Virgin Galactic has this week released a new video showing its second rocket-powered test flight, in preparation for its start to taking customers into space during 2014. Virgin Galactic has been created by Richard Branson's Virgin Group and has been designed to provide sub-orbital spaceflights to … [Read more...] about Virgin Galactic Second Rocket Powered Test Flight Captured On Video
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Nokia Lumia 1520 To Be Announced 22nd October
We previously heard that the Nokia Lumia 1520 was rumored to be made official on the 26th of September. This news originally came from @evleaks, who have now updated their information, stating that the device will be announced on the 22nd of October. The Nokia Lumia 1520 is expected to launch in … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 1520 To Be Announced 22nd October
Pantech Vega Iron Android 4.4 Update Announced
The Pantech Vega Iron was announced back in April, and the handset originally came with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Now, Pantech has announced that the device will receive the Android 4.4 update, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the device. As a reminder, the handset comes with a … [Read more...] about Pantech Vega Iron Android 4.4 Update Announced
YotaPhone Dual Screen Smartphone To Launch In November
The YotaPhone is a dual-screen smartphone that was announced at the end of last year. The device was then showcased at Mobile World Congress 2013 in February. Now it looks like the YotaPhone is finally about to launch, and it will launch in Russia initially sometime in November. It is now available … [Read more...] about YotaPhone Dual Screen Smartphone To Launch In November
Purple Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Launched In Hong Kong
Samsung has launched a purple version of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 in Hong Kong. The handset comes with the same specifications as the existing color options, but the new color adds a fresh and vibrant look to the device, appealing to users who prefer a more unique and stylish appearance. The … [Read more...] about Purple Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Launched In Hong Kong
Google Glass No Longer Requires Tethering
Glass is an interesting piece of technology, but pretty pricy, especially when you consider the need to have a tethering plan with your smartphone just to be able to connect it to the internet while on the go. The latest update changes all that. Google Glass users can save a few dollars and go back … [Read more...] about Google Glass No Longer Requires Tethering
Voyager 1 Leaves the Solar System
Voyager 1, a NASA space probe that was sent out into space in 1977 along with its twin called Voyager 2, officially made its way out of the solar system earlier this week. It’s the first human-made object to leave the solar system. According to NASA, it’s more than 18.8 billion kilometers (that’s … [Read more...] about Voyager 1 Leaves the Solar System
CFast 2.0 – The Fastest Memory Card in the World
Last year CompactFlash Association announced CFast 2.0 draft specs. Now ScanDisk has announced the first commercially available CFast 2.0 memory card. Called simply CFast 2.0, ScanDisk claims that the card can read at a rate of 450 MB/s and write at 350 MB/s. In addition to speed, the card’s new … [Read more...] about CFast 2.0 – The Fastest Memory Card in the World
Electronic Temperature Tattoos?
John Rogers, a researcher at the University of Illinois, has developed a groundbreaking new way to monitor human body temperature. This innovative technology comes in the form of a device that is attached to your skin via water-soluble glue. The device, which looks like a futuristic barcode of … [Read more...] about Electronic Temperature Tattoos?
HTC America Laid Off Almost 20 Percent of its Workforce
A new report from The Verge claims that HTC has laid off about 20 percent of its work force from its America division earlier this week. The American division has a workforce of 150 employees, but the Verge is saying that the company may have laid off about 30 employees, which amounts to almost 20 … [Read more...] about HTC America Laid Off Almost 20 Percent of its Workforce
Nokia Tested Android-based Devices Before Microsoft Deal
Ever since Nokia started using Windows Phone operating system, there were a few people who wanted to see the Finnish manufacturer Android devices in the start then adopting Microsoft’s Windows Phone as its operating system. This is not a possibility now as Microsoft purchased Nokia’s devices unit … [Read more...] about Nokia Tested Android-based Devices Before Microsoft Deal
Rumor: Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat to Launch on October 14th
Google is not very good at keeping secrets, and we’ve seen this in the past. The Nexus 7 II might be the worst kept secret of the search engine giant, which went on sale before the official announcement, and we almost knew every single thing about the tablet. The situation is a little similar in … [Read more...] about Rumor: Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat to Launch on October 14th
