GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
What is That? It’s Portal, the Flexible Wearable Phablet!

Wearables are all the rage. Their main purpose is to provide a lot of the same functionality that a smartphone has, but with a bigger convenience factor. It makes one think, “Why not just wear your smartphone on your wrist?”. … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Misfit’s New Smart Tracker, Flash, Has Everything for $50

Considered buying a fitness tracker for your wrist but don’t know which one to choose? It’s undeniable you’re not the only one. With a plethora (I love that word) of smarwatches out there today, it’s hard to tell the difference … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Get a Better Nights Sleep, Sense Can Sense What’s Wrong

Hello (the company not the word), is a Silicon Valley-based startup that has made over $2.4 billion on Kickstarter since launching it’s sleep-monitoring product called Sense. Several generous investors, including ex-PayPal director David Marcus, Facebook executive Dan Rose, and Xiaomi … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Philips Brings Smart Pain Relief to Your iPhone

While a popping a couple of aspirin or ibuprofen is a suitable solution for a sore muscle or a headache, anyone who has suffered from chronic pain can tell you that medicine eventually just doesn’t cut it anymore. In fact, … Continue reading →

 

MICROSOFT
Microsoft Has Minecraft, Ok, but Just Don’t Change It!

Monday, Microsoft announced its $2.5 billion acquisition of Mojang AB, the company behind the pixelated world-building game Minecraft. The company made a previous deal to buy Mojang, but once other prospects started showing similar curiosity, Microsoft decided to latch on … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
The Apple Watch is Here, Well Almost

We’ve been hearing speculation about Apple’s first wearable device, the iWatch, for some time now. Its been over four years since the release of a major new product category by the company (hence the iPad launch in 2010). Well, we … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
The New iPhones Offer Bigger Design, Better Cameras, HealthKit

Touted as one of the most ambitious product launches in the history of Apple, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have finally been released. Both of the models are larger, feature curved edges, new Retina displays, and will be … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
Lumia 830 Uses Premium Specs and Price to Take on Rivals

During Microsoft’s chance to shine at the IFA 2014 tradeshow, the Nokia Lumia 830, also described as the most affordable Windows Phone flagship yet, was unveiled. The smartphone is being hailed as possibly taking on rivals Samsung and Apple, as … Continue reading →

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
Samsung’s Galaxy Note Edge Sports One Curved-Edge Screen

During the annual IFA tech conference held in Berlin, Samsung launched four new products Wednesday. These include the new Galaxy Note 4, the Galaxy Gear S smartwatch, the Gear VR virtual reality headset, and the Note Edge smartphone. Some say … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Broadcom’s WICED Kit Expands IoT Experimentation

The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently at a emergent stage. With its fast expansion it is considered to be the next big growth driver in the semiconductor industry. Leading semiconductor solutions provider Broadcom, is releasing a new development kit … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Ralph Lauren Gets High-Tech Makeover

Wearable tech is about to hit one of the world’s most watched tennis courts this week. Coinciding with the very first day of the US Open is a new biometric smart shirt brought by one of the world’s leading fashion … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Estimote’s ‘Nearables’ For Proximity- Based Apps and Notifications

As you walk, your eyes are constantly processing everything around you, scanning for recognizable objects to give you context and help you navigate. If you close your eyes, it takes only a few moments for your brain to lose that … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Charge your Mobile Devices in Style with QBracelet

Ever wondered if there was a more attractive solution to the decidedly unattractive problem of recharging your phone? Me either, as I have never considered charging my phone to be either sexy or unsexy. Certainly, every smartphone owner worries about … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
EyeVerify- Take an “EyeBall Selfie” To Access Your Data

Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in America, with over 9.9 million incidents per year. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), bank, phone, and employment fraud make up 50% of all cases. Plus, the threat only seems to … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Samsung Teams with Barnes & Noble to Launch Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

We first learned of Barnes & Noble’s plans to launch a tablet with tech giant Samsung back in June of this year, and this week it finally arrived. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook launched on Wednesday, and is essentially … Continue reading →