Amazon Fire TV: everything you need to know

The living room market has earned itself another contender this April with Amazon Fire TV. This device is a 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.7″ (115 mm x 115 mm x … Continue reading

Universal Windows apps to tie Microsoft ecosystem together

It would seem that Microsoft is aiming to become a much more integrated system this season with what they’re calling “universal Windows apps.” Speaking for “a platform for today and … Continue reading

Microsoft tells developers to “become mouse and keyboard friendly”

Detailing the bits and pieces that’ll be appearing in the next Windows 8.1 Update this year, Microsoft showed off how they’ll no longer be so focused on touchscreen devices. While … Continue reading

Cortana detailed as Microsoft’s natural language personal assistant

At BUILD 2014 Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore introduced the company’s reply to Apple’s Siri and Google’s latest voice search with Cortana. Cortana’s other name was introduced onstage too as Belfiore spoke … Continue reading

Amazon Fire TV detailed: set-top box of simplicity

Today Amazon’s Peter Limp stood on stage to speak about why Amazon’s services need revamping on the variety of streaming devices they’re already pushed to today. Instead of focusing on … Continue reading

Microsoft Build 2014 is here: What to expect

Microsoft’s Build 2014 opens tomorrow, April 2nd, a chance for new CEO Satya Nadella to not only convince developers and the industry that his “mobile first, cloud first” strategy makes … Continue reading

Apple “is great, but they don’t own everything” Samsung says as trial begins

Apple and Samsung have begun their opening statements at the latest patent infringement case in San Jose, with Samsung already insisting that, while it respects its rival, it can’t allow … Continue reading

Google Ara could be a real-life Tricorder

Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone could well end up a real-life Tricorder of sorts, with medical uses for the customizable handset now on the agenda for the first Ara developers … Continue reading

iPhone 6 4.7″ and 5.5″ display May production tipped

Two sizes of display for Apple’s iPhone 6 are tipped to go into mass production from May, insiders in the company’s supply chain claim, with first a 4.7-inch and then … Continue reading

Glass HUD app pits wearable against driver distraction doubts

Google is out lobbying against potential Glass driving bans, and now developers are joining the chorus of those demanding a more nuanced view of how distracting wearable-tech is for those … Continue reading