Google Earth and Maps for teaching maths

When it comes to using Google Earth, we are all guilty of thinking that it is a great tool for having fun exploring the globe from the comfort of your own home. However, would you believe that the Google Maps is now being used to help teach students maths in school. Read more

Spotify Banned at Oxford University

Pretty much all of the news we have posted regarding Spotify has been positive, however we are now hearing that Oxford University has now banned the popular music streaming application. Read more

Haiti Relief Fund Receives Money from Mac App Sales

Everybody wants to do his or her bit when it comes to raising money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The latest to help is SimpleLeap Software; as they will donate 100 percent of all the sales that are generated from their Mac App, Cram. In a further incentive, the company will also offer the first 25 customers the application for free. Read more

Microsoft Office 2010: Downloading Offers Huge Discounts

Yesterday will be remembered for two things, the release of the Google Nexus One and the detailed pricing for Microsoft’s Office 2010. We have to warn you that the software is not cheap; maybe they are trying to make up for how cheap they sold Windows 7 for. Read more

Windows 7 Student Edition TV Tuner

AVerMedia have announced the release of its student edition AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX, which offers Windows 7 support. To celebrate the launch of Windows 7 AVerMedia® Information, Inc. USA have a promotion on, you will be able to get a $10 mail-in rebate for the new AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX. Read more

Windows 7: Microsoft blame users for problems

Following on from the news that some of you were experiencing difficulties when upgrading to the new Windows 7 operating system from Vista, it has been reported that Microsoft have placed the blame on the users, labelling it as ‘user confusion’ rather than a fault on their part. Read more

Verizon Wireless CEO has BlackBerry Storm 2

The BlackBerry Strom was launched last year on Verizon Wireless, RIM had hoped that its first touch-screen phone would take the fight to the Apple iPhone, but things did not work out like that. Research in Motion is now trying for a second time with the upcoming launch of the BlackBerry Storm 2, which we have learned that Verizon’s CEO is already using. Read more

App Store: Apps for Everything Sorting System

Since the launch of Apple’s iPhone their App Store has grown and grown, there are currently said to be over 85,000 applications available, due to this huge amount of apps it is beginning to get extremely crowded at the app store and sometimes very hard to find the particular app you are after, for this reason Apple have developed a new sorting system they are calling “Apps for Everything”. Read more

New Apple Tablet: Laptop sales pave the way

It has been revealed that laptop sales are on the increase, thanks to the back-to-school season that we have now entered. As a result of this, it couldn’t be a more perfect time for Apple to announce a fair-priced internet Tablet. Read more

Labor Day Sales: Free iPod Touch with Apple Mac

Even Apple are getting into the Labor Day spirit, as we can inform you that the company are offering a FREE iPod Touch to customers who purchase a new Mac computer. Read more

Google Earth Live: Helping Students

For most people Google Earth is just a fun gadget to hunt out your house or go and view the roofs of Taxi’s in the Big Apple, and maybe then use Google Street view to spy on people who were unexpectedly caught in odd situations by the Google Street View camera car, but it seems that this fantastic piece of software could actually be used for something much more worthwhile. Read more

School Supplies: Students prefer netbooks over MacBooks

A new study has revealed that students are prefering to purchase low-cost netbooks rather than an Apple Macbook. However, many of these students are expecting the incoming Apple Tablet to sell well and will compete with netbook sales. Read more

Target Weekly Ad: Back to School

We are half way through August already, and students will have to say goodbye to the fun of summer and return to the classroom in a couple of weeks.

This may not be a popular thought with students, but it’s much worse for parents, and those that need to buy school supplies Read more

Textbooks for iPod Touch and iPhone: CourseSmart

CourseSmart is a new app for the Apple iPod Touch and iPhone and offers e-textbooks for students while on the move, this is according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal. The app allows the student to gain access to free eTextbooks on their iPhone or iPod Touch. Read more

Mac Office 2008: Update now live

Microsoft have now launched their latest update for the Mac Office 2008, the release is for Service Pack 2, a lot of minor issues have been fixed with the Service Pack and also some increased functionality has been added. Read more

IBM: Cloud computing is a new way of consuming IT

Following a day long conference IBM took a chance to talk about Cloud Computing. Since late 2007 IBM has been working with 35 universities helping to extend their services to students and researchers. Now it seems that IBM are planning how to start offering this service to businesses. Read more

New Palm Pre Ad: Just days before release date

Just days before the launch of the Palm Pre, Palm is to host a Pre launch party today, and we have learned that there will be a new Palm Pre Video Ad. Those who attend the Hollywood party will be drinking some fine wine and be treated to comedy performances from top comedians. Read more

Dell’s new Studio 14z laptop: thin-and-light

Dell are going to be shipping their new range of Studio laptops onto the market soon. Engadget has managed to get hold of one, the Studio 14z and have posted a quick hands-on of the laptop for you to check out. Read more

Review: Hantech Siso Tablo Laptop Stylus

We have a review for you to read on the handy Siso Tablo peripheral from Hantech. The device will allow you to turn any laptop into a tablet PC, enabling all the cool features you’d expect from a tablet. Read more

New custom-built app tracks iPhone and students

It is a common saying that you do not get anything for nothing, well that is the case with the free iPhone’s that Tokyo-based university Aoyama Gakuin gave to their students. It seems as if there are new custom-built apps installed that tracks its students. Read more

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