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WTU Episode #211 - BlackBerry (Finally) Goes Cross-Platform

We have just posted up Episode #211 of Weekly Tech Update.  In this episode we are discussing Blackberry bringing BB to the masses, our Google I/O wish list and move over OUYA, here comes GamePop.  We have those stories and more. . .  Below are the show notes.
 

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Google Glass and Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen from SNL actually uses Google Glass for the first time (not a sketch).  Interview with Tim Sweeney of Engadget.

Source: Engadet

Microsoft Confirms 8.1 Will Be Free

After much deliberation, Microsoft has dropped the "Blue" name from Windows 8.1 and is calling it just that - Windows 8.1.  The good news in all of this is that Microsoft is sucking it up and giving this patch away for free.  Granted, if it was an entirely new OS, it would be worth some extra money, but Windows 8.1 is fixing some issues and adding functionality that should have been there in the first place.

Not charging extra for Windows 8.1 is consistent with the company's practice of offering "decimal point" updates to operating systems for free. However, when Microsoft Corp. announced the update last week, it didn't say that it would be free. The company also hadn't disclosed the system's formal name, leaving open the possibility that it would be a larger update, perhaps to Windows 9.

Source: NDTV

Google Wants Into Stream Music

The steaming music service is big business.  There are a ton of companies that are playing in this space and Spotify is one of the bigger players in this game.  It looks like Google may want into this market as well - and they've got the bandwidth, servers and customer uploaded content to play around with.  Google I/O 2013 could be pretty interesting.

Google Play isn't quite a robust rival to Apple's iTunes at this point, as the New York Times notes, but YouTube's heavy usage by record labels as a promotional tool may have helped Google in their  licensing negotiations. Plus, Apple's attempts to start a Pandora-like streaming service have stalled, meaning that Google might get a bump simply by winning the race. According to the Times, the Google streaming service won't offer a free version. The subscription cost will be comparable to their competitors, at around $10 a month. 

Source: The Atlantic Wire

Android App Pick - Chip Chain

We have just posted up another Android App Pick of the Week and this week we have a very fun game that will keep you coming back for more.  Chip Chain is our pick this week and this fun game blends connect four with bejeweled and makes for a great combination.  Check it out and get so much more than your money's worth with this free app!
 


Enjoy!

Send a Scent with your Phone

Finally, we have a portable device for sharing scents with your friends.  Scentee (ChatPerf) has a piece of hardware that plugs into a smartphone and helps spread the aroma of awesomeness.  Do we have the perfect solution for iFart?  I think so.

(Fake) PS4 Reveal Ad

Sony claims this ad is fake, but there sure is a lot of effort put into it.  It's not like the fake Apple ads that are all about satire either.  We'll see come E3 if this is true or not.

Genius EasyPen F610E Graphics Tablet

Tablet In A BoxWe have just posted our review of the Genius EasyPen F610E Graphics Tablet.  This tablet is a great tablet that has a bargain price tag and a whole lot of features.  Granted, Genius isn't as popular as Wacom, but the money you'll save is pretty awesome - and it works very well.  I've got a couple of small issues with it, but it's not a deal breaker.  Please check out our review for all the details.

The Genius EasyPeb F610E is a bargain at $99 and you can find it even cheaper than that online.  It seems to have good quality, excellent performance and an average software bundle.  When you combine this with a bargain price-tag, you have a winner.  While the Genius name may not inspire as much confidence as Wacom, we’ve had no issues with this tablet during our review and the support from Genius seems to be getting better and better here in North America.

What Google Should Bring to I/O

Google I/O is just days away and there is some speculation and a whole lot of hope briming around this year's conference.  There are a few things that Android lovers are hoping for this year, and I would tend to agree with many of these that are on the list.  Other than the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 updates, we are hoping for some solid information on the Motorola X-Phone.  We only have days to wait.

Android fans may be a bit disappointed if their expectation is brand new hardware. While the 2012 Google I/O conference saw the introduction of the new $199 Nexus 7 seven-inch tablet and the Nexus Q streaming media hub, the 2013 conference is likely to feature no brand new Android hardware. Instead, it's likely that Google will refresh some existing products and possibly provide more details on some of its upcoming Android hardware.

Source: CNET

Google - Triple Unified Storage

Google gets it.  Not everyone uses 10GB of email space and 5GB of Drive and Photo storage.  Now they have tweaked their file storage system to allow you to use 15GB across all of their services.  Some of you were stuck in the 5GB world and now you've got a lot more space and a lot more freedom.  This is good news for all of those Google users on the web.

With this new combined storage space, you won’t have to worry about how much you’re storing and where. For example, maybe you’re a heavy Gmail user but light on photos, or perhaps you were bumping up against your Drive storage limit but were only using 2 GB in Gmail. Now it doesn’t matter, because you can use your storage the way you want.

Source: Google Drive  Blog

Top 10 Computer Tricks Geeks Should Know

LifeHacker has put together a list of "Top 10 Computer Tricks Every Geek Should Know", and they are pretty much right on with this article.  Their "Tricks" include everything from being able to run Linux, to cracking passwords and even some overclocking.  There are a lot of little things that can make you look like a wizard and that will really help you navigate some issues - if you take a few minutes to read and learn.

We've talked before about the things every computer user should know how to do, but we geeks are special: we want to go above and beyond, to explore every nook and cranny of our system and make everything easier. Here are ten ways to do just that.

Source: LifeHacker

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