British Gas has rolled out a new update to its Hive Thermostat app for users to enjoy today that adds geolocation to provide extra features and management of your home heating and hot water supply. The recently launched Hive thermostat is now in an estimated 75,000 UK homes and is in direct … [Read more...] about Hive Thermostat Update Enables Location Based Features
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Google’s Vic Gundotra Departs, Will Be Succeeded by Dave Besbris
Vic Gundotra, the guy who spent 8 years of his life at Google, and was the leading guy at Google+, has announced about his departure from the company via Google+. He will be succeeded by the Vice President of Engineering for Google+ Dave Besbris. He didn't mention about his future plans, or … [Read more...] about Google’s Vic Gundotra Departs, Will Be Succeeded by Dave Besbris
Rufus Cuff Smartwatch Passes Indiegogo Pledge Goal (video)
If you have backed the Rufus Cuff smartwatch which is currently over on the Indiegogo website, you will be pleased to know that it is now past its $200,000 crowdfunding pledge goal and will make the jump into production. The Rufus Cuff smartwatch is significantly larger than any other smartwatch … [Read more...] about Rufus Cuff Smartwatch Passes Indiegogo Pledge Goal (video)
Netflix Finally Available On Three US Cable Provides Via Tivo
Netflix has today announced that it will finally be available in the US on three cable companies : Atlantic Broadband, Grande Communications and RCN. The new Netflix cable service will be available to subscribers through their TiVo DVR from April 28, 2014, but don't forget you will also require a … [Read more...] about Netflix Finally Available On Three US Cable Provides Via Tivo
Microsoft Surface Mini Tablet Spotted On Amazon Product Listings
The as yet unannounced Microsoft Surface Mini tablet has this week appeared in a number of product listings on the Amazon website. Indicating that Microsoft may be preparing to launch the rumoured Microsoft Surface Mini tablet very shortly. Listings for the actual device are still not available but … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Mini Tablet Spotted On Amazon Product Listings
NFC Oppo Camera Attachment With 10x Optical Zoom Lens Unveiled
In a similar vein to that created by Sony with their QX10 And QX100 camera lenses attachments, the highly anticipated and rumoured Oppo lens attachment has been unveiled this week over on the Weibo website. The Oppo lens attachment includes NFC support and is equipped with a 10x optical zoom lens. … [Read more...] about NFC Oppo Camera Attachment With 10x Optical Zoom Lens Unveiled
Rabbit Proto 3D Printer Add-On Enables You To Add Conductive Traces To Your Projects (video)
A group of 3D printing enthusiasts from Stanford University with a passion for building the next generation of 3D printers have created a groundbreaking solution for those of you interested in creating 3D printed objects with integrated electronics. Rabbit Proto is a print head add-on that easily … [Read more...] about Rabbit Proto 3D Printer Add-On Enables You To Add Conductive Traces To Your Projects (video)
Unreal Engine 4.1 Update Arrives On Xbox One And PlayStation 4
Epic games have today announced the release of a new update for their Unreal Engine in the form of the new Unreal Engine 4.1 which is the first major update to the Unreal Engine 4 and brings official support for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, SteamOS and Linux. With the release of Unreal Engine 4.1, all … [Read more...] about Unreal Engine 4.1 Update Arrives On Xbox One And PlayStation 4
EE 4G LTE Is Now Available in 200 Towns Throughout The UK
Mobile provider EE in the UK has this week announced that they have rollout of 4G LTE across the UK to its 200th town, providing 4G users with a coverage across the UK of 72 percent. The latest town to be added to the ever growing list is Rhyl in Wales, together with 12 other locations now also … [Read more...] about EE 4G LTE Is Now Available in 200 Towns Throughout The UK
Virtuix Virtual Reality Treadmill Receives £3 Million In Funding
Virtuix, the company behind the omnidirectional virtual reality treadmill, which launched back on Kickstarter in June 2013 raising $1.1 million from 3,000 backers, has just secured $3 million more in its first institutional financing round. In a similar way to the virtual reality Oculus Rift … [Read more...] about Virtuix Virtual Reality Treadmill Receives £3 Million In Funding
PlayOn Adding 100+ Channels To Google Chromecast Media Streaming Device
It has been announced today that Google's Chromecast $35 media streaming dongle will soon be receiving over 100+ new channels for users to enjoy, thanks to new support for the PlayOn service. The new Chromecast channels include content from CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central and Hulu and no Hulu Plus … [Read more...] about PlayOn Adding 100+ Channels To Google Chromecast Media Streaming Device
Facebook Acquired Fitness-tracking App Moves
Facebook's acquisition spree continues, as the company recently acquired a fitness-tracking application called Moves. The news came from the app itself, and they say the app will continue to work as usual, and it will not change even after the company comes under the leadership of the social … [Read more...] about Facebook Acquired Fitness-tracking App Moves
