Entries by Nicole Batac (11554)

Thursday
Aug292013

Twitter makes protected tweets searchable

Twitter continues to roll out changes. This time protected tweets are being added to Twitter Search results. But before you complain that this encroaches your privacy, it is important to note that searchable protected tweets are only going to appear to you and your approved followers. It won’t appear on public search engines or be shown to anyone you haven’t approved.

Source: Twitter Support

Wednesday
Aug282013

Twitter revamps conversation interface

Twitter announced its new way of showing conversation to make it easier to follow exchanges. The new user interface has the first tweet of the conversation on top with a blue line between tweets that indicate that the connection between them.

You can view up to three tweets on the home timeline and just choose to expand the thread if you want to read the entire conversation. Conversations can also be emailed for non-Twitter users’ benefit via Twitter.com. Individual tweets can be shared through email with the iPhone and Android apps.

Wednesday
Aug282013

Logitech introduces first Ultrathin Touch Mouse

Logitech’s first Ultrathin Touch Mouse makes for the perfect Ultrabook and MacBook companion with its brushed aluminum body and sleek lines. Its extremely lightweight body makes it easy to store and the smooth surface allows you to take full advantage of both Windows 8 navigation and multi-touch capabilities for OS X.

Combining Bluetooth and Logitech Easy-Switch Technology allows the Ultrathin Touch Mouse to connect to your laptop, desktop, and tablet at the same time and lets you transfer from one device to another with the flick of a switch. 

Wednesday
Aug282013

Asus debuts affordable touch-based X200CA

Ready to handle your daily computing needs, the Windows 8-powered Asus X200CA laptop combines a high-definition 11.6-inch touchscreen with portable design. Expect it to run on Intel processor technology; come equipped with more than adequate HDD space; and feature Asus SonicMaster audio and Asus Smart Gesture technologies. The suggested retail price of the X200CA for the U.S. is at an affordable $329. Its price may vary for Canada but no word on that yet.