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Procreate iPad Illustration App Adds 64-Bit A7 Support And 4K Canvas Size
Vokswagen’s New Smartphone App Creates Music Based On Your Driving (Video)
Vizio 54” 3.0 Home Theater Sound Bar Launches
Save Winamp Website Launches To Make Iconic Player Open Source
Motorola Moto G Lands In The US
ChargeDrive is a Smartphone Charger, Flash Drive, and Tripod in One Device
Xbox One Blu-ray Grinding Noise Issue Fixed With Few Whacks (video)
Lucra L148 Aims To Be America’s Next Supercar (Video)
Mobile Benchmarking Service Delists HTC And Samsung Devices For Suspected Cheating
Solidoodle 4 3D Printer Launches for $999 (video)
Samsung Galaxy S5 May Feature Multi-party Video Conferencing
Microsoft Makes $28 Per Xbox One Sold
SIM Free Nokia Lumia 1520 Up For Pre-order For £550 In The UK
Homemade Macro Camera Rig Captures Awesome Snowflake Photos
Boomf turns your instagram photos into marshmallows
TobyRich iPhone Controlled SmartPlane (Video)
Palette Freeform Interface Offers Custom Physical Shortcuts For Any Software (video)
Just Mobile AluBolt iPhone And iPad Mini Dock Launched
Valve Launches New Steam Reviews Feature
Sony Xperia Z1S May Not Be The Xperia Z1 Mini After All
Lumen TL800 Bluetooth 4.0 LED Bulb Can Now Be Controlled Via Your Smartphone (video)
Original Angry Birds Game Gets Updated (Video)
PlayStation 4 Voice Commands Demonstrated (video)
Google Street View Goes Inside The Worlds Airports
Nokia Lumia 2520 TV Advert Takes On The iPad Air (Video)
Wicked Device WildFire WiFi Arduino Compatible Board Launches
Ninja Blocks Open Source Cloud Enabled Computers Offer Easy Home Automation (video)
PlayStation 4 1.51 Firmware Available To Pre-Download On Thursday In Europe
Nokia Camera App Updated with Raw Support
Transform Your Xbox One or PlayStation 4 With Houseofgrafix
ZTE Grand S II Dual Leaked In AnTuTu Benchmarks
Samsung ChatOn For Android Gets SMS And MMS
Xbox One HDMI In Port Causing Problems For UK Gamers
Samsung Has Sold Less Than 10,000 Galaxy Round Smartphones (Rumor)
Improv Modular Linux Mer Development Platform Unveiled
Verizon Droid Mini Press Render Leaked in White
Huawei Glory 4 Android Smartphone Leaked
ROCKI Adapter Adds WiFi Support To Older Music Systems (video)
Heat Genius Looks To Take On Nest In The UK With New Intelligent Heat Controller
New Porsche Pens Nib Retracts With A Simply Shake (video)
iBuyPower Steam Machine Prototype Unveiled Ahead Of CES 2014
Assassin’s Creed Pirates Lands On Android And iOS December 5th (Video)
Some Nexus 4 Users Experiencing Problems After Android 4.4 KitKat Update
Google Invites Developers To Purchase Their Google Glass Explorer Edition Eyewear
Qualcomm TOQ Smartwatch Now Available To Pre-order
Android 4.4 KitKat Rolling Out for Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition
Slate, The Mobile Desk For Your Macbook Or Notebook
Tokyoflash Kisai Polygon Wood Watch
Meet the Nokia Normandy
Microsoft giving a free game to Xbox One owners with hardware problems

Procreate iPad Illustration App Adds 64-Bit A7 Support And 4K Canvas Size

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 07:34 AM PST

The awesome Procreate iPad illustration application has today received a new update from its developers Savage Interactive Pty Ltd which brings with it a wealth of new features, tweaks and performance enhancements. The latest Procreate iPad illustration app now includes support for Apple's new iOS 7 operating system and its 64-bit A7 processor and has […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 07:28 AM PST

Volkswagen has created a new smartphone app in collaboration with Underworld, the application creates music which is based on your driving. The music is created in real time and the app collects data when your smartphone is connected to the computer in VW’s Golf GTI, it uses data from engine speed, RPM, acceleration and more […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 07:11 AM PST

Vizio has announced a new home theater sound bar that is designed for TVs with screens larger than 55-inches. The sound bar is called the Vizio 54″ 3.0 Home Theater Sound Bar. The sound bar has 103dB of ear busting power and promises deep bass. The big bass reproduction is thanks to integrated Deep Bass […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 07:03 AM PST

