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Android Wear Bug Is Blocking Paid Apps
UK Post Office To Offer Mobile Phone Service
Sony Project Morpheus And Eye Tracking Explained (video)
Harry Potter Returns As An Adult In New J.K Rowling Short Story
iPhone 5S Is The World’s Most Popular Smartphone
New Guild Wars 2 Living World Episode Teaser Trailer (video)
DIY OLED Smartwatch By Jared Sanson
Sony Xperia Z3 And Z3 Compacting Launching In September
ROCCAT Sova Modular Board Designed For Living Room Gaming (video)
Android Apps Headed To All Lumia Devices (Rumor)
Microsoft Offers $75 To Xbox 360 Owners For Xbox One Upgrade
More Details On The iPhone 6 Foxbot Assembly Robots
Spark Core Cloud OS And New $4.9 Million In Funding Announced
Project Tango NASA Spheres Blasting Into Space (video)
Samsung Gear Live Gets The iFixit Treatment
Sharebot Kiwi 3D Printer Unveiled For €696
Home Depot Adds new Wink Smart Devices to Catalog
LG G Watch Gets Taken Apart By iFixit
5.5 inch iPhone 6 To Be Called The iPhone Air (Rumor)
Xbox One Update Coming In the Next Few Days
Alien Isolation Oculus Rift Support Only A Prototype No VR Support Planned
PlayStation 4 Fails To Ignite Japan’s Console Game Market
CyanogenMod 11.0 M8 Now Available For Select Devices
Shadow Robotic Hand Can ‘See And Feel’ Using 3D Cameras And Sensors (video)
BlackBerry Explains The BlackBerry Passport Design
Armed Robbers Steal $36 Million Of Samsung Smartphones From Factory In Brazil
Orange Maker Unveils New Heliolithographic 3D Printer (video)
Android 4.4 KitKat Now On Almost 18 Percent Of Devices
Guardians of the Galaxy Extended Look Trailer Released (video)
Samsung Smartphone And Tablet Sales Slow Down
New Project Cars Trailer Reveals More Awesome Gameplay Footage (video)
Oculus Rift DK2 Unboxing And First Thoughts
ZTE Nubia Z7 Gets Official
HP Chromebox Chrome OS Bundle Now Available For $199
OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 3 Released
Awesome Raspberry Pi Game Boy Handheld Console Created (video)
Apple Health App For iOS 8 Will Track Steps And More
Low Cost MOTA 3D Printer Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Sony Xperia C3 Selfie Smartphone Announced (Video)
iPhone 6 Sapphire Glass Scratch Tested On Video
LG G Watch Launches Worldwide
Destiny Limited & Ghost editions announced
Philips I908 might be one of the slimmest phones ever
Surface Mini Is Not Coming Until 2015 (Rumor)
Gmail Adds 13 New Languages Starting Today
iOS 8 Beta 3 Rolling Out for Developers

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:49 AM PDT

The first Android Wear devices like the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live are now available, although it appears that there is a bug in Android Wear that is blocking paid applications. According to a recent report by Android Police, this Android Wear bug only affects paid applications on the platform, free applications […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:23 AM PDT

The UK post Office has announced that it is launching its own mobile phone service, and the service will rely on the mobile network of the UK’s largest 4G carrier, EE. The new Post Office mobile phone service will be launched in the UK this autumn, and you will be able to sign up to […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:16 AM PDT

Virtual reality is going to be the next big thing for gamers over the next few years and is you are patiently waiting for the release of the new Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, or Sony's PlayStation 4 Project Morpheus. You are sure to enjoy this short video explaining the technology behind Sony's Project Morpheus […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:56 AM PDT

Harry Potter fans who have been missing following the escapades of the scarred wizard, will be pleased to know that Harry will be returning as an adult in a new J.K. Rowling story. The new J.K. Rowling story has been written for the Pottermore website and and is now available for Pottermore account holders to read at […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:48 AM PDT

