Researchers are developing a kill switch for smartphones that would allow the device to detect whether a phone has been stolen in only a few minutes. Using advanced software the smartphone is able to log the behavior of the user to build up a portrait that is then uses to recognize you. If it detects that you are not the ...
Read More »Google begins to remove search results following controversial ruling
Google has begun to remove search results that relate to particular individuals. The action by the search engine comes after a controversial ruling from the European Union Court of Justice. The Court ruled that Google had to change its search results that were irrelevant or outdated at the request of ordinary people. The ruling was described by EU Justice Commissioner ...
Read More »Google’s Project Tango Tablet will be ready for consumers next year
Google’s I/O conference offered a great preview of what the future holds in terms of gadgets and daily interactions with our cars and homes. On the second day of the event, Regina Dugan and the ATAP team took the stage to present some even ambitious projects. One of these is Project Tango, which aims to equip tablets and smartphones with ...
Read More »YouTube’s Most Popular Musicians Heading to SiriusXM
Have you ever been driving along and thought, “You know what would make this drive even better– if I could listen to Chocolate Rain on my radio.” Well, soon, you might be able to do just that. YouTube announced this morning that it is venturing onto radio with a weekly show on SiriusXM that will feature the popular video website’s ...
Read More »iPhone 6 vs LG G3 – The upcoming smartphone battle of the year
Two of the most impressive devices to ever grace the smartphone market will go in a head-to-head battle later this year. While the LG G3 has been released in South Korea last month, the iPhone 6 is still in the works and will only be arriving around September according to multiple sources. Apple has done a good job at keeping its ...
Read More »LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Android 4.4.4 OTA update imminent!
As the Android 4.4.3 update is rolling out to more devices each day, LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition owners might have wondered if the update will ever be available for their devices. Well, the bad news is that the G Pad 8.3 GPe won’t get the Android 4.4.3 update, but it will get the Android 4.4.4. So it turns ...
Read More »Razer and Google are working on a gaming ‘micro-console’
Razer announced during Google’s I/O developers conference that they’re working on a new ‘micro-console’ in collaboration with the internet giant. Razer is well-known among gamers as it is one of the largest manufacturers of PC peripherals and game-enhancing software around. The new console will focus on gaming as well, but it will also be able to stream music, movies, and other ...
Read More »Apple iPod touch gets new models and a price cut
Apple figured that it was high time they offered some more variety to the iPod touch line. Although not as popular anymore, iPods are still used by a lot of people around the world. Back in the day these devices brought Apple quite a lot of revenue so it’s good to see that they haven’t been forgotten. The company didn’t make ...
Read More »Oculus hits back at ZeniMax over lawsuit
Oculus VR have responded to the lawsuit being brought by ZeniMax. The legal statement released today states: “The lawsuit is nothing more than ZeniMax seeking to correct for a massive missed opportunity through the assertion of meritless litigation.” The row erupted over claims by ZeniMax that Oculus VR and company founder Palmer Luckey had infringed their copyrights and gained illegal ...
Read More »Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch available today
Google announced today at their I/O conference that the LG G Watch and all-new Samsung Gear Live, both running Android Wear, will be available to order today. The previously announced LG G Watch will also be available for $299, and the Moto 360 will be available later this summer. Samsung watches make their return to Android, as they were using ...
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