Verizon warns FiOS user over “excessive” use of unlimited data

Although Verizon says its FiOS Internet service "doesn't cap usage in any way," one customer who has been using 7TB monthly for several months in a row got a letter warning him that his broadband will be disconnected unless he reins in his "excessive usage."

"If this excessive usage co
Verizon warns FiOS user over “excessive” use of unlimited data

After a bot finds Twitter’s financial results early, stock plunges 18%

Twitter’s stock price has tumbled over 18 percent after Selerity, a little-known financial tech startup—using a bot that scans financial results-related URLs—published the company’s quarterly results before Twitter announced them officially on Tuesday. The company’s stock price ended the day at
After a bot finds Twitter’s financial results early, stock plunges 18%

Your Windows 10 phone can turn into a full PC

During its Build 2015 keynote, Microsoft just unveiled a new Windows 10 feature it's calling Continuum for Phones. It allows smartphones running Microsoft's latest OS to transform into desktop PCs — or at least an experience that's very close — when connected to larger screens. We've already se
Your Windows 10 phone can turn into a full PC

Microsoft brings Android, iOS apps to Windows 10

SAN FRANCISCO—Microsoft announced a four-pronged effort to bring developers and their apps to Windows at its build conference today. One of these prongs—a way for Web developers to present their sites as apps—was already announced at Mobile World Congress earlier in the year.

The second pron
Microsoft brings Android, iOS apps to Windows 10

How to get paid apps for free on Android

We love apps. We love free apps. And we love paid apps that cost nothing most of all. But we don't like pirates, so if you have an eye patch on your face and a parrot on your shoulder, be gone with ye! Having said that, there are plenty of legal ways to get paid apps for free on Android, so today w
How to get paid apps for free on Android

HTC can't promise 90-day Android updates any more

With the news that the HTC One M8 update to Android 5.1 Lollipop would be happening in August, we contacted Jeff Gordon from HTC to see if there was an estimated arrival time on the Android 5.1 update for the One M9. Gordon's response wasn't too encouraging: ''We never committed to releasing
HTC can't promise 90-day Android updates any more

Common Sony Xperia Z3 problems and how to fix them

The Sony Xperia Z3 is a great smartphone with a fast processor and a large battery, but like any complicated electronic device it can suffer from the odd problem. Some of those problems are caused by Android, and others are the result of using your device a lot. Let’s describe the common Xperia Z3
Common Sony Xperia Z3 problems and how to fix them

LG G4 vs LG G3 comparison: more of the same or dramatically different?

The LG G4 has just been launched at an event AndroidPIT is attending in London. We’ll have plenty of coverage on this device over the coming weeks, but first let’s take a quick look at how it compares to the previous in the series, the LG G3. Where do these devices differ and what’s the same? Find
LG G4 vs LG G3 comparison: more of the same or dramatically different?

Galaxy S6 Edge vs LG G4 comparison: Battle of the flagships

At long last we have our first proper look at the LG G4, after the South Korean manufacturer unveiled it for the world to see at a special press event earlier today (take a look at our hands-on LG G4 review). So how does it stack up against the very best that Samsung has to offer?

LG G4 review
Galaxy S6 Edge vs LG G4 comparison: Battle of the flagships

Can LG's Hot G4 Smoke the Competition?

LG on Tuesday unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the G4. The official launch followed weeks of leaks about the device's design and features.
The G4 has an f1.8 aperture lens; a new IPS Quantum display, which is generally seen in the latest TVs; a body curved in LG's "Slim Arc" design; and
Can LG's Hot G4 Smoke the Competition?

Vivid Vervet Doesn't Have Much Meat on Its Bones

In what is becoming a recurring scenario for Ubuntu desktop releases, you will not see much new in Ubuntu 15.04, aka "Vivid Vervet" (as in East African monkey) unless you peer under the hood.


Canonical last Thursday made its latest desktop release available for download. Canonical is
Vivid Vervet Doesn't Have Much Meat on Its Bones

IoT: Why Security Pros Need to Prepare Now

Have you ever heard of the Cullinan diamond? If you haven't, it was the largest diamond ever discovered: a 3106 carat diamond found in 1905 in South Africa. What's interesting about the Cullinan diamond (at least to me) isn't so much the discovery of the stone itself but what happened afterward:
IoT: Why Security Pros Need to Prepare Now

Other Shoe Drops in White House Security Breach

Last year's breach of unclassified White House computer systems was far more intrusive than initially thought and included the theft of some presidential correspondence, The New York Times reported Friday.
No classified systems were compromised in the attack, including the servers that control
Other Shoe Drops in White House Security Breach

Gadget Ogling: Pretty 3D Printing, an Eye-Catching Engagement Ring Box and a Sturdy Smartphone

Roll up, roll up for another installment of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that guides you through the hall of mirrors of terrible gadget announcements to the fun house of vastly more glorious joys.
In our fairground this week are a 3D printer expansion pack, a ring box with a camera,
Gadget Ogling: Pretty 3D Printing, an Eye-Catching Engagement Ring Box and a Sturdy Smartphone

Treyarch: Black Ops III More Ambitious Than World at War

Activision on Monday announced the launch date for Call of Duty: Black Ops III -- Friday, Nov. 6. The company is departing from its tradition of Tuesday releases. Instead of conflicting with school and work schedules, the Friday release will give players the weekend to dive into the sci-fi
Treyarch: Black Ops III More Ambitious Than World at War

Build 2015: Windows 10 just swallowed the iOS and Android app stores

The days of Windows being a poor relation in the app world are coming to an end - in potentially spectacular fashion.

At Microsoft Build 2015 today, the software giant announced a raft of new tools to enable developers to easily port iOS and Android apps over to Windows devices. And the
Build 2015: Windows 10 just swallowed the iOS and Android app stores

Build 2015: Microsoft Edge revealed as Windows 10’s new web browser

Internet Explorer’s days are numbered: Microsoft is putting the iconic web browser out to pasture in Windows 10, demoting it to a backup option while the so-called Project Spartan becomes the new default option.
And now we know Spartan’s proper name: it’s Microsoft Edge, as just revealed at th
Build 2015: Microsoft Edge revealed as Windows 10’s new web browser

The TomTom Bandit action-cam edits the videos for you

Apple makes watches, HTC makes a virtual reality headset, and in the latest case of a company coming out with something rather unexpected - TomTom now makes an action-cam.

Whenever this sort of thing happens it's always accompanied by claims along the lines of "we're not doing it
The TomTom Bandit action-cam edits the videos for you

This modular case furnishes your phone with Project Ara-like powers

It's a smartphone that you can upgrade with different modules as you see fit, letting you upgrade your camera, increase the battery capacity, upgrade storage space and more.

Unfortunately, it's still quite a way off. Set to be trialled in Puerto Rico later this year, there's still
This modular case furnishes your phone with Project Ara-like powers

The US Navy has invented bulletproof glass for your smartphone

Your smartphone could get a whole lot tougher, thanks to the US Navy. It’s invented a new transparent material, called Spinel, that’s said to be more durable than glass.
We say your smartphone could get tougher, but that’s not what the Navy had in mind when producing it. Spinel, the result of
The US Navy has invented bulletproof glass for your smartphone

Fully Charged: Mighty No. 9's new date, Mophie’s LG G4 case, and GoPro’s VR move

Mighty No. 9 coming in September




Kickstarter sensation Mighty No. 9 - the spiritual Mega Man successor designed by original Mega Man creator, Keiji Inafune - was originally targeted to release this month, and that’s clearly not happening. But there’s finally fresh news on the hor
Fully Charged: Mighty No. 9's new date, Mophie’s LG G4 case, and GoPro’s VR move

LG G4 hands-on review

For starters, it's the successor to one of last year's best smartphones, the LG G3 - which was itself the successor to 2013's best mobile, the G2. But that's only half of its problem. This year, the smartphone bar has been raised to incredible new heights by Stuff's current smartphone c
LG G4 hands-on review

Google Now expands with 70 new app cards, including Spotify and Feedly

When Google opened up Now’s helpful, context-sensitive cards to third-party companies earlier this year, about 40 apps took advantage of the functionality. Three months later, that total has surged with numerous newcomers.
Seventy to be exact - Google announced the additions today, bringing t
Google Now expands with 70 new app cards, including Spotify and Feedly

The LG G4 is official: here are 8 things you need to know

LG has just officially announced its 2015 flagship phone, the G4.

Given the amount of leaks and officially-released information about the phone we’ve seen in the run-up to its unveiling, it’s hardly the most bombshell-filled launch of the year, but there’s still plenty to get excit
The LG G4 is official: here are 8 things you need to know

Virtual Reality gets physical with Hands Omni

Oculus wants to fool your eyes and ears using its immersion headset, but now a team of engineering students from Rice University is hoping to fool your fingertips as well.

The group of senior year engineers is developing a VR supplement called Hands Omni, a smart glove which simulates the
Virtual Reality gets physical with Hands Omni

Sky flattens its 3D channel in favour of on-demand service

Poor old 3D TV. The technology that nobody ever really wanted has been clinging on to existence for the past few years, but the prognosis doesn’t look good. Even Sky, one of 3D’s biggest cheerleaders, has essentially given up on it.