According to a recent report by ABI research, Apple’s iPhone 5S is the world’s most popular smartphone, the report is up until the end of the first quarter, so it doesn’t include the new Samsung Galaxy S5 as it was not available then. Apple are apparently in first place with the iPhone 5S, in second […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

Gamers enjoying the Guild Wars 2 Living World story are sure to enjoy this new teaser trailer for the new release that provides a glimpse at the vines that will be waiting to entangle players as they adventure in the Season 2 story that started on July 1st. The Guild Wars 2 Living World story […]

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DIY OLED Smartwatch By Jared Sanson

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:29 AM PDT

If you are not that impressed by the offerings of the current smartwatches on the market from larger manufacturers, such as Samsung, Motorola and Pebble. You might fancy building your very own DIY OLED smartwatch just like Jared Sanson has done using the aluminium case watch frame design for an Apple iPod watch together with a […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:45 AM PDT

It looks like we have some details one the release date for the new Sony Xperia Z3 and also the new Xperia Z3 compact, both handsets will go on sale in September. We previously heard rumors that the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 compact would be announced at IFA 2014 in September, the information […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:37 AM PDT

With the development and imminent launch of new computer systems such as Valve's Steam Machine designed for the living room. Traditional keyboard and mouse gamers may have to find a different position other than at a desk to enjoy games whilst in the living room. During E3 the ROCCAT Sova modular board was unveiled, which […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:21 AM PDT

Yesterday we heard a rumor that Microsoft were working on bringing Android apps to their Windows Phone devices, and now according to a recent report, all of the Nokia Windows Phone Lumia devices will apparently support Android apps. Thew news comes from Eldar Murtzain, all of the Lumia Windows Phone handsets will support Android apps, […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:20 AM PDT

It has been reported today by NeoGaf member 'Before U' that Microsoft is now offering Xbox 360 owners a $75 incentive to try and tempt them to upgrade to a new next generation Xbox One console. As you can see by the Xbox One promotional screenshot that appeared on the members screen after turning on […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:01 AM PDT

Yesterday we heard that Foxconn will be introducing 10,000 new Foxbot robots to their manufacturing process on various devices, like the new iPhone 6. When these new robots were announced, it was thought that they would be replacing workers on the iPhone 6 assembly, and would be used to build and iPhone from start to […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:01 AM PDT

Spark the company that launched their new Spark Core Arduino compatible Wi-Fi for everything module over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website last year. Has this week announced the launch of their new cloud OS today that they have developed. Together with a $4.9 million Series A round of funding, the company has secured to […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:44 AM PDT

Since last summer the Google Project Tango development team has been working closely with the NASA Ames Research Center to integrate a Project Tango prototype onto NASA robotic platform named Spheres. The Google Project Tango prototype consists of smartphone and tablet devices that have been equipped with 3D mapping technology. Check out the video after […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:41 AM PDT

We just saw some photos of the new LG G Watch being taken apart, and now we have some more of another Android Wear device, the Samsung Gear Live. The Samsung Gear Live features similar specifications to the Samsung Gear 2, the device features a 1.63 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 320 […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:27 AM PDT

Italian 3D printer manufacturer Sharebot has this week announced the launch of its new Kiwi 3D Printer and 3D Printer Kit which are now available to purchase for €696 and €570 respectively. The Sharebot Kiwi3D is a 3D printer design has been built using the technology from the larger Sharebot NG printer, but providing a […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:16 AM PDT

Home Depot has been peddling some smart devices that use Wink smart technology for a while now. Home Depot has announced that it is expanding its Wink devices with the addition of 60 new gadgets to the selection it offers. The new products that have been added to the catalog include things ranging from light […]

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LG G Watch Gets Taken Apart By iFixit

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:16 AM PDT

The new Android Wear smart watches started shipping out yesterday, and the guys from iFixit have already managed to get their hands on the LG G Watch. As usual they decided to take the device apart to find out what was inside this new smartwatch, and we get to have a look at the components, […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:56 AM PDT

