Author: Tom Pritchard
The Apple Watch was originally a lot more health oriented
Across the world right now are countless people eagerly awaiting April and the launch of the Apple Watch, even if it's features aren't that different from other smartwatches on the market. It wasn't always that way, though, and it sounds like Apple's earlier ideas were a lot more focussed on user health. According to The Wall Street…
Windows 10 will support biometric security
Biometric security on our electronics is by no means a new feature, but recently it's been popularised by things like TouchID and the fact that the tech involved is no longer terrible. Could it help us get rid of the password? Microsoft hopes so, and that's why it's including biometric compatibility in Windows 10. At the Stanford…
Galaxy S6: Has Samsung confirmed wireless charging?
The features Samsung Galaxy S6 are widely speculated at the moment, and one of the many rumoured features is wireless charging. But, just like the camera last week, Samsung doesn't seem to be happy with letting the rumour mill do its thing, and seems to have confirmed that wireless charging will indeed be coming to the…
Sony’s SmartEyeglass augmented reality glasses are available for pre-order
Back in September Sony revealed its SmartEyeglass augmented reality glasses to the world, promising that they would be on sale by March. Is it keeping that promise? As it turns out yes it is. The glasses are available for pre-order right now, ready to be shipped next month. SmartEyeglass itself takes the shape of a pair…
Pebble smartwatches are now compatible with Android Wear apps
It's a feature that's been available in beta since December, but now all owners of the ever popular Pebble smartwatch will be able to use Android Wear apps with their timepiece. That's in addition to the apps already available on Pebble's own app store. That means the one useful app you could be using if…
The HTC One M8i could be a slightly cheaper alternative to the HTC One M9
Last year's HTC One M8 went down incredibly well with the masses, and while we've all been eagerly anticipating the follow-up none of us really expected that HTC might have something else up its sleeve. One leak suggests that the HTC One M8i is coming later this year as well. According to @upleaks, the HTC…
Gallery Doctor manages your phone’s photo gallery so you don’t have to
If you're one with a passion for mobile photography then there's no doubt that your phone is filled with photos. Organising all those photos is a huge hassle, so why not save yourself some time and let Gallery Doctor do it all for you? The app has one single function: it automates the deletion process…
NoPhone is a dummy phone that stops you being unsociable
For a lot of groups these days, the norm of 'socialising' actually involves sitting around a table staring at their phones without saying very much. But what if you could have a device that gives you the comfort of holding your phone, but without distracting you from everyone else? That's what NoPhone is for. It…
Apple might be making a car, and it could drive itself
When you hear news about Apple it's usually some sort of rumour about the next iPhone, or some bizarre new gadget that it may or may not be working on. You don't really expect to hear about a car. You are now, because a couple of rumours appeared over the weekend regarding Apple's own automotive ambitions.…
LG announces the LG Watch Urbane, a luxury all-metal smartwatch
The smartwatch hasn't really found its place in the world just yet, but the watches already released certainly aren't the classiest things in the world. Some companies don't like that idea, and LG appears to be one of them -- hence why it's announced the luxurious Android Wear-powered LG Watch Urbane. The Urbane is an all-metal…
