New PCMark 8 Supports Battery Testing
Futuremark is releasing its latest benchmark software PCMark 8 somewhere this June. The computer testing software will also support battery testing for laptops. The software is expected to appear as a free and paid Professional version.
Until now laptop battery tests with PCMark needed to be done with a different software package, but PCMark 8 will get a built-in feature for this, according to Futuremark.
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Microsoft Reacts To Criticism On Windows 8.1
Frank Shaw, head of Communications at Microsoft has reacted to criticism on the upcoming Windows 8.1 software update Microsoft has been working on.
Frank Shaw is reacting fiercely on the official Microsoft blog against two critical articles that were published by The Financial Times and The Economist.
Wearable Electronic Devices Empower Injured And Disabled In New Ways
Wearable electronic limbs and devices are empowering injured and disabled people in new ways, making them regain new abilities. One such example is Michael Gore who was paralyzed eleven years ago after a workplace accident and has been testing a device that lets him walk again.
Today Gore is able to stand up out of his wheelchair and able to walk across a room with the help of a lightweight wearable computerized robot extension or exoskeleton.



























