Sony A7 and A7R first-impressions [samples]

Sales of dedicated cameras may be struggling across the industry this year, but Sony isn’t letting the segment go without a fight. Having already impressed us by putting a full-frame sensor in the compact-scale Cyber-shot RX1R, now a similarly huge CMOS has cropped up in the new Sony A7 and A7R, two compelling Alphas that […]

GCHQ, European spy agencies conduct mass surveillance via telecoms

The latest revelation to come out of the famous Snowden papers is that England and mainland Europe all spy on citizens in the same way the NSA does. According to yet another new analysis of the papers–this time by England’s The Guardian–spy agencies in multiple nations collaborate with privately run telecommunications companies to gather data […]

FAA ruling lets airline passengers power on devices below 10,000 feet

Under a new FAA ruling, commercial flight passengers flying within the US will now be able to use smartphones, tablets, laptops, MP3 players and some other small electronics during all parts of flights. There are, however, some limitations, the most obvious of which is that passengers still can’t make or receive calls or text messages. […]

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 battery life vastly better shortly after launch

The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is significantly more battery-efficient than it was when it first launched on Oct. 22, thanks to a firmware update pushed by Microsoft shortly thereafter. It’s a whopping 25% more battery-efficient than it was in terms of intense Web browsing, and a noticeable 16% better when running video. Anand Lal Shimpi […]

Nexus 5 first-impressions

Could the Nexus 5 be the most rumored Google phone since the original Nexus One? Weeks of leaks, the culmination of months of speculation, and Google finally announced its fifth generation of self-branded hardware – with a little help from LG, of course – alongside Android 4.4 KitKat this week. The Nexus 4 made waves […]

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 hands-on

This week we’re getting our hands on both of Lenovo’s newest in Android tablet technology, starting with the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8. This device works with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean right out of the box and features a metal hinge that allows the tablet to stand up on its own, work as an exceptional handle […]

Android KitKat OK Google voice activation not Nexus 5 limited

This week we’ve had the opportunity not only to see our first glimpses of Android 4.4 KitKat, but to test it on a variety of phones. What you’re seeing here is the first look at homescreen-based “OK Google” voice commands – aka hands-free mode – on an HTC One. This device is amongst a wide […]

2014 Nissan Rogue first-drive

You might not guess it, but Nissan‘s Rogue is the second most popular model in the company’s range when it comes to US sales, and that means there’s plenty riding on the 2014 Rogue. Bigger, and promising more refinement, more flexibility, and more toys as standard, the new Rogue will hit forecourts from November 13th […]

Android 4.4 KitKat guide to what’s new: SlashGear 101

The newest version of Google’s mobile operating system is on the way to devices of all kinds in the very near future, bringing a load of updates for the back end as well as the front in Android 4.4 KitKat. This version of the software brings changes first to the Google Nexus 5, made by […]

Nexus 5 official with 5-inch display and 4G LTE

Today the Google Nexus 5 has been made official, readied for the Google Play store with LG as a manufacturer and a two-tier system in place. This smartphone works with a 4.95-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel display (that’s Full HD 1080p) with 445 PPI (pixels per inch). Inside you’ll find Android 4.4 KitKat readied for […]