Google is reportedly set to launch a Google-branded smartbook this month running its new Chrome OS. The ARM-based smartbook is purported to be built by Inventec, a Taiwanese-based electronics manufacturer. It is expected to have 60,000-70,000 units ready for the initial launch run.The Google-branded smartbook will be joined by smartbooks from Acer and HP, which will also be running the web-centric OS. Asus is also said to be interested in entering the space, although with the category having failed to take off in the past, is in a holding pattern waiting to see if Google is able to make the segment work with its new model.
Recent Tech News
FBI has long been wanting to monitor the internet well enough, even it be in clear violation of people’s rights and their privacy. Security has long been a pretext for violating different portions of constitution. And now, it has been revealed that FBI has secretly formed a net-surveillance unit which will try to devise ways to monitor users over internet, wireless and VoIP communications.
Dashr is an wonderful app that keeps people connected with Instagram and RSS reader in the same screen. This app has been developed by Torpedo Apps Pty Ltd. This premium app is usually sold for $1.99, but completely free for a limited period. Find out more about the app and the deal below.
Did it ever occurred to you that it would had been handy if you had a mobile printer? You could have carried the printer with you and print docs from your mobile or tablet. If you ever felt the need for such a mobile printer then Star Micronics has a solution for you. The company’s SM-T300 rugged mobile printer can print documents on the go. It supports different systems such as iPad, iPhone and Android-powered mobiles or tablets. Its rubber type case is able to fend off shocks from drops as high as 1.5 meters. Not only that, you will be please to know that it is waterproof and dust-proof, conforming to the IP54 international standard.
In April, Google revealed details of its research in the Project Glass concept glasses and showed a demo video of a prototype. Google Glasses haven’t landed at your nearest eyeglasses shop yet but they have landed at the US Patent and Trade Office. They have been granted three different patents (1, 2, 3) for the design of different Google Glass headsets.

























































