FileHippo News

The latest software and tech news

A Shattered Collection of My Best Memories: An Immediate Solution Thanks to Stellar Photo Recovery

Who doesn’t love creating new memories and saving them as photos on a smartphone, PC, or any other digital media? While many of us share some on social media, we keep the most precious and private ones to ourselves. Sadly, my hard drive of photos became corrupted, which held images…

Adobe Acrobat Pro is the ultimate solution for increased productivity

Disclosure: Our team is always looking for things we think our readers will value. We have received compensation for publishing this article. Despite our many technological advances today, we still sit with situations where we open several apps for a task. You use one to compile a document, another one…

GOM Mix Max’s Big Launch

GOM & Company is releasing its newest video editing software, GOM Mix Max, with a big launch celebration. Focused on balancing high-quality and plentiful features, GOM Mix Max will be a powerful tool for new editors and veterans alike. Users who sign up now can get GOM Mix Max for free for…

X-Ray Vision On Your Smartphone: It May Be Possible
X-ray Vision: The Future Of Smartphones? Dina Katabi, a professor in MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and graduate student Fadel Adib, used low-power Wi-Fi signals to track human movement behind walls. These researchers have created a new system that could be used in future electronic devices... Read more
Apple Hire Former Yves Saint Laurent CEO
It has been reported that Apple have hired the former CEO of Yves Saint Laurent, Paul Deneve, to work on “special projects”. The report was first confirmed by Adam Satariano a Bloomberg reporter, who tweeted that Deneve will report to Apple’s CEO  Tim Cook.  Satariano was told, “We’re thrilled... Read more
Gran Turismo GT Academy 2013 Now Live
Sony have announced, from 09:00 on July 2nd, that they have started distributing the Gran Turismo 6 playable demo free via PlayStation Store; but you hard core racing drivers had better hurry as the game is only available until July 30th (for the qualifying GT Academy event, the demo... Read more
Revamped Skype for Android Gets 100M Installs – So Far
As the world geared up to tackle the second half of the year, messaging icon Skype had some good news to share with its users: Skype for Android has reached the milestone of 100 million users. To avoid any confusion, that figure refers to the 100 million installs the... Read more
Google Glass Gets A Web Browser
Google Glass now has a web browser, after Google added new updates to the wearable technology on Monday. They say they have made it easier to find new content and communicate hands-free. In a Google+ post the company said “We’ve been exploring ways to let you quickly dive deeper... Read more
Foxconn Smartwatch

Foxconn Smartwatch

News July 3, 2013

Hon Hai Precision Industry (the main manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone and iPad) better known by its international trading name: Foxconn, have just showcased a smartwatch that can be connected wirelessly to an iPhone.  This new innovative product, which the company hopes will be part of its future revenue growth,... Read more
Sony: Microsoft Finally Got the Message
In the battle of next-generation consoles, Sony’s PlayStation 4 has so far managed to keep well ahead of its rival Microsoft’s Xbox One, benefitting from a $100 lower price and a more open digital rights management policy. The Xbox One will retail for $499, while the PlayStation 4 will... Read more
Kirobo: First Talking Robot Launched in Space
It barely weighs 2 pounds and looks like an adorable toy. Its name is Kirobo and it is a humanoid robot. But this is not just a robot like the others, as Japan space exploration researchers have been putting all their hopes in Kirobo  as the first robot space... Read more
Apple Apply For The “iWatch” Trademark
It looks as though Apple are following the trend for smartwatches, after the company applies for the “iWatch” trademark in Japan.  The application was submitted on June 3 and appeared on the Japan Patent Office website on June 27. The name is categorized as being for products like handheld... Read more
Recon Jet: Google Glass For Sportsmen?
The Recon Jet resembles the Google Glass mounted on a pair of polarised sunglasses.  Recon have made similar products before (Recon’s Android ski goggles).  This time the company is back with an new design for the summer sportsman. The product is called the Recon Jet, at a cost of $500,... Read more
Google Making Android-powered Gaming Console?
Although there has been no official confirmation, the Internet is abuzz with reports that software giant Google aims at getting a slice of the hardware market, first by releasing an Android-powered gaming console. The rumor was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and has been spreading across the... Read more
Kickstarter Opens Up To Canada-Based Projects
Yesterday was Canada Day, with Canadians and friends celebrating the world over. While some may have their fun at the expense of the nice people of Canada, there is another reason to celebrate for its citizens: starting this summer, Kickstarter is going to open up its doors to projects... Read more
Drayson Racing Electric Car Breaks World Speed Record
Electric cars are not traditionally associated with the idea of super-speed, but this is gradually beginning to change.  After Nissan recently unveiled a superfast electric-gasoline powered hybrid, a UK Drayson Racing electric car broke the world land speed record. Drayson Racing Technologies’ electric model, Lola Drayson B12 69/EV, reached... Read more
PayPal Set To Enter Space
It would seem that the world is just not big enough for PayPal as they aim towards handling financial transactions for astronauts, space travellers and tourists. Commercial space travel is getting closer to becoming an everyday reality and PayPal want to prove that they are ready for such progress.... Read more
Turn Your IPhone Into A Gun (Well Almost)
‘I know what your’e thinking, did I make six calls or only five?’ So it has come down to this.  People cannot be bothered to wait for a gun licence anymore and are just buying one of these instead. The clever minds at Shenzhen, China’s Sunsky Ltd., “Wholesalers from... Read more
Android 4.3 Now Available For Download – At Your Own Risk
Just how adventurous are you when it comes to “upgrading” to the latest OS – even if it’s still on beta? Last week, I was taken down a peg or two because I installed iOS 7 Beta 2 on my iPad. Contrary to my initial reaction – immediately roll... Read more
Man Awarded $20,000 For Finding Facebook Flaw
A British man has been given a $20,000 reward from Facebook after finding a  bug, which if left undetected could have left users’ accounts exposed to hackers. Jack Whitton who is a security researcher, discovered the flaw within Facebook’s text messaging system. Mr Whitton, aged 22, has been thanked... Read more
EmoPulse Smile: Your Smart Digital Companion
Taking a whole new approach to the whole smartwatch business, this piece of wearable tech is equipped with almost any feature imaginable, turning it into a smart digital companion. The EmoPulse Smile could be described as a wearable smartphone, but it is actually so much more. It is also... Read more