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#Apple still the world’s most valuable brand – least surprising news story of the day – an annotated infographic

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In a news revelation on a par with such unremarkable headlines as “Earth still round”, “Pope still Catholic”, “Bears still pooping in the woods” and “Kanye West still a complete tool” comes the announcement that Apple has once again retained its top spot as the world’s most valuable brand, according to consultancy Brand Finance. So, you’re telling us that Apple once again enjoyed both an embarrassment of riches and also a multitude of end-user warm fuzzies? No shizz, Sherlock. The concept of being a valuable brand is based on perceived commercial value, derived from a combination of brand strength and … Continue reading #Apple still the world’s most valuable brand – least surprising news story of the day – an annotated infographic

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#Google Android Wear smartwatch news – wearable technology continues apace – an annotated infographic

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Ahead of Google’s annual techfest shindig, Google I/O, later this month, we hear tell of something called Android Wear, the operating system of the company’s smartwatch. Google is expected to demonstrate the Android Wear smartwatch OS at the technology conference in San Francisco. Working closely with technology partner Motorola – which already has its own smartwatch, the Moto 360 – the Android Wear smartwatch is expected to do all the hip tricks, like voice control, touch screen, messaging, internet browsing, changeable fascias. Funny how there’s no mention of its timekeeping abilities! Naturally, there can be no discussion of a Google … Continue reading #Google Android Wear smartwatch news – wearable technology continues apace – an annotated infographic

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#4G phones still generally rubbish shocker – an annotated graphic

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The hype over 4G has been relentless for months now (years even), but apparently you can still count yourself lucky to get a signal in most parts of the world. Today’s snazzy infographic illustrates the global 4G signal coverage in a very pretty way: east coast America is the place to take your 4G handset, by the looks of things. Naturally, users of BlackBerry 4G phones have bigger things to worry about today, as the once proud Canadian smartphone maker finally agrees to sell itself to its biggest shareholder for a shade under $3 billion. Having spent the past five … Continue reading #4G phones still generally rubbish shocker – an annotated graphic

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#Wacom Cintiq Companion for Windows 8 and Android – an annotated graphic

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Believe it or not, some companies are actually developing for Windows 8! Yeah, exactly! No one can actually use it and people are still wondering why they heck they upgraded from whatever the previous version of Windows was that actually worked with their system, but it’s true: Wacom has developed the Cintiq Companion (a Grade-A rubbish product name, up there with Zune, frankly) creative tablet for Windows 8 and Android. Pen-on-screen performance is promised for doodlers on the go. If nothing else, we have to applaud Wacom’s optimism. Click on the graphic for an expanded view.   Continue reading #Wacom Cintiq Companion for Windows 8 and Android – an annotated graphic

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#Google and #Motorola tie up with Moto X smartphone – an annotated graphic

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More smartphone “action” today, as we eavesedrop on the call from Google to Motorola, which resulted in the Moto X. Voice commands, a 10 megapixel camera, Android OS (durr…), shake-to-wake camera function – the usual tech spec from a mid-to-high-end smartphone in 2013. Wow factor? Thus far, the interwebs says not. It likes it, but it doesn’t love it. Still, it could have been a lot worse – and Motorola is probably happy just to be back in the game, after drifting for years since the heady days of the Razr and its similarly skinny back-pocketable phones. Click on the … Continue reading #Google and #Motorola tie up with Moto X smartphone – an annotated graphic

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#Apple App Store set to tick over to 50 billion downloads – an annotated graphic

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It may seem like pointless timewasting to many of us, but fans of Angry Birds, Doodle Jump, Fruit Ninja and such like have pushed Apple’s App Store to the brink of its 50 billionth download. Whichever way you (fruit) slice it, that is one heck of a lot of downloads. There’s a nify countdown on Apple’s homepage, as that golden figure draws ever nearer (and it’s going at quite a pace), so we present today this infographic detailing download history, market share and revenue generated to date. Who would have imagined this five years ago? Click on the graphic for … Continue reading #Apple App Store set to tick over to 50 billion downloads – an annotated graphic

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#BlackBerry 10 hits the shops to reboot #RIM fortunes – an annotated graphic

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In a world awash with Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxys and Nokia Lumias – not to mention scores of Asian tech garofalo fish feeding at the global feet of smartphone sales – can the launch of a new BlackBerry still knock it out of the park for Research in Motion? E&T has the latest on the UK launch of the BlackBerry z10. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading #BlackBerry 10 hits the shops to reboot #RIM fortunes – an annotated graphic

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Android mobile TV games subscription service launched

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PC and mobile gaming provider Exent and consumer electronics provider Vestel announced at IBC 2011 that they have teamed up to launch the world’s first all-you-can-eat Android TV game subscription service. As the Games on Demand provider for the Vestel Smart Box Set-Top Box (STB), Exent will bring consumers top Android mobile games to TV for the first time ever. The companies said that GameTanium on the Vestel Smart Box represented “a giant leap forward in casual gaming for TV” which capitalizes on the continued migration of STBs from Linux to Android-based operating systems, which has paved the way for … Continue reading Android mobile TV games subscription service launched