Apple are rumored to launch two versions of their iPhone 6, one with a 4.7 inch display, the other with a 5.5 inch display, and now according to a recent report, the 5.5 inch model of the handset may be called the iPhone Air. The news comes from accessory maker Spigen, who have suggested that […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:37 AM PDT

The Xbox One update for July will bring a range of new features to Microsoft’s next generation gaming console, and now it looks like the update will be released in the next few days. The news comes from Microsoft’s Major Nelson, who has said that the development team have been working hard on the update, […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:25 AM PDT

Gamers that had their hopes up for an Oculus Rift supported version of the new upcoming Alien Isolation horror survival game, which took the recent E3 games conference by storm. Are going to be disappointed to learn that the Alien Isolation Oculus Rift demonstration at E3 was just a prototype and virtual reality will not […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:08 AM PDT

Figures have been revealed this week for Japan's console game market which reveal that Sony's new next generation PlayStation 4 console has failed to ignite the console market as Sony would have hoped and receive similar sale figures to that else where in the world. Figures released by Dr. Serkan Toto a consultant and advisory […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:49 AM PDT

It has been announced today that a new version of the CyanogenMod 11.0 M8 is available to download for select devices allowing user to make the jump to the M8 release. Over the coming week more than 80 new devices will be able to make the jump to the latest CyanogenMod software and some will […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:38 AM PDT

The Shadow Robot Company based in London has developed a new type of robotic hand that is equipped with both 3D cameras and sensors to enable it to "see and feel" objects and adjust its grip accordingly. Using the 3D cameras and sensors the Shadow robotic hand named the Dexterous Hand, can analyse the shape […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:38 AM PDT

We have seen various photos of the new BlackBerry Passport smartphone, the device comes with a unique design, and most peoples reactions seems to be that they either love the design or hate it. The BlackBerry Passport comes with a square 4.5 inch display that has a resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels, and under […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:20 AM PDT

Armed robbers have raided a Samsung factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil, they managed to steal over $36 million worth of Samsung devices, which included Samsung smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. According to a recent report, the armed robbers entered the factory just after midnight, they then rounded up all the factory staff, and loaded […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:13 AM PDT

Start-up company Orange Maker has this week unveiled their new 3D printing technology that takes the form of an innovative Heliolithographic 3D printer. The new Heliolithography (HL) 3D printing process developed by Orange Maker has been created to provide users with 'significant improvements' when compared to Stereolithography (SL). Heliolithography 3D printing offers increased theoretical limits […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:03 AM PDT

Google has released their latest Android distribution figures, and the latest version of their mobile OS, Android 4.4 KitKat is now on almost 18 percent of all Android devices. Android 4.4 KitKat is now on a total of 17.9 percent of Android devices, this is up from 13.6 percent when the figures were released back […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:56 AM PDT

Later this month on July 31st the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie will launch in theatres in the UK and Europe and internationally on August 1st 2014 and will be available to view in 3D and IMAX 3D. Guardians of the Galaxy is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:45 AM PDT

Samsung has been one of the top smartphone makers for some time now, and sales of Samsung’s tablets and smartphones has helped the company generate record profits. The company has released a quarter two earning guidance, and it looks like sales of their smartphones and tablets could be down over the previous quarter. The second […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:39 AM PDT

Gamers waiting for the highly anticipated launch later this year during November, of the new Project Cars racing game currently under development by Slightly Mad Studios. Are sure to enjoy this new Project Cars trailer which has been released this week offering new footage of the highly authentic and technically advanced racing game which is […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:24 AM PDT

If you are still waiting for your Oculus Rift DK2 system to arrive after Oculus VR announced they had started shipping the first 10,000 pre-ordered units earlier this month. You might want to check out these new unboxing photos sent in to the Road To VR website from an anonymous source, together with some feedback […]

