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Skylanders Collection Vault App Lets Gamers Keep Up With Collections
Radius iPhone Case Offers A Minimal Design (video)
Bitcoin’s Value Soars To Over $1,000
Acer C720 Chromebook Gets A Touchscreen Option
Three New Surface 2 vs iPad Air Adverts Released By Microsoft (video)
Jolla Smartphone With Sailfish OS Goes On Sale Today (Video)
ARK Portable Wireless Charging System Launches On Kickstarter Next Week
Nissan’s Self Driving Car Tested On Japan’s Highways (Video)
Souliss Open Source Home Automation Framework Now Supports Plug And Play
AT&T To End U-verse Support For The Xbox 360
Honda Bringing Siri Eyes Free To 3 Models
Apple Microlens Adaptor Patent Uses Light Field Technology To Refocus Photos After Capture
Doctor Who: Legacy game for Android and iOS
Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance Launched In France
i-box Trax Bluetooth Speaker Launches For £70
Sony May Drop Prices Of PlayStation 4 Digital Games In Europe Ahead Of Launch
Fan Made Renegade X FPS Command & Conquer Style Game Launches Feb 26th 2014
Qubi Android Games And Media Centre Hits Kickstarter (video)
Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 To Launch With Galaxy S5
Blu Life Pro Android 4.2 Super Thin Smartphone Measures Just 6.9mm Thick
Team Fortress 2 Lil’ Guardian Pyro Wins Best Overall 2013 Saxxy Award (video)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Release Date Could Be March (Rumor)
Giant Game of Thrones Infographic Reveals Who Killed Who
How Google Made Android 4.4 Kit Kat For More Devices
Kinect 2.0 Like $500 MIT 3D Nano-Camera Operates At The Speed Of Light
Sandwichbike Shipping Worldwide For $1,000 Jan 2014 (video)
PlayStation 4 Launch Advert Behind The Scenes Look (video)
Samsung Galaxy Gear Update Headed To The US This Week
Xbox One Future Games Montage Trailer Released (video)
Light Blue Cortado Arduino Compatible Board Unveiled By Punch Through Design (video)
Revo Launches SuperSignal DAB Radio With Bluetooth
Kim DotCom’s Mega App Lands On iOS
E-Volo Volocopter 18 Rotor Electric Helicopter In Action (Video)
Amazon 2013 Kindle Paperwhite Jailbroken
GTA Virtual Reality Demonstrated Using Oculus Rift, Wii Remote And Virtualizer (video)
Worldwide Smartphone Shipments To Hit 1 Billion By End Of 2013
Microsoft’s Scroogled Campaign Takes On Chromebooks (Video)
PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane (video)
BBM Will Be Pre-installed in Some Android Smartphones, says Blackberry
iBuyPower Steam Machine Specifications And Price Announced At $499
iPhone 5S Supply Improves In The US
Scientists Create 3D Printed Batteries
Nokia Lumia 525 Gets Official
Google Chrome Gets Automatic Voice Search (Video)
U-Cat, The Underwater Robot Turtle (Video)
GTA San Andreas hitting mobile platforms in December
Get $25 Google Play Credit And Free Shipping With Google Nexus 7 Purchase
Best Buy is responsible for 12% of U.S. smartphone sales
T-Mobile Galaxy S4 Getting Android 4.3 Update
Airwolf 3D AW3D HD New Larger Desktop 3D Printer Unveiled

Skylanders Collection Vault App Lets Gamers Keep Up With Collections

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 07:42 AM PST

Activision has announced the launch of a new and free app for iOS devices that fans of the Skylanders game franchise will love. The app is called the Skylanders Collection Vault and it’s available on the App Store right now. The app is designed to allow the gamer to explore Skylanders characters they don't own […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 07:34 AM PST

After a successful Kickstarter campaign the innovative and very unique Radius iPhone case is now available to purchase for $70 and has been specifically designed for the iPhone 5 and 5S smartphones. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Radius iPhone case project and see it in action. mod-3 creators of […]

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Bitcoin’s Value Soars To Over $1,000

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 07:33 AM PST

Bitcoin has been in the news a lot recently, Richard Branson announced that his space flights would accept the currency, and a University in Cyprus announced that students could pay their tuition with Bitcoin. Now the digital currency has hit an all time high of over $1,000 for the first time, with a high point […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 07:24 AM PST

