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Plexchat announced this week that it has secured $7 million in funding which will be used to further its social app that is designed with mobile gamers in mind. According to the announcement, the seed round of funding was backed by a number of investors, including Raine Ventures, First Round Capital, Dream Incubator, Lumia Capital, […]

Whether you are new to the Chromebook scene or a Chrome OS professional, there has never been a better time to pick up a new Chromebook. Right now the market is filled with good quality options and most importantly, options that span the price spectrum. As a result, regardless of experience with Chromebooks, or budget […]

The Ulefone Gemini Pro is one of the new breed of smartphones which looks to pack in a decent level of specs, while maintaining a very competitive price point overall. Effectively, offering a phone that is more mid-to-high range placed, but at a price which is more in line with typical mid-to-low range phones. The […]

If you have been waiting for the time when you could combine your love of music with your love of baseball caps, then that time has taken a step closer now as Atari has announced its “Speakerhats.” As the name implies, Speakerhats are simply hats which come loaded with speakers built-in. At the moment, these […]

First up, Android TV’s interface is not actually that bad. The longer you use it, and the more accustomed you become to the interface, the more it starts to make some sense. At the very least, it becomes more manageable. However, it does seem that many users have a real issue with the Android TV […]

The Alcatel PULSEMIX is now available to buy through Cricket Wireless. This is one of the latest smartphones to arrive from Alcatel and is one which is currently only available through Cricket Wireless. In terms of the price, the Alcatel PULSEMIX is designed to be an affordable phone, as it can be picked up for […]

Razer is reportedly working on a smartphone designed with gamers in mind. While not confirmed, the information comes from a new report out of Bloomberg which credits unnamed sources for the details. In fact, the report focuses on the wider speculation that Razer is looking to target an IPO in Hong Kong which will see […]

Researchers at the the University of Surrey in the UK are currently working on a new form of wearable technology which once readily available, will allow people to act as the battery for their devices. More specifically, the technology (Triboelectric Nanogenerators – or ‘TENGs’) is largely clothes-based. With the idea being that while someone is […]

The 32GB Quite Black version of the Google Pixel, along with the Very Silver 32GB and 128GB versions of the Google Pixel, have been discontinued by both Rogers and Fido, according to MobileSyrup, who in turn credits unnamed sources for the information. At present, both the Rogers and Fido sites do seem to no longer […]

The OUKITEL K6000 Plus is not a new smartphone as it has been available to buy now for a few months. However, OUKITEL has now announced that it is making available a new color option for those looking for something a little different. Up until now, the OUKITEL K6000 Plus had been only available in […]

One of the most interesting smartphones to arrive from BLUBOO recently is the BLUBOO S1. As this is a smartphone that continues the trend of offering a bezel-less display and one which also adopts an 18:9 aspect ratio. Although the difference with the BLUBOO S1 compared to other similar designed smartphones is the price. Due […]

With smartphone camera technology now as good as it is, there has never been a better time to start making more use of the cameras on your smartphone. In fact, the quality now on offer has become so advanced that smartphones can be used to record seriously good and professional-looking homemade videos. The downside however, […]

Facebook started quietly rolling out a new feature last month and since then it seems to have attracted a fair bit of attention on social media, albeit for all the wrong reasons. The new feature is a simple one, as it is just a ‘Hello’ button. Likewise, its purpose is pretty much just as simple, […]

Verizon saw more of its customers switching to a different carrier in the US during the second quarter of 2017, compared to the other major US wireless carriers. This data comes from Cowen and Company and via its ‘2Q17 Wireless Survey’ which was released this morning. While all of the major carriers saw some migration during […]

Microsoft’s Arrow Launcher has received a new update recently which brings the app up to version 3.7. Along with the update comes a number of improvements, although it does seem as though they are fairly minor improvements compared to the previous update which arrived back in May. By comparison, the previous update brought with it […]

Fender has today announced the introduction of two new Bluetooth-streaming speakers, the Newport and the Monterey. Not only are these new Bluetooth speakers, but they essentially mark the debut of Fender in the Bluetooth-streaming speaker market. With these being Fender products, they also adopt the iconic look and feel of Fender amplifiers, and so if […]

If you are in need of a smartphone holder for the car, then one option that is currently worth checking out is the Mpow CD Slot Car Mount Holder. This is a unit which comes with a listed retail price of $16.99. Although it is currently available on Amazon on sale priced at only $11.99. […]

OUKITEL already has a number of ‘K10000’ models available including the OUKITEL K10000 and the OUKITEL K10000 Pro. The common denominator between the models is that they offer extended levels of battery life, thanks to the inclusion of a 10,000 mAh capacity battery. Now it seems, OUKITEL has a new K10000 model on the way, […]