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ZTE Nubia Z7 Gets Official

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:11 AM PDT

ZTE has announced their latest Android smartphone, the ZTE Nubia Z7, the device has been announced in China, and it comes with some impressive specifications. The new ZTE Nubia Z7 comes with a 5.5 inch Quad HD display that has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, the device is powered by a quad […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:05 AM PDT

HP has this week announced the availability of a new HP Chromebox Bundle CB1-010 which provides you with everything you need to get a Google Chrome OS system up and running with ease. The HP Chromebox is powered by an Intel 1.4 GHz Dual core Celeron 2955U with Intel HD Graphics 2 MB cache processor […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:45 AM PDT

As well as releasing iOS 8 Beta 3, Apple also released a new beta version of their desktop OS, in the form of OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 3. The new developer preview of OS X Yosemite enables a number of new features on Apple’s desktop OS, which include Dark Mode, updated setting and a […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:38 AM PDT

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Game Boy handheld games systems launch, Adafruit have created their very own Raspberry Pi Game Boy using a 3D printed casing and a $35 model B mini PC. The casing for the project is available to download from the MakerBot Thingiverse and has been created to house […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:29 AM PDT

It looks like more features in the Apple Health app for iOS 8 have been enabled with the release of iOS 8 Beta 3, the health app will now track steps using Apple’s M7 motion processor. The Apple M7 motion processor is included in devices like the iPhone 5S, so devices running this new beta […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:19 AM PDT

Anyone in the market for a low-cost 3D printer might be interested in the new MOTA which has just launched from the Kickstarter crowd funding website looking to raise $100,000. The MOTA 3D Printer launched its Kickstarter campaign offering 50 printers for just $99. However if you are now looking to be one of the […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

Yesterday we heard about the new Selfie smartphone from Sony, the handset is called the Sony Xperia C3 and the company says that the device is ‘the world’s best selfie smartphone. The Sony Xperia C3 features a front facing 5 megapixel wide angle camera, that is designed for taking selfies and also video calls, the […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:41 AM PDT

We have seen various photos of the new iPhone 6 display, but up until now, there was no proof that Apple would use sapphire glass in the display, even though this had been rumored for some time. Now Maques Brownlee has managed to get his hands on an actual iPhone 6 display glass, and the […]

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LG G Watch Launches Worldwide

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:09 AM PDT

LG has announced that the new LG G Watch is now available worldwide, this new Android Wear smart watch is available in a wide range of countries, which include the U.S., Europe and Asia. The new LG G Watch comes with Google’s Android Wear which is specifically designed for wearable gadgets, and the device features […]

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:03 AM PDT

We are all eagerly awaiting Bungie's upcoming game, Destiny. You should probably pre-order it since the betas for both the PlayStation and Xbox platform are expected to start soon. Don’t miss out. And if you do pre-order, you might want to grab one of the limited edition versions of game or special editions. Thankfully, Bungie […]

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 11:42 PM PDT

You might remember that Philips made the 6-inch, octa-core I928 official through Weibo a few months ago, so naturally they are ready to reveal another phone. Now it is time to tease us with the I908, a mini version of the I928. The Philips I908 will feature a 1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor, a 5-inch, […]

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 11:37 PM PDT

Yesterday, a rumor hinted that Sufrace Mini is back in production, and should release this summer. The news came from none other than the well-connected @evleaks, who has a very decent track record when it comes to rumors. Well, it seems there’s someone who may not agree with him. Recently, Mary Jo Foley, who has […]

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 11:14 PM PDT

Google has announced the company will add thirteen more languages to Gmail. Previously, the service came with support for 58 languages, and with the addition of the 13, it’s 71 now. Google further mentioned that with the addition of these new languages, the service now covers 94 percent of the world’s internet population. The […]

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iOS 8 Beta 3 Rolling Out for Developers

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 12:09 PM PDT

Back at the WWDC 2014, Apple released its latest iOS 8 operating system, which was available for developers right after the event. Since then, Apple has released two betas of the operating system. We even heard a rumor that Apple may release the third beta of iOS 8 on July 8th, but it seems the […]

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