When Microsoft announced earlier today that universal Windows apps could run on the Xbox One, it seemed pretty…self-explanatory. A developer could easily port any Windows or Windows Phone app over to the Xbox for you to use on your TV. Right? Not…
I-O Data is set to drop their newest 24x external DVD writer, the DVR-UA24EZ2. Specs-wise, the drive features a USB 2.0 connection interface, ultra-high-speed writing support and can provide write speeds of up to 24x for DVD-R/+R. The DVR-UA24EZ2 will go on sale from the end of April for 7,200 Yen (about $69) and will come with a free video editing software ‘LoiLoScope 2′ for 30 days. [I-O Data]
Check out this newly released mobile battery charger from Japan Trust Technology, the Energizer PowerStand PS2800. Coming in black and white color options, this travel-friendly battery charger has a 3 point LED status indicators, one USB 5V 1.0A output port, a micro-USB charging port and a high-capacity 2800mAh Lithium-ion battery, and comes with 12 rubber suckers that serves as a stand for your smartphone. The Energizer PowerStand PS2800 is available now. [Product Page]
Storm System Technology has just added a new compact desktop PC ‘Storm Tiny Tower J1800′ to its range. Adopting InWin’s WAVY II mini-ITX PC case, the system is equipped with a 2.41GHz Intel Celeron J1800 processor, an Intel HD Graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 160W power supply and runs on either Windows 8.1 or 8.1 Pro OS. The Storm Tiny Tower J1800 is available now for 32,940 Yen (about $317). [Product Page]
Back in 2013, Vivo unveiled the Xplay 3S which is the first Android smartphone to ever pack a QHD display. Safe to say that this was a technological achievement by Vivo, a company that was relatively unknown until recently.
Now apart from the amazing display, the handset also came with some pretty impressive hardware specs as well but it looks like Vivo is eager to beat itself to the punch. According to a recent teaser released by the company, it seems that they have a new flagship smartphone in the works that will be ever-so slightly better than its predecessor. (more…)
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Samsung has introduced the all new Galaxy Tab 4 7.0. Available in three different variants: WiFi-only, WiFi+3G and WiFi+4G LTE, the tablet sports a 7.0-inch 1280 x 800 touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, a 1.5GB RAM, an 8GB/16GB of internal storage, a microSD card sot, dual cameras (1.3MP front & 3MP rear), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS. The Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 will be out globally beginning in Q2 2014 in black and white color options. [Samsung]
Polaroid might be a company that many people equate to cameras and not necessarily smartphones, but with smartphones these days starting to take better photos than your regular compact cameras, there is little need for Polaroid cameras, save for the novelty value of insta-printing your photos for keepsake.
This is why it is understandable that Polaroid has decided to diversify its offerings and recently the company has announced a new smartphone of their own called the PolaSma (which is short of Polaroid Smartphone). (more…)
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HTC One M8 was launched just last week and like we have said in the past, it has to be one of the more beautifully designed Android handsets we’ve seen to date. The phone is made entirely from metal, features front-facing BoomSound speakers, and a Full HD 1080p display to top things off.
However it seems that there is one particular feature about the phone’s design that some have been curious about and might have even criticized HTC about, and it is the black bar at the bottom of the phone where HTC’s logo is situated. We’re sure many would have preferred if the screen stretched all the way from the top to the bottom, so it is understandable why HTC decided to make this design choice. (more…)
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Ainex has showed off a new USB 3.0 internal card reader, the PF-102CR3. Designed specifically for a 3.5-inch bay, this new internal card reader is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, a front-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 ports (1x for fast charge) and provides four card slots corresponding to CF/MD, microSD, SD/MMC and MS. The PF-102CR3 will start shipping from April 15th for 3,480 Yen (about $33). [Product Page]
Risky surgical operations in space could soon become a routine activity – although they won’t be carried out by human hands. NASA is currently exploring the possibility of sending medical droids up with astronauts. Working with robotics firm Virtual Incision, they’ve already developed a prototype.
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