Production on Apple’s next iPhone appears to be imminent, as two of the Chinese manufacturers that produce the hardware have taken to hiring a large number of people in order to better handle the task. Hon Hai Precision (better known outside of China as Foxconn Technology) and Pegatron Corp. are both reportedly upping their staff count for the still unannounced iPhone 6. Economic ...
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport now available through Sprint
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active was announced earlier this year as an AT&T exclusive, but now Sprint also has its own version of the popular flagship. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is very similar to the smartphone offered by its rival carrier although there are a few differences here and there. The device comes with a rugged back cover that makes it easier ...
Read More »Apple, Google, and Samsung bring new health apps to wearables
Reuters reported today that Apple, Google, and Samsung are all looking for ways to bring new health apps to wearable devices. Wristbands and other wearables can already give you information about your heart rate and a few other aspects related to your health. However, a lot of people have been hoping that this technology will also one day offer the ...
Read More »Yo App Gets Hacked, Company Hires One of the Hackers
Yo, the strangely popular zero-character messaging app that earned itself well over one million users in its first week, has hired one of the hackers that hacked the app last week in an effort to improve its stability. The app, which only allows users to send each other a message that says “Yo,” was hacked Friday morning by three students ...
Read More »Microsoft offers 15GB free and more with OneDrive overhaul
Microsoft announced today on its OneDrive blog that it is completely revamping it’s OneDrive cloud storage options. In order to better compete with the likes of Google and Dropbox, Microsoft has changed up its entire OneDrive structure and pricing options, starting with a free 15GB just for signing up. That is more than double Microsoft’s previous offering of 7GB, and matches Google’s ...
Read More »Why is Co-Op only coming in Assassin’s Creed Unity?
During E3, Ubisoft showed off Assassin’s Creed Unity, the next installment in their critically acclaimed franchise, which featured a fantastic looking four-player cooperative mode as the focus of the game. While it blew many fans away, there was a lingering question in the back of everyone’s mind: What took so long? Ubisoft detailed many of the game’s features in an ...
Read More »Samsung launching new Android Wear smartwatch
It looks like Samsung will again team up with Google for yet another device. CNET reports that Samsung is planning to launch a smartwatch, similar to their already existing Galaxy Gear, which will instead run the new Android Wear, a modified version of the Android operating system tailored for smartwatches and other wearable tech. The device is expected to be announced, ...
Read More »Luxury Google Glass Gets First U.S. Third-Party Retailer
Just when you thought Google Glass might be out of your price range, NET-A-PORTER.COM, a specialty online luxury fashion retailer, has begun offering luxury designs of Google Glass to U.S. customers, becoming the first third-party retailer to offer the technology. The website is selling a limited number of DVF Made for Glass optical and sunglass styles that were designed by Diane von Furstenberg ...
Read More »Civilization Revolution 2 Coming to iOS
Prepare for global domination using just your mobile phone, as Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution 2 has been announced and will be come to iOS devices early next month. This time around, Firaxis Games has developed Civilization Revolution 2 from the ground up specifically for mobile devices, placing emphasis on mobile graphics and controls. This new installment gives players the familiar ...
Read More »Nexus 7 comes with free Google All Access 3 month subscription
If you were looking to buy a new Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablet, the internet giant has a very special offer for you. The device now comes with a free three month subscription plan for Google All Access, the company’s music streaming service that usually costs $9.99 a month. This offer is only available if you purchase from the Google ...
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