Sky today announced that its 3D channel – launched
Sky flattens its 3D channel in favour of on-demand service

BlackBerry's not dead yet: leaks show three upcoming phones

BlackBerry, one-time leader of the smartphone market, has recently been going through some hard times. We've not heard much from the former giant of late, and it's seemingly content to cling on to life by catering to a small, niche market. Even the unveiling of the BlackBerry Leap at MWC
BlackBerry's not dead yet: leaks show three upcoming phones

How to clear the cache on the Galaxy S6

If you're at all unfamiliar with how to clear the cache on the Galaxy S6, today we'll walk you through the basics: what a cache wipe is, the different kinds of cache and how to wipe the cache. Whether you call it cache clearing, wiping the cache, clearing the system partition or cache wiping,
How to clear the cache on the Galaxy S6

How to speed up the Nexus 6 for better performance

The Nexus 6 is a powerful beast of a smartphone, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to boost the performance even further. Over time, you might start to notice your phone to get slow and laggy, but getting your smartphone back on track isn't too arduous a process. How to speed up the Nexus 6
How to speed up the Nexus 6 for better performance

How to customize the Galaxy S4 to make it look awesome

It may have been overshadowed by more recent and more powerful handsets, but the Samsung Galaxy S4 is still a perfectly decent and capable smartphone — what's more, it can be used comfortably in one hand, which isn't something you can say about all of the newer models on the market. Here's how to c
How to customize the Galaxy S4 to make it look awesome

Moto E (2015) tips and tricks: 10 ways to get more out of your phone

The Moto E (2015) is a big jump on its predecessor, with 4G and a processor that makes it zippier than its bigger brother, the Moto G. The Moto E (2015) benefits from a ton of features and is within easy reach of many consumers at prices starting at $120 or £100.  Here are 10 tips and tricks to mak
Moto E (2015) tips and tricks: 10 ways to get more out of your phone

Galaxy Note 3 battery tips and tricks to boost your charge

Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 3 set new standards for phablet battery life - but like nice wine or a good steak, it’s always nice if you can have even more. A few minor changes and useful apps can make a really big difference to how long your Galaxy Note 3 lasts, and it doesn’t take much to
Galaxy Note 3 battery tips and tricks to boost your charge

How to take a screenshot with the Nexus 7 (2013)

You might not think much about how to take a screenshot on your Nexus 7 (2013) until you really need one — perhaps there's a bug that you want to report online, or a high score that you want to be able to save for all time. The good news is that taking a screenshot on this Android tablet is very s
How to take a screenshot with the Nexus 7 (2013)

What is an APK file and how do you install one?

If you own an Android phone you will likely have heard of an APK file at some point, and possibly wondered "what exactly is an APK file?" Understanding this is essential if you want to start downloading leaked apps or customizing your own Android experience further than would be possible using the
What is an APK file and how do you install one?

How to get Android 5.0 Lollipop on your PC

Are you still waiting for Android 5.0 Lollipop to arrive on your device? Or maybe you already have it but don't think that a relatively small smartphone or tablet screen does it justice? If you're in either of these situations, then getting a Lollipop emulator on your PC could be appealing. Here w
How to get Android 5.0 Lollipop on your PC

How to speed up the Moto G (2014) for better performance

We like the Moto G (2014) a lot, and those of you who’ve bought one tell us that you like it a lot too. But like any smartphone, from time to time its performance might not be quite as great as we’d like. Sometimes that’s because of the general wear and tear of installing and uninstalling apps and
How to speed up the Moto G (2014) for better performance

How to stop Android apps running in the background

The hunt is on for background apps. But before we go on an app massacre, let's remember that many apps run in the background for good reason: they are syncing, providing location data or otherwise doing what they were designed to do. But not always. If you want to know which apps are running
How to stop Android apps running in the background

How to improve GPS signal on your Android device

As surely as night follows day, and as the bear sweetly sleeps in the woods, any Android smartphone you buy will be kitted out with a GPS sensor. This lets your phone use navigational apps, such as Google Maps, and location services to properly tag your geo-location across apps. It's one of the th
How to improve GPS signal on your Android device

The cheapest Apple Watch has the best all-around display, claims report

No matter which Apple Watch you buy, the internal hardware is the same: they may look different, but performance will be identical across the board. But there’s more of a difference than just the appearance, as the outer materials have notable distinctions, as well.
Most notably, the Apple W
The cheapest Apple Watch has the best all-around display, claims report

LG G4 specs leak a day ahead of official unveiling

The LG G4 is probably the single most leaked product in existence, a phone which isn't officially launched until tomorrow but which seems to have been a fully fledged 'thing' in our lives for several years now. 
And just in case there was any doubt left about its exact specifications, they've
LG G4 specs leak a day ahead of official unveiling

Images of Oppo's new bezel-less phone leak, and it looks beautiful

Leaked images for what is believed to be the bezel-less Oppo R7 have appeared online. Featuring a 5.5-inch display, and knock-out looks, could this be Chinese manufacturer Oppo's mainstream hit? Find out what we know about the Oppo R7 below.

 Is this is the Oppo R7? / © news.mydrivers.comPhotos
Images of Oppo's new bezel-less phone leak, and it looks beautiful

Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop update: T-Mobile rolling out Android 5.0.1 very soon

Samsung's premium phablet, the Galaxy Note 4, started receiving Android 5.0.1 Lollipop in the US at the end of March with Sprint and later AT&T. Now, T-Mobile has confirmed that it will be unleashing the Lollipop update on its Note 4 owning-customers, and it will do so very soon. Find out all t
Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop update: T-Mobile rolling out Android 5.0.1 very soon

Moto E (2015) tips and tricks: 10 ways to get more out of your phone

The Moto E (2015) is a big jump on its predecessor, with 4G and a processor that makes it zippier than its bigger brother, the Moto G. The Moto E (2015) benefits from a ton of features and is within easy reach of many consumers at prices starting at $120 or £100.  Here are 10 tips and tricks to mak
Moto E (2015) tips and tricks: 10 ways to get more out of your phone

Nokia: "No, we're not going to start making phones again"

If last week's rumours of a Nokia smartphone-making revival got you all excited, prepare yourself for a bucket of appropriately cold Finnish water. It's not happening.

Re/code had reported that Nokia was plotting to return to phone manufacturing in late 2016 (as per the terms of Nokia’s c
Nokia: "No, we're not going to start making phones again"

Yahoo Bodyprint tech turns any touchscreen into a biometric scanner

Security is one of the biggest issues in technology at the moment, with companies pushing the idea that passwords just ain’t cutting it any more.

Biometrics – the verification of a body part like your fingerprint or retina – is much more secure and generally much easier to enter. Just look
Yahoo Bodyprint tech turns any touchscreen into a biometric scanner

Nexus 7 pulled, Gears of War remastered, and make your own gold Apple Watch

Nexus 7 pulled from Google Store




The last Nexus 7 tablet has had an extended lifespan, remaining available for nearly two years from its July 2013 release date with no update in sight - but it’s just about over now. Google has pulled the tablet from its online store, with only the l
Nexus 7 pulled, Gears of War remastered, and make your own gold Apple Watch

Call of Duty: Black Ops III introduces four-player co-op campaign, among other tweaks

Following a couple of weeks of teases, Activision finally showed off Call of Duty: Black Ops III yesterday, as promised - and this year’s entry in the annual first-person shooter juggernaut looks to introduce some significant changes.
Key among them is certainly the ability the play the c
Call of Duty: Black Ops III introduces four-player co-op campaign, among other tweaks

Can Microsoft Take Back Momentum From Google and Apple?

Microsoft is holding its Build event this week, marking the beginning of its major push to launch Windows 10. Build is in San Francisco this year, which effectively puts it right in the back yard of both Apple and Google -- a nice "in your face" move. I was the featured launch analyst for
Can Microsoft Take Back Momentum From Google and Apple?

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition (2016)

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition
Chevrolet introduced the 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition - a road-going, track-capable homage to the Corvette Racing C7.R racecars. It's offered in Corvette Racing's signature yellow livery - or black - with coordinated exterior and interior accents.

Only
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition (2016)

Ferrari 488 GTB (2016)

Ferrari 488 GTB
Forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the Prancing Horse opens a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. The Ferrari 488 GTB provides track-level performance that can be enjoyed to the full even by non-professional drivers in
Ferrari 488 GTB (2016)

Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione (1966)

Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione
The 11th Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione of just 12 built by Maranello in 1966 was built specifically for the great GT races of the day, it was given a lighter chassis than the traditional 275, larger double fuel tanks and a new engine factory-modified to deliver in
Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione (1966)

Ferrari 212 Export Coupe Vignale (1951)

Ferrari 212 Export Coupe Vignale
The Ferrari Classiche department in Maranello has produced another masterpiece. It has sympathetically restored a Ferrari 212 Export Coupé Vignale to its former splendour. The car has an unusual history. It was built in April 1951, then in May, it was sold to
Ferrari 212 Export Coupe Vignale (1951)

BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer (2016)

BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer
With the new BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer, BMW has carved out yet another new vehicle segment. With its generous space, versatility and groundbreaking flexibility, the BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer is the world's first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats and fully
BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer (2016)

Nexus 5 2015 (2nd generation): did Google just leak the next Nexus?

Huawei is reportedly developing a second-generation Nexus 5 that will arrive before the end of the year and Google may have just leaked it in the promo video for their new Project Fi wireless carrier project. Could this be the Nexus 5 2015? 

 Is it possible that this is the next Nexus? / © Googl
Nexus 5 2015 (2nd generation): did Google just leak the next Nexus?

