Over on the Kickstarter website, a new smartphone/MP3 portable speaker concept called the Berlin Boombox is currently looking to excite enough backers to make the jump from concept to production. The Berlin Boombox has been designed by Studio Axel Pfaender and is constructed using a flash-packed … [Read more...] about Cardboard Berlin Boombox Created By Axel Pfaender
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NFC Enabled Smartphone Shipments Hit 30 Million In 2011
Last year we saw quite a few NFC (near field communication) enabled smartphones launch, and we can expect to see many more this year. According to a recent report, we get some information on how many NFC enabled handsets were shipped last year. According to research firm Berg Insight, there were … [Read more...] about NFC Enabled Smartphone Shipments Hit 30 Million In 2011
The Cloud To Offer Free WiFi To London Overground Stations
Earlier this month, we heard that Virgin Media would be offering free WiFi on the London Underground this summer for the 2012 Olympics. Now, another provider, The Cloud, has announced that they will also offer free WiFi to London's overground stations. This initiative is part of a broader effort to … [Read more...] about The Cloud To Offer Free WiFi To London Overground Stations
Apple’s Siri Becoming More Popular According To Report
It looks like Apple's voice-activated virtual assistant is becoming more popular according to a recent report by consulting firm Park Associates, who surveyed iPhone 4S owners about their usage of Apple's Siri. According to the report, 87 percent of the iPhone 4S owners use Apple's Siri at least … [Read more...] about Apple’s Siri Becoming More Popular According To Report
Murdoch Company Allegedly Used Hacker Website To Kill Rival Pay TV Company
According to a BBC Panorama report, which I watched on TV last night, one of Rupert Murdoch's companies allegedly used a hacker website to put rival pay TV service ITV Digital out of business. ITV Digital, which originally started out as On Digital here in the UK was a pre-paid TV service, that … [Read more...] about Murdoch Company Allegedly Used Hacker Website To Kill Rival Pay TV Company
Microsoft To Launch An Xbox Lite In 2013?
We know that Microsoft is working on a new version of their Xbox console which is rumored to be called the Xbox 720, but now it would appear that Microsoft may be working on a stripped-down version of their current console. The news comes from MSNerd, who posted the information on Reddit, and the … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Launch An Xbox Lite In 2013?
Apple’s New iPad Can Run For 25 Hours As A 4G Hotspot
Apple's new iPad comes with a much larger battery than the iPad 2. This enhancement is primarily due to the inclusion of 4G LTE, which necessitates a more substantial power source. Interestingly, this new feature also makes the device quite useful as a 4G mobile hotspot. The guys over at AnandTech … [Read more...] about Apple’s New iPad Can Run For 25 Hours As A 4G Hotspot
Watch The Future, Smartphone Wrist Control Concept
A new watch concept has been created by F.Bertrand called the "Watch The Future", which has been designed to enable you to link to applications on your smartphone. This innovative device allows you to control and receive updates directly on your wrist, making it a seamless extension of your mobile … [Read more...] about Watch The Future, Smartphone Wrist Control Concept
Anatomy of Apple Design Showcased In Just 37 Seconds (video)
3D design and rendering company Transparent House has created a homage to Apple design in a quick 37 second video they have created. Showcasing Apple's designs over the past 36 years. The animation took around 10 days to complete and has been created using 3Ds Max and V-Ray render, and only used … [Read more...] about Anatomy of Apple Design Showcased In Just 37 Seconds (video)
Smartpet Robot iPhone Dog Launched By Bandai (video)
Bandai, the makers of the famous Tamagotchi pet, have this week taken the wraps off their new project called Smartpet, which is a robotic dog that uses your iPhone as its processing unit. Smartpet is controlled via a free iOS application that is installed on your iPhone. This innovative robotic pet … [Read more...] about Smartpet Robot iPhone Dog Launched By Bandai (video)
The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition, Dev Diary Trailer (video)
With the launch of the highly anticipated Xbox 360 version of the fantastic The Witcher 2 game edging ever closer, its developers CD Projekt have now released a developer diary trailer, detailing a few of the things you can expect in The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition when it arrives. The Witcher 2: … [Read more...] about The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition, Dev Diary Trailer (video)
HTC Titan II Hits AT&T April The 8th For $199
We heard earlier that the new Nokia Lumia 900 will land on AT&T on the 8th of April, and now another Windows Phone smartphone will also be available from AT&T in the US on the 8th of April, the HTC Titan II. AT&T will be offering the HTC Titan II for $199.99 when you sign up to a new … [Read more...] about HTC Titan II Hits AT&T April The 8th For $199
