Apr 15
Inventors have not only created a method for hacking the nervous system
of a cockroach and allowing the insect to be controlled remotely, but
apparently – like so many other things these days – there’s an app for
that.
Apr 15
Think your 802.11ac Wi-Fi is fast? Think again: Quantenna Communications has announced that it’s working on a chipset due 2015 that will supports speeds of up to a staggering 10 Gbps.
Apr 15
We have been seeing and hearing a fair amount of iPhone related rumors lately. According to a post from yesterday, photos of an alleged mold used for the iPhone was photographed and according to speculation, it has been suggested that the mold could be used for the 4.7-inch iPhone model that we have been hearing about.
Now thanks to a recent post on Weibo, a new photo has surfaced, this time claiming to be the front panel of the next-gen iPhone. As we can see in the photo, a black iPhone 5s is pictured next to front panel, so as to compare the difference in sizes. As we can all see, it is obvious that the panel to the right is significantly larger, although we’re not sure if this is a 4.7-inch model or the rumored 5.5-inch model. (more…)
Alleged iPhone 6 Front Panel Photo Surfaces original content from Ubergizmo.
Apr 15
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is currently priced at around $660 when sold without a contract. For those planning on getting it via a carrier, it will cost around $200 and will require you to sign a contract with said carrier. That being said, exactly how much does it cost Samsung to build a single Galaxy S5 unit?
According to a teardown analysis by market research firm, IHS, they have estimated that the phone will cost around $256 to build. Naturally Samsung has declined to confirm IHS’ findings, with the report expected to be released later today. (more…)
Galaxy S5 Costs $256 To Build, According To IHS Teardown original content from Ubergizmo.
Apr 15
The upcoming OnePlus One handset is definitely one to look forward to. Why is that, you ask? Well for starters it will be yet another Android handset that comes preinstalled with CyanogenMod (the first was the Oppo N1).
The handset is expected to be officially announced later this month, the 23rd of April to be exact, and safe to say that the phone is no slouch and will pack some pretty impressive specs, like a 13MP rear-facing camera that uses Sony’s sensor. So how does the camera hold up? Is it on par with some of the top smartphones out there today? (more…)
OnePlus One Sample Photos Make Their Way Online original content from Ubergizmo.
Apr 15
A few days ago, we saw the first teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. That first teardown came from the folks over at iFixit and was focused on seeing … Continue reading
Apr 15
A Brussels court has declared Uber to be illegal in Belgium, saying the company will be fined €10,000 for every ride. The UberPOP ride-sharing service has been on shaky ground there since its February launch, with the government even seizing…
Apr 15
Dart is a small laptop power adapter that is on Kickstarter right now looking to raise the money it needs to come to market. The Dart power adapter is a … Continue reading
Apr 15
The emoticon might be older than we thought. This passage of text, which includes a cheeky smiley, is taken from Robert Herrick’s 1648 poem To Fortune—and it might be the first ever use of an emoticon.
Apr 15
Tesla started making a roadster called the Tesla Roadster. It was more of a targa top sports car than a full convertible. A company called Newport Convertible Engineering has announced … Continue reading
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