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Earlier this year, Kim Dotcom made it back to the spotlight, thanks to his new venture, Mega. We all know about Megaupload, and how it has “helped” people all over the world in various ways – many of which were deemed illegal, hence the takedown of the popular site.... Read more
Nokia has somehow managed to hang on to dear life, thanks to the high end phones that it has been churning out. While many of the people in my circle would never think about getting a Windows phone, there is still a market for such a device. And, if... Read more
Researchers in the security field at Bluebox Security, have found a bug in the Android operating system, which allows them to create malicious apps (appearing to be genuine with correct digital signatures). Digital signatures allow any piece of data, including an app, to be checked to see that it... Read more
PairASight: See Through Other People’s Eyes
Mobile July 8, 2013
At a loss for words when trying to depict what you’re seeing? Imagine if you could show any of your friends what you’re seeing in real time, and almost literally through your own eyes? The PairASight project is the answer to both these questions. With this system, that can... Read more
Premier Inn has launched a new concept in hotel rooms, known as Hub. Although it’s being termed a concept, Whitbread has committed to opening its first Hub by Premier Inn in London UK by summertime 2014. The futuristic hotel room is detailed as filling 11.4sqm of space, with storage... Read more
If you’re in New York and your smartphone or tablet runs out of battery right when you need them the most, don’t panic. All you have to do is find one of the city’s new solar charging stations to breathe new life into your gadget. Under the name Street... Read more
With news about Apple applying for the iWatch trademark in Japan spreading like wildfire, supporters of the company and its products are certainly trying not to get overly excited about the possibility of a smartwatch in the future. Of course, we all know that a whole lot can happen... Read more
Galaxy Note 3 Rumours
Mobile July 4, 2013
For those of you who love all things Samsung; get ready, there may be a new Galaxy Note 3 just around the corner. A new rumour has surfaced claiming that the latest phablet device could be arriving in September. The Korean tech giant has certainly hyped up the new... Read more
Apple Hire Former Yves Saint Laurent CEO
Mobile July 3, 2013
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
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
Apple Apply For The “iWatch” Trademark
Mobile July 2, 2013
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
‘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
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
EmoPulse Smile: Your Smart Digital Companion
Mobile July 1, 2013
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
This new rumour regarding the variant of the HTC One will look very similar to the metallic flagship model, but will be powered by Microsoft’s tile-based operating system, Neowin reports. The phone won’t be a clone or carbon copy of the original HTC One, but will have a similar look.... Read more
New data shows that in the past year mobile malware has increased by 614 percent, with Android receiving 92 percent of the threats. The data comes from Juniper Newtorks, who released its third annual Mobile Threat Report on Tuesday. The growth of mobile malware was tracked from March 2012... Read more
Water-resistant Sony SmartWatch 2 Unveiled
Mobile June 27, 2013
Sony’s initial foray into the market of wearable electronics was not that big a success, given that the company’s first smartwatch went by largely unnoticed. But Sony SmartWatch 2 is a modified, improved version of its predecessor and will surely make some waves, especially in a market that seems... Read more
Jackery Air: Super-slim Portable Mobile Charger
Mobile June 27, 2013
All the frequent travelers out there who always worry that their mobile devices will run out of juice when they need them most should definitely give this gadget a try. The Jackery Air is a super-slim portable mobile charger that’s about the size of an iPhone 5 and has... Read more