Samsung teases its upcoming round smartwatch screen

Samsung's next smartwatch will have a circular display. Though rumors of a round-faced Gear smartwatch have been circulating for a while, Samsung has all but confirmed it in its latest press release.

Samsung Gear S review

 Samsung is going head-to-head with Apple in wearables. / © Sam
Samsung teases its upcoming round smartwatch screen

LG G4 price, release date, specs and rumors [more camera details revealed]

The LG G4 is already shaping up to be one of the finest Android devices of the year. In the build-up to its unveiling on April 28, LG has released a video of its new flagship's impressive camera capabilities. Head to the update section below for all the latest, and read on for all we know so far ab
LG G4 price, release date, specs and rumors [more camera details revealed]

Project Fi: everything you need to know about Google's wireless carrier project

It's official: Google has just revolutionized the way we think about and use our mobile data and carrier plans. The world's largest search engine has just become a mobile carrier, teaming up with T-Mobile and Sprint on Project Fi. a ''network of networks'' that provides users the ability to always
Project Fi: everything you need to know about Google's wireless carrier project

Sony Xperia Z4 Compact and Xperia Z4 Ultra coming soon?

With Sony's Xperia Z4 recently revealed, attention is now turning to the Xperia Z4 Compact and Z4 Ultra. Are these hotly-anticipated Xperia twins due for release soon? The latest rumor suggests yes.

Xperia Z3 review

 Are the Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z4 Ultra coming soon? / © EverythingLiveOnThe
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact and Xperia Z4 Ultra coming soon?

How long can the Moto 360 stay relevant?

With the recent news that an upcoming update to Android Wear will bring Wi-Fi support, hand-drawn emoji and wrist-flick gestures to smartwatches on the platform, we might be seeing the first of several improvements being made by Google in the lead-up to what we expect to be much bigger news at
How long can the Moto 360 stay relevant?

This Sinclair C5 successor is truck repellant heavy engineering

That whole big wheel, little wheel vibe is giving me Chopper flashbacks

Well, I hope they’re accurate enough to remind you how poorly a Chopper used to handle. Crazy-ass geometry was as likely to throw you into the ditch as it was into the arms of an admiring lady. Never mind that now, t
This Sinclair C5 successor is truck repellant heavy engineering

9 steps to pretox

If you're dead set on cleansing your body, avoid these detox traps with Lyndi Polivnick's 9 step plan.



STEP 1

Set clear, realistic goals. Instead of focusing on losing weight, set goals based on your health. While you're focused on fitness and health goals, your weight will shift
9 steps to pretox

5 exercises for mesomorphs

Mesomorphs have a higher percentage of lean mass and are able to build muscle quickly.



Mesomorphs have a higher percentage of lean mass and adapt quickly to training stimulus so it is important to keep their program varied to ensure a plateau in fitness and results doesn't occur. Typical
5 exercises for mesomorphs

8 steps to body confidence

Feeling low after gaining a few extra kilos over winter? It's not just your body that needs a makeover, it's your mind. Take note of these 8 steps to get a body you love this spring, (one that loves you back).



1. Think beyond your body – what else needs to change this spring?

Take the t
8 steps to body confidence

Kettlebell workouts for fat loss

Want to know how many kilojoules you can burn during a supercharged kettlebell workout?

Answer: 1,470 kJ per half hour!

How to:

Three continuous 10-minute sets of 10 kettlebell swings followed by 10 sumo deadlifts, with a three-minute rest between sets.

Start with four kilos and
Kettlebell workouts for fat loss

Walking vs. running

When it comes to walking or running, which is the better method for helping you achieve your fitness goals?




Find out the winner once and for all as we quiz our experts in the areas of fat loss, health and endurance.

Goal: Fat loss

According to Amanda Ferguson, owner and founder of
Walking vs. running

Overhead lunge

A simple addition to your lunge repertoire. Really effective as a warm-up of mid-set exercise to keep heart rate elevated and work with body weight.


How to

Raise your arms overhead and step forward with your right leg or left leg. Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the
Overhead lunge

5 clean eating mistakes

Think you know everything when it comes to clean eating? Check yourself with these 5 common mistakes.

1. Cereal

The gripe: "For the most part, cereals are not exactly high in nutrients, apart from synthetic nutrients that are added. Cereals are also low in protein and high in carbohydrates,
5 clean eating mistakes

6 ways work is making you fat

With coffee breaks, morning tea and office birthdays, full-time workers are consuming at least 70% of a week's calories on the job.




Failing to adapt can result in a series of small slips adding up to a very big deal.

The flip side, however, is that it gives you between 10 and 30
6 ways work is making you fat

Faith Tid-ang - August '14 winner

Faith Tid-ang entered the BodyBlitz challenge to find the motivation she lost during a student exchange, but she didn’t expect to discover washboard abs in the process!


After coming back from student exchange and finishing university, I went into holiday mode. As a new graduate with loads of f
Faith Tid-ang - August '14 winner

4 exercises to blast cellulite

Learn how to reduce the appearance of cellulite on your thighs and butt in time for summer. Here are 4 home exercises you can do right now.




Did you know, according to a study in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, nearly 85% of women over the age of 20 have cellulite? (And yet,
4 exercises to blast cellulite

Company breaks open Apple Watch to discover what it says is 'planned obsolescence'

Tech repair and upgrade website iFixit has claimed that the Apple Watch won’t be a long term option for those hoping to continually upgrade their device.





CEO Kyle Wiens has always been a vocal critic of Apple’s obstructive policies on third parties fixing and upgrading iOS devices
Company breaks open Apple Watch to discover what it says is 'planned obsolescence'

Tesla's $13,000 battery could keep your home online in a blackout

Elon Musk is a man who likes to make waves. Whether it’s privatizing space exploration or shaking up commuting with the Hyperloop high speed transport system, the billionaire technocrat aims big. Now his electric car company, Tesla, is planning to change the way people power their homes.

In
Tesla's $13,000 battery could keep your home online in a blackout

The FCC chairman is a former cable lobbyist. And he just helped kill the Comcast merger.

Nobody can claim that Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is an industry puppet anymore.

Comcast's spectacular failure to close its $45 billion merger with Time Warner Cable undercuts the age-old Washington wisdom that money and political connections — of which Comcast has
The FCC chairman is a former cable lobbyist. And he just helped kill the Comcast merger.

Dev Aims to Light the Way for Apple Watch Gaming

Coinciding with the official Apple Watch launch on Friday, a slew of apps and games are making their debuts. One of the early hopefuls is WayForward, which last week unveiled its Watch Quest, hoping to get a jump on the competition.
Some developers have been awaiting the opening of the WatchKit
Dev Aims to Light the Way for Apple Watch Gaming

Google Glass 2 will be out soon, says collaborating Ray-Ban/Oakley maker

Back in January, Google announced that it was shutting down its Glass Explorer Programme in an effort to refocus the project, as well as give it a proper home within the company as it worked on a new revision. And that may not be too far off now.
Luxottica is the company behind major sunglass
Google Glass 2 will be out soon, says collaborating Ray-Ban/Oakley maker

Yes, there really is a giant Android robot urinating on the Apple logo in Google Maps

Hear that whimpering? It's probably the sound of an over-zealous intern that's about to have a rather uncomfortable talk with a Google supervisor. Or maybe not.

You see, we don't exactly know who at Google approved a Google Maps easter egg involving a giant Android robot.... relieving
Yes, there really is a giant Android robot urinating on the Apple logo in Google Maps

2000 AD goes DRM-free on Android, iPad and web

Comics readers are broadly split between people who consider the medium disposable and those who like to collect, sometimes in a slightly obsessive manner.

The latter type tend to get a bit twitchy with digital, because of its transient nature — you never can tell when the company you’re b
2000 AD goes DRM-free on Android, iPad and web

Apple Watch’s S1 processor is surprisingly powerful

Just how powerful is the Apple Watch’s S1 system-on-chip?

Well, according to iOS developer Steve Troughton-Smith, it’s roughly equivalent to the A5 chip found in the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 2, fifth-generation iPod touch and first-generation iPad mini – at least where graphics proce
Apple Watch’s S1 processor is surprisingly powerful

Acer gets its game on with new Predator devices

With PC gaming about to become bigger than the known universe, it’s no surprise that Acer wishes to align itself with the form. The company’s announced that it’s creating an e-sports team, as well as a bunch of new products under its Predator gaming tag.

The Predator desktop builds o
Acer gets its game on with new Predator devices

The Lenovo K80 has a massive 4000mAh battery and 4GB of RAM

Acer isn't the only company willing to cram a massive battery into its smartphones.

Like the recently announced Liquid X2, Lenovo's new K80 handset also packs in a whopping 4000mAh battery, which should happily provide around two days of use without having to worry about smartphone range
The Lenovo K80 has a massive 4000mAh battery and 4GB of RAM

From one to one hundred inches: Acer’s new product line-up

New York’s obscenely glassy World Trade Center Four formed the backdrop for Acer’s Next event, at which the company launched 40 new products.

They’re not all amazing, but the company’s definitely got its finger on the pulse of current tech trends. Despite branching out into wearabl
From one to one hundred inches: Acer’s new product line-up

All you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi 4i

We can’t say Xiaomi’s Mi 4i has been the best kept secret. But at least it still excites with what it has to offer.

