The Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit is for users who want a fail-safe reserve battery source in the event their smartphone runs out of juice from regular use or during a power outage. As described in the video above, the Kit includes the Switch 8 Recharger and Nomad Solar Panel. You can...
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This is a demo of the BuQu Tech Magnetyze magnetic charging system for the Samsung Galaxy S III Android smartphone and iPhone 4/4S/5. It’s basically a protective case that allows you to charge your phone wirelessly through various magnetic docks for your office, home and car. Unlike traditional inductive chargers, this conductive charging solution...
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The Fitbit Flex, Zip and One wireless activity trackers, as well as the Aria WiFi scale, were on display at the 2013 CES, so we dropped by the booth to find out more about them. All four products support the Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II Android smartphones, as well as the...
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The ESPN ScoreCenter app has been updated to version 3.0 with a completely redesigned and optimized user experience for Android smartphones and tablets, as well as iOS devices, including the iPhone 5 and iPad. The new, simplified UI is said to make it easier to access the latest scores, news, alerts and video highlights...
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Samsung dominated Visible Measures’ list of the Top 10 Most Viral Video Tech Ads of 2012 by nabbing four of the ten spots. The Korean manufacturer’s popular Galaxy S III Android smartphone commercial, titled “The Next Big Thing is Already Here,” received top honors with over 71 million views. If you recall, that was...
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Rockstar Games announced release details for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition for Android and iOS devices. The classic open world, third-person action-adventure game will hit Google Play and the App Store for $4.99 on December 6. You can check out the list of supported smartphones and tablets below. “This 10th Anniversary...
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“A long time ago, in a courtroom far, far away…” YouTube filmmaker Warialasky has released an interesting smartphone-themed video, titled Phone Wars: Apple vs. Android. The clip features devices like the iPhone, iPad, the Android-powered Galaxy S III and an old school Nokia cell phone in a space battle that’s meant to parody the...
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A week after Verizon crowned itself king of LTE data through 2013 and just one day after Sprint announced future coverage plans, AT&T has flipped the switch to its own 4G LTE network in a handful of new cities across the United States. New markets with access to AT&T’s lightning-fast data network include: Daytona...
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American actress Jessica Alba graced the stage during the Windows Phone 8 launch event today to offer her experience with Microsoft’s maturing mobile OS. The beautiful 31-year old celebrity is also a mother of two, so the focus of her appearance was on the new Kid’s Corner feature in Windows Phone 8, which essentially...
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Today, Apple announced the iPad Mini at a press conference in San Jose, California. The new tablet is essentially a smaller iPad 2 with improved cameras. It features Apple’s A5 dual-core chip, a 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS display with 1024×768 resolution (sorry, not Retina), 5 megapixel rear iSight camera with 1080p HD video capture, 1.2MP...
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This is gameplay footage of Capcom’s upcoming Monster Hunter: Massive Hunting game from the 2012 Tokyo Game Show. It’s not exactly a fully featured title from the series, as it’s more of a watered down mobile version from GREE. Still, Massive Hunting may be able to fill your Monster Hunter needs while on the...
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AT&T flipped its 4G LTE switch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware today. “We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Philadelphia and Wilmington responds to what customers want from their mobile experience — more, faster, on the best devices,” said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid...
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Today, at a media event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Apple announced the new iPhone 5 smartphone to the masses. Let’s start with the device specifications. The new iPhone features a larger 4-inch Retina display with 1136×640 resolution at 326 ppi and 16:9 aspect ratio, the new A6 processor...
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Today, Everything Everywhere announced its 4G LTE network, called EE, for T-Mobile and Orange subscribers in the UK. The switch has already been flipped in London, Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham where engineers have initiated live testing and systems integration in preparation for the consumer launch in the “coming weeks.” Edinburgh, Belfast, Derby, Glasgow, Hull,...
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Sprint will be expanding its 4G LTE network to more than 100 new markets in the “coming months.” You can view the full list below, but some major cities include: Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Indianapolis; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tenn.; Miami; Nashville, Tenn.; New Orleans; New York; Philadelphia; and Washington, D.C. Sprint expects to complete...
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