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Recently we reported on the tragic death of a woman in China who, her family claim, was electrocuted by an iPhone charger. It seems the questions over whether mobile phones present a possible danger will continue to be asked, especially after new claims from a Mr. Du of Hong... Read more
The television has been around since anyone can remember, and it certainly is one of those things that manufacturers, marketers, and content producers want to exploit. After all, everyone watches TV, right? Google has not left this niche alone and has, in fact, tested the waters in the past. Its new... Read more
Biometric Finger Sensor for New iPhone
Mobile August 1, 2013
As you may have heard, there is the slim possibility of a new iPhone being released by those really nice people over at Apple. Well, it appears as though some new evidence has emerged suggesting that Apple’s forthcoming iPhone will include a biometric fingerprint sensor (and we all hope... Read more
Viber, the Mobile messaging and VoIP service provider, has introduced a new ‘doodle’ feature to its Android application, which allows users to graffiti over photos or create drawings from scratch. The recent update comes close to three months after Viber increased its Skype-rivaling credentials by rolling out video-calling apps for Windows... Read more
Not long after Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was officially announced by Google, smartphone manufacturers started to make their own related announcements. Sony, in particular, gave a short list of phones that will run on the newest Android version. Of course, you do not have to buy a new phone... Read more
There is nothing more frustrating than losing your keys, but thanks to Nokia that might no longer be a problem. According to sources the firm is planning to launch a “Treasure Tag” accessory that is able to track items using Bluetooth and NFC with a Lumia Windows phone. Apparently... Read more
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is finally out of the bag, much to the delight of Android enthusiasts. In a press event held last July 24, Google unveiled the highly anticipated mobile operating system, and not too surprisingly, it also announced that the OS will be launched on the new... Read more
Telecommuting For Apple: Hard Work Tastes Sweet
Mobile July 30, 2013
Earlier this year a leaked memo broke the news that Yahoo was to end its work-from-home program. The company’s CEO, Marissa Mayer, was both lauded and lambasted for the decision. However, companies like Best Buy followed by announcing that they too would end their flexible work options, while some analysts... Read more
You Can Now Pre-Order Geeksphone Peak+
Mobile July 29, 2013
There is no shortage of smartphone choices today, and in fact, even the briefest look at what is on the table just might make you dizzy with all the brands and models available. Of course, there are fan boys and fan girls who will staunchly defend their preferred OS,... Read more
Google caused a stir at the “Breakfast with Sundar” event, by releasing the Chromecast; a small dongle that plugs into the back of your TV, allowing you to stream content from any device. It is worth noting that this little dongle will cost you only $35. The Chromecast looks... Read more
Flipboard has arrived on your desktop as a Web-based version of the Flipboard program went live on Tuesday, bringing the motion loved by millions, the flip, to their desktop PC’s. The new app means anyone can view, share and “flip” their magazine content online, a vision that is closer to the company’s... Read more
It has been a couple of weeks since I had a month-old iPhone 5 picked right out of my pocket, and it still stings. Obviously, losing a gadget of that caliber will never be okay, but being pickpocketed like a baby added insult to injury. Additionally, factors such as... Read more
It was announced on Wednesday that after disputing over the patents obtained from Motorola, Google have at last agreed a final settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Competitors had accused Google of refusing to license standards-essential patents known as FRAND patents. These are an important part of any industry... Read more
Canonical are seeking to raise $32m through the crowdfunding site Indiegogo in order to launch a handset pre-installed with Ubuntu operating system software. The amount of money it needs to raise is significantly more than any other crowd-financed project before it. Indiegogo’s current funding record is $1,665,380, which was... Read more
Of the many advanced technologies being introduced in OS X Mavericks, one of the most useful, for Mac laptop users, is the new Timer Coalescing feature. It’s an energy-saving technique that promises to extend battery life on your MacBook, by forcing the laptop’s CPU into a low-power mode whenever... Read more
Welcome Back, VLC For iOS!
MobileNewsVideo Players July 24, 2013
VLC has long been one of the most reliable video players for people all over the world. Whether you are a Mac lover or a PC loyalist, when it comes to VLC, there just seems to be a meeting point where users agree that it is one of the... Read more
Intel To Launch A Lower Power Chip For Servers
Mobile July 23, 2013
Intel Corp has announced that it will be launching a low-power version of its server processors in a bid to expand into the data center with energy efficient-chips based on smartphone technology. At an event on Monday with industry analysts and the media, Intel said it planned to offer... Read more
Karsten Nohl, a mobile security expert from Germany claims he has discovered a flaw in mobile SIM encryption technology, which allows him to hack a mobile phone, listen in on calls and even make payments using a mobile phone. Nohl is the founder of Security Research Labs in Berlin.... Read more