Last week Nest announced that they had been acquired by Google in a deal which is worth $3.2 billion, the company makes smart thermostats and smart smoke detectors. When the news was announced, there was a lot of speculation about exactly what Google would use Nest's data for, and whether Google … [Read more...] about Nest’s Tony Fadell Says Any Privacy Changes Will Be Opt-in and Transparent
BBC Instafax News Service Launches On Instagram
The BBC has this week launched a new experimental News service called BBC Instafax which is transmitted via the Instagram short-form video website. Which has been created to bring snippets of news to Instagram users during the next month in the form of three 15 second News videos that will be … [Read more...] about BBC Instafax News Service Launches On Instagram
Nokia Lumia 1320 Lands In Australia 5th February
We recently heard that the Nokia Lumia 1320 will be launching in the UK shortly, and now the handset is headed to Australia. The Nokia Lumia 1320 will launch in Australia on the 4th of February, the device will retail for AUD $449, this is the unlocked price for the handset. The Nokia Lumia 1320 … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 1320 Lands In Australia 5th February
Star Wars Episode VII Script Completed
Star Wars Episode VII is expected to launch in movie theaters in December 2015, and now JJ Abrams has confirmed that the script for the movie is completed. In an interview with The Wrap, Abrams confirmed that they have finished the script for Star Wars Episode VII. He also revealed that they are in … [Read more...] about Star Wars Episode VII Script Completed
Immersion Headset Designed To Help Control Gamer Rage
Designer Samuel Matson has created a new type of headset called Immersion, which he has created to help control the rage sometimes experienced by gamers when their winning streak turns sour or they become upset when playing. The Immersion headset has been created to use prevention to stop the rage … [Read more...] about Immersion Headset Designed To Help Control Gamer Rage
Apple iWatch Display To Be Built By LG (Rumor)
The Apple iWatch is rumored to launch this year, and we are expecting the device to launch along with the new iPhone 6 in September. Now according to a recent report, LG have scored an exclusive deal to build the Apple iWatch display, and LG will apparently start mass producing displays for the … [Read more...] about Apple iWatch Display To Be Built By LG (Rumor)
Google Chrome Extensions Delivering Malware Discovered And Banned
Google has this week banned a couple of Google Chrome extensions from its store, that have been modified to deliver malware and adware to users via the Google Chrome silent update service. Google Chrome extensions provide Chrome browser users with a great way to add functionality to their browser … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Extensions Delivering Malware Discovered And Banned
Huawei and Arsenal Enter Into A Global Partnership
The Chinese OEM Huawei and the North London-based football club Arsenal have announced a global partnership deal that will see Huawei becoming the offficial smartphone partner for Arsenal. The deal will last until the end of the 2015/2016 season and will see global collaboration between Huawei and … [Read more...] about Huawei and Arsenal Enter Into A Global Partnership
Sony Smart Tennis Sensor Prototype And Smartphone Companion App Unveiled
Sony has this week unveiled a new prototype it has created in the form of the new Sony Smart Tennis Sensor which has been designed to detects the racquet’s movement through the air, as well as any vibrations when the racquet hits a ball. The Sony Smart Tennis Sensor fits into the base of the … [Read more...] about Sony Smart Tennis Sensor Prototype And Smartphone Companion App Unveiled
Microsoft And Nokia Deal Almost Done
Last year, Microsoft announced that it would be purchasing Nokia's smartphone business in a deal which was worth $7.3 billion to Nokia. The deal has had approval from the various regulators it needed and also from Nokia's shareholders. These approvals arrived last year, and the deal was expected to … [Read more...] about Microsoft And Nokia Deal Almost Done
Meizu to Announce Expansion Plans for Europe Next Month at MWC
Meizu already shared its plans to move into the US smartphone market at the Consumers Electronics Show earlier this month, and mentioned it will launch its smartphones in the US market in the third quarter, later this year. Additionally, the Chinese OEM seems to be targeting Europe as well, and … [Read more...] about Meizu to Announce Expansion Plans for Europe Next Month at MWC
Ark Portable Wireless Charger For Your Smartphone (Video)
The Ark portable wireless charger is designed to be used with your smartphone. The device is a Qi-enabled wireless charger, which means it will be compatible with a number of devices. Qi technology is a widely adopted standard for wireless charging, ensuring that the Ark can charge a variety of … [Read more...] about Ark Portable Wireless Charger For Your Smartphone (Video)
