Lava has announced that they are launching a new Windows Phone smartphone in India, the Lava Iris Win1, and the handset will retail for the equivalent of $80 in India. The Lava Iris Win1 will be sold through Flipkart in India from December the 4th, and the handset comes with a 4 inch WVGA display … [Read more...] about Lava Iris Win1 Is A Budget Windows Phone Device
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Microsoft Acquires Acompli Email Startup Company
Last week Microsoft accidentally leaked its own plans to acquire the email startup company Acompli via a blog post that was written by Microsoft corporate vice president Rajesh Jha. This week Microsoft has now officially confirmed the leaked news revealing that it is acquiring the email startup for … [Read more...] about Microsoft Acquires Acompli Email Startup Company
23andMe DNA Testing Service Now Available For £125 In The UK
Residents of the UK can now use a new DNA testing service launched this week by 23andMe that provides everything you need to carry out a DNA by post. Once the test is complete the DNA service allows users to browse and download their raw genetic data and if you have been genotyped, your raw data … [Read more...] about 23andMe DNA Testing Service Now Available For £125 In The UK
Sony Not Renewing FIFA Sponsorship After 2014
Sony has this week revealed that it will not be renewing its sponsorship deal for the football world governing body FIFA after sponsoring a range of different tournaments including the world, as part of an eight-year deal with £222 million. It has been reported today that Sony is distancing itself … [Read more...] about Sony Not Renewing FIFA Sponsorship After 2014
Amazon Fire TV Available For $69 Today
The Amazon Fire TV normally retails for $99, but Amazon has dropped the price of the device for today only, Cyber Monday, and the Fire TV will be available for $69, a saving of $30. Amazon are also offering their Fire TV for a reduced price in the UK today, the device normally retails for £79 but … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Available For $69 Today
iOS 8.2 Jailbroken Ahead Of Release
Apple has yet to release iOS 8.2; the company recently released iOS 8.1.1, and now it would appear that a jailbreak has been released for the iOS 8.2 beta, even before the software's official release. The latest jailbreak for Apple's iOS is called the TaiG jailbreak, and it is capable of … [Read more...] about iOS 8.2 Jailbroken Ahead Of Release
Vodafone Interested In Acquiring Tesco Blinkbox Streaming Service?
It has been reported today by The Telegraph newspaper that source have revealed Vodaphone is currently in talks with Tesco with a possible Blinkbox acquisition in mind. Apparently the supermarket chain is in detailed talks with Vodaphone to take over their lose making video streaming service to … [Read more...] about Vodafone Interested In Acquiring Tesco Blinkbox Streaming Service?
Apple Stores Get Red Logo’s For World AIDS Day
Apple is donating part of its sales from its retail stores today to mark World AIDS Day, and the company is also donating part of sales of some of their apps. The company has changed their Apple logo's in their retail stores around the world to mark World AIDS Day, and their logo has now been … [Read more...] about Apple Stores Get Red Logo’s For World AIDS Day
ArduRF Wireless Arduino Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Makers and developers that enjoy building projects using the Arduino platform might be interested in a new wireless Arduino board that is battery powered and offers a long range connection and is completely open source. The wireless Arduino project is currently over on the Kickstarter crowd … [Read more...] about ArduRF Wireless Arduino Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Amazon Shows Off Its New Robots
Amazon has revealed its new warehouse robots that are helping the company to deliver your parcels at the company's fulfilment centers. The new robots are being used by Amazon for heavy lifting, so they won't be replacing humans in the company's warehouses just yet. These robots are designed to … [Read more...] about Amazon Shows Off Its New Robots
Google Chromebooks Are More Popular In US Schools Than iPads
It seems Chromebooks are gaining more popularity, especially in schools, in the US. According to a new report from the market intelligence firm IDC, Google Chromebooks are more popular in schools in the US than the iPad. As per their report, Google managed to ship 715,000 Chromebooks to schools … [Read more...] about Google Chromebooks Are More Popular In US Schools Than iPads
New Xbox One Smartwatch Coming In 2015 (Rumor)
Microsoft recently launched a new wearable device, the Microsoft Band, and now it would appear that the company is working on another device, the Xbox One Smartwatch. The Xbox One Smartwatch will apparently focus on health and fitness, as the console already comes with a number of health and … [Read more...] about New Xbox One Smartwatch Coming In 2015 (Rumor)
