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Google Exec Reports 1.5 Million Daily Android Activations

Posted 04/17/2013 at 11:36am | by Paul Lilly

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Android activations are on the rise.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin recently revealed at an economic summit in Tokyo that the world's most popular mobile operating system (OS) was originally conceived to power smart cameras. From those humble beginnings, Android has grown into something bigger, impacting the mobile market in ways that a simple camera platform would never have been able to. Fast forward to today and Google is seeing 1.5 million Android activations per day.

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GammaTech's Durabook SA14 Certified to Survive Drops From at Least 3 Feet

Posted 04/17/2013 at 10:47am | by Paul Lilly

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This isn't your grandmother's notebook.

Ultrabooks are sleek and sexy, but good luck finding one that meets MIL-STD-810G certification for shock and drop resistance. If you work in a tough and tumble environment, you'll be better served with a rugged laptop, and GammaTech hopes you'll give its new Durabook SA14 a long and hard look. The SA14 is a 14-inch laptop that lasts up to 11 hours on a single charge and can take a beating when needed.

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Asus Xonar U7 is an External Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier

Posted 04/17/2013 at 9:01am | by Paul Lilly

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The newest sound card from Asus works with desktops and laptops.

One of the limitations of a notebook is that only select parts are upgradeable. The sound system isn't usually one of them, though external sound card solutions provide an end-around to achieving superior audio. One of the newest options is Asus' newly introduced Xonar U7, a compact and external USB sound card and headphone amplifier that you can use with your notebook or desktop system.

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Foxconn Parent to Pay Microsoft Royalties on Android and Chrome OS Devices

Posted 04/17/2013 at 8:39am | by Paul Lilly

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Android is quite the money maker...for Microsoft?

Google's Android platform is a potential goldmine for whichever companies can harvest the most mobile mojo out of it, but would you have thought that the not-so-little green machine would be capable of lining Microsoft's pockets with dough? It's true, thanks to the wonder of patents. Squeezing even more money out of the open source platform, Microsoft and Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn's parent company) just inked a patent licensing agreement in which the Redmond outfit will receive royalties for devices running Android and Chrome OS that use technology for which Microsoft owns a patent.

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No BS Podcast #200: Epic Videocast Edition

Posted 04/16/2013 at 4:30pm | by The Maximum PC Staff

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Now with video!

Today the Maximum PC crew has crossed a huge milestone and present the 200th episode of the No BS Podcast! And because you guys have asked for it, this special episode is also in video format! Yay!

Click the "Read More" button for additional info!

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Intel Reports a $2 Billion Profit During Paul Otellini's Last Full Quarter as CEO

Posted 04/16/2013 at 3:00pm | by Paul Lilly

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The sky didn't fall far for Intel, which met its revenue target for Q1.

Analysts can crow all they want about how the PC market is disintegrating, the world's largest semiconductor player still made a killing. We're of course referring to Intel, which today posted first quarter revenue of $12.6 billion, operating income of $2.5 billion, and net income of $2 billion. All of those are down to some extent, but how many businesses would jump at the chance to switch places with Intel?

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Logitech Leans on Phone Apps to Smarten Up Latest Harmony Remotes

Posted 04/16/2013 at 1:02pm | by Paul Lilly

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The new Harmony remotes are compatible with more than 225,000 home entertainment devices.

Logitech today expanded its universal remote control lineup by introducing the Logitech Harmony Ultimate and Logitech Harmony Smart Control, both of which feature the peripheral maker's Harmony Hub, a puck shaped device that turns RF signals from the remote into IR and Bluetooth commands for your home theater devices. In doing so, users needn't worry about having a clear of line of site to their components and can even hide their AV gear behind cabinet doors.

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Beta Impressions

Posted 04/16/2013 at 12:28pm | by Gavin Farrington

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Adobe Photoshop Lr5 Beta Now Available

Today Adobe officially lifts the veil on the next version of Lightroom 5. While still very much a beta product, this is our first chance to take a peek at the new features that await.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Now Available to Pre-Order, Will You Be Getting One?

Posted 04/16/2013 at 11:48am | by Paul Lilly

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At least two wireless carriers have begun offering the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the U.S.

Anticipation has been running high for Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone, the successor to the wildly popular S3 that's played an instrumental role in capturing mobile market share that might have otherwise gone to Apple. If you've been waiting for your chance to jump, today's the day you can make the leap, provided you're interested in signing up with AT&T or U.S. Cellular for wireless service.

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Asus Unveils Factory Calibrated PA249Q ProArt Monitor

Posted 04/16/2013 at 10:54am | by Paul Lilly

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There's no need to fuss with the PA249Q's calibration controls, Asus claims.

Most monitors can benefit from a burn-in period and custom calibration, some needing more than others. This is especially true if you require pinpoint color accuracy for photography chores or other professional work, so it's always nice when a company can deliver a panel that's ready to go right out of the box. Such is the claim Asus makes with its new PA249Q ProArt Series display, a professional 24-inch monitor that comes pre-calibrated from the factory "for uncompromised color precision."

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