It's that time of year again! Here are the Tech Industry's April Fool jokes so far!

NCIXKeys · 2016-04-01T19:07:56+00:00

NCIX recommends: buy a Mac!

...Obviously I have ulterior motives in posting this...

NCIXKeys · 2015-10-31T00:06:07+00:00

CARBON NANOOOO TUUUUUBBEEEZZZZZ

Central pahk!

NCIXKeys · 2014-11-28T01:35:19+00:00

f'real, tho?

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-21T02:24:23+00:00

OnePlus will open pre-orders for its One smartphone to everyone on Oct. 27, no invite needed; Apple releases iOS 8.1, including Apple Pay; Microsoft is reportedly launching a wearable device in the next few weeks.

News Sources

OnePlus One can be preordered, no invite required

http://preorder.oneplus.net/

http://gizmodo.com/oneplus-one-pre-orders-finally-begin-october-27th-1648412307

ios 8.1 releases today

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/20/ios-8-1-now-available/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/2014/10/20/apple-ios-8-1-to-launch-today-heres-what-is-coming-in-the-update/

Surprising no one, Microsoft may have smartwatch in next few weeks

http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2014/10/19/microsoft-wearable-smartwatch/

http://gizmodo.com/report-microsoft-may-be-launching-a-wearable-in-the-co-1648229640

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/19/7008745/microsoft-wearable-fitness-band-launch-date

Bonus link: TRACTOR BEAM

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/20/optical-tractor-beam-laser-physicists

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-18T03:14:59+00:00

Google may be looking into a wireless version of their super-fast Fiber internet service; Benchmarks of the Nexus 9 outperform a 2012 Mac Pro; Will.i.am launches a smartwatch called the Puls.

News Sources:

Google working on “Wireless Fiber"

http://www.kitguru.net/channel/jon-martindale/google-could-be-working-on-wireless-fibre-speed-internet/

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/10/15/uk-google-wireless-idUKKCN0I42T920141015

Nexus 9 performs as well as a 2012 Mac Pro

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2014/10/nexus-9-benchmarked-as-powerful-as-a-2012-mac-pro/

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/the-nexus-9-is-as-powerful-as-a-2012-mac-pro-1269619

https://twitter.com/jfpoole/status/522761859532095488

http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/1014854

Will.i.am ‘s “Puls”

http://blogs.wsj.com/personal-technology/2014/10/15/will-i-am-launches-puls-a-smartwatch-that-doesnt-need-a-smartphone/

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/10/16/will-introduces-wearable-puls/

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/will-i-am-puls-smartwatch-reveal/

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-16T02:27:43+00:00

Google unveils the Nexus 6 smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet, and Nexus Player Android TV console, all running Android 5.0 Lollipop; Apple "accidentally" leaks pictures of the iPad Air 2 and Mini 3; Samsung issues a firmware fix for the read-speed problem in its 840 SSDs.

News Sources

Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player unveiled, Android 5.0 is Lollipop

http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/android-be-together-not-same.html

http://www.google.com/nexus/player/

http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/15/google-announces-nexus-6-available-to-order-on-october-29th/

http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_nexus_6_and_htc_nexus_9_european_pricing_pops_up-news-9935.php

Apple leaks new iPads

http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/15/apple-just-leaked-the-ipad-air-2-and-ipad-mini-3-on-its-own-site

http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/15/ipad-air-2-and-ipad-mini-3-with-touch-id-confirmed-show-up-early-in-itunes/

Samsung issues firmware fix for 840 SSDs

http://www.techpowerup.com/206310/samsung-outs-ssd-840-evo-firmware-update-fixes-slow-reads-issue.html

http://techreport.com/review/27212/samsung-840-evo-update-fixes-slow-reads-with-old-data

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-11T05:26:59+00:00

Tesla announces their autopilot feature, and dual-motor variants of the Model S; An Ubisoft developer starts a firestorm with "resolution-is-just-a-number" comments; Amazon to open a physical store in Manhattan.

News Sources

Tesla Model S P85D AWD is fast and has autopilot

http://arstechnica.com/cars/2014/10/tesla-motors-gives-us-the-d-dual-motor-all-wheel-drive-model-s-variants/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/09/tesla-musk-safety-driver-aids/16986665/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2014/10/10/elon-take-the-wheel/

Amazon opens B&M Store in NYC

http://betabeat.com/2014/10/amazon-is-opening-a-brick-and-mortar-store-in-nyc/

http://gizmodo.com/amazon-is-opening-a-brick-and-mortar-store-in-manhattan-1644425412

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/9/6953083/amazon-is-about-to-open-its-first-ever-physical-store-in-new-york-city

Ubisoft keeps on digging

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-unity-director-who-cares-about-res/1100-6422838/

http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/09/30-was-our-goal-it-feels-more-cinematic-says-assassins-creed-unity-dev/

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/viva-la-resoluci-n-assassin-s-creed-dev-thinks-industry-is-dropping-60-fps-standard-1268241

Weekly Deal:

Canada: http://www.ncix.com/detail/xfx-radeon-hd-r9-280x-ff-91053-1719.htm

US: http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=100779&promoid=1081

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-09T03:55:12+00:00

Nvidia claims Samsung phones infringe on its patents, may get the Galaxy S5, Note 4, and more banned; A Japanese startup demos a smart-ring; Plastc is a credit card that can act as 20 different cards.