Acer launched their new C720 Chromebook earlier this month, and now the company has announced a new version of the device with a touchscreen display, the Acer C720P. The Acer C720P shares the same specifications as the previous model, apart from the touchscreen display, it is powered by a Haswell based Intel Celeron 2955U processor, […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 07:22 AM PST

In the run-up to the holiday season all the main manufacturers are ramping up their advertising spend to try and outdo their competitors. Microsoft is such a company this week and has released three new Microsoft Surface 2 vs iPad Air adverts to try and help the struggling Windows 8 tablet the Surface 2. It’s […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:55 AM PST

Jolla has launched their Jolla Smartphone in Helsinki, the handset was developed by some ex Nokia engineers and it comes with Jolla’s Sailfish OS. The Jolla smartphone is bow available to buy in Finland, the handset will only be available in limited quantities at launch, there will only be 450 units of the device available […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:51 AM PST

Bezalel have this week taken the wraps of their new portable wireless charging device called the ARK which will soon be launching on the Kickstarter crowd funding website, to try and make the jump from concept to production. The ARK portable wireless charging system is fitted with a 5200mAh battery and can either be used […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:41 AM PST

A number of companies are working on self driving cars including BMW, Google and more, and now Nissan has tested their own self driving car on the highways in Japan. The Nissan self driving car is a modified Nissan Leaf, and this is the first time that the vehicle has been tested on the public […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:33 AM PST

Souliss has this month released the latest version of their distributed framework software which now support plug and play and allows you to communicate with any object that can be attached to an Arduino / AVR microcontroller and has been designed for home automation or just controlling device in general. Using Souliss your preferred devices […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:29 AM PST

We have some bad news for Xbox 360 gamers who use their consoles for AT&T's U-verse. The carrier has announced that after December 31st 2013, AT&T will be ending support for the service. AT&T says, "A previous communication referenced that you would need to purchase an Xbox 360 Gold membership for your Xbox 360 to […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:19 AM PST

Honda has announced that it is bringing Apple’s Siri Eyes Free feature to three of its car models, the list of vehicles include the 2013-2014 Honda Accord, and the 2013 Acura RDX and ILX. The Siri Eyes Free feature is now available on the above vehicles as a dealer installed accessory and Honda has plans […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:17 AM PST

It has been revealed this week that Apple has filed a new patent in the form of the U.S. Patent No. 8,593,564 for a “Digital camera including refocusable imaging mode adaptor,” which could make its way to the range of iPhone devices. The new Apple patent is for a camera system that uses a microlens […]

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Doctor Who: Legacy game for Android and iOS

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:13 AM PST

The Doctor is now making his way onto mobile platforms in a new game called Doctor Who: Legacy, from Tiny Rebel Games and Seed Studios. The worldwide release of the game has now begun and it should be live on iOS and Android for Australians. Get ready for lots of timey wimey fun. We don’t […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:05 AM PST

Samsung has launched a new version of the Galaxy S4 smartphone in France, the handset is called the Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance, and the device is essentially the LTE-A version of the smartphone that was launched in South Korea a while back. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance comes with a quad core Snapdragon 800 processor […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:51 AM PST

If you are in the market for a new Bluetooth speaker you might be interested in a new one created by i-box called the Trax which includes both Bluetooth and NFC pairing and builds on the technology used in the Twist speaker system. The i-box Trax Bluetooth speaker weighs just 317g and on a single […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:41 AM PST

The Sony PlayStation 4 is launching in Europe this Friday the 29th of November, and now it would appear that Sony is considering dropping the prices of the PS4 digital games ahead of the European launch. Some of the major publishers have set European prices for their games, with titles like Battlefield 4 and Fifa […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:36 AM PST

If you have been following the development of the awesome Renegade X first-person shooter (FPS) video games development over the last six years. You will be pleased to leaner that a final released of the finished game will officially commence on Feb 26th 2014 on PC and will be free to play. Renegade X started as […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:23 AM PST

If you are in the market for a new Android games and media centre you might be interested in a new device which is currently raising funds over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website this month. The Qubi Android games and media centre has been designed to provide both a gang solution and a local […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:20 AM PST

Earlier today we heard that the new Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to launch in March, Samsung launched their Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch at the same time as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. We previously heard that Samsung were working on the new Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, and now according to a recent report, the […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:13 AM PST

