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Tech Article 5/24/12

Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as No. 1 browser -- maybe

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     Over the past weekend, Google Chrome had more users than Microsoft's Internet Explorer. This very well may mark the start of a new era in the World Wide Web. However, many people are questioning the data provided by, StatCounters, the internet tracking company because many other internet trackers still show that internet explorer is still leading the way. However, the only reason is because Internet Explorer comes with all Window's computers.StatCounters: Google Chrome-32.8%

                                                       Internet Explorer-31.9%

                                                       Mozilla Firefox- 25.5%

Although these numbers may be incorrect, it shows just how much times have changed. Google Chrome is now considered a faster, sleeker, and more efficient way to browse the web. Many experts predict that Google Chrome will soon officially take the lead. Stock prices have been rising and many complaints have been coming in by Internet Explorer users claiming that it is not innovative.

Tech Article 5/11

Tech Article 5/4/12

The New Essential Apps April 2012

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     We all have our favorite apps, but some new arrivals for some different devices might make you add a few favorites to your favorite app list. Here are some new iphone apps. First, we have the app from Japan called Pick. It is like instagram, but you can add stamps, borders, ect. to your picture. Next we have VFX. This app allows you to put movie-style affects to your pictures. We also have Svpply. This app brings you samples of fashion products from over 70,000 stores. Then there is jittergram. This app takes your photos and turns them 3-d. The final iphone app is Black SMS. This app pretty much lets you keep a private text conversation in which you need a password to view your texts.

     Here are some amazing android apps. First, we have Google Drive. This app allows you to save and sync your Google Docs. files from anywhere. Next we have 500px. This app gives you access to beautiful photos from the web and allows you to share them on a social network Then we have Next Issue. This app lets you read magazines at a low subscription cost. Finally, the wonderful social snapshot app, Instagram, has come to the Android market.

     Finally, we have some cool iPad apps. First, we have Pocket. This is just a sleek bookmarking app. Next we have the Iris App. This app is just like Instagram for the iPad and has very clear looking pictures. Then we have Scott Kelby's Lightning Recipes. This app has great tips on how to take great photos. Furthermore, we have Minds of Modern Mathematics. This app gives you the history of mathematics and the profiles of modern mathematicians. Finally, we have the National Geographic Today app. Clearly, this app has the latest articles from the nat geo website.

Summer Plans

     I have a very sketchy summer right now. I honestly have no idea what I am doing at this point. However, I do know two things that I definitely will be doing. First, I will be playing all star and club baseball. My all star team will be playing in the districts and my club team will be playing in a historical tornament in Cooperstown, New York. Also, I will be going to Wild Wood, New Jersey. I go there every year and have such a good time at the huge beaches and great boardwalks. My family stays at this place called Summer Sands and we might buy a condo there pretty soon.
     I am not sure what I am going to do during July, though. I have two choices. I can either attend the HAP program at St. Peter's Prep or I can go to                                       Summer Recreation. My parent's would really like me to go to Prep, but I don't want to go to Prep. I would practically be going to a full day of school in the Summer. I would rather have fun in Rec. Click here for HAP info

Tech Article 4/20

Experts: Most people will make purchases via phones by 2020

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After a newly released survey, many tech experts predict that credit cards and cash will not be used by the year 2020. All payments will be made via mobile device. 65% of people who took the survey think that the mobile wallet is definitely going to happen within a few years. The revolution is definitely under way already. In the survey, 38% say they have used their phones to make a purchase and 46% say they have used their phones to pay for an app. However, 33% still say that there will be no such thing as "all digital, all the time payments." It is also very dangerous to make all your payments via phone. I agree. Your basically keeping all your money on your phone which makes it very easy for hackers to access your bank account or other money related things like that. I would not want an all mobile wallet.

Tech Article 4/12 Tosiba Excite

Toshiba's 13-inch Excite: does the world need a tablet this large?

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     On Tuesday, Toshiba announced that it would be coming out with a new tablet called the Excite. So your probably wondering what the big deal is is. Well, the Excite is thirteen inches long. It is 2.2 pounds and 0.4 inches thick. This tablet will be like holding a small TV in your hand. A Toshiba spokesperson told reporters that this tablet will be great for families. Mom can look up recipes and the family can view photos and watch videos on the enormous screen. The Excite will be shipped with a stand which will be very helpful. The tablet runs on Google's Android 4.0 operating system. Although the tablet is cool, people are wondering why Toshiba would come out with such a big tablet, especially when people are looking forward to the iPad mini. In fact, many people say that they won't buy the tablet. I, however, think that the tablet is well worth its $650 price tag and I would buy it over an iPad mini any day.