Gregory McCray, CEO of Alphabet’s Access division is stepping down, according to a new report out of Bloomberg today. While CEOs often come and go, what makes this going a little more intriguing is that McCray had only been appointed as Access CEO in February of this year. Exactly five months and two days ago. […]

3D printing is one of the few technologies that has really progressed over the last couple of years. Not only has the price of 3D printing units come down significantly during that time, but at the same time, the quality of DIY home units has significantly increased. Resulting in 3D printers becoming far more accessible […]

Although OUKITEL has new smartphones on the way (including the OUKITEL K3 and a new version of the OUKITEL U11 Plus), neither are available just yet. However, OUKITEL has now announced that it has partnered with GearBest to offer a selection of its most popular smartphones at discounted prices. The sale which includes 12 different OUKITEL […]

Xiaomi has already proven itself to be a company that is able to bring to market products that not only look good and perform well, but are also highly affordable. However, if you are after a deal at the moment, then it seems Tomtop has made available coupon codes for a number of Xiaomi’s most […]

Robot vacuums have become a big deal now and while this is still an emerging market, it is one which has been around long enough to see some fairly drastic improvements in design, capabilities, and general performance. One area that is also being improved on is price. Although for the top of the range options, […]

Ultra Mobile has today announced that it is partnering with campusSIMs to offer international students studying in the US improved mobile plans specifically suited to them. The fruits of the partnership will see Ultra Mobile’s Mint SIM product integrated with campusSIMs service. The result being that international students will then be able to make use […]

This week Skype announced a number of new features and fixes which will become available to Skype users on Android. Some of the fixes are already rolling out, while others are in the pipeline and are due to go live in the “coming months.” What may be of more importance to some Skype users though, […]

Earlier in the week LG announced the LG Q6 and following that initial announcement, the company has now released a full version of its main promotional video for the LG Q6. As to be expected, the video focuses on most of the main selling points that are on offer. Which according to LG, includes the […]

A wearable created by mPath has been designed to profile wearer’s emotions. Extracting data which can then be used by companies for a variety of different marketing reasons, as well as other agencies and organizations to provide better services. The wearable is called the MOXO sensor and the way it works is that it is […]

If you know what ‘winter is coming’ means then you hardly need an explanation of what we are talking about. The time has come and Game of Thrones is back. Season 7 kicks off this Sunday and again, if you know what ‘winter is here’ means then you know how important this season is going […]

The Ulefone T1 was announced in late June and is expected to be officially launched in late July. Up until now, some of the specs and features on offer with the Ulefone T1 had been confirmed, although not all of them. Now however, Ulefone is preparing for the launch of the Ulefone T1 by providing […]

Having a decent power strip handy can be the difference between ensuring all of your devices are charged and not. After all, while smartphones and other mobile-related devices do now come equipped with greater capacity batteries, and better optimized software, they all do still need a wall or USB socket to connect to at some […]

The DOOGEE MIX first became available to order back at the start of June. As a result, those who did place an early order are likely to already be using the smartphone. For those new to this smartphone, DOOGEE has now provided results from a recent survey conducted with Meltwater to highlight some of the […]

UMIDIGI has announced that it is now adding to its ever-expanding smartphone portfolio with the introduction of not just a new smartphone, but also an entire new smartphone line. According to UMIDIGI, the new series of smartphones will be the UMIDIGI S-series (or “S-Class”) and the first device to debut this new line of smartphones […]

The BLUBOO S1 is a new smartphone from BLUBOO which only became available to order last week. This is a phone that in spite of being priced competitively, is one which comes with a number of selling points. For starters, it is a phone that includes a dual rear camera setup. In addition, it is […]

Last week Ulefone announced that it has a new smartphone in the works and on the way, the Ulefone F2. Not only was this confirmed as a smartphone that comes equipped with an ‘Infinity Display’ but it is also one which Ulefone states will come loaded with 8GB RAM. Making it the first smartphone to […]

Motorola had already announced that it will be hosting an event on July 25 in NYC. However, the company has now started sending out new invites which may provide some insight into what can be expected from that event. In particular, the new invites now circling clearly state that Motorola intend to “shatter your expectations.” […]

Last week the BBC announced the launch of a new VR-focused app, the BBC Taster VR app. The app is now available to download for free from the Google Play Store, and brings it with it access to BBC content, with a VR twist. In addition to standard VR content, the app intends to make available […]

It seems driving solely for Lyft is likely to result in slightly higher average earnings compared to driving solely for Uber, at least according to recent data from Earnest. The data is part of a wider ‘Sharing Economy’ survey that the loan company undertook, which looks to provide insight on the various avenues in which […]

