Summer is upon us—and for most people, that means hitting the beach, going swimming, and catching some sun. For nerds, however, summer means we're more likely to be dragged away from the security of our computer and TV screens. Never ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics
SONY has upgraded its landmark SmartWatch giving it longer battery life, NFC communications, and making it water resistant. In a statement released overnight, Sony hailed its new SmartWatch 2 as being "a multi-functional message ...
The all-new Mazda3 sticks close to its established formula,with slight dimensional changes that promise more interior space,upgraded infotainment,efficient four-cylinder engines,and a weight reduction. As before,available as a hatchback ...
Tags: Mazda, infotainment, fuel consumption, blind-spot monitoring
Keystone Folding Box Co., a manufacturer of paperboard packaging solutions, has collaborated with sensor and printed electronics provider Information Mediary Corporation to develop a "smart" blister package with many of the sustainability ...
It is reported that an Australian venture company called LIFX plans to launch a LED bulb connected by Wi-Fi in this year. This LED bulb connected by Wi-Fi can be controlled via smart phone applications; each bulb is a computer running open ...
Samsung today gave us an early look at the first smart phone with a true optical zoom lens, the Galaxy S4 Zoom. Optical zoom lets you get closer to your subject without the degradation of photo and video quality you'd get using digital zoom ...
Tags: Samsung, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Optical Zoom, Smart Phone
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active worked fine after this submersion Samsung today showed us four intriguing versions of its flagship Galaxy S 4 smart phone that are designed to appeal to niche markets. The new models include the Zoom, the ...
Perry Oosting, COO of Vertu (British luxury mobile phone manufacturer), expressed in the interview with Tages Anzeiger when the previous partnership between Vertu and Apple was mentioned that although Apple has hoped to use sapphire glass ...
Tags: iPhone 5S, Sapphire Glass
According to Japan's media, investigation on communication services of families and enterprises published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs statistics show that Japan family smart phone and PHS ownership ratio was 94.5% by the end of ...
Tags: Smart Phones, fixed-line telephone
Summer's almost officially here. Whether you're traveling or just relaxing at home, these mobile devices can help make your leisure time more fun. Action camcorder Want video of snorkeling or windsurfing? Enter action (or sports) ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone application (app). This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, NIOSH, Phone, App
Whether you're taking an epic vacation or staycationing close to home, the right apps can help make your summer more fun, and safer, too. We found five that we love. Pocket (free, iOS and Android) can help make a trip or down-time by the ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, APP
LG and Pantech, two companies that barely made a blip in the smart-phone world until recently, are churning out noteworthy models that earn high scores in Consumer Reports Ratings. Two of their most recent entries, the LG Optimus G Pro and ...
Tags: Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics
It is clear that taking your eyes off the road while driving is dangerous and distracting, but are hands-free technologies that make it easier to text and talk distracting, as well? A new report finds that even with both hands on the wheel, ...
With the upcoming iOS 7 release, Apple plans to extend its reach by integrating iPhones into cars, allowing for Siri voice control and shared displays. Presently, the company says that 95 percent of new cars sold offer some controls for its ...
Tags: Apple, iOS 7, Automakers