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Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 Launch Delayed (Rumor)
Viber for Windows 8 Now Available, Comes with Live Tiles Support
PowerPak Ultra crams 14000 mAh of Power into a Rugged Battery Pack
Meizu Plans To Enter US Smartphone Market in 2014, Will Showcase Smartphones at CES 2014
QPlay Streaming Box Wants To Combine Streaming and Smart TV Features
Samsung Galaxy S5 With Metallic Chassis is ‘Unlikely’, according to a report
Gold HTC One Lands In The UK
Sony Xperia Z To Get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Tomorrow?
Xbox One May Launch In China Next Year
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Revealed (Video)
Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Is Free-To-Play
Apple Mac Pro Release Date Is Tomorrow, Prices Start At $2,999
Forget Google Glass, Meta SpaceGlasses Look Like They Were Made By Tony Stark (Video)
Bitcoin Price Falls After China’s BTC Blocks New Deposits
Prestigio Mutlipad Visctone Windows 8.1 Tablet Announced
SCP Marine Announces x2 Underwater Jet Pack (Video)
LG G Flex To Be Demoed At UK EE Stores Ahead Of Early 2014 Launch
WhatsApp for Windows Phone Receives an Update
Angry Birds Star Wars Update Adds 30 New Levels (Video)
LG G Pad 8.3 Receives Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update
Australian Regulators Force Apple To Offer 24 Month Warranty
Google Glass Gets Lock Screen, Hangouts And More In Software Update
Instagram for Windows Phone Receives an Update, Let’s You Tag People in Photos
Flipboard For iOS Upate Brings New Features
Women Prefer iPhone 5C Over iPhone 5S, according to a report
Samsung Hires Apple Store Designer, Has Big Plans For Retail
Full Sized Lego Car Can Hit 20MPH (Video)
BlackHoleCam Could Capture First Image Of A Black Hole, Will Cost $19 Million
Apple Wants All New Apps To Be iOS 7 Friendly By February
Dropbox for Android Updated with Improved Mobile Sharing
Apple iBooks Can Now Be Gifted
LG Chromebase All In One PC Announced
Lego Hero Factory: Invasion From Below arrives on all platforms in January
Moto X Bamboo Wood Back Arrives At Moto Maker with An Extra $100 Price
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is about to become a universal iOS app
Evernote for Android Updated With Improve Note Editing, Attachments and More
Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 Update Rolling Out
Windows Phone 8.1 Notification Customization Settings Screenshot Leaked
Breaking Bad Spin-Off “Better Call Saul” coming to Netflix in 2014
Facebook Announces “Donate Now” Button

Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 Launch Delayed (Rumor)

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 09:01 AM PST

We have bad news for all of you out there who were waiting for the Nokia Lumia 929 aka Lumia Icon to hit Verizon shelves. According to a new report, Verizon Nokia Lumia 929 is not going to launch any time soon, at least not in December as rumored before. The rumor mentions it will […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 08:25 AM PST

Viber is a fairly popular cross-platform messaging service, which is available on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Desktop and many more. If you’re a Viber user, you’d be glad to know it’s available for Windows 8 as well. Viber for Windows 8 comes with several features including support for live tiles and […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST

Keeping your smartphones and tablet powered up and working on a trip or when you are away from an outlet for an extended time can be a challenge. It can also be challenging to find external battery packs that are able to withstand spills and the bumps that go along with life on the road. […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 07:51 AM PST

There’s no denying that Meizu manufacturers pretty good high-end devices that comes with a decent price tag. The company operates in China and is fairly popular in the region. Now, the company plans to enter the competitive US Smartphone market in 2014, beginning from the Consumers Electronics show, which will take place in Las Vegas […]

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QPlay Streaming Box Wants To Combine Streaming and Smart TV Features

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 07:50 AM PST

Two of the co-founders of DVR pioneer TiVo are currently working together to bring a new TV related product to market. The product is called the QPlay and the prototype device recently passed through the FCC to get approvals it needs to head to market. The two co-founders working on the product are Michael Ramsay […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 07:25 AM PST

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen several rumors and reports mentioned Samsung will adopt a metallic chassis for its upcoming flagship device, Samsung Galaxy S5. Everything we heard about its specifications and features makes it feel like it’s going to be a monstrous device. But, it seems everything is not as it seems especially […]

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Gold HTC One Lands In The UK

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 06:57 AM PST

HTC announced the Gold HTC One last month, and the handset is now available in the UK through mobile retailer the Carphone Warehouse, the company is offering the device on a range of contracts with various mobile carriers. The device is available for free on a new 24 month contract which will cost you £29 […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 06:56 AM PST

