Smartphone Review

Ubuntu finally turns your smartphone into a desktop PC, and does so via Miracast

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
Ubuntu

The promise of convergence was too good to be true. Canonical made us dream, but the platform has finally reached the market has shown that both smartphones and tablets, there is still a long way to go for Ubuntu.

Today, however, have taken an important step: the latest update of the mobile operating system achieves something that until now was not available for users of Ubuntu on smartphones: now can turn your phone into a desktop PC wirelessly thanks to the Miracast technology.Continue reading →

Hardware Review

Qualcomm wants to be the heart more efficient with its Snapdragon wearables 1100

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
Qualcomm

The world of wearables begins to mature and that involves making adjustments in strategies, we no longer need devices that do everything, because it has been shown that success is reaching those that offer good autonomy and specific functions that often do not need a connection to our smartphone.

For this reason it is necessary to also change some of the components and focus efforts on making them more efficient, and Qualcomm wants to attack this segment through its new range of processors which premiered in February with the Snapdragon Wear 2100 and now is the time to learn Wear the new Snapdragon 1100.Continue reading →

Hardware Review

ASUS again let their hair with G31 ROG and ROG GX800 for gamers

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
ASUS

Those responsible for ASUS have not stopped talking about developments in this Computex 2016: in a second event dedicated exclusively to video game lovers the firm has submitted that according to its makers are laptop and desktop PC gaming’s most powerful world.

The ASUS ROG G31 Edition 10 marks a decade of effort ASUS for copar an increasingly demanding in the field of PCs for gaming category, while the ROG GX800 is a laptop that renews and characteristic giant module liquid cooling and adds power to pour for a team that also has a retro laminate mechanical keyboard.Continue reading →

Gadget

Paperlike, the first electronic ink monitor, is already on presale in Indiegogo

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
Paperlike

Electronic ink has not only revolutionized the way we read through the e-books, but also we have seen applied to all kinds of products, from smartphones and watches to keyboards, remote controls, bus stops and even slippers.

The next stop seems to be computer monitors, a sector in which Chinese manufacturer Dasung takes time to develop it’s paperlike. Now, after months of waiting, this 13 – inch screen enters its final pre-launch launching a campaign Indiegogo with which we can already book ours.Continue reading →

Gadget

Windows 10 and Android live in GOLE1, a handheld touchscreen

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
GOLE1

If you start looking for small computers with Windows 10 and hardware Intel, you get bored, but if you’re looking for something very portable, the supply is reduced. If you put up a condition that the gadget has integrated display, few clunkers will find interesting. I invite you to meet one that meets these things and is called GOLE1.

Basically it is a desktop computer that we can carry. I mean, the hardware and connections GOLE1 offers allows us to place you monitor and peripherals to work with him on a table. But the really interesting – I do not know if practical – you see there is a touch screen and a battery that allows us to start our applications anywhere.Continue reading →

Smartphone Review

Motorola Moto G (2016) and Moto G Plus, first impressions worth the increase of price

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
Moto G

Year after year, Motorola has renewed its line Moto G, one of the most recommended and even some award winner since its launch in 2013. This time we see how Lenovo launches a new version twice, Moto G and Moto G Plus.

This year the new Moto G grow and reach the 5.5 inches, go to a higher category of Qualcomm chip, Octacore Snapdragon 617 and become part of standard 2 GB of RAM. The Plus model has additional enhancements such as a camera or 16 Mpx fingerprint reader, however, be worthwhile even with the price increase in this range?

Design inspired by Moto X … but polycarbonate

The body of the new Motorola Moto G and Moto G plus boast that design that looked Moto X and even hinted that the Nexus 6 last year. We see a remarkable change from Motorola Moto G (2015) and the biggest differences are larger, partly due to the screen, and the features are on the way: water resistance or double front speaker.

The back is covered by a lid with rubbery finish, pleasant to the touch and improves grip of these 5.5-inch models.Continue reading →

Smartphone Review

Moto G Play: Lenovo also has a Moto G for lovers of 5-inches

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
Moto G Play

After the officially launched in India the two new models that were supposed would replace the Moto G line 5 inches. The Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus have opened a gap of half an inch compared to the previous generation and many wondered what would happen to the faithful followers of the 5-inch models.

The answer to our question has not been slow in coming because Lenovo has made official a new terminal, the Moto G Play that seems clearly the evolution of the Moto E but for now Lenovo has not confirmed that the E will disappear facilitator this new device. What is true is that we have a Moto G or two, we have three new models.Continue reading →

Gadget

This strip of “intelligent” foam rubber want to replace your keyboard

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
Strip of intelligent foam

Write from the phone keypad is not too comfortable, and this task becomes virtually impossible if the screen is reduced to the size of a smartwatch. What if you want to write something while you’re using virtual reality glasses? External keyboards are a solution in some of these cases, but in Tap go further and believe they have found the most versatile keyboard possible: a strip of foam with sensors inside.Continue reading →

Tech News

Ask these questions before authorising any software release

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell

Software development can be a lengthy process. When the development comes to the end, it could be tempting to release the software as soon as possible; however, it is advisable to revisit questions for the last time so that nobody will be disappointed.

Ask these questions before authorising any software release

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First of all, software developers have to be sure that the product is ready to be released. The Software Sustainability Institute has a recommended checklist for developers and the following questions should be considered for the whole process before the official release.

1. Has enough testing been done?

It is important to know how many times the software has been tested, and also which elements have not been tested. The method of testing is also crucial, as some problems might arise after release if there was no all-round testing.

The specialised software testing market is expected to grow significantly by 2020; for example, it is now possible to use a software testing service such as https://www.bugfinders.com/, whereby thousands of software developers work together to ensure that everything is checked and reviewed.

2. Have designers been involved in reviewing the final version?

The final version of the software should be reviewed by designers, who might be able to find nuances or tiny issues that still can be fixed ahead of the official release. This could help avoid users having problems.

3. Have users seen the product?

Before the official release, it is advisable to run it by the users and have it signed off by the client to ensure that they are satisfied with what the software can offer.

4. Is the timing right?

As with any major product launch, timing it right is key. If the release date coincides with a major launch by a competitor, this might cause problems. It is also important to take major holidays into consideration.

5. Is the support team ready?

The support team will be crucial following the release of the software, as it has to solve any issues that might arise. It is therefore important to ensure the team members have been trained thoroughly and have sufficient experience of the system.

Every software development process is lengthy and complex; however, having final checks in place can ensure the smooth release of the product.

Tech News

A computer all in one with Remix OS? AOC is the first to launch

Posted on by Gabriel Lowell
AOC all in one

Which Android was originally designed to sneak into mobile devices, it is a fact, but has been trying to get where it could; it is also a fact less successful. For computers not present a particularly interesting interface, fortunately there are people who have been working on their own versions, as in the case of Remix OS.

It is one of the most ambitious to bring the Google operating system to the computer, leaving aside proposals convergence that may occur with Chrome OS, but products that support the platform difficult to advance. For AOC has decided to launch a computer all in one with Remix OS.Continue reading →