We have heard various reports of smartphone batteries exploding or catching fire, and now an owner of a OnePlus One smartphone has reported an issue with his device. OnePlus One forum member MiYzu posted the photos above and below of his handset after the incident. The battery of the handset … [Read more...] about OnePlus One Smartphone Exploded In Owners Jeans
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Ralph Lauren Polo Tech Smart Shirt Measures Your Biometrics (video)
Clothes maker Ralph Lauren has partnered with OMsignal to create a new smart shirt in the form of the Ralph Lauren Polo Tech that is capable of measuring biological and physiological information thanks to sensors that are “knitted into the core of the product”. OMsignal specialises in the creation … [Read more...] about Ralph Lauren Polo Tech Smart Shirt Measures Your Biometrics (video)
Almost Perfect Copy of First Superman Comic Book Brings Millions
One of the most popular superheroes ever to make it from the pages of comic books to the TV and big screen is Superman. Superman has been the focus of countless TV shows, cartoons, and big screen movies over the years, but in the pages of comic books is where the hero got his start. A nearly … [Read more...] about Almost Perfect Copy of First Superman Comic Book Brings Millions
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Specifications Leaked Ahead Of IFA
Yesterday an image leaked revealing a new Sony smartwatch and a glimpse at the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact which is expected to be announced and launched at this year IFA 2014 event next month. Now some more detailed specifications for the Sony Xperia Z3 tablet have been leaked, … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Specifications Leaked Ahead Of IFA
Apple Recalls Some iPhone 5 Smartphones over Battery Issue
For many people the battery in their smartphone never seems to last long enough. If you own an Apple iPhone 5 smartphone, there may be a reason your battery doesn't last long enough. Apple has announced that it is recalling "a very small percentage" of iPhone 5 smartphones due to a battery … [Read more...] about Apple Recalls Some iPhone 5 Smartphones over Battery Issue
Smartphone Kill Switch In California Will Be Mandatory From July 2015
Following on from the agreement to adopt a smartphone kill switch for all phones sold within California earlier this year by the Californian Senate. This week state Governor Jerry Brown has now signed the action into law, making it mandatory for every smartphone sold in California to be equipped … [Read more...] about Smartphone Kill Switch In California Will Be Mandatory From July 2015
Unlocked Nokia Lumia 530 Now Available In The UK
The official launch date for the Nokia Lumia 530 in the UK is the 4th of September, although the guys over at Unlocked Mobiles have managed to get their hands on the device a little early, and it is now available in the UK. The company has three colors available from today, grey, green and … [Read more...] about Unlocked Nokia Lumia 530 Now Available In The UK
New Motorola Skip Bluetooth Proximity Tag Unveiled in FCC Documents
Details of a new Motorola Skip Bluetooth proximity tracking device have been unveiled this week within documents for the new device, that have passed through the American FCC process. Building on the technology used in last years Motorola Skip the next generation Moto Skip now comes equipped with … [Read more...] about New Motorola Skip Bluetooth Proximity Tag Unveiled in FCC Documents
iPhone 6 Keynote Looks Like September 9th
We have previously heard rumors that Apple's new iPhone 6 would be made official on September the 9th, the handset is rumored to go up for pre-order the same week, and launch in the stores on the 19th of September. Now it looks like we have more evidence with supports the date of September the … [Read more...] about iPhone 6 Keynote Looks Like September 9th
Elite Dangerous Beta Gameplay Demonstrates Han Solo Style Moves (video)
The new Elite Dangerous game currently under development and which was started thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, has this month released some new footage of its Elite Dangerous Beta v1.03 showing Han Solo style manoeuvres that can be carried out within the game. When it launches the new … [Read more...] about Elite Dangerous Beta Gameplay Demonstrates Han Solo Style Moves (video)
Spotify For Windows Phone Is Now Free
Spotify has announced that Spotify for Windows Phone is now free, the app has been available on Windows Phone for some time, but Spotify has now launched a free version which is supported by adverts, like the iOS and Android versions. The new Spotify for Windows Phone will let you listen to million … [Read more...] about Spotify For Windows Phone Is Now Free
HTC Desire 820 8 Core 64-bit Android Handset Teased Again
Yesterday HTC teased their latest smartphone, the HTC Desire 820, and now the company is at it again, posting another teaser photo on Weibo, although this one confirms that the handset will come with a 64-bit mobile processor. The HTC Desire 820 could be the first Android smartphone to launch … [Read more...] about HTC Desire 820 8 Core 64-bit Android Handset Teased Again