Last month, Sony released its plans about updating a bunch of devices to Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 KitKat. Sony announced Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 will get the taste of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean in the coming weeks. Sony Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 already got the Android 4.3 […]

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Xbox One May Launch In China Next Year

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 06:36 AM PST

China is the second largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan awhile back for that title. That means that the country has a growing middle class, which in turn means that their purchasing power is good for manufacturers around the world. Now imagine if Microsoft could sell some Xbox One consoles there. Or Sony. They […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 06:35 AM PST

Dawn of the Planet of The Apes is the follow up to the 2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie, the new movie will star Gary Oldman and Jason Clarke, and it will also see Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in Lord of the Rings as Caesar. The new trailer gives us a […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 06:16 AM PST

The Disney-owned Star Wars franchise is set to introduce Star Wars: Attack Squadrons, where gamers can take part in 16-player PvP dogfights, in the cockpits of X-Wings, Y-Wings, and A-Wings. Plus other ships I’m sure. The game will be the free-to-play model, which likely means that it will nickel and dime you until you can’t […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 06:11 AM PST

If you have been waiting to get your hands on Apple’s new high end Mac, the wait is almost over as the company has announced the Apple Mac Pro release date. The new Apple Mac Pro will go on sale tomorrow the 19th of December, and prices will start at $2,999 for the entry level […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 05:47 AM PST

Forget Google Glass, Meta Pro have developed a new type of interactive glasses which look like they were designed by Tony Stark, and they come with a holographic interface. x Meta has plans to launch these new augmented reality glasses in June of next year, each pair is expected to retail for around $3,000, and […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 05:28 AM PST

The price of Bitcoin has risen massively over the last few months, and one point it was up to $1242 back in November, unfortunately the value of the digital currency dropped significantly this morning to around $455, it was at $750.86 earlier today BTC China, which is China’s largest Bitcoin exchanged announced that they can […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:52 AM PST

Prestigio has launched a new Windows 8.1 tablet, the Prestigio Multipad Visconte which comes with a 10.1 inch high definition display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The Prestigio Multipad Visconte tablet comes with Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 and features a dual core 1.4GHz Intel Celeron processor and 2GB of RAM. The tablet will […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:37 AM PST

A UK based company, SCP marine Innovation has announced a new underwater jet pack, the creators of this device are raising funds via crowd funding to put the x2 Underwater Jet Pack into production. The x2 Underwater Jet Pack is currently in prototype form, and the device is worn on your arms to propel you […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:11 AM PST

LG recently announced that their LG G Flex smartphone would be launching in some European countries this month, the handset is expected to launch in the UK in January. Now UK mobile carrier EE, has announced that they will be showcasing the new LG G Flex at a number of their stores in the UK, […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 03:11 AM PST

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging services available at the moment, with dedicated apps for all major platforms including iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone and Nokia devices. The application gives users the ability to send/receive messages, images, video clips, audio files and more over mobile data or WiFi. Recently, the folks at WhatsApp […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:59 AM PST

Rovio Mobile has released a new software update for their popular Angry Birds Star Wars game, and the update adds a total of 30 new levels to the game. According to Rovio, this will be the final update to the Angry Birds Star Wars Game, have a look at the video below which shows some […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:53 AM PST

Not too long ago, LG teamed up with Google on another product and released the Google Play edition of their LG G Pad 8.3 tablet for $349.99. The tablet went on sale in the Google Play Store last week, along with Sony Xperia Z Ultra and comes with Android 4.4 KitKat on board. Just like […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:48 AM PST

Apple were previously made to offer a two year warranty on their devices in Europe, and now Australian regulators have forced Apple to offer a 24 month warranty on their products in Australia. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has ruled that Apple needs to provide a 24 month warranty in Australia for its products. […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:33 AM PST

Google has announced a major software update to its Google Glass, the update will bring a wide range of new features to Google’s wearable gadget. The latest update to Google Glass adds a lock screen, which will work exactly like your smartphone or tablet, and no one will be able to use your Glass until […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:30 AM PST

There’s no denying that it took the folks at Instagram a considerable amount of time to release its official application for Windows Phone platform. Last month, woes of Instagram fans using Windows Phone were heard and an official application was released in the Windows Phone Store in a form of a beta version. Recently, Instagram updated […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:17 AM PST

Flipboard have updated their popular magazine and social news app for Apple’s iOS devices, the latest version of the app comes with a range of new features. Some of the new features in the updated Flipboard app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, include the ability to share stories direct with your friends within […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:12 AM PST

