Chrome OS: What will be unveiled at Google I/O?
Google's annual I/O developer conference starts tomorrow, and the tech rumor mill is at full tilt with speculation. Here's what we know about what may be coming to Chrome OS this week.
Fred Armisen tries on Google Glass for real, more awkwardness ensues
Fred Armisen may have written the Saturday Night Live sketch that made fun of the Google Glass a few weeks ago - but was he on point with the real deal? Here's a video of him trying the real Glass out for the first time.
Add a 5-megapixel camera module to your Raspberry Pi for $25
Forget about emulating retro games or managing your bike's headlight. This official camera from the Raspberry Pi Foundation can help your Model A or B mini-computer capture 5-megapixel stills and 1080p videos at up to 30 fps.
Microsoft exec confirms Windows Blue will be a free upgrade called Windows 8.1
We can all stop calling Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows Blue now that Tami Reller, the CMO and CFO of Microsoft's Windows Division, confirmed that its official name will be Windows 8.1. You'll be able to take the OS for a spin when the preview…
Microsoft now lets you Gchat with your friends on Outlook.com and SkyDrive.com
Yes, you read that right. Microsoft is adding Google Talk to Outlook.com, SkyDrive.com, Calendar, and your People contact list so you can Gchat your friends without leaving its services.
Windows 8 Start menu apps showdown: What’s the best way to get your Start menu back?
Microsoft tried to kill the start menu – and failed. Third-party developers have resurrected it with a hoard of Windows 8 start menu replacements. Which is best? We've tested three popular options to find out.
DIY cartography: Hands on with MapBox’s new open-source ‘iD’ editor in OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is an open source community mapping project that uses a combination of satellite images and human input to create maps. One contributor, MapBox just released a new map editor for OpenStreetMap called iD, and we went hands on with the software.
Google triples free cloud storage to 15GB for all your Gmail, Drive, and Google+ needs
Google triples cloud storage capacity to 15GB (30GB for Google Apps users), and lets users decide how to allocate the space between their Gmail, Google Drive, and Google+ Photos accounts.
More Windows Blue rumors surface: Charms menu gets more mouse-friendly, may be free
Besides the Start button and boot-to-Desktop feature, other changes that may be coming to Blue include making the Charms menu more accessible, adding built-in tutorials, and giving this update to Win8 users for free.
Bill Gates on Steve Jobs: His sense of design made “phenomenal products” possible
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has spoken about his relationship with the late Steve Jobs. During an interview with Charlie Rose for 60 Minutes, Gates commented on how Microsoft and Apple differed, and talked about one of his last meetings with Jobs.
Google I/O rumor roundup: What to expect at Google’s biggest event of the year (Updated)
The start of Google I/O is now a little less than a month away, and if the keynote presentation is anywhere near as exciting as last year, we're in for a treat. In anticipation of the big day, here's a roundup of everything Google could unveil.
Sony announces ‘Digital Paper’: Ultra-thin, 13.3-inch flexible e-reader for universities
Sony's delving into the education side of things with its new 'Digital Paper' flexible e-reader. Though currently a prototype, the 13.3-inch E ink device is intended for use at universities. With an included stylus, the device is designed for textbook reading…
Best product key finders: How to find that missing software license for free
Missing product key getting you down? We've chosen the best product key finders out there so you can locate and document all those precious keys for all your registration needs.
Forget Mr. Clean: Our tips to spring cleaning and speeding up your PC
Spring has sprung and it's time to clean up your computer. Cleaning both the inside and outside will make it run efficiently and help extend the life of its physical components. From cleaning the hardware to tidying up the software, we'll help you get your PC…
DT Deals: Burn, convert, back up media with Nero 11
Managing media can get overwhelming when you have a crapload of files. Today's DT Deals is huge savings on the Windows software Nero 11 to help you back up and burn your files with ease.