BLU Products has this week unveiled a new smartphone they have created and added to their range in the form of the new Blu Life Pro smartphone, which measures just 6.9mm in thickness The Blu Life Pro smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6589T Quad-Core 1.5GHz Cortex-A7 with PowerVR SGX544 GPU supported by 1GB of […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 04:31 AM PST

Team Fortress 2 fans are sure to enjoy this new short movie created and now Winner of Best Overall for the 2013 Saxxy Award. Which features a Pyro leaving a little angel to guard a TF2 sentry gun for him. But is the tiny toy up to the task? Check out the awesome short movie […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 04:29 AM PST

We have been hearing rumors for a while that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be announced in January and will go on sale in February, although according to a recent report it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date could be March. The news comes from the Korean Media, who have discovered that Samsung […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 04:11 AM PST

As we count down the days to the next series of the awesome Game of Thrones series, Studio Incandesence has created a huge Game of Thrones Infographic detailing the killing that has taken place so far with in the Game of Thrones series. Allowing fans to see just who has been killing who if you can't […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 04:03 AM PST

Google’s android 4.4 Kit Kat is designed to work with the latest high end smartphones and also older devices with lower specifications and budget android devices. In an interview with Read Write, Google explained how they managed to get Android 4.4 Kit Kat work on devices with lower specifications, they gave the development team working […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 03:57 AM PST

Students at MIT have this week unveiled a Kinect 2.0 like device they have created “nano-camera” that can capture translucent objects, such as a glass vase, in 3D and operates at the speed of light. The new inexpensive 'nano-camera' has been designed to be used in medical imaging, collision-avoidance detectors for cars, and interactive gaming […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 03:34 AM PST

Some of our readers might remember the very unique and innovative Sandwichbike which has been created as a build it yourself bike, offering cyclists with a unique way to customise their ride. The Sandwichbike has been inspired by the concept of flat packing and home assembly, think Ikea and comes in a box ready for […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 03:11 AM PST

If like me you enjoyed the latest Sony PlayStation 4 launch trailer, you might enjoy this behind the scenes look at how the trailer was created by the production team. During the advert there are over 50 references to past and present Playstation 4 titles for you to try and spot. For instance did you […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 03:08 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy Gear update was recently released for Samsung’s smartwatch in Europe, and now it would appear that the update will be released in the US this week. The update brings a range of new features to the Samsung Galaxy Gear, which include full notification support for all applications, which includes email, texts, hangouts, […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 03:02 AM PST

If you are enjoying playing with your new Microsoft Xbox One next generation games console, or thinking of purchasing one. You might be interested in a new video which is being released by Microsoft this week showcasing the new up-and-coming games that will be released onto its Xbox console in the future. To help power […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 02:52 AM PST

Punch Through Design has this week unveiled their new Light Blue Cortado Arduino compatible board which has been created to bridge the gap between physical and digital worlds. The Light Blue Cortado Arduino compatible board is powered by just an on-board coin cell and has been created for embedding deep within projects. Watch the video […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 02:50 AM PST

Revo has announced their latest DAB radio, the Revo SuperSignal which is designed to be used as a DAB radio and also a Bluetooth speaker, so you can stream your favourite music to the device from your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device. The Revo SuperSignal comes with DAB, DAB+ and an FM Tuner with […]

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Kim DotCom’s Mega App Lands On iOS

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 02:33 AM PST

Kim DotCom’s Mega released an app for Google’s Android platform back in July, and now the company has released Mega for Apple’s iOS platform. The Mega app will let you access your Mega account direct from your iPhone or iPad, and it will let you manage your files, and also move them as we. Mega […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 02:21 AM PST

The e-volo Volocopter is an 18 rotor electric helicopter, and one of the first electric helicopters to make a successful flight, so far it has reached heights of 18 meters high in test flights. The Volocopter is designed to hold two people, and will be capable of traveling distances of up to 100km with a […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 02:15 AM PST

Earlier this month a script was released online which allowed users to jailbreak their Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 device, which has now been updated to work with the Kindle Touch and Kindle Paperwhite 1. To be able to jailbreak your Amazon 2013 Kindle Paperwhite device to load on third party applications or make other changes […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 02:03 AM PST

Grand Theft Auto fans are sure to enjoy this preview of GTA 4 virtual reality setup which combines an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, Virtualizer motion sensor and Wii remote, to create a very immersive experience for players that also looks like it will give you a good work out as well. The game system […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:57 AM PST

