According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, ereaders could be harming sleep quality by causing shifts in ones circadian clock rather than helping in…
Category: Gadgets
Microsoft Xbox VR headset to see light of the day at E3 2015, new report claims
Recent reports suggest Microsoft could unveil its Xbox virtual reality headset device at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in June next year. According to DigiTimes, citing “upstream supply chain” sources, Microsoft is…
Google Cardboard now supports Google Maps Street View
Google has announced its virtual reality headset ‘Google Cardboard’ will now allow users to take a virtual trip using Google Map’s Street View mode. This means by pairing Google’s low-tech Cardboard headset…
You can now pre-order Apple Watch – if you have £19,000 to spare!
There have been reports that a gold Apple Watch will cost upwards of $5,000 and that piece of information did manage to drop a few jaws, but this one from Mervis is…
Dead iPod Classic being auctioned off for £600 and more
Apple silenced its iPod Classic range earlier in October – something that was inevitable and evident for a long time now – inviting outpouring of grief from fans. Just days after Apple…
Chromecast heads to India as Google eyes expansion in growing markets
Google is bringing its streaming dongle Chromecast to India – one of rapidly growing markets in the world as far as electronic gadgets is concerned – in a bid to cement its…
Beware! Amazon Fire TV firmware upgrade bricks rooted devices
Update It seems that there has been an issue with interpretation of the note posted on AFTVnews and triggering of eFuse doesn’t actually cause complete bricking of Amazon Fire TV. “When triggered,…
Google to use Intel chips in next iteration of Google Glass, new report claims
Recent reports suggest Google is prepping a refreshed Intel-powered version of its smart eyewear ‘Google Glass.’ According to the Wall Street Journal, Google will replace the Texas chip found inside Google Glass…
Amazon begins shipping $39 Fire TV Stick in US
E-commerce giant Amazon has reportedly begun shipping its $39 Fire TV Stick to US customers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Unfortunately those, who pre-ordered the streaming device in the last few days…
PayPal app lands on Pebble app store
Pebble: No matter which is your favourite smartwatch, we’re making it really easy for you to pay at local stores right from your smartwatches. Instead of pulling out a wallet, you pay right from your wrist.
Intel readies MICA – the bracelet that has both beauty and smarts
Intel and Open Ceremony have revealed details about their upcoming wearable MICA short for My Intelligent Communication Accessory – a bracelet that features a rare combination of beauty and smarts. Details about…
EE unveils new ‘Buzzard 2’ 4G in-car Wi-Fi dongle
Everything Everywhere (EE) has rolled out its second in-car 4G dongle dubbed ‘the EE Buzzard 2’, a device that create’s an in-car 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for drivers. The Buzzard 2 can be…
Apple Watch production update: 30-40 million units ordered
Apple has ordered its chip manufacturers to produce around 30 – 40 million chip units for its upcoming ‘Apple Watch’ ahead of an expected early 2015 debut, new report claims. According to…
‘Echo’ is Amazon’s own home personal assistant
Amazon on Thursday took the wraps off its new tube-shaped voice-driven home assistant dubbed ‘Amazon Echo’. The newly launched voice-controlled device, which works same like other digital assistants like Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s…
Jawbone takes the wraps off two new activity trackers – UP3 and UP Move
Jawbone, on Tuesday, unveiled two new activity trackers dubbed the UP3 and the UP Move. The highlight of the launch was the higher-end UP3 tracker which Jawbone claims has been equipped with…