Android’s new keyboard
The latest iteration of Android includes a number of new features and notably new “gesture typing” on the stock keyboard. I would guess Swype aren’t happy.
Technology
Propaganda Engines
I can’t abide utterly one-sided reporting of anything. Even if it’s about a piece of technology I use daily and am very fond of.
Learn all about the Jelly Bean
Google recently launched the latest iteration of the mobile operating system. Android 4.1, aka Jelly Bean, looks to be a really nice update.
Silverlight DRM error on LoveFilm or Netflix
Love Film not working? Netflix giving a DRM error N8156-6003? It’s a weird issue with Silverlight and here’s how to fix it.
Apple blocks the Galaxy Nexus in the US
I’ve been trying to ignore mobile patent litigation – it annoys me intensely – but the new ban on the Galaxy Nexus has driven me to come out and voice my opinion.
Video calling as it was 42 years ago
The Verge just posted about the launch of the AT&T “Picturephone” from 1970. I didn’t realise video calling had that long a history.
Google Glass – the future of wearable computing?
The Google I/O developer conference kicked off yesterday and brought a slew of announcements from the tech giant. However one of the most impressive parts of the keynote was the Google Glass demonstration.
Surface – ultra-mobile computing getting more interesting
Microsoft have announced their first push into hardware in the PC market. It’s called “Surface” and, well, it looks pretty good actually. It appears to be well built, and the approach with the Pro version (running full Windows 8 Pro) is exactly one of the reasons I’ve been holding off on any sort of tablet […]
WordPress 3.4 released
WordPress have just released their latest version, 3.4 and here I give a quick overview of the new functionality included. A nice update!
Technology minus advertising
Recent exposure to TV advertising has prompted me to consider my own avoidance of advertising and how to bring that ad blocking to Android.
