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Four Major Problems That Can Be Resolved by Upgrading POS Hardware

Matt | January 15, 2014 |

Within the average retail work environment, anything can go wrong at any time. One of the most important aspects of your business where these problems can occur frequently is with your point of sale (POS). Whether you have a traditional brick-and-mortar business or an eCommerce online store, resolving any issues to do with equipment and […]

Retro Tech Addicts Podcast 09: Back to 1993…

Gareth | January 15, 2014 |

Gareth and Matt enjoy a warm and fuzzy recollection of days gone by in this the latest instalment of the Retro Tech Addicts podcast. As this is the first show of 2014 and as we say goodbye to 2013 we do a retro year in review and look at 1993. This was an important year […]

No KitKat for HTC One X and One X+

Matt | January 14, 2014 |

Just a few weeks ago we brought you news of HTC’s new pages that allowed us to track the progress of OS updates for the HTC One and several other HTC phones. On that list you’l find the HTC One Mini and One Max and Desire 601. However, there are a couple of devices that […]

Sony announces Xperia E1, claims it best in class

Matt | January 14, 2014 |

Today Sony have announced its latest Android smartphone, the Xperia E1, and claim, based upon its specification, that the E1 is the best device in its class. The Xperia E1 is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8210 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor, 512 MB RAM and features a 4 inch (233 ppi) display combined with a large […]

Would you like your Samsung Galaxy S5 in Metal or Plastic?

Gareth | January 14, 2014 |

Rumour has it the Galaxy S5 will be available in two versions later this year. According to SamMobile an inside source has “confirmed” some of the specs of the company’s next-generation flagship Android handset. Apparently Samsung the next incarnation of the Galaxy S will have a “metallic back plate while being constructed of metal on the sides and front.” […]

The future of Tachograph technology

Matt | January 14, 2014 |

Digital tachographs are well established in Europe. The technology first took centre stage in 2004 and was made compulsory by the EU in 2006 for vehicles over three and half tonnes. The technology is used to track and record the time a driver spends behind the wheel and how fast they are going. They are […]

Windows 8.2 could be Windows 9

Matt | January 13, 2014 |

Many reports are currently circulating about the anticipated update to Windows 8 dubbed ‘Threshold’. It was previously understood that the next version would be Windows 8.2 and many hope that it will include the return of the much demanded start menu. However, according to this report, it’s likely that the successor to Windows 8.1 will […]

Google Glass Glassware must-haves

Matt | January 13, 2014 |

Many of you will know that since I got my Google Glass about a month ago I have become a massive convert and huge supporter of it. In fact I wear my Glass almost all the time now, pretty much only taking it off when I go to bed or before meeting. Those that I […]

Lenovo Ideapad Miix 10 unboxing and hands on

Matt | January 12, 2014 |

Lenovo have a wide range of ‘multimode’ devices on the market and we’re continuing to look at the entire range with the Ideapad Miix 10. This Windows 8 computer can transform from laptop to tablet in seconds offering great flexibility and enables you to have the capabilities of several devices in one package. The keyboard […]

Better than Black Friday: Deals to Look Forward to After Christmas

Matt | January 11, 2014 |

Every year, consumers across America push themselves away from the Thanksgiving table and hit the stores in search of Black Friday deals. Some even camp out for days in hopes of securing a fantastic deal. Although many people believe that the day after Thanksgiving is the biggest sales day for retailers, that honor, according to […]