While most of the rumours - the 5in full HD display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor - proved to be spot on, a few surprises also showed up during the pre
All you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi 4i

Fully Charged: Apple Watch teardown, Telltale’s Marvel game, and Furious 8 confirmed

iFixit’s Apple Watch teardown




If you’re not getting an Apple Watch today - and you’re someone who really, really wants an Apple Watch today - then this might be painful to see. Otherwise, carry on. iFixit, the site that’s always tearing into expensive and highly-coveted devices, is cur
Fully Charged: Apple Watch teardown, Telltale’s Marvel game, and Furious 8 confirmed

Wearing us out: Acer’s new Liquid Leap wearable devices test your stress levels

While a certain brand launches its first smartwatch this week, other companies are presenting their own takes on wearable tech. Acer’s devices include all the usual basics, as well as one more unique parameter others don’t offer - stress detection.
By using a heart rate monitor in conjunction
Wearing us out: Acer’s new Liquid Leap wearable devices test your stress levels

Acer's Liquid X2 smartphone ends power struggles with its 4,000mAh battery

Until we get the oft-promised alchemic perpetual motion carbon nanotube smartphone battery, we’re going to have to make do with taking a charging pack with us wherever we go. But Acer’s just presented an alternative.
The company's new Liquid X2 smartphone includes a whopping 4,000mAh bat
Acer's Liquid X2 smartphone ends power struggles with its 4,000mAh battery

Take Your Apple Watch Face and Love It!

While Apple is known for fantastic product design, it's not known for customization. For instance, the first iPhone hit the world nearly eight years ago, and yet our "customizable" home screen options are limited to the organization of app icons and some wallpaper choices that can produce color
Take Your Apple Watch Face and Love It!

YouTube Marks 10 Years of Nondisruptive Revolution

YouTube on Thursday celebrated its first full decade in business. It was 10 years ago to the day that cofounder Jawed Karim uploaded the site's first video. It was a humble beginning: a 19-second clip of elephants, with Karim declaring that the pachyderms have "really, really long trunks."


In
YouTube Marks 10 Years of Nondisruptive Revolution

Google's Low-Fee Fi: Ho-Hum

Google on Wednesday announced Fi, a program that combines the wireless networks of Google carrier partners Sprint and T-Mobile with more than 1 million free, open WiFi hotspots Google has verified as fast and reliable.


Rumors that Google intended to enter the mobile virtual network operator
Google's Low-Fee Fi: Ho-Hum

The London Marathon finally has an app for tracking friends who are running the race

Keeping tabs on a friend or loved one who’s running the London Marathon has been a bit of a logistical nightmare – until now.

The race, which starts in Blackheath on Sunday, has finally introduced its first official app for letting supporters watch any runner’s progress live on its inter
The London Marathon finally has an app for tracking friends who are running the race

Samsung confirms that next Gear smartwatch will have a rounded screen

With Apple Watch excitement about to hit a fever pitch with tomorrow’s release, Samsung has revealed that its next smartwatch will be its first to feature a rounded design - although it’s done so quietly.
Rather than make a big splash with an event and lavish product shots, the company has ins
Samsung confirms that next Gear smartwatch will have a rounded screen

AIAIAI's modular approach lets you build your perfect set of headphones

Danish audio manufacturer AIAIAI has launched the TMA-2 Modular headphones, which allow you to pick and choose different components from 18 different modules.
On offer are three headbands, two ear pads, six cables and four speaker units, which makes an impressive 360 possible
AIAIAI's modular approach lets you build your perfect set of headphones

Elephone dual-booting smartphone coming to China in June

The ability to dual-boot a computer is nothing new – people have been using Boot Camp to run Windows on Macs for years, for example – but it’s not every day you see that capability pop up on a phone.

So Elephone’s upcoming flagship, which runs both the Android 5.0 and Windows 10 operating
Elephone dual-booting smartphone coming to China in June

The Turing Phone is stronger and more secure than Alcatraz

Turing Robotic Industries has just announced the Turing Phone, a smartphone that’s on a mission to stand out from the crowd.
How does it do that? By being ultra secure and very, very strong. The Turing Phone has its own server-free encrypted communication system, which only works with other T
The Turing Phone is stronger and more secure than Alcatraz

Three is introducing Voice over LTE in September

Three has announced that it will be introducing a new Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service in September as an addition to its Three InTouch service, which lets users make calls and send texts when connected to a Wi-Fi network. 
Three has managed to add an extra 800MHz of spectrum onto its current 1
Three is introducing Voice over LTE in September

Lumia 940: the 930 could be having a massive growth spurt

Later this year, Microsoft is expected to launch the Lumia 940 as the successor to its current Lumia flagship the 930.

The latest reports say that the Lumia 940 may come with 5.2in display, but a second Lumia 940 XL may arrive with a rather large 5.7in display. And since Microsoft Windows
Lumia 940: the 930 could be having a massive growth spurt

LG G4's new software tricks focus on taking quicker photos and selfies

By now you probably know more about the G4 than you do your own grandmother.

LG has steadily revealed almost everything about the device, from its 16MP f/1.8 camera and brighter, more colourful 2K screen, to its leather-clad body. And now it's shown off a few new software tricks.

The
LG G4's new software tricks focus on taking quicker photos and selfies

Fully Charged: Amazon delivering to car trunks, plus Spider-Man animated movie announced

Amazon testing delivery to car trunks




Live in Munich, Germany, own an Audi, and want your Amazon packages to be delivered straight to the trunk? That’s an oddly specific set of circumstances, but it makes you the perfect candidate for the company's newest pilot delivery programme. DHL
Fully Charged: Amazon delivering to car trunks, plus Spider-Man animated movie announced

Facebook DOES collect the text you decided against posting

Facebook collects all content that is typed into its website, even if it is not posted, a tech consultant has discovered.

In December 2013, it was reported that Facebook plants code in browsers that returns metadata every time somebody types out a status update or comment but deletes it
Facebook DOES collect the text you decided against posting

LED Bulbs Are Now Two for $5—Officially Too Cheap to Ignore

If you’re among the holdouts who cling to their incandescent light bulbs like plastic eggs on Easter morning, you may want to loosen that grip. A new 60-watt equivalent LED bulb from Philips could be what finally convinces you to upgrade your lamps with a tiny dose of the future.

There are m
LED Bulbs Are Now Two for $5—Officially Too Cheap to Ignore

Breach Outbreaks Fuel Encryption Adoption

As data breaches make headlines around the world, more companies are turning to encryption to protect their information jewels. That is one of the findings in a study released Monday, conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Thales E-Security.
"Mega breaches and cyber attacks have
Breach Outbreaks Fuel Encryption Adoption

EE's new Harrier smartphone offers a 1080p screen, 13MP camera and octa-core innards for just £200

The £150 Moto G has long been the best budget phone money can buy, but EE's new Harrier handset has flown in to steal that crown with an impressive spec sheet and a tempting price tag.

At £200 for a pay as you go model, when it comes to specification it bests the Moto G in every r
EE's new Harrier smartphone offers a 1080p screen, 13MP camera and octa-core innards for just £200

The new Pentax K-3 II is out of this world

Space: the final frontier. Unimaginably vast, overwhelmingly odd, forever beyond the reach of us mere mortals. Well, unless we pick up one of Pentax's new K-3 II DSLRs.

While it's not quite capable of doing the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, the K-3 II's built-in GPS module and
The new Pentax K-3 II is out of this world

Asus ZenBook UX305 review

Asus knows what it's doing. It knows that the Apple MacBook Air laptops are old news, deliberately left to tread water to make way for the all-singing, (mostly) all-dancing 12in MacBook.

Asus thinks there's life left for a 13in 'ultrabook' still. The Asus ZenBook UX305 is pretty
Asus ZenBook UX305 review

HTC Vive SteamVR hands-on review

If you’d told me a week ago that HTC was about to announce a VR headset in partnership with Valve, I’d have thought you were mad. But not only is that exactly what’s happened at MWC 2015 - I’ve also been lucky enough to go eyes- and hands-on with it.

HTC is serious about secrecy arou
HTC Vive SteamVR hands-on review

Facebook releases Android phone dialer, Hello, with enhanced blocking tools

First teased by a leak about a month ago, Facebook has released a phone app for Android called Hello, which leverages the power of the social network to be a little smarter than the average dialer.
When you get a call, Hello shows you information about who’s calling based on his/her Facebook p
Facebook releases Android phone dialer, Hello, with enhanced blocking tools

Audi starts production of green "e-diesel" fuel

Could your next car run on e-diesel?

Developed by Audi, it’s a synthetic liquid fuel that doesn’t require the use of any standard mineral oil – its main components being carbon dioxide, water and ambient air.

The latter two are in plentiful supply all around us, obviously, while the CO2
Audi starts production of green "e-diesel" fuel

Denon’s Music Maniac over-ears are anything but wooden

I think that design is a resonating success

Hmm. You’re a Tim Vine fan, aren’t you? Denon describes the AH-MM400’s walnut cups as ‘contemporary European design’ and they do kinda look good. These are the biggest – and at £350 the most expensive – in the range and fit over your entire ea
Denon’s Music Maniac over-ears are anything but wooden

Apple Watch Sport's non-sapphire screen can handle keys and knives, but not sandpaper

The Apple Watch Sport doesn't have the same fancy sapphire display as its more expensive counterparts. But should you be worried?

Possibly. Sapphire glass is, after all, virtually unscratchable by anything other than a diamond.

The Apple Watch Sport's chemically-treated Ion-X glass
Apple Watch Sport's non-sapphire screen can handle keys and knives, but not sandpaper

Leaked Oppo R7 3D render shows bezels (or lack thereof)

Here's a surprise: a recent leak of what's supposedly the Oppo R7 shows a departure from the company's usual consistency in design.

A new 3D render of the phone popped up on the net and suggests that the Oppo R7 will look nothing like its predecessor, the Oppo R5. Instead, it's super thin
Leaked Oppo R7 3D render shows bezels (or lack thereof)

Oops! AMD accidentally leaks Windows 10 release date

We hope Microsoft won't be sending its lawyers after AMD - because the latter just unintentionally leaked Window 10's release date.

During a conference call, AMD CEO Lisa Su said the following: "What we also are factoring in is, with the Windows 10 launch at the end of July, we are
Oops! AMD accidentally leaks Windows 10 release date

Fully Charged: Google’s Street View explores Loch Ness, plus Netflix renews Daredevil

Google adds Loch Ness to Street View









Still intrigued by tales of the Loch Ness Monster? The original photo that drove decades of speculation has been proven a fake, but the body of water continues to draw tourists and skeptics. If you can’t swing a trip to Scotland, now you c
Fully Charged: Google’s Street View explores Loch Ness, plus Netflix renews Daredevil

Google may launch its wireless service today, with pay-as-you-use data

Google confirmed last month that it was working on launching its own wireless service on the backs of a couple United States carriers. Now a report says it could launch as soon as today, and some new details have emerged.
The Wall Street Journal says that Google is likely to officially unveil
Google may launch its wireless service today, with pay-as-you-use data

YouTube apps disabled on older Apple TVs, iOS devices, Smart TVs, and more

As the YouTube viewing experience becomes more feature-rich, older devices not originally designed to support everything are sadly being left in the dust. And yesterday, several devices major devices took a big hit as a result.
Due to YouTube upgrading its Data API, devices like the first and
YouTube apps disabled on older Apple TVs, iOS devices, Smart TVs, and more

Government Surveillance: What to Do, What to Do?

The CIA has been trying to hack into iOS for years. British and American agencies reportedly have collaborated to create a map of the Internet and Web users. The United States National Security Agency has, together with the UK's GCHQ, reportedly stolen SIM card encryption keys from Gemalto. The
Government Surveillance: What to Do, What to Do?

Ubuntu's Vivid Vervet Makes Snappy Entrance

Canonical on Tuesday announced the release of Ubuntu 15.04, aka "Vivid Vervet," as in East African monkey. It will be available for download on Thursday.
The new OS offers tools for cloud, device, client and Internet of Things development. The Ubuntu desktop release includes mostly maintenance
Ubuntu's Vivid Vervet Makes Snappy Entrance

Chevrolet FNR Concept (2015)

Chevrolet FNR Concept
The Chevrolet FNR is an autonomous electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse at mobility of the future. It was developed in Shanghai by GM's Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint venture.

Engineering, design and electrification teams drew on their past
Chevrolet FNR Concept (2015)

Donkervoort D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon Edition (2015)

Donkervoort D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon Edition
The Donkervoort D8 GTO family continues to grow, this time with the arrival of a brand new version: the D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon Edition. The very first Donkervoort fully fitted with visible carbon fibre - a technique in which the unique and
Donkervoort D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon Edition (2015)

Qoros 2 SUV PHEV Concept (2015)

Qoros 2 SUV PHEV Concept
The Qoros 2 SUV PHEV Concept is a sub-compact SUV design study with plug-in hybrid technology. Featuring a striking new design theme, it is conceived to appeal to trendy, creative young people. It points to possible future design, technology and product expansion
Qoros 2 SUV PHEV Concept (2015)

EyeQ4: meet the chip that’ll power your self-driving car

“Jack”, Audi’s self-driving A7 prototype, recently completed a 550-mile trip from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas – and its lane-changing and collision-avoidance abilities are largely down to one chip: the Mobileye EyeQ3. Well, now that processor’s successor is on the way.

The EyeQ4, announced
EyeQ4: meet the chip that’ll power your self-driving car

LG G4 camera sample images shown off in teaser video

The LG G4 is around a week away from being officially launched, but that hasn't slowed down LG's news fest.
We already know that the flagship will land with a brighter, more colourful 2K display and leather-clad body, and LG has also already revealed the G4's imaging specs.
The camera module
LG G4 camera sample images shown off in teaser video

Samsung factory to manufacture future Qualcomm Snapdragon processors

Here’s an interesting bit of news for smartphone fans: future Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are to be built at Samsung’s chip-making plants.

Apple has apparently already decided that its A9 processors will be manufactured by Samsung, and now a report by Re/code suggests Qualcomm is about
Samsung factory to manufacture future Qualcomm Snapdragon processors

This MasterChef-trained robot kitchen will cook for you

If you're speciality dish is beans on toast, then it's probably safe to say you're not exactly a dab hand in the kitchen. Handily for you, UK-based Moley Robotics has invented a range of robot chefs, complete with stove, utensils, oven and robot arms.

The chef/kitchen has been produced in
This MasterChef-trained robot kitchen will cook for you

The world’s first phone with a USB Type-C port is here, and you've probably never heard of it

The new MacBook and Google Chromebook Pixel aren't the only pieces of tech strutting around with a fancy new USB Type-C port.

LeTV, a big shot in China's entertainment industry, has unveiled the world's first smartphones to feature the fancy new port, which has a number of
The world’s first phone with a USB Type-C port is here, and you've probably never heard of it

Sony Xperia Z4 is not the real flagship: expect a bigger, better model soon

Disappointed that the Sony Xperia Z4 is staying put in Japan? Don't be.

Current rumours say that a real flagship phone will appear on the horizon soon - most likely May. And that's likely to be good news to anyone who saw the Z4's incremental boost in performance over the Z3 and thought,
Sony Xperia Z4 is not the real flagship: expect a bigger, better model soon

Sphero made the amazing Star Wars droid, and Google nearly bought Tesla

Sphero’s Star Wars droid




The amazing new BB-8 droid seen in the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer? Much as some thought it was CG, it’s actually a practical effect, as seen by the robot rolling onto the stage at Star Wars Celebration last week. And turns out it was made by Sph
Sphero made the amazing Star Wars droid, and Google nearly bought Tesla

Hannspree SportWatch review

Everyone generally wants something different – heart rate monitoring if you’re a jogger, GPS if you prefer two wheels, a partner smartphone app that actually works if you’re a normal human being.

You get none of this with the Hannspree. “For £40,” you might say, “it would be rude t
Hannspree SportWatch review

Watch John Oliver Deliver a Trademark Takedown of Patent Trolls

"At least trolls actually do something," said Oliver


John Oliver used his Last Week Tonight soapbox to deliver a searing take down of the U.S. patent system. Patents, or as Oliver calls them “legally binding dibs,” are an integral part of business, at least according to the judges on Shark T
Watch John Oliver Deliver a Trademark Takedown of Patent Trolls

Google Dresses Up Android Wear

Google on Monday released an update to Android Wear -- the first significant feature refresh for its wearable device software since its introduction more than a year ago.
"This update is overdue," said Ian Fogg, senior director and head of the mobile and telecoms team at IHS
Google Dresses Up Android Wear

US Navy Gears Up for Cyberwarfare

The U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, part of the U.S. 10th Fleet, is developing a strategy for modernizing its cyberoperations and transforming the Navy's network into a cyberwarfare platform, C4ISRNetworks reported earlier this month.
The strategy will seek to advance five key goals:

Operating the
US Navy Gears Up for Cyberwarfare

We'll Soon Live in an Imaginary World

Virtual and augmented reality and holographic image technologies are coming at us with the speed of a freight train, and it won't be long until we'll no longer be able to distinguish between what is real and what isn't. How we are getting there is kind of interesting. There are some initiatives
We'll Soon Live in an Imaginary World

Honda D Concept (2015)

Honda D Concept
Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (HMCI), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, staged the world premiere of the Concept D, a concept model for a new SUV model under development, at the 2015 Auto Shanghai.

The Concept D shows the direction of a mass-production SUV
Honda D Concept (2015)

New Android Wear update activates Wi-Fi, brings flick controls, emoji drawing and always-on apps

Google has revealed a new update for Android Wear which brings some rather tasty new features to all seven of the smartwatches currently available.

The updated will be hitting the likes of the LG G Watch R, Moto 360 and Sony Smartwatch 3 over the next few weeks, starting off with the
New Android Wear update activates Wi-Fi, brings flick controls, emoji drawing and always-on apps

LG G4 release date revealed to be 31 May (in South Korea at least)

The LG G4 will hit shelves on 31 May, a month after its official launch event at the end of April.

The news comes directly from LG Korea, although it has yet to clarify whether this is a global or localised release date.

The South Korean tech giant has also announced a similar screen
LG G4 release date revealed to be 31 May (in South Korea at least)

Sony officially announces the Xperia Z4, but it’s staying in Japan for now

Sony has (rather quietly) officially introduced the Xperia Z4 to the world.

Before we dive into the specs, it’s worth noting that it’ll only be available in Japan when it launches later this summer, and there’s no word of an international or UK release plan at this stage.

The first thin
Sony officially announces the Xperia Z4, but it’s staying in Japan for now

Leaked Honor 7 and 7 Plus pics appear soon after P8 launch

The P8 and P8 Max only just came out, but it seems Huawei is looking to update its other lines - at least if the latest purported Honor 7 pictures are to be believed.

The Honor 6 is notable for its generous 3GB of RAM, Kirin 920 octa-core chipset and 16GB of storage. The Honor 7 will
Leaked Honor 7 and 7 Plus pics appear soon after P8 launch

Samsung is readying the Galaxy Tab 5

Samsung's next tablet looks like it'll be the Tab 5 - at least that's the name of a new tablet that has appeared on the web page of Chinese certification body TENAA.

Two similarly-specced Tab 5 devices have showed up on the TENAA page. The slates reportedly come with 8in screens, with a
Samsung is readying the Galaxy Tab 5

Nissan Lannia (2016)

Nissan Lannia
Building on Nissan's longstanding success in the sedan market, Lannia delivers a fresh, distinctive personality that China's young generations embody. As the first product developed and designed for the young Chinese generations, especially those in their 20s and 30s today who are
Nissan Lannia (2016)

McLaren 540C Coupe (2016)

McLaren 540C Coupe
McLaren launched its second model in the new Sports Series, the McLaren 540C Coupé, at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show. The most attainable McLaren yet, the 540C Coupé joins the recently revealed 570S Coupé in the Sports Series as the brand brings its race derived DNA to a new au
McLaren 540C Coupe (2016)

Volkswagen C Coupe GTE Concept (2015)

VW C Coupe GTE Concept
Volkswagen is expanding its model range at high speed. New cars with the VW emblem on the radiator grille are making their débuts in each and every market around the world - cars that will go on sale immediately and cars that will enhance the range in the near future.
Volkswagen C Coupe GTE Concept (2015)

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Concept (2015)

Mercedes GLC Coupe Concept
In a flowing transition, Mercedes-Benz lands the next coupe: the GLC Coupé Concept is a near-production-standard study that carries the successful GLE Coupé formula over into a more compact segment. The dynamically expressive show car combines typical stylistic f
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Concept (2015)

Ford Taurus CN-Version (2016)

Ford Taurus CN-Version
Introducing a new premium sedan for discerning Chinese business customers, Ford unveiled the new Ford Taurus at a special event in Shanghai. Designed especially to meet the needs of the Chinese market, the vehicle brings the historic Taurus nameplate to China for the
Ford Taurus CN-Version (2016)

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (2015)

VW Golf Alltrack
In 2012, Volkswagen introduced the Passat Alltrack to bridge the gap between the on-road and off-road worlds. Now Germany's most successful automaker is transferring this concept to another vehicle class with the new VW Golf Alltrack. Technical and visual features of the Golf
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (2015)

Volkswagen Golf GTD Variant (2015)

VW Golf GTD Variant
It was in 1982 when the first Golf GTD entered the market. It became an icon of all sporty diesels. This was due to the almost unique ability of this long-distance Golf car of the Golf model range to combine the performance of a sports car with the fuel economy of a small
Volkswagen Golf GTD Variant (2015)

Volkswagen Golf R Variant (2015)

VW Golf R Variant
Volkswagen has launched the sportiest all-round vehicle of the compact class in Europe: the new VW Golf R Variant. For the first time since the model range was established - the first generation made its debut in 2002 - the Golf R, the icon of four-wheel drive compact sports
Volkswagen Golf R Variant (2015)

Peugeot 308 R HYbrid Concept (2015)

Peugeot 308 R HYbrid Concept
Since its launch, the Peugeot 308 has won over more than 280,000 connoisseurs across the world thanks to qualities that are unheard of in segment C. As it presses ahead with its internationalisation strategy, the marque is present at the Shanghai motor show to
Peugeot 308 R HYbrid Concept (2015)

Gadget Ogling: A Juicy Wristband, a Gamy Wearable and a Dorky Dongle

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that holds your hand to guide you past the abyss of dreadful new gadgets to the cavern of newly announced wonders.
On our journey this week, you'll find a fitness tracker with an impressive battery life, a wearable that's got game, a classic
Gadget Ogling: A Juicy Wristband, a Gamy Wearable and a Dorky Dongle

Promoted: 8 cool things about the Huawei P8

The average smartphone user checks their phone 110 times a day. And some of you do it up to 900 times (do you even have time for anything else?).

If you’re going to be prodding, swiping and tapping that often, it makes sense to do it on a phone you won’t mind showing off. A phone lik
Promoted: 8 cool things about the Huawei P8

Vector Luna smartwatch hands-on review

Our wrists have tussled with a lot of smartwatches over the past five months, and the one we've just had the pleasure of trying out is looking very promising indeed. And you've (probably) never heard if it.

Announced back in March, the Vector smartwatch caught our attention with its
Vector Luna smartwatch hands-on review

Lomography LC-A 120 review

Lomography is known primarily for its 35mm film cameras, plastic-bodied throwbacks to the cheap Eastern European cameras of the mid to late 20th century that produce intentionally lo-fi snaps. Odd, oversaturated colours, under- or over-exposure, massive amounts of vignetting – all t
Lomography LC-A 120 review

Audi Prologue Allroad Concept (2015)

Audi Prologue Allroad Concept
High-end technology and unrestricted everyday practicality, plus alluring elegance: The Audi prologue allroad made its world premiere at 2015 Auto Shanghai. In any terrain, in any situation: the five-door model with the raised body provides a new emphasis in the
Audi Prologue Allroad Concept (2015)

Audi A6L e-tron (2017)

Audi A6L e-tron
With the A6L e-tron, Audi is taking an important step toward even greater fuel efficiency in China. The sedan has been developed specifically for the Chinese market. Its plug-in hybrid drive with 180 kW (245 hp) provides for powerful performance. The model consumes on average
Audi A6L e-tron (2017)

Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro (2017)

Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro
The Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro marks the first time that Audi has combined a TFSI plug-in hybrid with quattro all-wheel drive. Audi developed it specially for Asian markets (China, Singapore and Japan). It is sporty, comfortable and at the same time
Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro (2017)

Volkswagen Scirocco GTS (2016)

VW Scirocco GTS
Some cars live for ever because they are constantly reinvented. The Scirocco, a pure-bred European sports car, is one of these cars that is forever young. Presented at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, 41 years ago, it became an icon of compact German coupés. The car caught the spirit
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS (2016)

Twitter moves non-US accounts to Ireland away from the NSA

Twitter has updated its privacy policy, creating a two-lane service that treats US and non-US users differently. If you live in the US, your account is controlled by San Francisco-based Twitter Inc, but if you're elsewhere in the world (anywhere else) it's handled by Twitter International
Twitter moves non-US accounts to Ireland away from the NSA

Japan’s maglev train breaks world speed record

A maglev train in Japan reached a record-breaking speed of 590Kph (366Mph) this week, according to the Central Japan Railway Company -- smashing a record that’s been held for 12 years.
The seven-car train completed a test run on Thursday on an experimental course in central Japan's Yamanashi p
Japan’s maglev train breaks world speed record

Lawyer representing whistle blowers finds malware on drive supplied by cops

An Arkansas lawyer representing current and former police officers in a contentious whistle-blower lawsuit is crying foul after finding three distinct pieces of malware on an external hard drive supplied by police department officials.

The hard drive was provided last year by the Fort Smith
Lawyer representing whistle blowers finds malware on drive supplied by cops

Deal Reached on Fast-Track Authority for Obama on Trade Accord

WASHINGTON — Key congressional leaders agreed on Thursday on legislation to give President Obama special authority to finish negotiating one of the world’s largest trade accords, opening a rare battle that aligns the president with Republicans against a broad coalition of Democrats.
In what is s
Deal Reached on Fast-Track Authority for Obama on Trade Accord

Riding in Driverless Cars Could Be Sickening

Self-driving vehicles could increase the likelihood of motion sickness in some riders, suggests a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study released last week.
Motion sickness, also known as "kinetosis," is a condition marked by symptoms of nausea, dizziness and other
Riding in Driverless Cars Could Be Sickening

China's Great Cannon Could Point Anywhere When Next Fuse Is Lit

China, which censors the Internet with its Great Firewall aka the "Golden Shield," has a new censorship tool that is causing alarm. It's known as the "Great Cannon."
The University of Toronto's Citizen Lab identified the tool in a report released last week.

The Great Cannon was first used in
China's Great Cannon Could Point Anywhere When Next Fuse Is Lit

LG Lends Substance to G4 Rumors

LG on Thursday confirmed rumors about the basic look of its upcoming G4 flagship smartphone with a post on its Facebook page.


Details about LG's forthcoming G4 flagship smartphone recently were leaked on a Korean microwebsite, generating considerable buzz on the Internet. Photos and other
LG Lends Substance to G4 Rumors

Opening Windows Source Code Could Improve Security

Microsoft Technical Fellow Mark Russinovich raised a few eyebrows at ChefCon earlier this month, when he aired the possibility of Windows becoming an open source program.
Sure, Microsoft's attitude toward the open source movement has mellowed over the years, but the prospect of the company
Opening Windows Source Code Could Improve Security

Guitar Hero Strikes Back

Activision on Tuesday took the wraps off Guitar Hero Live, setting the video gaming stage for a battle of the bands.


Though Guitar Hero's original developer left the group years ago to work on Rock Band, the series is in capable hands. DJ Hero developer FreeStyle Games has been prepping
Guitar Hero Strikes Back

SuperX OS Greases the Classic Linux Wheel

SuperX OS is a solid Linux distribution that dispels all of the criticisms about using free open source operating systems.
SuperX is a relatively new distro developed by Libresoft. Based on Ubuntu and Debian, it adds a highly customized KDE desktop environment. Version 3.0 -- dubbed "Grace" after
SuperX OS Greases the Classic Linux Wheel

Apple Devs Play WWDC Lottery

Apple on Tuesday announced that its 26th annual Worldwide Developers Conference will take place in San Francisco June 8-12.
The event will include more than 100 technical sessions on developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies.

