Author: Tom Pritchard
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy J1
Earlier this month we saw some leaks that showed off a brand new budget-level phone from Samsung, the Galaxy J1. Samsung has now officially launches the phone. The phone comes with a 4.3-inch 480p display, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, microSD expansion, dual SIM, an 1,850 mAh battery, a 2MP front camera,…
Sky has confirmed it’s launching its own mobile network, in association with O2
Remember the rumours we heard a couple of weeks ago regarding Sky partnering up with O2? Sky has just confirmed that those rumours were true, and its mobile network will launch in 2016. The partnership will see Sky launch its own mobile virtual network that will offer 3G and 4G services via O2's network infrastructure. It also…
Punish unruly teenagers with VexBox, an evil device that slows down the internet
The internet is pretty much a necessity these days, and taking it away access is an ideal punishment for any unruly teenagers. But what's even worse than cutting off access entirely? Slowing it down to pre-broadband speeds of course. That's what VexBox is for. Instead of physically disconnecting the internet, VexBox will slow the speeds…
Gmail users in the UK can now send and receive money via email
Google has announced that its 'Send Money in Gmail' service, which has been available in the US since May 2013, is now rolling out to users based in the UK -- meaning people will be able to send and receive money directly from their desktop Gmail accounts. To send money all you'll need to do is hover over…
Huawei is releasing a smartwatch, staying away from Windows Phone
If you've been waiting for the opportunity to grab yourself a Huawei-made Android Wear smartwatch then you're in luck, because the Chinese smartphone company has revealed that it will be launching one at MWC in March. During a trip to Huawei's Shenzen Campus, Gizmodo UK saw some documents that implied the company has greater plans for…
TL;DR wants you to write emails in less than 30 words
Email is a very big part of our lives, and if you're not careful you could spent all day trying to catch up on them all. TL;DR is an iPhone app that, as the name suggests, wants you to keep all those pesky words to a minimum. Whenever you're composing a new email, TL;DR encourages…
The Misfit Flash will be able to control smart home devices
The Misfit Flash is an incredibly useful fitness tracking device, what with the six month battery life and waterproofing. Misfit has announced that you'll also be able to use it to control devices in your smart home. Apparently the Flash will be compatible with various product and services. This includes the likes of IFTTT, Nest…
The Bluewire Bluetooth headset records all your calls for you
There are times in your life when you have to record phone calls. It could be because of work-related reasons, or possibly just because you want to keep a record of something that was said, or agreed to, during the call. If you're looking for a way to do that without any hassle, Bluewire is…
You can now buy an Amazon Fire Phone for £99
Putting it nicely, the Amazon Fire Phone has been a serious flop. You know it, I know, and Amazon knows it. Despite the fact that Amazon is still adamant that a successor is coming, it appears to have totally given up on the original Fire Phone -- discounting its price by 75 per cent in…
The Xiaomi Mi Note sold out in three minutes
Xiaomi is a rising star in the world of smartphones, and despite the fact that it has yet to launch in the likes of the UK it is doing remarkably well for itself. The company is also known for its devices selling out obscenely quickly, and the newly announced Mi Note is no exception --…
