Google's new tab page

Google Chrome users not happy with latest change ...
The latest change to the Google Chrome "New Tab" page (being rolled out now) seems to have no benefits and actually requires more mouse clicks than before to do the same thing! It is also confusing a lot of previously happy Chrome users who now cannot find their Apps page!

Chrome users oppose change to Google's new tab page - Computerworld:

Chrome a strategic big gun

Google Chrome is becoming a major common platform ...
This is an interesting perspective of Google Chrome. It is certainly true that the Google Chrome browser runs on almost anything (iOS, OS X, Windows, Android etc) and provides Google with a platform to promote its services on almost any device. An enviable position!

With Chromecast, Google reveals Chrome as its strategic big gun - Computerworld:

Samsung vs Apple growth

Samsung profits surge as Apple market share hits three year low ...
Samsung's year on year sales growth has been 56% compared to Apple's 20%. Samsung offers a much wider range of affordable handsets.

Samsung smartphone profits surge as Apple market share hits three-year low:

Low MS Surface adoption

Microsoft should dump Surface RT, concentrate on the Surface Pro ...
My view is that the Microsoft Surface RT just confuses the picture. If Microsoft dumped the RT and just concentrated on selling the Surface Pro they might make some headway in the enterprise marketplace. It is is still expensive for consumers but it would fill a need for enterprises.

Surface adoption by enterprise low as Microsoft unveils new tablets - apple ipad, Android, business, enterprise, tablets, Surface Pro, microsoft surface - Computerworld:

Best free antivirus s/w 2013

A good overall review of 9 free Antivirus programs ...
Pleased to see my personal favourite, Avast Free Antivirus, still ranks well. My second choice would be AVG Free Antivirus and third choice Avira Free Antivirus.

Best free antivirus software 2013 | News | TechRadar:

Belkin's WeMo devices

These devices will open up all sorts of possibilities ...
Now devices running at least Android 4.0 and later software can control these home automation controllers. There is also a WeMo motion detector device that can be added to the setup.

Belkin's WeMo devices can now be controlled by Android users:

Android Jelly Bean 4.3

Android Jelly Bean 4.3 being distributed to Nexus devices ...
Google Android products are already receiving Jelly Bean 4.3 updates. By the way, they have changed the name of the next release from "Key Lime Pie" to "Kit Kat" - still maintains the starting letter as "K"!

Android Jelly Bean 4.3 Preview - Operating Systems:

Google updates Nexus 7

Some more information on the new Google Nexus 7 ...
Overall this looks like an excellent 7" tablet!

Google updates the Nexus 7 with better bits all over - Gadget Guy Australia:

Apple Mac sales slide

Some interesting statistics on the health of Apple ...
Apple personal computers are being hit by the same issues as PC makers inasmuch there is significant cannibalisation by the tablet and smartphone markets. The decline in Mac plus iPad sales is interesting all the same!

Mac sales slide for third straight quarter, fall 7% - Computerworld:

Google Chromecast & Nexus 7

Two important announcements from Google ...

Google Chromecast is an amazing device for only US$35 and is set to be a 'game changer' for displaying laptop/tablet and smartphone content onto big screen TVs. The new generation Nexus 7 (2013) also looks like a significant upgrade from the original Nexus 7 (2012) and will continue to make this one of the most popular 7" inch tablets.

Google Chromecast controls TV from smartphones, tablets, laptops - Computerworld: