Author Archive: Chad Buenaflor
Chad Buenaflor is a tech writer, gadget reviewer and blogger. In his free time he likes to watch movies, listen to music and play chess.
LG Reportedly Working On Smartphone With Always-On Voice Command
A recent report on LG’s upcoming smartphone plans indicate that the company is working on a device will come with an always-on voice command. Three sources familiar with the company’s plans have confirmed this report. The device is said to be released in 2014. The voice command to be used in this upcoming device will [...]
Nvidia Will License Kepler GPU Technology To Tap Smartphone Market
The smartphone market has shown a rapid growth in the past couple of years making it a great area for technology companies to do business. One particular area that Nvidia aims to dominate in is in the graphics side of the smartphone hardware. This is an important aspect of the device since it allows for [...]
Virgin Mobile Adds Samsung Galaxy Ring To Lineup For $179
Virgin Mobile USA has just added the Samsung Galaxy Ring to their Android smartphone lineup. The device costs $179 and is available starting today. It’s basically a low end smartphone device with a solid build quality making it a good choice for the average smartphone user. Some of its key features include a 5 MP [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Now Available For Pre-Order In The U.K.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 which is the latest flagship model of the Korean company has just gotten smaller with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. The company revealed this upcoming smaller model last May but no price tag was revealed. Today, the device is now ready for pre-order in the U.K. via Clove UK and costs [...]
Microsoft Offers Surface RT For $199 To Educational Institutions
Microsoft is pushing for its Surface RT tablet to be used by more students in classrooms. The company’s Windows in the Classroom Surface Experience Project is making sure of this by providing individuals linked to educational institutions an easier and affordable way to get the tablet. Just last week the company announced that they will [...]
PS4 Versus Xbox One: Which One Are You Getting?
The next generation gaming consoles are about to be released in the market which is generating a lot of excitement among gamers everywhere. Two of the gaming industry’s big players have recently announced the release of their next consoles. Microsoft was the first to reveal their Xbox One followed by Sony’s announcement of the PS4. [...]
Google Is Working On Technology That Will Eliminate Internet Child Porn
One of the best places where information flows freely is the Internet. Sadly though, aside from containing useful information it also comes with materials that exploit children. Google has announced that they aim to fight child pornography on the web by eradicating child abuse images online. The increase in the number of images and videos [...]
BlackBerry Q5 Pre-Orders Now Available For UK Networks
Previously we reported that the upcoming BlackBerry Q5 was available for pre-order in the UK SIM free. While having a device that isn’t subsidized by any network has its advantages, primarily being able to use it on various networks, the price is a bit on the high side. Those looking to get this model on [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Gold Plated Edition Costs $2,600
If owning the Samsung Galaxy S4 is too mainstream for you but you really love the device then you might want to consider getting the gold plated edition. Those who have cash to spare, around $2,600, might want to get the Galaxy S4 gold plated edition. While the price itself is not as expensive as [...]
Facebook’s New Product Press Event Scheduled For June 20
Facebook has sent out invites to reporters for a press event that’s going to be held this coming June 20. The popular social networking giant is expected to launch a new product which will be revealed on the said date. Little is known about what the company will be presenting other than what is written [...]
Nvidia Says Shield Will Compete Directly With Xbox One, PS4
Do you think that Android gaming devices can compete against the next generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony? Tom Petersen, the director of technical marketing at Nvidia, thinks so but not right now. Right now it’s an alternative gaming platform to smartphones and tablets. As the adoption of Android gaming becomes widespread then the $349 [...]
Google Faces European Commission Probe Over Anticompetitive Android Licensing
Google seems to be the favorite target nowadays of investigators at the European Union. Just as the company’s antitrust investigation over its Google search business draws to an end the European Commission is reportedly looking into its alleged anticompetitive practices on its Android mobile operating system. The European Commission is said to be planning to [...]
Top 5 Water Resistant Smartphones For 2013
You might own one of the top smartphone models out in the market today with all the cool features but in the end it’s still considered as an electronic equipment. Just like any other electronic equipment, smartphones and water don’t mix well. Some of you might have experienced your smartphone not turning on due to [...]
