GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
It’s Official! a Fully-Functioning Bluetooth-Enabled Star Trek Communicator Handset Revealed

It’s been a glorious few years for the nerd kingdom. We’ve seen lightsabers finally come into fruition in some strange and unique ways, our smartphones can be charged by Back to the Future-inspired flux capacitors, and cars are literally driving … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
An 11K Mobile Display Is in the Works at Samsung

Just when I think I’ve got my head wrapped around the amazing resolution offered by 4K displays, Samsung goes and ups the ante. According to Korea’s Electronic Times, Samsung plans on building an 11K display for mobile devices by – … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Laptops Are About to Get Even Slimmer Thanks to LG’s New Ultra-Thin Touchscreen Panels

With the exception of LG’s G4 smartphone, traditional touchscreen technology for smart devices up to now has been created using three separate layers. There is a an LCD panel at the base, a protective layer of glass on top, and … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
The New Hi-Res Kindle Paperwhite Comes with Its Very Own Font

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite was already arguably the best bang for your buck when it came to e-readers, due to its low cost, ease of readability and Amazon’s killer library collection. Sure, the Kindle Voyage is amazing; it packs a … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Funky New UE Roll Is a Bluetooth Speaker You Can Take in the Pool with You

When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, Ultimate Ears (UE for short) has been crushing the competition lately. More than a year after its release their UE Boom, a super durable, water-resistant bass-pumping sonic machine, still remains one of the best … Continue reading →

 

SAMSUNG
Samsung Announces Details for It Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

A new version of the Samsung Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 Active has been announced exclusively for AT&T customers. What’s the big difference that the Active has? As the name suggests, the device has a rugged body for active lifestyles, … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Thync’s Mood-Altering Headset, Uses Electrical Pulses

According to Thync’s website, the company was “born out of fascination with how neuroscience can impact daily life”. The team at Thync is made up of neuroscience, neurobiology, and consumer electronics specialists from MIT, Harvard, and Stanford University. Man, just … Continue reading →

 

SMARTPHONES & MOBILE DEVICES
Huawei’s the P8 Lite, Third Smartphone for U.S. Launch

We haven’t heard much from Chinese smartphone company, Huawei, in the U.S. lately. Despite last year’s launch of its very own webstore, GetHuawei, as well as the Ascend Mate2 smartphone, it has a ways to go to gain growing presence … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Google Launches Project Vault, a Secure MicroSD with NFC

Google news continues. The company has created its very own microSD form factor called Project Vault, a device that uses hardware and software in a secure computing environment. Used to protect your data, Project Vault comes at a time when … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Google’s Project Soli Radar-Based Gesture Technology

Lots of news came out of Google’s I/O Conference last week. One big thing still grabbing our attention involves Google’s secretive Advanced Technology and Projects Group ATAP, formerly a division of Motorola that’s now dedicated to creating the coolest things … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
What We Know About Android M Developer Preview So Far

Google announced Android M last week, the newest version of its operating system for mobile. What will the “M” stand for? Must be something delicious, especially after Lollipop. But I guess that’s not so important. Although a lot of thew … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
What’s the Deal with This iPhone-Crashing Text?

What could be worse than going about your usual day, with the usual smartphone web surfing, Instagraming, and text messaging, when suddenly your device crashes? Surely it was something you looked up on the internet, or perhaps that app that … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Researchers Working on Biodegradable Chip for Mobile Devices

Wonder what to do with those old cell phones, unwanted SD cards, or old chargers that don’t fit any devices from this century? Most folks don’t know about the proper ways to discard of these electronics, which is why 70% … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Smart Mood Shoes, a Laser Projector Smartphone and Other Amazing New Concepts from Lenovo

Lenovo hosted their Tech World event in Beijing this week and it was a doozy. While the main goal of the day was to promote newly launched products and introduce their Internet of Things (IoT) strategy, some of the most … Continue reading →

 

SMARTPHONES & MOBILE DEVICES
Xiaomi Launches Mi 4i in India for Just $205

Xiaomi has been busting out devices in India for a good year now, and consumers have been welcoming the company with open arms. The Xiaomi Mi 4i has been out for a little over a month, so it’s time to … Continue reading →