Smartphones have become increasingly popular over the last few years, and according to a recent report by IDC, shipments of smartphones are expected to be over 1 Billion for 2013. Sales of smartphones have increase around 39.3 percent since 2012, and shipments of smartphones are expected to increase to 1.7 billion units per year by […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:47 AM PST

Last week we saw Microsoft step up their Scroogled campaign against Google with a range of new products, and now Microsoft is having a go at Google’s Chromebook notebooks. The video below stars the guys from the TV show Pawn Stars, with a customer bringing in a Google Chromebook to the Pawn Stars team, in […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:46 AM PST

If you are looking a a unique gift you might be interested in this awesome and innovative smartphone controlled paper airplane called the PowerUp 3.0, that has been designed to allow you to transform your self-made paper airplanes into a smartphone-controlled flying machines. The PowerUp 3.0 smartphone controlled paper airplane is fitted with an ultra […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:41 AM PST

Blackberry recently entered the IM apps arena a few weeks back with its Blackberry Messenger, commonly known as BBM, which is now available on both Android and iOS. BBM received quite a lot of praise on both Android and iOS with the downloads surpassing 20 million in over a week. Now, to promote the application […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:25 AM PST

Following the unveiling of the very first Steam Machine by iBuyPower, the company has today followed on the announcement by releasing specifications for the new gaming hardware and a price of $499 which puts it in direct competition with the current next-generation gaming consoles. The new Steam Machine will be showcased at next years CES […]

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iPhone 5S Supply Improves In The US

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:17 AM PST

Apple first launched the iPhone 5S back in September, the handset was in short supply at first, this continued well into October and now it looks like supply of the handset has improved. According to a recent report by Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster, Apple has now started to catch up with demand for the iPhone […]

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Scientists Create 3D Printed Batteries

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 01:05 AM PST

3D printing technology is becoming more popular and is being more widely used for creating a wide range of things, the latest is 3D printed batteries, which have been created by Jennifer Lewis, a Harvard materials scientist. The technology at the moment is still in the early stages, so far they have managed to print […]

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Nokia Lumia 525 Gets Official

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 12:40 AM PST

Nokia Lumia 525 has seen its fair share of rumors in the past few weeks. The handset was spotted on the Chinese FCC and was leaked by the notorious Twitter leaker @evleaks, as well. Now, the folks at Nokia finally decided to put an end to the rumors and unveiled the successor of the most popular Windows […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 12:34 AM PST

Google announced at their I/O Developer Conference 2013 that they would be bringing automatic voice search to Google Chrome on desktops and laptops. Google has now release an automatic voice search extension for Chrome, it works when you say ‘OK Google’ just like in Android 4.4 Kit Kat, have a look at the video below. […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 12:22 AM PST

U-Cat is an underwater robotic turtle which is designed to explore shipwrecks, it has been created as part of the ARROWS project with the Centre for Biorobotics at the Tallinn University of Technology. The U-Cat is powered by independently driven flippers that are designed to allow the device to move up and down and forwards […]

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 12:01 AM PST

If you are a fan then you probably already know that Rockstar has been pushing out mobile versions of its Grand Theft Auto series as “10th Anniversary” editions. Just look at the track record. GTA III arrived on iOS 10 years after its original release in 2001, and GTA: Vice City came to mobile 10 […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 11:59 PM PST

With the holiday season approaching fast, every retailer across the US and Canada are introducing promotions and discounts on almost every product. Google is no exception as the search engine giant is offering a very attractive deal on their latest Nexus 7 tablet. For a limited time, customers will get $25 free Google Play credit […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 11:29 PM PST

Quick question. How many of you bought your current phone at Best Buy? Well, of course many of you did. According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, 12% of U.S. smartphone sales are happening at Best Buy. The stats also show that there are just a bit more iOS devices sold at Best Buy compared to […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 10:42 PM PST

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and US Cellular released the Android 4.3 update for the Samsung Galaxy S4, but the update was pulled by the folks at AT&T due to issues with it. The only major US carrier left to roll out the update was T-Mobile, but they’ve started rolling out the Android 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy […]

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 08:22 AM PST

If you are looking for a 3D printer that allows you to create larger prototypes you might be interested in a new 3D printer that has been launched by Airwolf 3D this month in the form of the new AW3D HD. Airwolf 3D debuted their new AW3D HD 3D printer at the recent 3D Printshow in […]

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