Author: Craig Fox
Craig has been involved in the world of tech for a number of years now, and has run a successful event in America based on iPhone modding.
The Cabin is the new charger for iDevices everywhere
In more recent years we have seen a lot of change in hardware in many devices, one of the more notable changes was the move with the iPhone 5 from Apple to go from it’s 30 pin iPhone charge adaptor to a new proprietary ‘lightning cable’. There was a massive uproar at the time due…
Is Microsoft getting rid of its Android Nokia X line?
Microsoft is reportedly getting rid of its Android Nokia X line, which all comes in the wake of the corporate giant cutting 18,000 jobs in the next year. Stephen Elop of Microsoft has written an email to all employees detailing that they're focusing all energy on Nokia Windows Phone while still selling and supporting the existing Nokia X line.…
Rocket power skates and gum-shield wearables? Sign us up!
At a recent Wearables conference in San Francisco we were shown a glimpse into an array of new wearables coming in 2014 and beyond. We haven't heard much of the wearable scene hitting sport, but that's something i1 Biometrics want to change with the Vector Gum-shield. The gum-shield itself is aimed at Lacrosse, Ice-Hockey and American…
Say goodbye to touch pads and mouses, with Myo
Wearables are becoming a daily part of peoples lives slowly but surely, from smart-watches, health monitors to Google Glass, and most all tend to be doing the same thing, from quick access to your notifications to reading your heart rate. Now, there is a new boy on the scene, called the Myo, brought to us…
Police use software straight from Hollywood
We've all seen movies over the years with fingerprint sensors, retina scanners and facial recognition software, and we have witnessed these coming to fruition first-hand, with the likes of Touch ID etc. Well, prepare to be dazzled as Leicestershire police takes a step into the future with their own facial recognition software. The software itself…
Google Glass – now you can grab a free demo
Until recently Google Glass has been a bit of a rarity in the wild with it only being available to developers and anyone prepared to pay the high price of $1500. However, according to Cnet, the company is now offering demos of its flagship wearable. Yesterday emails were sent out inviting Google users to 'sit down with a Glass Guide'.…
Amazon now ships EU to UK in 2 days
If you haven't heard of Amazon's Prime service then you're missing out. For the last year now, I personally have been signed up and, from the thousands upon thousands of films and TV shows, books and, of course, the Prime shipping option, I can't recommend it enough. In the past, Amazon has needed 3-7 days…
Is Microsoft about to take on Apple and Samsung with a Windows Watch?
Apple has somewhat led the way on certain things in the tech world, going from the early Apple 1 to the most recent iPhone they have always pushed the boundaries of the tech they work on. They aren't always the first to market and aren't always the 'inventor' of the said device, but they have…
Three UK are bringing WiFi to London Underground.
If you are a resident of London or travel here quite frequently you will know that the Underground system has WiFi now, for most mobile operators. When I say 'most', I mean Virgin struck deals with O2, Vodafone and EE, but Three customers were left in the cold, until now. Three has now signed an…
Will the iPhone 6 have Touch ID?
With Apple well into manufacturing of the completely redesigned iPhone 6, we are given daily glimpses into what we are due to expect from the device, whether that be a 4.7/5.5 inch screen or a new unibody case. Today's glimpse into the iPhone 6 inners is the new Touch ID. As we know from the…