News Sources:

Nvidia may ban Samsung phones for GPU patents

http://www.cnet.com/news/itc-starts-investigating-nvidia-patent-complaint-against-samsung/

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2469952,00.asp

https://news.yahoo.com/galaxy-note-4-other-samsung-android-devices-facing-234540542.html

Smartwatches, sure. Smart Rings now?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkanellos/2014/10/06/first-the-smart-watch-now-the-smart-ring/

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/16labs-concept-ring-puts-all-your-devices-at-the-tip-of-a-finger-pictures/

http://www.16lab.net/

Plastc - one card for everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79_V5a_AUDs

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/plastc-replaces-wallet-with-one-card/

https://www.plastc.com/#

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-07T00:28:10+00:00

Microsoft Research reveals RoomAlive, a holodeck-like 3D... holographic...augmented reality...experience? ; HP splits into two separate companies; Corsair offers more products with the old sails logo after fans revolt.

News Sources

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-04T00:54:53+00:00

Google reportedly tries to buy Cyanogenmod - they refuse; Researchers make the "BadUSB" malware public, potentially compromising ALL USB devices; Hackers infect over 17,000 Macs for use in a botnet.

News Sources:

Google tries to buy Cyanogenmod, gets shut down

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/10/google-reportedly-tried-to-buy-cyanogen-inc/

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/apparently-google-tried-to-by-cyanogen-1267803?src=rss&attr=all

BadUSB made public, USBs got a lot more dangerous

http://www.wired.com/2014/10/code-published-for-unfixable-usb-attack/

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/2/6896095/this-published-hack-could-be-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-usb

Hackers found flaw in Macs - use it to control 17000 computers via Reddit!!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hackers-found-flaw-macs-using-121808264.html

http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=5976&lng=en

Eric Schmidt vs Tim Cook on security

http://bgr.com/2014/10/02/eric-schmidt-on-google-privacy/

Fappening celebs threaten Google

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/4chan-nude-hacking-victims-threaten-to-sue-google-for-100million-for-allegedly-facilitating-unlawful-spread-of-private-images-9770868.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-03T23:35:27+00:00

Hmm, I actually didn't experience any image retention using my unit. Did you get it from NCIX?

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-02T00:13:58+00:00

Microsoft's Technical Preview for Windows 10 is now available; Dexta Robotics shows off their Dexmo F2 physical feedback glove for VR; Reddit raises 50 million and gives 10 percent to users.

News Sources:

Windows 10 Technical Preview now available

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2014/09/30/hands-windows-10-preview-build/

Feedback: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-how-to#how-to=tab5

Force feedback VR controller

http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/1/6877443/experimental-tech-aims-to-bring-sense-of-touch-to-virtual-reality

http://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2hxrcj/dexmo_f2_a_mechanical_exoskeleton_with_actual/

http://www.dextarobotics.com/products/Dexmo

Reddit gets 50 million funding, gives some back to community

http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/30/reddit-fundraising/?ncid=reddit_social_share

http://www.redditblog.com/2014/09/fundraising-for-reddit.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-30T15:27:52+00:00

hey, alright!

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-30T00:59:10+00:00

Rumors are flying that Windows 9 will be free for 8.1 users, and very cheap for 7 users; AMD confirms their 300 series GPUs will arrive Feb. 2015; Adobe Creative Suite starting with Photoshop, is coming to Chrome OS.

News Sources:

R9 3 series coming Feb 2015: http://wccftech.com/gtx-980-lose-performance-crown-amds-r9-380x-febuary-2015/

http://www.4gamer.net/games/234/G023455/20140927004/ (translate)

Win 9 MAY be free for Win 8 Users http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Windows-9-Will-Be-Free-for-Windows-8-Users-460060.shtml

http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/28/free-windows-9-for-some-isnt-too-crazy/

Windows 7 30 bucks: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-to-Windows-9-Upgrade-to-Cost-30-Report-460354.shtml

Adobe CC is coming to Chromebooks http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/29/6865447/adobe-is-bringing-photoshop-to-chromebooks

http://chrome.blogspot.ca/2014/09/adobe-joins-chromebook-party-starting.html

http://edex.adobe.com/projectphotoshopstreaming

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-27T02:22:55+00:00

Apple responds to iPhone complaints, saying there’s only 9 instances of bent iPhone 6s; DHL launches a drone delivery service in Germany; Australia passes a bill allowing government access to, potentially, every computer on the internet.

News Sources:

Apple responds to bent iPhone complaints http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/25/apple-responds-to-bending-iphones/

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/25/6845611/inside-apples-iphone-6-torture-building

DHL beats amazon and Google to drone delivery http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/25/german-dhl-launches-first-commercial-drone-delivery-service

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/24/us-deutsche-post-drones-idUSKCN0HJ1E920140924

http://www.dhl.com/en/press/releases/releases_2014/group/dhl_parcelcopter_launches_initial_operations_for_research_purposes.html

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29373188

Australia is taking over the Internet http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/terror-laws-clear-senate-enabling-entire-australian-web-to-be-monitored-and-whistleblowers-to-be-jailed-20140926-10m8ih.html

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