added ServedHOT’s Robb Chamberlain. “Anyone can add employees and locations, and we have noticed that more and more employees are claiming their...

Troy, Michigan – PayAnywhere, a leader in mobile point of sale solutions, today announced availability of the newest version of its popular mobile point of sale solution for iPhone(R), iPad(R) and iPod touch(R). The latest update to the PayAnywhere iOS app features boosted performance, enhanced Heat Map features and the ability to process hassle-free refunds in-app for greater transaction flexibility. “Every feature update to the PayAnywhere app is a direct result of the valuable feedback we receive from our merchants,” said Marc Gardner, CEO of PayAnywhere. “With each release we aim to make enhancements that not only improve the look and feel of the app, but also make getting paid with PayAnywhere an even simpler and smoother experience. The app is packed with all the bells and whistles a merchant needs, coupled with 24/7 customer support, for the most feature-rich mobile POS solution available for merchants of any size.” The app already delivers PayAnywhere merchants a number of hig...

Laguna Hills, California – Laguna Hills, California – ZooGue today is proud to announce their latest release, the Case Genius Pro. This remarkable case provides all the benefits of its predecessor, such as the adjustable angles and headrest mount, as well as access to all cameras, speakers and ports. Taking the original case a step further, the Case Genius Pro offers upgrades that will entice the look, feel and sound of the refreshed design. Understanding the importance of providing complete protection to the iPad, ZooGue has adjusted the dimensions of the new Pro case, extending the border an additional 5mm to help protect the corners of the delicate tablet. As an added benefit, the upgraded border helps to amplify the sound directing it back towards the user. In an effort to secure the cover of the case and enhance a tighter closure, additional magnets have been inserted to guarantee the case remains closed when not in use. ZooGue’s new Case Genius Pro displays an improved interior ...

Posted in: Desktop software, Gaming 9 hours ago by Johnny The next SimCity will come to Macs as well as PCs in February 2013. This was revealed today by Electronic Arts at its Gamescom press event. The SimCity for Mac game will be available as a digital download through Origin and will, reportedly, be identical to its PC sibling. There’s even going to be support for cross-platform online multiplayer. You can also sign up for the beta testing of the game, over here. You’ll need to register with Origin and answer a survey before you get access to the beta, which will be launched tomorrow. Source View the original article here

New York, New York – New York, New York – New York, New York – Originally from New York, Fu-design Store is celebrating the debut of its all new New iPad Robot illustrated “Robot Screamer” Protective Cover with a special “Buy now and get a FREE iPhone 4 Protection Case special offer!” All you have to do is purchase a New iPad Protective Cover or the Macbook Air Laptop Sleeve to be eligible for an illustrated iPhone 4 Phone Case (a $36.99 value). Limited quantities only, while stocks last! This promotion is limited to the official Fu-design Store, with Google Checkout Payment, USA only. Please enter the checkout coupon code: FREE3699 Designed for New iPad, compatible to iPad2, the current design Robot Screamer New iPad Cover is a continuation of the hot selling Robot line of the previous series, and features the same exquisite fine leather texture and Fu Robot design. The velvet material inside cushions the New iPad for complete protection and the case itself can be easily switched to ...

The Nokia touchscreen feature phone, Asha 300 is now available in the UK market. Unlocked Mobiles is selling the Nokia Asha 300 for £84.98 (VAT incl.) in unlocked and SIM-free version. This phone was officially announced in October 2011 together with Asha 303 phone. In India, the Asha 300 is already arriving since December last year. Inside, new Nokia Asha 300 phone sports a 1GHz processor, 128MB of RAM, 140MB of internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It packs a 2.4-inch resistive touchscreen display with 240 x 320 resolutions, a 5-megapixel camera, a 1,110mAh battery, and runs Nokia’s S40 OS. In term of connectivity, there are Bluetooth 2.1, 10.2Mbps HSDPA, and 2Mbps HSUPA. View the original article here

There are not a lot of games on the App Store that can fall under the ‘interactive comedy’ category. In fact, I’m pretty sure The Act is the only one of its kind right now. The Act was originally launched as an arcade game back in 2007 but was later cancelled. It was then ported over to iOS and published by Chillingo Ltd. The game has been available on the App Store for a while now for $2.99 but is being sold for a dollar for a limited time, so we thought we should give it a try and see how this new method of gameplay is. In The Act, you play as Edgar, a window washer, who falls in love with Sylvia, the nurse, while cleaning the windows of a hospital. He has a lazy brother who works with him and keeps getting into trouble. During one such incident, Edgar’s brother gets mistaken for a patient in the hospital, so now Edgar has to save his brother and their jobs while trying to get the girl of his dreams. The gameplay in The Act is very simple but at the same time, very tricky. The game ...

Red BlackBerry Curve 9320 will be available on O2 UK sometime in August, according to source. As noted, this BlackBerry phone has already arrived on shelves in May 2012 and one of the RIM’s most affordable smartphones. Already we had known that the Curve 9320 is aimed to customers looking to buy their first smartphone handset. Specs-wise, the red version of BlackBerry Curve 9320 is remaining unchanged as the black model. The handset will brings a 2.44-inch (non-touchscreen) display with 320 x 240 resolution, a full physical QWERTY keypad, and runs BlackBerry OS 7.1. The BlackBerry Curve 9320 red edition will have 512MB of ROM, 512MB of RAM, and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). Other feature is a 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera, GPS, FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HSDPA (7.2Mbps)/HSUPA (5.76Mbps), and a 1450 mAh Li-Ion battery. View the original article here