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Sony Launches New Range Of Handycams
Ubergizmo - 6 Jan 2016 03:45
[CES 2016] While our smartphones and compact cameras are more than capable of recording good quality video, there are certain limitations to their hardware. After all it would be impossible to be good at every feature, r...
Naim Mu-so Qb: Rounded audio meets square design, is this the ultimate high-quality wireless speaker for 2016?
Pocket-lint - 6 Jan 2016 18:00
When the Naim Mu-so launched in 2014 it attracted critical acclaim, bagging the Pocket-lint Awards 2015 gong for best speaker. Now the essence of that high-end wireless all-in-one multiroom speaker is available in a smal...
Facebook's Secret Chat SDK Lets Developers Build Messenger Bots
TechCrunch - 6 Jan 2016 06:16
M won’t be the only artificial intelligence on Facebook Messenger. Facebook has given some developers access to an unannounced Chat SDK that allows them to build interactive experiences and “bots” in Messenger fo...
WeDo 2.0 brings LEGO, robots, coding together for schools
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2016 09:20
Traditional modes of rote learning, especially in science, has become somewhat passé these days. The rapid growth of technology and its growing role in our lives demand a more creative approach to education. And what ca...
It's all about the audiophile as Sony shows off light bulb speaker, high-tech turntable - CNET
CNET - 6 Jan 2016 06:53Will The Paris Climate Change Deal Prove To Be The Catalyst For Cleantech?
TechCrunch - 6 Jan 2016 04:00
Back in January 2014, the CBC aired “The Cleantech Crash,” which highlighted the difficulty of operating in cleantech in the past few years. The documentary revealed how much the mood had changed since John Doerr�...
Nikon KeyMission 360: A Waterproof 4K Action Cam for 360° Photos and Videos
PetaPixel - 6 Jan 2016 00:27Netflix to stream in almost all countries, skips China
Reuters - 6 Jan 2016 20:57
(Reuters) - Video streaming company Netflix Inc on Wednesday launched its services in 130 countries, covering almost the entire globe except China, as part of efforts to counter slowing growth in the United States.
Yuneec Announces Typhoon H Drone, Powered By Intel's RealSense
Tech Times - 6 Jan 2016 05:49
Intel and Yuneec have announced the Typhoon H, a drone that will be powered by Intel's RealSense technology, enabling the drone to avoid obstacles in real time.
Eyes-On With GoPro's Spherical VR Camera Array
Tech Times - 6 Jan 2016 23:40
We take a look at GoPro's entry into the virtual reality space.
Dell throws OLED and wireless charging at UltraSharp displays
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2016 21:15
Just when you think monitors can't excite you any more, along comes something huge, pretty to the eyes, or just plain clever to show you otherwise. Dell has ticked a few of those boxes with its CES 2016 line-up, with the...
Olloclip Studio Case Available For Pre-Order
Ubergizmo - 6 Jan 2016 09:25
[CES 2016] Towards the middle of last year, Olloclip announced the Studio case. For those unfamiliar, Olloclip is known as an accessory maker where they have made clip-on camera attachments for smartphones. What the Stud...
Cliche or not, Chevy's 200-mile Bolt EV is a game-changer for the masses
Mashable - 6 Jan 2016 07:10
LAS VEGAS — Let's get the cliches about the Chevy Bolt out of the way, shall we? The Chevy Bolt is a game-changer. It's like driving the future. It's a Tesla Model 3 killer. Now that we've cleared our system of all tha...
Dell outs USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 docks (and Macs can play too)
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2016 21:15
USB-C and Thunderbolt would distill our every cable need into a single cord, or so we were told, but it's taken Dell to finally deliver on the promise. The company has revealed a pair of docking stations here at CES 2016...
Disco by Parrot - First Ready to Fly Wing-Shaped Drone
The Gadget Flow - 6 Jan 2016 17:16
Drones are there a many but what makes the Disco stand out is the fact that this is the first ready to fly wing-shaped drone you can easily pilot. Coming from the fascinating drone manufacturing team of Parrot, this dron...
Arcimoto's three-wheeled SRK is an errand-running EV with a bit of motorcycle fun
PC World - 6 Jan 2016 14:30
Arcimoto is bringing a whiff of motorcycle-y fun to the low-end EV market, and I hope the company embraces that. While its SRK prototype is no hot rod, the tactile experience of its handlebar throttle (just like a motorc...
Nikon D500 is first camera with SnapBridge
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2016 06:22
Nikon has announced the D500 DSLR, a hotly anticipated camera sporting a 20.9MP sensor and the same 153 auto focus points as the D5. As well, the D500 features Nikon's new Expeed 5 image processing engine (likewise found...
BASE by Wiivv - Custom, 3D Printed Insoles
The Gadget Flow - 6 Jan 2016 21:58
These are not your Grandma’s insoles… BASE by Wiivv is a 3D printed, body-perfect insole that is engineered to maximize comfort, promote alignment and lessen fatigue. Your pair of BASE insoles will closely follow you...
Dell aims high-end with carbon fiber ultraportable
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2016 21:15
Apple's MacBook may be the coveted ultraportable on the block, but PC notebook makers like Dell aren't going to leave it that way. The new Dell Latitude 13 7000 Series squeezes a 13.3-inch display into a form-factor more...
Sphero debuts The Force Band, a Star Wars-themed wearable for controlling BB-8
Digital Trends - 6 Jan 2016 04:35
Sphero, the self-titled company behind Sphero and the popular derivative BB-8, debuted The Force Band a CES, a gesture-based method of drone control. It will retail later this year. The post Sphero debuts The Force Band,...
Meet the router that will make your home Wi-Fi network 3 times faster
BGR - 6 Jan 2016 22:36
The Consumer Electronics Show is always packed full of wireless routers and other networking gear, so much so that all of the announcements often blend together. Price is often a main focus among manufacturers looking to...
Massive Windows 10 Success Has Six Nasty Surprises
Forbes - 6 Jan 2016 16:10
Microsoft's has inadvertently revealed six secret ways Windows 10 spies on its users...