After AOL announced last week that they would be closing down the Winamp website for good on December 20th 2013. putting an end to the development and availability of the 16 year old music player. Disgruntled fans of the Winamp software have started a Save Winamp website to try and persuade AOL to save the […]

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Motorola Moto G Lands In The US

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:59 AM PST

When Motorola announced the new Motorola Moto G smartphone, the company said that the handset would not be available in the US until early January next year. Motorola has just announced that the Motorola Moto G is now available in the US, the handset is available unlocked direct from Motorola. The Moto G comes with […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:58 AM PST

We all need more run time out of our smartphones at one time or another when we are out and about. It seems like the first time you forget to plug your smartphone in overnight is the day you constantly need to use it and wish you had your charge cable with you. A new […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:49 AM PST

If you have just taken delivery of your brand-new next-generation Xbox One from Microsoft, but are experiencing a similar fate to numerous other Xbox One owners and have a Blu-ray disk drive making grinding noises. You might be interested in a fix which has been discovered over on the Xbox One official forum that allows […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:48 AM PST

Lucra is a high performance car manufacturer in the USA, the company hand builds it cars, and it has plans to be America’s next supercar manufacturer with its new Lucra L148. The Lucra L148 certainly looks very impressive from the photos and video, it will feature a one piece carbon fiber body that has been […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:30 AM PST

We previously heard that a number of smartphone manufacturers may be gaming the system with mobile benchmarks, making their handsets processors run faster than normal when used with certain benchmark applications. Now one benchmarking company, Futuremark, has decided to delist a number of smartphones from HTC and Samsung, the reason behind this is that the […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:30 AM PST

Solidoodle has this week added a new addition to their range of 3D printers, in the form of the newly launched Solidoodle 4 3D printer which is now available to purchase on the high street as well as online for $999. The new Solidoodle 4 3D Printer now provides users with the ability to multiple […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 06:20 AM PST

Samsung are rumored to be making their Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone official in January, the handset is rumored to hit the stores some time in February. We have heard a number of rumors about the handsets specifications, and now we have some details on a possible new software feature that will launch with the Samsung […]

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Microsoft Makes $28 Per Xbox One Sold

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:59 AM PST

We know that the PlayStation 4 only costs $381 to build, and that its selling price of $399 means that Sony makes just $18 per console that's sold. Now that the Xbox One is available to everyone, IHS has estimated what it costs to build Microsoft's new console. Just like Sony, it looks like the […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:46 AM PST

We just got an email from the guys over at Unlocked Mobiles to let us know that the SIM free Nokia Lumia 1520 is up for pre-order in the UK for £549.98 including taxes. The handset will launch in the UK next week on the 6th of December, and it will be available with various […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:44 AM PST

Photographer Alexey Kljatov has taken some truly awesome photographs of snowflakes using a homemade macro rig which he has created using a inexpensive 44M-5 Helios lens and a Canon Powershot A650. Kljatov cobbled the two pieces of photography equipment together using board, tape, a screw, and a piece of glass check out the rig after the […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:41 AM PST

Want to do something unique with that selfie or other instagram photo? Now, thanks to a start-up in the UK, you can have your pictures on food. And eat it too. I’m talking about marshmallows. Boomf will print your favorite instagram photos on marshmallows and you get nine of them for £12. Maybe you can […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:38 AM PST

The latest smartphone controlled gadget is from TobyRich, their new SmartPlane can be controlled by Apple’s iPhone, and according to the company this is “the first smartphone-controlled airplane in the world.” The TobyRich SmartPlane is made from polypropylene and it is designed to be both lightweight and durable, it features a propeller which is offset […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:24 AM PST

If you use a number of software shortcuts or commands regularly you might be interested in a new free-form interface device which has been created called Palette, that allows you to build your own custom physical shortcuts and interface system. The Palette interface system comprises of sliders, knobs and dials that you can link to […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:09 AM PST

Just Mobile has launched a new dock designed for your iPhone and iPad Mini, the Just Mobile AluBolt iPhone Dock, and it will work with Apple devices that feature a lightning connector. The dock looks pretty good from the photos and it will work with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPad Mini and […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 05:04 AM PST

