DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
What’s Google Glass Again? Pivothead SMART Is The Ultimate Life Camera In Next-Gen Smart Eyewear

Pivothead was initially introduced last year. As the leader in wearable imaging technology, they showed off some very cool video-cam smart glasses, Pivothead Eyewear. The current, next-gen platform is called Pivothead SMART (Simple Modular Application-Ready Technology). And with its Indiegogo … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Verizon Debuts Their Ellipsis 7, the Latest in Affordable 7-Inch Tablets

Verizon Wireless unveiled the first in their new line of tablets this week, the Ellipsis 7 – a 7-inch tablet designed for affordability and functionality.  The Android-based tablet seems geared to compete in the same market as other small affordable … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Just Like Switching Out an App, Motorola’s Project Ara Aims to Develop ‘Modular Smartphones’

Now, if your memory jogs you, this isn’t the first time Motorola has dabbled in phone customization. Just this year the company unleashed the Moto X, a smartphone with a certain level of customization, yet nothing special. It centered only on color options and accents, as well as one hardware component- the decision of including a 16 or 32 GB hard drive.

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Livescribe 3 is The Fastest Way To Make Hand-written Notes Useful on Smart Devices

Ever found yourself adding a to-do list or general memo in a “Note” app on your smartphone and forgetting it ever existed? Wouldn’t you want pen and paper notes to be as valuable as possible? Don’t forget the frustration that … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Microsoft is Next in Testing Smart Glasses Just in Time To Compete With Google

Getting back to Microsoft's POV, why wouldn't they go this approach? This, smartglass hardware, could be the first category for them to jump into without being late to the game. Because “technology companies can't afford to wait”, a software giant like Microsoft would be foolish to not begin now. There are very little details on how they would work, however a few things were dug up out of an early Xbox One document.

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
First Curved Display Smartphone From Samsung Isn’t Getting Much Love

Did you notice something? The specs mentioned are almost identical to the Note 3, and you better believe it has the faux leather back and S Pen Stylus. Not sure what is so special about this besides some small advantages of having a curved display. Some one-handed operations could be improved by having more room to go back and forth between areas of the screen.

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Navigational Smart Wearables Get a Boost with the World’s First Travel Belt

Smart wearables could easily be the fastest growing and most innovative trend in the field of technology. This year alone we’ve seen a Kickstarter for an NFC ring that can unlock devices like your smartphone or computer, and can even … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Am I a Password? Countless Passwords and Countless Accounts

Anyone else out there has a secret list hidden somewhere with your log in names and passwords due to the countless devices and websites you deal with daily? I am amazed at the amount of passwords we are required to have for our day-to-day tasks.

 

INTEL
Mark Their Words, Intel’s Quark is The Next Chip on The Emerging Wearables Block

It’s true the company has yet to release any pricing information, but that's okay. After all, with the expectations from Quark to provide a budget-friendly alternative for smart wearables, and with the smart device market growing exponentially and constantly, we could sure go for a very affordable piece of machinery.

 

SAMSUNG
Samsung’s New Lineup Roll in: The Galaxy Note III, Tablet 10.1 & Gear Smart Watch Review

This Wednesday, Samsung announced the revamp of its Galaxy lineup with the following: an updated Galaxy Note III smart phone, a Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet as well as their Galaxy Gear smart watch. At first glance, the Note III looks … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
Nokia’s Lumia Division Swallowed by Microsoft: The How and Why Explained

Despite the inevitable anxiety of what Nokia's changes stand for, what it shall bring, and what is to come, Ballmer is excited to have made “excellent progress” with the partnership. And according to the Wallstreet Journal, he believes it is the best approach for both companies' shareholders. The deal will leave the Nokia business with Nokia Solutions and Networks, both of which compete with Ericsson and Huawei in telecoms equipment.

 

APPLE
Rumored iPhone 5C, a Plastic-Cased Version of Apple’s Flagship Smartphone, May Be Close to Fruition

While nothing is yet confirmed (even whether or not the 5C will be released at all), SIM Only Radar claims to have insider info on the makeup of the 5C. It is rumored to have a dual-core CPU and a 4-inch screen with a 640x1136 pixel resolution. Much like its predecessors, it will come standard with 1GB of RAM and be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage variants.

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Ambient Backspatter: Wireless, Battery-Free Technology Could Be Coming to a Store Near You

Engineers at the University of Washington recently created a new wireless communication system allowing devices to interact with each other without the use of wires or a battery for power. Utilizing Wi-Fi, TV or cellular signals from towers already in place, Ambient Backspatter enables a device to detect, harness and reflect this signal to another device.

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
Release Date Announced for “Rumored” Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

A popular belief is that the Galaxy Gear is not designed to simply be a stand-alone device, but rather to work hand-in-hand with other Samsung devices like TVs, smartphones and tablets. If that is the case, and the product lives up to the expectations set by the rumor mill and concept videos detailing what the smartwatch could be capable of, then Samsung could see an elevated level of success in several of the products in its technology family.

 

APPLE
Google Chromecast Released and Reviewed, Apple’s Airplay Competitor?

The Chromecast in short: a 35 dollar, 2.5 inch dongle that plugs into your TV via HDMI and is able to sling content onto the big screen from your favorite smart device, tablet or computer! Finally, a Google browser on your TV! Believe it or not, this design has been quite challenging for the tech industry, yet is now easily able to manipulate, without the (sometimes annoying) laptop-to television set up process.