Attendees will get access to the
Apple Devs Play WWDC Lottery

New Smart Drone Breaks $1K Barrier

A new aerial drone from 3D Robotics packs two computers and an array of powerful features for US$999.
Solo's two computers -- one on the craft and one in the controller -- have enabled it to make some radical breakthroughs in autonomous flight and camera control, according to 3DR.

Built on
New Smart Drone Breaks $1K Barrier

Reactions to New MacBook Run From Tepid to Cold

Early reviewers last week weighed in on Apple's new MacBook, and their reactions were tepid.
The new MacBook is 13.1mm thick, weighs 2 pounds, and has a 12-inch Retina display. Apple has touted it as the future of the notebook, pointing out that it had to reimagine every element to make the
Reactions to New MacBook Run From Tepid to Cold

Apple's Storm Clouds

I recently heard an amazing story about how an Apple shop had dumped Apple for Dell. Over most of the last two decades, the only time I've seen a move like this was when some change in IT forced it, and a lot of staffers subsequently would quit as a result. This move was largely
Apple's Storm Clouds

Gadget Ogling: Capacious Cases, Dumb Domestic Drones, Smarty-Pants Cups

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that sifts through the silt of new gadget announcements to get to the golden nuggets that map our future.
On the riverbed this week are a Swiss army knife of a tablet and smartphone case, an indoor smartcam drone, a display for social media
Gadget Ogling: Capacious Cases, Dumb Domestic Drones, Smarty-Pants Cups

SecurEnvoy's NFC tech could make your Apple Watch your password

“There are only three ways to identify a person, namely: something you know such as a password or PIN; something you own such as a credit card or mobile phone; and something you are such as a fingerprint or retinal scan. The idea behind two-factor authentication is to bring two of these m
SecurEnvoy's NFC tech could make your Apple Watch your password

iPhone 7 will be made from the same fancy aluminium as the Apple Watch, says rumour mill

The iPhone 7 could very well land with a body forged from 7000 series aluminium - the same material that'sS used in the Apple Watch Sport and bicycles.

If Taiwan's Economic Daily News is correct, this means that the next iPhone's metal body will be 60 percent stronger than the metal
iPhone 7 will be made from the same fancy aluminium as the Apple Watch, says rumour mill

New Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer makes cynical fans erupt with joy, optimism

If you found yourself on Twitter within the last hour, you might’ve noticed the immense outpouring of emotions over the release of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII) trailer, as the Star Wars Celebration expo kicked off in Anaheim, California.
Fans shared stories of crying at t
New Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer makes cynical fans erupt with joy, optimism

Google planning to offer custom cases for Nexus phones, including Maps-based designs

There’s no shortage of case options for most popular smartphones today, but it appears that Google plans to get into the space for its Nexus devices, leveraging the power of Google Maps to help deliver unique, custom designs.
Android Police came across images of a Google website called W
Google planning to offer custom cases for Nexus phones, including Maps-based designs

12.9in iPad Pro rumours refuse to die, as new cases leak online

The iPad Pro might be a timid Apple rumour in comparison to the tonne of Watch and iPhone rumours the internet normally churns out, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead and buried.

New photos courtesy of serial Apple-leaker Sony Dickinson show off some over-sized third party iPad cases which ar
12.9in iPad Pro rumours refuse to die, as new cases leak online

Jawbone UP3 finally launches in the US – and it’ll be joined by contactless payment-ready UP4

The fully waterproof fitness band able to track not just your steps but your temperature, your heart rate even and your REM sleep? The one that was announced back in November 2014 but still hasn’t showed up?

Well, it’s now ready for launch, at least in the US, where it’ll be on sale from 2
Jawbone UP3 finally launches in the US – and it’ll be joined by contactless payment-ready UP4

EE’s free portable charger can be instantly swapped in-store to ensure you never run out of juice

EE’s new Power Bar, despite its name, isn’t a high-protein, creatine-laced energy snack designed for maximum gains.

Instead, it’s a rather funky yellow and cyan portable USB charger with a built-in LED torch and a 2600mAh capacity, which EE tells us is enough to recharge a typical smart
EE’s free portable charger can be instantly swapped in-store to ensure you never run out of juice

LG G4’s 2K screen is brighter and more colourful than the G3’s display

LG is continuing to release information on its upcoming G4 flagship in dribs and drabs, and today we’re treated to more information on its pixel-packed 2K screen.

The 5.5in 2560 x 1440 display is, according to the South Korean tech giant, 25 percent brighter than the G3’s screen, in add
LG G4’s 2K screen is brighter and more colourful than the G3’s display

Google brings native handwriting recognition to Android

You may think styluses aren't cool, but the millions of people buying Samsung Galaxy Notes and Microsoft Surfaces can't all be wrong. It's clear that, even in a world of touchscreen QWERTY keyboards, there's still a place for handwriting on phones.

And now Google has leapt aboard this
Google brings native handwriting recognition to Android

Meet Swimmo, the smartwatch that’ll happily join you for a swim

Swimmers don’t really have much choice when it comes to dedicated fitness-tracking watches. The likes of the LG G Watch R, Moto 360 and the fresh-faced Apple Watch are all lovely in their own right, but they’ll be feeling rather poorly if they go for a dip.

Enter Swimmo, a del
Meet Swimmo, the smartwatch that’ll happily join you for a swim

MacBook Air 11in (2015) review

It certainly looks as though the end is nigh for the MacBook Air.

The startling new 12in MacBook is everything the Air was initially intended to be - ultra-portable, super-sexy, long-lasting - and it’ll be a big surprise if one day its successors don’t kill the Air outright.

But t
MacBook Air 11in (2015) review

Apple iPhone 7 preview

Yes, this is happening.

While the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are already on shelves and in pockets, the iRumour continues to spin its mysterious web of speculation regarding their successor.

Will it be called the iPhone 6s or the iPhone 7? Will it get another screen-size boost?
Apple iPhone 7 preview

Huawei P8 Max hands-on review

Once upon a time, big phones were all the rage. Or at least it seemed that way. Every month you’d see a phone released that was big enough to be a tablet, but still functioned like a phone. And hence the cringe-worthy term “phablet” was born.
We don’t see them as often these days, but th
Huawei P8 Max hands-on review

Lytro Illum review

A camera that you focus after you’ve taken the shot? Photos that move around in an eerie semi-3D fashion on your computer screen?

We’re not talking time travel or ghosts in the machine here – we’re talking a real product that you can buy right now. Provided you have £1,000 to spend
Lytro Illum review

LG G4 preview

LG burst out of nowhere with the G2 back in 2013, blowing us away with its innovative design, impressive stamina and raw power, propelling itself to the top of Stuff's top 10 smartphone list for months.

The G3 followed suit a year later, also nabbing the top spot, while the G2
LG G4 preview

Samsung UD970 4K Monitor review

While console gamers struggle to even get much more than full-HD in their games, PC game enthusiasts have it lucky. Most games – even older ones – will scale up to Ultra HD resolutions without batting an eyelid.

The problem is that you have to spend a pretty penny (OK, hundreds of
Samsung UD970 4K Monitor review

Volkswagen Transporter T6 (2016)

VW Transporter T6
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand presented the sixth generation of the successful Transporter model series that is produced in Hannover. Key updated technical features offer better safety, improved comfort and convenience and greater driving dynamics in combination with
Volkswagen Transporter T6 (2016)

Acura RDX (2016)

Acura RDX
Coming off its best-ever year, the newly refreshed and energized 2016 Acura RDX luxury sport-utility made its world debut at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, sporting a host of significant upgrades to performance, luxury prestige and styling. Launching at Acura dealerships nationwide this
Acura RDX (2016)

Cadillac ELR (2016)

Cadillac ELR
Cadillac announced the ELR electrified luxury coupe will offer a host of upgrades for the 2016 model year, including boosts in acceleration, driving performance and connectivity.

Major product upgrades include a more than 25 percent boost in power and torque, faster acceleration
Cadillac ELR (2016)

Seat Alhambra (2016)

Seat Alhambra
SEAT is continuing its product offensive with the new generation of the Alhambra. The intelligent and versatile van is up to 15 percent more fuel efficient thanks to its new engines and even more dynamic thanks to increased power output. The Alhambra remains at the very forefront
Seat Alhambra (2016)

Audi RS3 Sportback (2016)

Audi RS3 Sportback
Hot, throaty sound, exhilaratingly free-revving and brawny power - the five cylinder engines from Audi are legendary. 270 kW (367 hp) output and 465 Nm (343.0 lb ft) of torque - Audi presents the new RS3 Sportback, the most powerful compact car in the premium segment. With
Audi RS3 Sportback (2016)

Vauxhall Corsa VXR (2016)

Vauxhall Corsa VXR
Vauxhall took the wraps off the new Corsa VXR, its ultra-powerful small hot-hatch, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

Benefiting from the significant revisions in technology, interior/exterior design and chassis showcased in the New Corsa, the VXR is set to raise the bar for
Vauxhall Corsa VXR (2016)

Vauxhall CorsaVan (2015)

Vauxhall CorsaVan
The new Corsavan features a bright new exterior, high-class interior and an improved chassis.