Valve has today announced they have rolled out a new feature to their Steam games network which now enables users to leave reviews, rate and discuss games and applications within the vast Steam library. The new Steam Reviews feature has been added by Valve to provide members of Steam with a the ability to see […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 04:53 AM PST

We have been hearing rumors for a while now that the leaked Sony Xperia Z1s would be the Xperia Z1 Mini, Sony launched a version of the Xperia Z1 Mini in Japan, the Sony Xperia Z1f. This had lead us to believe that the leaked Sony Xperia Z1s would be the US and European version […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 04:52 AM PST

Lumen has this month announce the launched of their new Lumen bulb application which has been created to run on iOS devices and select Android mobile devices. Allowing you to control the bulb fiery Bluetooth 4.0 connection, watch the video after the jump to see it in action. The Lumen TL800 bulb is priced at […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 04:35 AM PST

The original Angry Birds games was first launched back in 2009, since then there have been many versions of the game, although Rovio has not forgotten about the original game, providing various updates over the last few years. Now the original Angry Birds game has received a new update, and the update brings 30 new […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 04:13 AM PST

Following on from yesterday’s release of Microsoft’s Xbox One Kinect voice commands, today we have a demonstration of the new PlayStation 4 voice command system, which has been created by PlayStation Access over on YouTube. The short PS4 demo video shows you how to setup your new PlayStation 4 voice command system and demonstrates a […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 04:07 AM PST

The last update from Google Street View took us around the canals of Venice, and now Google is expanding Street View inside some of the worlds airports, train stations and even subway stations. There are a total of 16 airports that you can now see the inside of on Google Street View, plus over 50 […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:59 AM PST

Nokia recently launched their latest Windows tablet, the Nokia Lumia 2520, and now the company has released a new TV advert, and they are having a go at Apple’s iPad Air. The video below from Nokia doesn’t actually mention Apple’s iPad Air, but it is pretty clear that the tablet they are talking about is […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:53 AM PST

If you are looking to earn some serious network and Internet connectivity to your applications and projects you might be interested in a new WiFi board created by Wicked Device called the WildFire. The WildFire board is an Arduino compatible board designed to provide extended scope when creating applications with larger data requirements and greater […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:42 AM PST

If you enjoy tinkering with home automation devices and systems you might be interested in Ninja Blocks, which are small open source cloud enabled computers that can sense their environment. The Ninja Blocks receive input from a variety of sensors & can affect their surroundings by controlling lights, power sockets, and other actuators that you […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:21 AM PST

European and UK gamers patiently waiting for the official launch of the new next-generation PlayStation 4 later this week. Might be interested to learn that Sony is making their day one update in the form of the PlayStation 4 1.51 firmware, available to pre-download on Thursday night throughout Europe and the UK. The PlayStation 4 […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:19 AM PST

Some of Nokia’s recent handsets are known for their impressive camera capabilities, including the recently announced Nokia Lumia 1520 as well as the camera-centric Nokia Lumia 1020. If you’re a photography enthusiast, you’d be glad to know that the updated Nokia Camera app brings RAW support, allowing users to be more creative with their captured […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:06 AM PST

If you would like to customise your new next-generation Sony PlayStation 4 or Microsoft Xbox One console, but don’t have the cash to be able to purchase the white Xbox One limited-edition that is currently selling over on eBay for over $3000. You might be interested in these vinyl stickers which have been created to […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 03:04 AM PST

It looks like ZTE is planning the successor to the ZTE Grand S, as a new devices, the ZTE Grand S II Dual has turned up in the AnTuTu benchmarks. The device will apparently come with a quad core Snapdragon 800 processor from Qualcomm, the previous handset features a quad core Snapdragon S4 pro processor. […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 02:53 AM PST

Samsung has updated its mobile messaging app, ChatON for Google’s Android platform, the latest version of the app comes with a range of new features. Some of the new features in the latest version of Samsung ChatOnN for Android include support for SMS and MMS, and your smartphone native messages are now combined within the […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 02:51 AM PST

Adding to the problems already being experienced by new next-generation Xbox One console owners who are having difficulties with their disk drives. It’s now been reported that UK Microsoft Xbox One owners are experiencing problems integrating their new Xbox One to show footage from Sky, Virgin, BT or Freeview using the Xbox One's HDMI IN […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 02:38 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy Round is only available in Samsung’s home country of South Korea, the handset retails for the equivalent of $1,000 and it features a curved display. According to a recent report, sales of the Samsung Galaxy Round are not very high in South Korea, and Samsung has reportedly sold less than 10,000 units […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 02:21 AM PST

