Nick Thacker has created a new style of self-balancing bike using an Arduino and a five-degree-of-freedom IMU from Sparkfun to provide the stability and keep the bike upright. The DIY Self-balancing unicycle has been called Raptor and builds on Nick's previous self-balancing projects, providing … [Read more...] about DIY Self-balancing Unicycle Created Using Arduino (video)
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Motorola Atrix HD gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
US mobile carrier AT&T has released the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Motorola Atrix HD smartphone on their network, and the update brings a range of new features to the handset. The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Motorola Atrix HD has been released as an OTA update, and you can … [Read more...] about Motorola Atrix HD gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Nokia Lumia 800 Gets Windows Phone 7.8 Update
Last week we heard that the Windows Phone 7.8 update had been leaked for the Nokia Lumia 800, and now it would appear that some owners of the Nokia Lumia 800 have received the official update from Microsoft. The guys over at have received the update on their Nokia Lumia 800, and there have been … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 800 Gets Windows Phone 7.8 Update
RIM Demos BlackBerry 10 Touchscreen Keyboard (Video)
RIM will launch its first BlackBerry 10 devices at the end of January. One of these devices will feature a QWERTY keyboard similar to the existing BlackBerry Curve, catering to users who prefer physical keyboards. The other device will be a full touchscreen smartphone, which has already been … [Read more...] about RIM Demos BlackBerry 10 Touchscreen Keyboard (Video)
Google+ For Android And iOS Update Brings New Features
Google has updated their Google+ application for their Android platform and Apple's iOS platform, and the new version of the application brings a range of new features to the app on mobile devices. While it was tempting to give away one Google+ gift a day for the rest of the month, we thought … [Read more...] about Google+ For Android And iOS Update Brings New Features
Google To Stop Supporting Microsoft Exchange In Gmail
Google has announced that they will stop supporting Google Sync in Gmail from the 30th of January 2013. Google Sync is used to access Google Mail, Calendar, and contacts via Microsoft's Exchange ActiveSync protocol. What Google is basically doing is withdrawing support for Microsoft Exchange, and … [Read more...] about Google To Stop Supporting Microsoft Exchange In Gmail
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE And Nexus 7 Land On EE UK
EE is currently the only 4G LTE provider here in the UK, and the company has announced the launch of two Android tablets on its network, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE and the Google Nexus 7 tablet. Prices start at £249.99 for the Galaxy Note 10.1 on EE's cheapest 4G LTE plan which will cost you … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE And Nexus 7 Land On EE UK
Apple Sells Two Million iPhones In China In First Weekend
Last week, Apple launched the iPhone 5 in China, and it would appear that the Chinese launch of Apple's iPhone 5 has been a great success for the company as they have announced that they have sold a massive two million iPhone 5's in just three days. “Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has … [Read more...] about Apple Sells Two Million iPhones In China In First Weekend
Nokia Lumia 620 Up For Pre-order In The UK
Nokia announced the new Lumia 620 Windows Phone 8 smartphone earlier this month, and now the device has gone up for pre-order in the UK, and is available SIM free for £174.98. The Nokia 620 features a 3.8-inch TFT screen sporting a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480, and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 620 Up For Pre-order In The UK
HTC One SV Appears At The FCC
Last week, HTC announced the new HTC One SV, a mid-range smartphone that promises to deliver a blend of performance and style. The device will be available in the UK, although now it would appear that the handset may be headed to the US as well. The HTC One SV recently appeared at the FCC, which is … [Read more...] about HTC One SV Appears At The FCC
Acer V360 Android Smartphone Leaked
It looks like Acer has a new Android smartphone in the works, the Acer V360, which will come with a 4.5-inch qHD display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels plus Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Acer V360 will come with a dual-core 1GHz processor and will feature a VGA front-facing camera and a … [Read more...] about Acer V360 Android Smartphone Leaked
Sony Xperia E To Launch In February 2013
Sony recently announced the Sony Xperia E, a new addition to their smartphone lineup. We know that the device will launch sometime in the first quarter of 2013, and now it appears that it may launch in February of 2013. According to UK retailer the Carphone Warehouse, the Sony Xperia E will launch … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia E To Launch In February 2013
