Smartwatch maker Pebble has rolled out its appstore for Android devices that made its debut on iOS earlier last month. The Pebble Android app featuring the appstore is now available for download…
Category: Gadgets
New research could turn ‘roll-up’ tech into a reality
Researchers at University of Surrey have teamed up with Philips to develop the ‘source-gated transistor’ (SGT), a simple circuit suitable for flexible large-area electronic (LAE). A recent study, published by the Nature’s…
Azoi rolls out ‘Wello’ health tracking iPhone case
Azoi has launched a health monitoring iPhone case, dubbed Wello that connects with the smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 allowing users to measure a range of metrics including blood pressure, heart rate, blood…
Roku’s new entry level Streaming Stick costs $49
Roku has announced a new version of its Streaming Stick that is a lot more accessible and affordable at just $49. “This new tiny player plugs discreetly into an HDMI port –…
Google Glass to receive Android KitKat update
Google is gearing up Google Glass for its biggest and most significant update to Android 4.4 KitKat, new report has claimed. The company has ditched the previous monthly update schedule to focus…
Japanese researchers testing ‘earclip-type wearable PC’
It seems like after Google Glass it’s now turn for an earphone PC in the wearable computing segment as Japanese researchers at the Hiroshima City University are testing a tiny personal computer…
Pre-order for MakerBot’s Replicator Mini begins
MakerBot, one of world’s leading 3D printer manufacturers, on Wednesday announced it has begun taking orders for its new 3D desktop printer dubbed the MakerBot Replicator Mini. The 3D printer maker claims…
‘Robots to pass Turing test by 2029’ predicts Google artificial intelligence expert
Within 15 years computers and robots will be able to think better than humans, Google’s top artificial intelligence expert has claimed. Ray Kurzweil, Google’s director of engineering, has predicted that by 2029…
Google prepares etiquette guide for Google Glass users
Google has released a set of do’s and don’ts of Google Glass as it realises that users can sometimes be “creepy or rude” and even freak out people around them. Google is…
Nokia announces Treasure Tag; will start shipping in April
Keeping track of your lost keys, wallets, bags and other physical valuables is now easy thanks to Nokia’s new accessory – Treasure Tag, which was announced by the Finnish giant today. The…
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear 2 to ditch Android for Tizen?
The new iteration of Samsung’s Gear smartwatch will be powered by Tizen, instead of Google’s Android operating system, reports USA Today. Samsung is likely to launch Galaxy Gear 2 powered by Tizen…
Canalys forecasts over 17 million wearable smart bands to ship in 2014
The latest Canalys report estimates over 17 million wearable bands to ship this year, which will increase to 23 million units next year and around 45 million by 2017. “Though currently a…
Virgin Atlantic announces Google Glass pilot to offer personalised customer service
Google Glass is now heading to the aviation industry after being introduced in medical and educational fields as Virgin Atlantic has announced a six week trial program in which it will be…
Sony is serious about its waterproof Walkman claims
Can you imagine a company that would sell its products completely submerged in water in order to convince customers that its product is waterproof? The answer would most probably be a no…
Apple iWatch would not require any FDA approval – Rumors
Recent report suggest that Apple’s “iWatch” will have much “simpler” technical capabilities than previously thought off. Previous rumors suggested that iWatch will be more focused on health tracking and will come with…