Tech Tuesday on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio for 6/19/13 - Recent Tech Announcements

Rick joins Brian on Wednesday this week.  They talk tech announcements and the new movie "The Internship"

 

* TOPICS - Last week was a huge week for tech news and announcements - Rick recaps what happened with Apple, Microsoft and Sony.

Announcments from Apple

1.  OS X Mavericks - Apple's new operating system

The first of a series of future operating systems named for places in the company’s home, California. Mavericks has enhanced many aspects of previous operating systems, including battery life, Safari and the Finder. In addition, new features, such as file tags and enhanced multiple display support are now possible on Apple computers. The new iCloud Keychain feature saves user login information for virtually anything, as well as credit card info –  but encrypts this data to prevent hacking, making logging into various websites and shopping online more efficient. Other Apple apps like Notifications, Maps, Calendars and iBooks have also been giving makeovers and some snazzy new features.


2.  New computers -  A new Mac Pro desktop and new MacBook Airs

The new MacBook Air is faster, more efficient and more responsive than previous models and is also about $100 cheaper than the former’s original price. The release of new Airport Extreme Base Stations makes it possible for Apple users to stay online on the go.

    The Mac Pro was also a major topic of interest. Tim Cook described the new Mac Pro as “the future of a pro desktop” and something “truly revolutionary, truly radical.” Every aspect of the Mac Pro has been upgraded. The Mac Pro features a unified thermal Intel Xeon core, which allows for more than double the performance output of older models and the fastest ECC memory ever. Flash runs 2.5 times faster, than any flash ever built, and 10 times faster than any previous Mac Pro. More processors, memory and bandwidth all equal a Mac Pro experience more than twice as fast as any before. All of this is jammed into the new iO station, which is one eighth the size of the previous model, allowing for easy transportation.

 
3.    iOS 7 - New Operating system for iPhone and iPad

“iOS 7 is the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone. It’s packed with new features, and an amazing new interface” says Cook. Everything about the operating system has gotten a face-lift, including the lock screen, camera, calendars, Gamecenter and even Siri. Several new features were also introduced, such as the iTunes Radio, which is sure to prove itself a major Pandora competitor, AirDrop (a new, simple picture sharing application), and Activation Lock, which allows users to deactivate their device if it is stolen


4.     iTunes Radio - takes on Pandora and Spotify

iTunes Radio app that streams music and lets users create custom stations much like Pandora. The new app has integrated some of its features from Genius, the software that learns music taste and builds recommendations upon the data. iTunes Radio users will have access to all of the iTunes catalog - about 26 million tracks. The new app will also be available in iTunes and Apple TV.

An ad supported version will be free for U.S. customers, but iTunes Match subscribers will not see any ads.



** Microsoft's announcements

5.  a. Microsoft Office coming to iPhones and iPads - 
      b.  Mini Mircosoft stores to open in Best Buy stores
      c.  Microsoft Xbox One ($499) - Xbox One delivers an entertainment experience like nothing before.

Its innovative
technology is rivaled only by its iconic design. Sharp corners and clean lines make
for a sleek, modern console that complements any decor. Xbox One was designed
from the ground up to be the centerpiece of every living room.

 
6.  Sony's new Playstation 4 - ($399)

New controllers
Does not require an "always on" internet connection
Will now play PlayStation 3 games  - but will offer a cloud service where older games will be stored and can be played.


Rick also saw the new movie "The Internship"  with Vince Vaughn and Owen WIlson. It's about two ordinary Joes who get an internship with Google.  What did Rick think of it