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Flag App Will Print & Mail Your Photos For Free
Since smartphones came along, we all do things a lot differently than we used to. Take developing pictures for instance. In years gone by, we had to take a roll of film from a camera into a photo center and choose how we wanted it to be developed. Then,... Read more
Estately: The App That Helps You Find A New Home
If you are in the very fortunate position to be able to afford to move home, then there is a fair chance you would like to browse for your future pad using your iPhone. And online real estate company Estately is all about getting you into your new place... Read more
iTrace App Teaches Handwriting To Kids
We live in a very digital world. Indeed, I think we spend a whole lot more time online than we do offline, and I think there will eventually be some major consequences to that. Don’t hear me wrong – I’m not at all against technology and I am excited... Read more
Mitsubishi Metal 3D Printers Are Coming Your Way
3D printing has opened up worlds to the average person – given he could afford a personal 3D printer. While it certainly cannot be called a household item yet, a 3D printer is not that hard to come by these days, and you can create practically anything from guns... Read more
RAVPower Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Pad
Wireless Charging is a cool idea, but I imagine that most of us still need to buy a charging pad to use the wireless charging features available on some devices.  Wireless charging first made it’s way to the Android operating system via the HTC Droid DNA last year and... Read more
Make Your Smartphone Smarter With Agent
I love my smartphone, but I’ll be the first to admit that for a smartphone, it can sometimes be rather dumb. For example, when my battery is on the fritz, the phone will exert an endless amount of energy telling me that it’s about to die. It will beep,... Read more
Smart & Sexy Sounds With the DB60 Bluetooth Speaker
Kickstarter projects are all over the place at the moment.  But, none comes close to sheer design cool than the db60 speaker system.  It is a powerful, active speaker for iPhone & Android phones.  It comes from an exclusive Danish design team and provides superior sound quality.  The db60... Read more
WD Launch New HDD: Black Squared Dual Drive
Western Digital has unveiled a slick 2.5″ hard drive it is calling the WD Black Squared Dual Drive. Unlike previous 2.5″ drives which featured either a spinning hard drive or an SSD, or the combination of the two in a caching setup (a hybrid drive). This new design features... Read more
HTC One Max: Does Size Matter?
The HTC One has been a very popular Android phone, mainly due to the fact that it has a stunning display, an industrious build and features some top specifications. So when HTC released the One Max handset it would be logical to think that bigger is better, or is... Read more
The Jawbone UP24 Might Be The Only Fitness Tracker You’ll Ever Want
I am sure that when fitness trackers started becoming popular, there were many who thought they were just a fad. It’s been a while now, though, and they’re still around. Nay, they’re not just “still” around. Fitness trackers continue to evolve and manufacturers continue to up the ante in order to own... Read more
GESTURES App Promises Easier & Better Pictures
For anyone who likes to take pictures with a phone, which is probably most of us, there comes a point when we realize that there are just too many buttons on the camera interface. There seems to be a button or icon for everything under the sun: flash, capture,... Read more
Philips Hue Competitor LIFX Now Available
Successful Kickstarter company, LIFX is finally shipping its Wi-Fi connected smart lightbulbs.  The Australian hardware startup originally promised in its Kickstarter campaign to ship the product earlier than this.  In fact it was promising to deliver by March, so they are officially late!  However, they have managed to secure major retail... Read more
Meet The New Moga Android Controllers
Power A is the company behind the popular MOGA controllers for gaming on android.  The company have just launched their new series.  The new MOGA Power Pro and MOGA Hero Power have finally arrived. With these fantastic ergonomic pads, you will never be stuck for that head to head... Read more
The Nook GlowLight Will Make Readers Very Happy
Ebook readers have come a long way from being single-purpose devices that couldn’t hold a candle to the awesomeness that is the iPad. While e-ink still holds a certain hard-to-resist allure, ebook reader manufacturers have stepped up to the plate and now offer “real” screes. Still, e-ink is hard... Read more
Sketch Stylus: For Paper And Tablet
In the age where everything can be written electronically, there’s so little need for real pens and pencils. However, Suck UK turned this notion around by producing a set of special pens called the Sketch Stylus. This item may look like your typical graphite pencil. The standard HB lead... Read more
Ene-Farm Fuel Cell Moves into Apartments
The Ene-Farm fuel cell is the first ever commercial fuel cell system in the world. So far, the cell units have only available to people who dwell in a detached property. However, it seems that the creators of the fuel cell unit, Panasonic and Tokyo Gas, have been working... Read more
New OtterBox Provides Apple and Samsung Smartphones Full Waterproof Protection
OtterBox was founded back in 1998 with a line of indestructible dry boxes. Today, OtterBox is the No. 1-selling case for smartphones and offers an extensive line up of premium screen protectors and other device-enhancing accessories that complement various consumer lifestyles. The market leader in trusted cases for smartphones,... Read more
McIntosh MT5: The Silent Magnetic Turntable
Vinyl has been making a comeback over recent years and for serious music lovers, there’s just nothing that compares to the sound of vinyl. It’s not about how many songs you can fit on a memory card in your smart phone or iPod, it’s about hearing every single stroke... Read more