If you enjoy creating your own electronic projects you might be interested in a new modular development platform called the Improv which is a modular engineering kit that comes with a CPU card and a separate feature card to connect it to. The design of the Improv system allows the processor card to power the […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 02:10 AM PST

Last month, the prolific leaker @evleaks posted an unofficial press render of the Droid Mini in red. A few days after the leak, the Big Red announced the availability of the new colour option on its network. Now, @evleaks is back with another image, this time it’s the same Droid Mini for Verizon, but with […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 02:01 AM PST

Huawei launched the Honor 3 in the summer, now the handsets successor which will be called the Huawei Glory 4 in China and the Huawei Honor 4 in other countries has been leaked. The Huawei Glory 4 will come with a HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, as yet the exact […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:59 AM PST

If you are looking for a little more quality from your WiFi system and have an older non wireless music system which is gathering dust or just a little less used than it used to be. You might be interested in a new device called ROCKI which has been designed to add wireless support to […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:48 AM PST

The Nest Thermostat is popular in the US, unfortunately it is not available in the UK as yet as our heating systems work differently than our friends in the states. Now a new company is launching an intelligent way to control your heating in the UK from your smartphone or tablet, Heat Genius. The Heat […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:46 AM PST

Porsche more well known for its cars than its pens has this week unveiled a new range of Porsche pens in the form of the Porsche Shake Pen Twist. The design of the Porsche pens allows the nib to be retracted with a simple shake and have been created using PVD-coated brass and anodised aluminium. […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:34 AM PST

Ahead of next years CES 2014 event iBuyPower has unveiled their new Steam Machine prototype for the world to see, showing how PC gaming systems are now becoming more like console systems. After all gaming consoles are simply PC components combined with a custom operating system. The iBuyPower Steam Machine prototype is currently in development […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:33 AM PST

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Pirates will launch on Google’s Android platform on the 5th of December, the game will retail for $4.99, and it will also be available on Apple’s iOS platform. The App will be available from Apple’s App Store, Google Play and also the Amazon Appstore, Ubisoft have also released a […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:31 AM PST

Look what we have here. If you thought only Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 users were the unlucky ones who’re facing troubles after updating to Android 4.3, think again. Several Nexus 4 users are reporting problems after updating to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat update. Nexus 4 users had to wait quite a bit […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:13 AM PST

Google has this week followed on the recent availability of their Google Glass App-Development Kit to all developers, by now allowing developers to buy Google Glass Explorer editions. Google has today started sending out invitations to developers via email with codes allowing them to purchase Google glass hardware, which is shown in the image below. […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:11 AM PST

The last thing we heard about the Qualcomm TOQ Smartwatch was that it would go on sale on the 2nd of December, this new wearable gadget is now available to pre-order. Qualcomm are now taking orders on the TOQ, the device is available to pre-order for $350, and Qualcomm have said the device will ship […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 01:04 AM PST

Yesterday, the latest Android 4.4 KitKat update started rolling out for the HTC One Google Play Edition. If you’re a proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S4 GPE, there’s some good news for you. In a post on Google+, Google announced that the Google Play Edition of Samsung Galaxy S4 will join the HTC One […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 12:50 AM PST

I tend to work better when I have my laptop on a desk rather than on my lap, and now one company has come up with the Slate, which is basically a mobile desk for your MacBook or laptop. The Slate features a space for your laptop, a built in mouse pad, and a place […]

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Tokyoflash Kisai Polygon Wood Watch

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 12:34 AM PST

Some of our readers will remember the Kisai Polygon LCD watch that we featured on the site last year, there is now a new version available, the Tokyoflash Kisai Polygon wood watch. The Tokyoflash Kisai Polygon wood watch features a wooden casing, plus a textured leather strap, it shows the time, date and has an […]

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Meet the Nokia Normandy

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 12:17 AM PST

Well it looks like Nokia has a new phone in the works, which shouldn’t surprise anyone, and according to @evleaks, the phone is currently known as the Nokia Normandy, but this is likely just a codename and will have a different name when it is released. We would be very surprised if this was it’s […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 12:11 AM PST

No launch goes entirely smoothly and while Microsoft has sold many Xbox One units, not all are functioning perfectly. That is to be expected. Some of the consoles are having problems with their optical drives, others are eating discs, and others reject discs while making weird sounds. Unfortunately, it happens. Well, we have some good […]

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