Novation launches MiniNova compact hardware synth with ‘VocalTune’ (video)
By James Trew posted Aug 29th 2012 4:04PM Phones, tablets and huge TVs not your thing? Then thank the stars it’s not just the gadget-mega-brands releasing products today. Maker of fine music gear, Novation, has just revealed its latest offering too — the MiniNova. The more astute among you might have worked out from the nomenclature that this is a compact synth, but we’re assured it has full-size features....
12 career tips from tech CEOs
It’s a long way from mowing lawns and washing windows to the CEO’s office, but today’s tech titans haven’t forgotten where they started in the working world. When Network World asked tech CEOs to talk about their first jobs, more than 30 obliged (click here to read about their experiences making licorice, cleaning hotel rooms, shoveling monkey cages, and scuba diving). They also offered advice for newcomers in...
Windows Phone 8 may land October 29th, just days after its desktop brother
By Terrence O’Brien posted Aug 29th 2012 4:19PM Word on the street is that Windows Phone 8 will get its official launch on October 29th. When asked for confirmation, Microsoft issued a pretty standard “no comment,” which leads us to believe there might actually be something to this rumor. With Windows 8 slated to land on October 26th, we wouldn’t be surprised to see its portable counterpart hit the market just...
Mountain Lion Downloads Top Three Million
CUPERTINO, California—July 30, 2012—Apple® today announced that downloads of OS X® Mountain Lion have exceeded three million in four days, making it the most successful OS X release in Apple’s history. With more than 200 innovative new features, Mountain Lion is the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system and is available through the Mac® App Store™ as an upgrade to Lion or Snow Leopard users for...
President Obama’s doing an AMA on Reddit today, invites the people to pose their digital questions
By Michael Gorman posted Aug 29th 2012 4:25PM His competition from the GOP, Mitt Romney, already answered the people’s questions on Yahoo! Answers, and now the Commander in Chief has decided to take on any and all internet queries too. The virtual Q&A with Obama is set to start at 4:30 ET today via an ask me anything session on Reddit, so head on over to the source link and see if your President will see fit to answer your...
