"Google Sells SketchUp 3D Modelling Software To Trimble Navigation"

Google SketchUp the popular 3D modelling program created by Google as an easy way to create 3D objects and allows placement of users created 3D architectural models within Google Earth. has now left the ranks of Google services been sold to Trimble Navigation.

SketchUp was originally developed by startup company @Last Software and was released to the public on August 2000 as a general purpose 3D content creation tool, marketed using the tagline “3D for Everyone”.

"Half Of US Android Tablets In US May Be The Amazon Kindle Fire"

The Amazon Kindle Fire, with its $199 price tag has been an incredibly popular Android tablet, and whilst Amazon has yet to release any recent details on how many of the tablet they have sold, according to one research firm the Kindle fire could make up almost half of the Android tablets in the US.

The news comes from comScore, which collects data on which devices access websites, and

"Acer Iconia Tab A500 Gets Android 4.0 Update"

The Acer Iconia Tab A500 was due to get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update tomorrow, the 27th of April, but it looks like Acer has decided to roll out the update a little early.

A number of owners of the Acer Iconia Tab A 500 have reported receiving the update earlier than expected, you can check to see if it is available for your device now.

"Samsung’s Next Galaxy will be HD and quad core"

Samsung’s hotly anticipated ‘Next Galaxy’ mobile phone will contain a faster, more efficient processor that allows 1080P HD playback and recording, the manufacturer has confirmed.

Samsung's new Galaxy handset will be powered by a 12mm square Exynos Quad 4 processor 

The new, quad-core ‘Exynos 4 Quad’ chip also claims to offer 20 per cent improvements in power consumption over previous models while being twice as powerful.

"Facebook now top source for JustGiving donations"

Facebook is causing a boom in charitable giving, with one in 10 JustGiving donors sharing their activity on the social network.

One in 10 JustGiving donors share their generosity on Facebook.

Social media is now one of the most popular ways to give money, with Facebook recently overtaking email as the second-biggest source of donations to charitable website JustGiving.

"Samsung profits jump as smartphone sales outstrip Apple"

Samsung reported record first-quater profits boosted by a surge in sales of its Galaxy smartphones as it outsold Apple's iPhone and became the world's top mobile phone maker.

Samsung overtook Nokia as the world's top handset maker for the first time in the first quarter.

Net profit nearly doubled to 5.05 trillion won (£2.76bn) for the three months to the end of March, with more than 70pc of Samsung Electronics' operating profit coming from its mobile businesses.

"Tips to Manage Your Freelance Payments"

Freelancing is one of the most sought after career choices today because of the flexibility and convenience that comes with it. One can earn money from the comfort of one’s home without ever having to step out of the house. There is also reduced transportation needs because you do not have to commute to work daily and you can be free from the rat race of corporate world. It helps to create a good balance between work and personal life, yet you continue to do what interests you the most. These are some of the reasons why many people opt to be a freelancer.

"Mobile apps developers in hot demand"

PEOPLE skilled in developing applications for mobile phones and tablets are in hot demand, says online freelancing network Freelancer.com.

Freelancer.com is an "outsourcing'' website through which employers can hire freelancers in areas such as software, writing, data entry, engineering, the sciences, sales and marketing, accounting and legal services.

"Facebook launch Anti-virus Marketplace, offering users free security software"

• Facebook launch Anti-virus Marketplace 
• Initiative will offer free anti-malware programs  
• It will be free for six months

The security software will be available from Facebook's Anti-virus Marketplace. Picture: Courtesy of Facebook

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"Air travellers using apps to check flight status almost doubles"

New York: Apps and mobile devices are increasingly becoming tools for savvy air travelers, according to a new survey that showed nearly half of all fliers use them to check the status of flights.

A screen grab of the TripAdvisor website.

Thirty percent of air passengers are now using smartphones to check in, up from 17 percent last year, and more than one in four consider their iPad or tablet a must-have on the plane.

"Samsung’s new Galaxy S to use own quad-core processor"

Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co said on Thursday it would mass-produce its faster, energy-saving quad-core mobile microprocessor to power the third generation of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone, due to be unveiled next week.

Samsung said it is sampling the chips to major handset
makersas it seeks to expand its customer base.

Samsung said it is sampling the chips to major handset makers as it seeks to expand its customer base from Apple Inc to its handset rivals such as Nokia , HTC and Motorola .

"Microsoft voted ‘most attractive employer’ in India"

Mumbai: Microsoft India bagged the Randstad Award 2012 for the ‘most attractive employer’ in the country for the second consecutive year followed by Oracle India and Tata Consultancy Services.

Microsoft logo

The Randstad Award 2012 was also given to Volkswagen India and Nokia India as special recognition in the auto and consumer durables industry sector, respectively.

"New iPad launches in India today: Will it find any takers?"

Apple’s new iPad, which has got largely mixed reviews since its launch in March, finally goes on sale in India today. But what does this new “magical” and “revolutionary” device have to offer Indian consumers? Does the new iPad have enough oomph to justify the price? And will it be able to win over the legions of newly converted Android users in the country?