The outgoing model has sold over 34,000 in the UK with the 1.3 CDTi being the most popular engine option. Over 13,000 have been sold at retail to small businesses. 2014 was the
Vauxhall CorsaVan (2015)

Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo Concept (2015)

VW GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo Concept
Volkswagen is expanding its GTI fleet and sending a new supercar onto the digital race circuit. The engine roaring under the bonnet of the GTI Supersport is a 503 HP VR6 TSI coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). The design of this
Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo Concept (2015)

CloudFlare refuses to block service to pro-ISIS websites

Web hosting and cybersecurity firms in the US and UK have responded to revelations provided by the hacktivist group Anonymous that their services are being used by Islamic State (Isis) to spread online propaganda. 

A list of pro-Isis websites and their corresponding web hosts compiled by me
CloudFlare refuses to block service to pro-ISIS websites

Linux 4.0 brings Skynet closer to existence, offers reboot-free kernel patching

Linux 4.0 is almost upon us! It’s codenamed “Hurr durr I’ma sheep.” Yes, seriously. Linux kernels have weird codenames.

Setting aside the head-scratching title, Linux 4.0 isn’t a massive change from Linux 3.19. It would have been named Linux 3.20, but lots of people wanted to see Linux 4.0. As L
Linux 4.0 brings Skynet closer to existence, offers reboot-free kernel patching

China weaponizes its Great Firewall into the GREAT FIRE CANNON, menaces entire globe

China has upgraded the website-blocking systems on its borders, dubbed The Great Firewall, so it can blast foreign businesses and orgs off the internet.

Researchers hailing from the University of Toronto, the International Computer Science Institute, the University of California
China weaponizes its Great Firewall into the GREAT FIRE CANNON, menaces entire globe

Dog cancer detection '98% reliable'

Dogs have been found to have 98% reliability rate in sniffing out prostate cancer in men, according to newly-published research.

 Cancer detection dog Jobi screens urine samples on a carousel at the Medical Detection Dogs centre in Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (Medical Detection Dogs/PA
Dog cancer detection '98% reliable'

Judge: IP-Address Doesn’t Identify a Movie Pirate

The filmmakers behind the action movie "Manny" have filed hundreds of lawsuits against BitTorrent pirates this year, but not all have been successful. In a prominent ruling Florida District Court Judge Ursula Ungaro refused to issue a subpoena, arguing that IP-address evidence is not enough to
Judge: IP-Address Doesn’t Identify a Movie Pirate

Rand Paul Pledges to 'Immediately' End NSA Mass Surveillance If Elected President

Rand Paul vowed Tuesday while announcing his presidential campaign to immediately end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' phone records.

"The president created this vast dragnet by executive order. And as president on day one, I will immediately end this
Rand Paul Pledges to 'Immediately' End NSA Mass Surveillance If Elected President

Gadget Ogling: Capacious Cases, Dumb Domestic Drones, Smarty-Pants Cups

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that sifts through the silt of new gadget announcements to get to the golden nuggets that map our future.
On the riverbed this week are a Swiss army knife of a tablet and smartphone case, an indoor smartcam drone, a display for social media
Gadget Ogling: Capacious Cases, Dumb Domestic Drones, Smarty-Pants Cups

Flir Debuts Triple-Threat Video Cam

Flir Systems, known primarily for its commercial sensor products, on Tuesday made a foray into the consumer market with a new video camera that can be used for home monitoring, sports, and even as a dash cam.


The new Flir FX video camera, which supports WiFi, is a compact unit capable of
Flir Debuts Triple-Threat Video Cam

Reality Check: Should We Buy an Apple Watch for Its Potential?

Because there are so many Apple-loving fanatics who are hopelessly addicted to their iPhones, the first wave of Apple Watch sales won't give us a reliable indicator as to whether it is a real success... or not so much.
Because we're talking about Apple here, there will be a couple million
Reality Check: Should We Buy an Apple Watch for Its Potential?

Emojis Get Real in New iOS

Apple on Thursday released a new version of iOS that adds racial diversity to its emoji library.
In addition to the fair-skinned faces found in prior versions, the new assortment includes brown, black and golden yellow mugs. What's more, there are emojis of same sex couples and families,
Emojis Get Real in New iOS

Chrome Web Store Gives Bad Extensions the Boot

Google recently purged some 200 extensions from its Chrome Store inventory. Extensions and add-ons let users add functions and features to the Chrome Web browser, but bad extensions can expose users to a greater risk of spyware and malware. A major problem with many browser add-ons is ad
Chrome Web Store Gives Bad Extensions the Boot

Devs Rev Up for a Weekend of Galactic Problem-Solving

More than 10,000 software and hardware developers, scientists and space fans will spend this weekend huddling in rooms in 136 cities around the world to participate in NASA's fourth annual International Space Apps Challenge -- a hackathon for space wonks.


Using IBM's Bluemix Platform as a
Devs Rev Up for a Weekend of Galactic Problem-Solving

Heartbleed Threat Won't Fade Away

This week marks the first anniversary of the Heartbleed vulnerability that caused a panic across the Internet last year. While the flaw appears to have faded from the recollections of Net denizens, it still poses danger at many sites in cyberspace.
Heartbleed was discovered in April 2014 in an
Heartbleed Threat Won't Fade Away

How to connect Bluetooth speakers and headphones to Android

No matter how good the speakers built into your smartphone or tablet, they probably can't compete with a full-sized speaker set or some dedicated headphones for a more intimate listening experience. Thanks to the magic of Bluetooth you can easily hook up external players from your Android
How to connect Bluetooth speakers and headphones to Android

How to show battery percentage on the Nexus 6

Google’s Nexus 6 has got a big battery: it’s a 3,220 mAh battery, and it’s there because the Nexus 6’s big display requires a lot of power to run. By default the Nexus 6 displays your remaining battery life as an icon, and that icon appears to empty over time, but that’s hardly the most informati
How to show battery percentage on the Nexus 6

7 ways to stop the NSA spying on your nude pics

Some of you may have seen the British comedian John Oliver interviewing Edward Snowden recently for his late night program Last Week Tonight. Oliver interviewed some people on the street to demonstrate how little they care about domestic spying programs, but when he asked how they'd feel about the
7 ways to stop the NSA spying on your nude pics

HTC One M8 Android update [5.1 Lollipop coming to Google Play Edition shortly]

HTC has been rolling out Android Lollipop to UK carriers, along with Sprint and T-Mobile in the US. Now we've learned that Android 5.1 Lollipop will soon be arriving OTA to the HTC One M8 Google Play Edition (GPE). Head below for all the latest HTC One M8 Android update news.

 What's the status
HTC One M8 Android update [5.1 Lollipop coming to Google Play Edition shortly]

How to make your Nexus 5 screen bigger

If you're perfectly happy with the size of the Nexus 5 but find yourself looking enviously at all those 5.2 and 5.5-inch screens floating around right now, today is your lucky day. We're going to show you how to grow your Nexus 5 screen. OK, not really, but we will show you how to change the
How to make your Nexus 5 screen bigger

OnePlus Two release date, news, specs and rumors: Q3 launch date still stands

The OnePlus One was a massive success worldwide, regardless of some obstacles, like availability on an invite-only basis and some odd marketing stunts (like blowing up competitor feature phones), but it looks like the company has grown and the OnePlus Two is already planned and ready to go for
OnePlus Two release date, news, specs and rumors: Q3 launch date still stands

Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop update news [5.0.1 finally hits the US]

The Galaxy S4 now has the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update in a number of territories. The firmware appeared in Russia first, a few days into February, and arrived in India a week later. The Galaxy S4 Black Edition got the update in the UK a while back and various other European and Asian countries in
Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop update news [5.0.1 finally hits the US]

HTC One M9+ release date, price, specs and rumors: more pics leak showing final design

The existence of two larger variants of the HTC One M9 has been all but confirmed. One is the big, plastic-bodied HTC One E9, the other is the equally large but aluminum-bodied variant: what we now know will be called the HTC One M9+. As expected, even more leaked pictures have emerged, showing
HTC One M9+ release date, price, specs and rumors: more pics leak showing final design

LG G4 price, release date, specs and rumors [new camera details revealed]

I think it's time to start getting excited about the LG G4. Set to be unveiled on April 28, the new LG flagship is shaping up to be one of the finest Android devices of the year. Benchmark tests have revealed some all-important specs and a new official teaser video shares some details on the new c
LG G4 price, release date, specs and rumors [new camera details revealed]

Moto 360 2 (2nd generation): screen details emerge

The successor to the Moto 360, what will likely be called the Moto 360 2nd generation (or Moto 360 2 or Moto 360 2015) has just broken cover again. We already knew the next Moto 360 was in the works, but this is now the second time we've seen an image of it (purportedly, anyway). The photo appea
Moto 360 2 (2nd generation): screen details emerge

Sony Xperia Z4 preview

We know what you’re thinking: “It’s only been a couple of months since Sony unveiled the Xperia Z3 – why are you banging on about its successor already?”

Well, chances are we’ll see the Xperia Z4 a lot sooner than you might think, because Sony has kicked off a six monthly cycle for i
Sony Xperia Z4 preview

Apple Watch review

Picture the scene: a modishly lit restaurant. You sit surrounded by tables with couples face-deep in their smartphones, the eerie blue-grey glow lighting their faces more brightly than the restaurateur’s careful ambience.

You: Well, honestly, look at them all. They’re not even tal
Apple Watch review