A new laptop called the Primebook fitted with a 13 inch TN display offeringusers a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels has been unveiled this week, which is shipped pre-installed with the Android based PrimeOS operating system. Watch the quick hands-on video below to learn more about its pictures functionality and unique OS currently based on Android Nougat. Although the developers … [Read more...] about Primebook Laptop Runs Android-based PrimeOS
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Facebook Smart Speaker Delayed Until October
The Facebook Smart Speaker was supposed to launch some time in May. The company recently delayed the launch of the device after the Cambridge Analytica data scandal which saw Facebook' CEO Mark Zuckerberg answering questions in the US Congress.Now it would appear that the company has delayed the device until some time in October, this news comes from the supply chain that … [Read more...] about Facebook Smart Speaker Delayed Until October
Vive Focus Hits the FCC, Developer Kit Launching Soon?
Then new Vive Focus stand-alone virtual reality headset has been spotted making its way through the FCC in the United States this week, indicating that a development kit might soon be launched by Vive throughout the US. To recap the Vive Focus is HTC’s first standalone VR headset and builds upon the technology from its new HTC Vive Pro and first-generation HTC Vive headset … [Read more...] about Vive Focus Hits the FCC, Developer Kit Launching Soon?
LG Launches Its 2018 Premium TV Range In The UK
LG launched its new 2018 premium TV range in the US last month and now it is launching them in the UK.The range of LG's premium Smart TVs include screen sizes from 55 inches to 77 inches and some models come with LG's ThinQ AI built in."With LG's α (Alpha) 9 intelligent processor powering company’s market leading W8, G8, E8 and C8 OLED TV series, viewers will experience … [Read more...] about LG Launches Its 2018 Premium TV Range In The UK
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Microsoft Has Sold All Of Its Windows Phones
It looks like there will be no more Windows Phones as Microsoft has now sold out of their remaining devices. The company has now sold out of all of its Windows mobile phones at its online store.Microsoft stopped selling their Lumia devices a while back and now they have also stopped selling third party Windows Phone devices on their website. There were previously a couple … [Read more...] about Microsoft Has Sold All Of Its Windows Phones
Flickr Gets Sold To SmugMug
Flickr was acquired by Yahoo back in 2005 for $35 million but the former’s fate has been up in the air since Yahoo’s acquisition by Verizon in 2017 for $4.5 billion. It was combined with AOL in Oath and since then it has been unclear what Verizon would do with Flickr. Well, what they did was sell it to professional photo hosting service SmugMug.It's official. SmugMug has … [Read more...] about Flickr Gets Sold To SmugMug
Intel Vaunt Smart Glasses Project Shutdown
Those of you hoping to get your hands on the new Intel Vaunt smart glasses which were unveiled a few months ago by Intel, will be disappointed to learn that the company has now decided to scrap the project and close down the development team working on the new smart glasses. Intel has this week released a statement explaining the closure stating :“Intel is continuously … [Read more...] about Intel Vaunt Smart Glasses Project Shutdown
Amazon Alexa Skill Blueprints Let You Create Your Own Commands
As well as announcing the availability of Alexa Announcements in the UK, Amazon has also created a new way of enabling Alexa owners to create their own commands without the need to learn to code. The new Amazon Alexa Skill Blueprints offers an easy way via an online portal to create custom skills to suit your smart home requirements. At the current time skills created through … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa Skill Blueprints Let You Create Your Own Commands
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Amazon Prime Hits A Massive 100 Million Subscribers
Amazon has confirmed that its Amazon Prime subscription service now has a massive 100 million subscribers. That is a serious amount of money that Amazon is paid each year for its Prime service.Amazon Prime comes with free delivery on items you buy on Amazon for an annual fee of around £79 in the UK and $99 in the US. As well as free deliver the service also includes … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Hits A Massive 100 Million Subscribers
VW’s fast EV charging network is coming to Walmart parking lots
Walmart isn't your first choice when it comes to charging an electric car, but you may have to rethink that now. VW's Electrify America is installing EV chargers at over 100 Walmart stores across 34 states. The rollout will finish by June 2019. These will be some of the first 150-350kW DC fast chargers built to handle next-generation EVs.They should be three to seven times … [Read more...] about VW’s fast EV charging network is coming to Walmart parking lots
Google Chrome Mutes Auto Playing Videos By Default
Google Chrome is one of the most widely used mobile browsers on the planet today. The company continues to add new features and improve it as well. So Google has now rolled out the latest version of its web browser and now it blocks auto playing content by default. Oh happy day.Chrome 66 is now rolling out for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS. The desktop version of … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Mutes Auto Playing Videos By Default
Modular Robot Arm Can Be Worn On Your Wrist
A new modular robot arm has been created thanks to a partnership between researchers from MIT and the Rhode Island School of Design, which offers a small wrist worn device with a modular robotic arm. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about its unique design.The unique mini robotic arm can be used for a wide variety of different applications and can be … [Read more...] about Modular Robot Arm Can Be Worn On Your Wrist
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