There’s no denying that iPhone 5S is far more popular than the colorful iPhone 5C. Despite its low sales, one cannot just assume that iPhone 5C is not selling well in the market. It is, but it attracts a totally different kind of audience, specifically women. Many people got it all wrong and thought Apple […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 01:59 AM PST

Samsung has hired former Apple retail store designer, Tim Gudgel, who was a senior retail store designer at Apple for the past five years, this is the second retail executive that Samsung have hired from Apple. Apple’s retail stores are extremely successful, the company makes large profits from the store, and now it looks like […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 01:47 AM PST

Steve Sammartino and Raul Oaida have created the world’s first full sized Lego car that you can actually drive, and it is capable of speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. Steve and Raul created this crazy Lego car in Romania, it was then shipped over to Melbourne in Australia, and it was created […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 01:24 AM PST

The European research Council has given a grant of 14 million Euros, which is about $19 million US dollars to a team of astrophysicists who are developing the BlackHoleCam. The team will us the $19 million grant to create the BlackHoleCam, which will be used to produce and image of a black hole for the […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 01:03 AM PST

Apple has put a deadline on when new app submissions to its iOS app store must be compatible with the latest version of its mobile OS, Apple iOS 7. From the 1st of February 2014, all new applications that are submitted to the app store must be optimized for iOS 7, and they will have […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:56 AM PST

Dropbox is one of the best cloud storage services available on the internet. The service has dedicated applications available for all major platforms, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac and Linux, as well as access from any web browser. One excellent feature of Dropbox is the ability to share uploaded files, especially if you’re working in a team. […]

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Apple iBooks Can Now Be Gifted

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:53 AM PST

Apple has added a new feature to its iBooks store on iOS and the Mac, the ability to gift iBooks to your friends and family, this has been available for a while for apps, but now you can also gift books from the iBooks store. It looks like it is quite easy to send your […]

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LG Chromebase All In One PC Announced

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:36 AM PST

LG has announced a new all in one PC that is powered by Google’s Chrome OS, the LG Chromebase, the device will be launched at CES 2014 in January. The LG Chromebase features a 21.5 inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the device is powered by an Intel […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:33 AM PST

It’s been announced that the Lego Hero Factory: Invasion From Below game will arrive on iOS, Android, Windows 8 and online in Europe in January of 2014. The game is developed by Amuzo, who previously made Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles and other Lego games. So fans of Lego games will certainly like this […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:26 AM PST

Recently, Motorla teased the wood back for Moto X, suggesting it will soon make an appearance on the Moto Maker website. As expected, Motorola has released the wood back customizations for the Moto X, but it’s currently available in bamboo only for an extra $100, as well as delayed shipping time. Previous reports suggested the […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:18 AM PST

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was one of the most successful Star Wars games ever. Many of us have spent hours playing the game and had an enjoyable time. People love it. That is why it was exclusively ported for the iPad earlier this year by game developer Aspyr Media. Now we are […]

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 12:04 AM PST

Evernote is one of the best note taking application available at the moment. It’s not just a note taking application, its capabilities extend to reminders, create to-do lists, organize notebooks, save images/audio/text in notes, share saved notes with friends via Twitter or Facebook, and much more. Recently, the folks at Evernote released an update for […]

Posted: 17 Dec 2013 11:48 PM PST

Last week, HTC's Executive Director of Product Management confirmed via Twitter about the status of the update, and that it will roll out next week. Finally, the moment is upon us. All those frustrated Verizon owners who were waiting for the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for their good old HTC One, it’s rolling out now and you should […]

Posted: 17 Dec 2013 11:19 PM PST

Microsoft is reportedly working on the next version of its operating system known as Windows Phone 8.1. Yesterday, it was reported the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 will include a notification center as well as a Siri-like Voice Assistant. It was rumored to work in a similar fashion as it does for Android and iOS. Swiping […]

Posted: 17 Dec 2013 08:07 AM PST

Are you in trouble and need legal help? Better Call Saul. Netflix has been doing a great job making some high quality original TV shows for a while and they have even won major awards. And they are not stopping anytime soon. Now Netflix and Sony Pictures Television have announced another series will be coming […]

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Facebook Announces “Donate Now” Button

Posted: 17 Dec 2013 07:53 AM PST

Well, it is the time of year for giving. Facebook is in the giving spirit. Recently Facebook revealed a couple of new "Share" and "Like" buttons to us and here is yet another button. One that should appeal to those with a giving nature. The latest button, a "Donate Now" button, was introduced by Facebook. […]

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