Author: Tom Pritchard
Moggles is a collapsible VR headset that fits in your pocket
Over the past year there has been a lot of stuff going on in the world of phone-powered virtual reality. The problem is that VR headsets are bulky and difficult to transport, unlike the smartphones they rely on. To try and solve this problem Moggles has come along with a VR headset that collapses in…
LG announces the LG Watch Urbane LTE, the first 4G smartwatch
It's been slow on the uptake, but it seems as though wearables with mobile data connections are really starting to kick off. So far all the smartwatches have come with 3G, and LG has decided to go one step further and announce the 4G LG Watch Urbane LTE. Just like the rumours predicted. We heard…
WhatsApp’s web client now works with Firefox and Opera
Last month WhatsApp launched a browser-based version of its messaging service. The problem was that it was fairly limited in terms of compatibility, and was only available to people using Google Chrome. Thankfully, if you don't want to use Chrome, you now have a couple of extra options in the form of Firefox and Opera. This…
Huawei announces the 4.5G Smartband
At the moment wearables haven't really grown up and become independent from smartphones, since they still rely on them for a large number of their useful functions. Even 3G-enabled devices like the Samsung Gear S aren't truly independent from their smartphone cousins. Huawei's Smartband has no such limitation. The Smartband also happens to run on Huawei's recently…
Kyocera will be showing off a solar-powered smartphone at MWC
Alternative means of powering your phone isn't really something that's kicked off just yet, despite there being some options popping up every now and again. But what about a phone that doesn't need to be plugged into charge because it has its own solar panels? Sounds ludicrous, but Kyocera has a prototype that'll be on display at…
Barclays Pingit will soon let you send money via Twitter
Sending money over the internet was once a hassle. You either needed someone's bank details, or you had to suck it up and deal with the fact that PayPal takes a slice of each transaction. Nowadays it's getting easier, first Google lets us email each other money, and now Barclays' Pingit app is going to…
The Fogo smart torch comes packed with all sorts of bonus tech
Smart devices are all the rage these days, but did you ever really feel like you needed a smart torch? It may never have crossed your mind, but it did cross someone else's. Without further adieu, meet the Fogo smart torch -- a torch with more tech than you thought a torch would ever need. Fogo's…
Leaked videos show the HTC One M9 in action
The HTC One M9 is due to be announced at MWC on Sunday, so as you might expect the rumour mill is working its hardest to make sure we know everything ahead of time. Now it seems prominent leaker @upleaks has come across something very special: three videos showing the One M9 in action. First…
Sony accidentally revealed the Xperia Z4 tablet early
When it comes to leaks, companies try their very best to keep everything locked down and prevent information escaping into the world. This time one of those companies jumped the gun a bit, because Sony has accidentally revealed a bit of information about the upcoming Xperia Z4 tablet ahead of an official announcement. The tablet…
Chrome is adding extra security to stop you downloading malware
It doesn't matter what devices you use, there is always that looming threat that someone will find an exploit to infect your computer with malware programmed to carry out their own nefarious deeds. That's why Google is upping Chrome's security game to make sure you don't accidentally download any malware through your browser. A new…
