Gadget News
The Huawei MateBook is Windows 10's iPad Pro killer: Hands-on
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 18:09
Windows 10 tablets with detachable keyboards are clearly A Thing here at Mobile World Congress this week, with Huawei revealing its MateBook PC. Aiming, so the Chinese company promises, to bring about the age of Business...
Huawei's MateBook is a convertible PC to take on Microsoft's Surface
Ars Technica - 21 Feb 2016 17:56
Huawei, not content with being a smartphone giant, is entering the Windows PC market.
NASA gets inundated with astronaut applications
Engadget - 21 Feb 2016 05:18
Apparently, everyone wants to be an astronaut. NASA has received a record number of applications for its open astronaut positions from mid-December 2015 until February 18th. Over 18,300 hopefuls submitted their resumes, ...
Hands-on with the (potentially doomed) HP Elite x3
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 23:48
Is HP inspired, doomed, or just a glutton for punishment? The company is diving back into the smartphone arena, but it's not taking the obvious route. Instead, the HP Elite x3 runs Windows 10, making it a rare beast in t...
HTC One X9 is the latest One variant set for global release
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 22:00
HTC is really loving the "9" lineup of its One smartphone models. Following the One M9 flagship last year, we saw the launch (and price controversy) of the One A9. Now comes the One X9, a device which already saw a Chine...
Feds say there isn't a single safe 'hoverboard'
Engadget - 21 Feb 2016 02:14
Some universities only allow "hoverboards" on campus if they have safety seals. Unfortunately, that's not as simple as it sounds. In the Consumer Product Safety Commission's letter to manufacturers, importers and retaile...
Garmin's restyled Vivoactive is a big improvement
Engadget - 22 Feb 2016 01:39
It's fair to say that we weren't blown away by the Vivoactive smartwatch last year. But Garmin's recently announced Vivoactive HR feels a lot better. Functionally, it shares a lot with its predecessor. It has a similar l...
Samsung Galaxy S7 release date and pricing confirmed
Slash Gear - 22 Feb 2016 01:32
After months of leaks, the details of Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge may not have been a complete surprise, but that won't stop people from buying it in droves. All five of the major US carriers are signed up to ...
SpaceX Is Busy
Gizmodo - 22 Feb 2016 01:00
Earlier this month, SpaceX said they were ready to move into mass production with its Falcon 9 rocket. Yeah, no kidding.
Brits who pre-order the Galaxy S7 get it three days early
Engadget - 22 Feb 2016 00:17
Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge hit store shelves on March 11th, with pre-orders going live tomorrow (February 22nd) in the UK. The reservations are kicking off a day before the US and if you take the plunge before March...
Donald Trump in Westeros Makes a Disturbing Amount of Sense
Gizmodo - 22 Feb 2016 00:04
Sideshow comedian and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been long-regarded as a political anomaly in the United States. But in Westeros? Well, that actually makes more sense.
Projection Mapping Makes Being a Tiny Chef Seem Incredibly Exhausting
Gizmodo - 21 Feb 2016 23:30
When I went to a restaurant as a kid, I'd be lucky if it came with a placemat and some color crayons. But Skullmapping studio is completely changing the art of pre-dinner entertainment with projection-mapped tablets, and...
Samsung Galaxy S7 pre-orders come with free Gear VR headset
Ars Technica - 21 Feb 2016 23:29
Offer heralds an aggressive move to push virtual reality to the masses.
Facebook makes Gear VR videos clearer and faster to load
Engadget - 21 Feb 2016 23:01
When it comes to smartphone-powered virtual reality, few devices come close to Samsung's Gear VR. The headset has been sold in a few different flavors and now, it's getting some updated software courtesy of the team at F...
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge: Curvier, faster, micro SD expansion--available March 11
Ars Technica - 21 Feb 2016 22:45
Sports a familiar design, but SD card slot, water resistance, and larger battery are welcome.
Huawei MateBook hands-on: The iPad Pro and Surface just got served
Ars Technica - 21 Feb 2016 22:36
With a beautiful design and thoughtful features, the MateBook may be the convertible to beat.
ZTE Spro Plus is a laser projector turned full-fledged tablet
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 22:23
ZTE may not be a household name at this point, but its line of Spro smart projectors have been well-received, with their dual functionality as a mobile hotspot and projector, all in a compact size. Their latest model, th...
Samsung's Galaxy S7 automatically flags nuisance callers
Engadget - 21 Feb 2016 22:05
Impressed by the Samsung Galaxy S7? Before you give a final verdict, there's one extra feature we think you should know about. Whitepages, a company that provides caller ID and spam detection in the US, has teamed up wit...
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Galaxy S6 specs battle (Official Details)
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 22:01
Time to compare the Samsung Galaxy S7 to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S6. This evening, Samsung revealed their newest smartphone lineup, including both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Plus. The loo...
Lenovo TAB3 10 Business kicks off new tablet lineup
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 22:00
As part of its MWC 2016 announcements, Lenovo has taken the wraps off its new line of TAB3 tablets, the most notable of which is the TAB3 10 Business, an Android slate designed specifically for businesses. Joining it are...
HTC debuts 3 new Desire smartphones with unique paint effects
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 22:00
At MWC 2016 today, HTC unveiled the three latest models of its Desire smartphone lineup: the 530, 630, and 825. The trio sports a unique look, with each polycarbonate shell coated in a solid tone, with small bits of colo...
Lenovo YOGA 510, 710: Core i7, Full HD, 8.5hrs battery life
Slash Gear - 21 Feb 2016 22:00
In the market for a new YOGA? Lenovo has unveiled two new models in the line, the YOGA 510 and YOGA 710. Both devices are similar but bring their own features and strengths to the table, with the YOGA 510 in particular b...