Vertu has been around for a long time making mobile phones that are more about style and excess than performance and usability. In the past, the company has unveiled a Vertu Signature Touch smartphone that sold for around $10,000. Vertu has now rolled out a new smartphone running Android called the … [Read more...] about Vertu Aster Premium Smartphone Unveiled with Snapdragon CPU
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Sol Republic Punk Bluetooth Speaker is Rugged
Sol Republic has pulled the wraps off its latest Bluetooth portable speaker for folks on the go. That speaker is called the Punk and it is available in a number of bright colors to suit your need for style and sound. Bluetooth speakers are perfect for times when you want to share music from your … [Read more...] about Sol Republic Punk Bluetooth Speaker is Rugged
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Breaks Battery Test Records
We have talked several times about the new Android smartphones from Sony called the Xperia Z3 Compact. The smartphone went up for pre-order earlier this month. Recently PhoneArena tested the Z3 Compact in its standard battery test regime. That test regime uses a script to simulate constant … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Breaks Battery Test Records
THAW Uses Physical Contact between Smartphone and PC for Data Transfer
Often transferring data between a smartphone and a PC requires cables or apps that are available for both devices. Researchers at MIT have developed a new method of transferring data between smartphones and PCs called THAW. THAW is a system that establishes connectivity between smartphone and a PC … [Read more...] about THAW Uses Physical Contact between Smartphone and PC for Data Transfer
daWindci Deluxe Game Hits Android for the First Time
Android gamers have a new game to check out this weekend. The game is called daWindci Deluxe and it won the Apple Design Award. The version that is on Google Play right now is daWindci Deluxe and sells for $1.99. The game lets players draw weather on the screen using their finger to control the path … [Read more...] about daWindci Deluxe Game Hits Android for the First Time
Polaroid Socialmatic Camera Coming this Holiday Season
Back in January, we first talked about the Polaroid Socialmatic digital camera. Polaroid has now announced that the camera will hit stores in time for holiday shopping this year. The camera is designed and manufactured by Socialmatic LLC and uses the Polaroid name under license. The camera is an … [Read more...] about Polaroid Socialmatic Camera Coming this Holiday Season
Beach Buggy Racing hits Google Play
If you ever played the Android game called Beach Buggy Blitz, the official sequel to that game has now landed on Google Play. The game is called Beach Buggy Racing and it comes from Vector Unit. The game is a free download and it is supported with in-game purchases. Beach Buggy Racing is an … [Read more...] about Beach Buggy Racing hits Google Play
Heli Hell App lets You Destroy Enemies from the Air
Android gamers have a new app that reminds me a lot of some of the video games I grew up with in the 80s; the new game is called Heli Hell. The app puts you behind the controls of four different helicopters as you strafe and blow up enemy vehicles. One of the coolest things about the game is that … [Read more...] about Heli Hell App lets You Destroy Enemies from the Air
Twitch Chat Malware is Targeting Steam Users via Fake Raffle Invites
Twitch is a popular platform that gamers use to stream and watch live game play with some popular video games. A security firm called F-Secure has announced that a new malware specifically targeting Steam users is making the rounds via Twitch Chat. The malware is tricking gamers into clicking links … [Read more...] about Twitch Chat Malware is Targeting Steam Users via Fake Raffle Invites
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Pre-order Price Slashed
It has only been a few days since the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact went up for pre-order in the UK. When that device hit pre-order earlier this week, it was going to cost you £429 directly from Sony. If that price was a bit too rich for your blood, Clove in the UK is now taking pre-orders as well. The … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Pre-order Price Slashed
Spider-Man Unlimited Brings all the Spideys
Android gamers who are fans of Spider-Man will want to check out a new game that has launched called Spider-Man Unlimited. The game is sort of like Temple Run with some notable exceptions. Rather than being an endless runner, this game lets players fight the Sinister Six, run up walls, and sling … [Read more...] about Spider-Man Unlimited Brings all the Spideys
EA SimCity BuildIt Heads to iOS and Android
If you have ever played SimCity on the PC, you are familiar with what many consider one of the best simulation games out there. SimCity has been popular for many years and has even been integrated into the curriculum in some schools to help teach city planning and more. EA has announced that it is … [Read more...] about EA SimCity BuildIt Heads to iOS and Android