Google has today announced the launch of its new Backup and Sync tool. This is a feature which is now available for both Windows and Mac and essentially looks to ensure that the backing up and the saving of important documents and photos is as easy as possible. In short, Google’s Backup and Sync is […]

OUKITEL has now confirmed that it has a new smartphone on the way, the OUKITEL K3. Which according to OUKITEL, is expected to be released during August of this year. While the full details on the OUKITEL K3 have not been provided yet, OUKITEL has confirmed some of the main selling points, including a focus on […]

If you are in the market for a new pair of headphones, then one you might want to check out sooner rather than later is the Sennheiser HD 598 CS Closed Back Headphones. These are normally available through Amazon for $124.95 (even more expensive elsewhere) but are now currently on sale via Amazon priced at […]

UPDATE: Fitbit has responded to this article with the following statement: “Fitbit believes the suit brought by Immersion has no merit. Since its inception, Fitbit has amassed more than 450 issued patents and patent applications. As the pioneer and leading global wearables brand, Fitbit has developed and delivered innovative product offerings to empower its more […]

It seems Amazon’s Prime Day for this year is already seeing big gains compared to last year, as it is now being reported that Amazon has so far sold more than three times as many Echo-related devices as it did in 2016. While this is likely to be expected (due to the number of Echo-related […]

Google has today announced a new AI investment channel in the form of ‘Gradient Ventures’. Like some other venture capital groups, Gradient Ventures is more interested in developing companies, so this is a venture arm designed with early-stage startups in mind. The announcement from Google on Gradient Ventures makes it clear that in addition to simply […]

The OUKITEL U11 Plus first became available in May of this year. Although at the time it was only available to order in one of two colors, black or white. However, it now seems as though OUKITEL is opening up the color availability of the U11 Plus, as the company has now announced that the […]

If you are in the market for a deal on a GoPro camera today, then this might be the one to check out. As part of Amazon’s Prime Day festivities, Amazon currently has a GoPro bundle on sale. The bundle includes the GoPro HERO Session, a GoPro The Handler, a Samsung 32GB memory card, and […]

BLUBOO has released a new video detailing some of the quality control tests the BLUBOO S1 is put through. The video details a number of tests undertaken by the handset, including the USB Type-C port being test over 5,000 times, as well as a micro-drop test of the phone which sees the BLUBOO S1 being […]

Images said to be of the front protective glass panel on the Galaxy Note 8 have now surfaced online. This is not the first time that images like this have come to light, but these two images seem to be the most recent and further confirm some of the design points that are now expected […]

The DOOGEE MIX became available to buy last month and since then it has proven to be a popular option for those looking for an affordable smartphone. Which might not be that surprising as while the DOOGEE MIX is a highly affordable smartphone, it is also one which adopts a trait most commonly found on […]

The OUKITEL U22 is one of the latest smartphones to come through from OUKITEL and is one which places its focus on its camera abilities, as well as its price. For instance, this is a smartphone that has been available at times for as little as $69.99, although those price drops have often been limited […]

The OnePlus 5 is one of the most popular smartphones currently around and largely thanks to this being a smartphone that is not only designed to be priced competitively, but also designed to max out on the specs. Offering consumers a high-performing smartphone at a good price. However, it seems those interested in buying the […]

The NO.1 F3 smartwatch is now becoming available to buy. One of the key selling points with the NO.1 F3 smartwatch is the price, as this is designed to be significantly more affordable compared to most of the currently available smartwatches. In fact, during its initial release, it will be available at an even more […]

The manual for the Samsung SM-G9298 – a new flip phone from Samsung which makes use of two displays – is now available to download directly from Samsung. Although the manual is now available to download, it is worth noting that the manual is currently only available via the Chinese Samsung website and therefore, is […]

If you happen to own a Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Galaxy S8 Plus and have managed to break or crack the glass protecting the rear camera, then not to worry. YouTuber, JerryRigEverything has now put together a new video which walks users step by step through the process of replacing the rear camera lens. […]

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new temperature sensor which essentially runs on next to no power. The sensor is described as a “near-zero-power” sensor which represents how low the power requirements of this sensor are. To put this into perspective, the new near-zero power temperature sensor is said to […]

The YouTube TV app for Android is now in the process of receiving an update. The new version (1.04.9) is now available to download from the Google Play Store and should be en route to devices which already have the app installed. However, in terms of the update, barring one specific feature, it does not […]

It seems last week CenturyLink launched a new service designed with cord cutters in mind, CenturyLink Stream. Like a number of similar options, CenturyLink Stream looks to offer consumers a way to engage with TV content without the need for a traditional contract or subscription. Instead, you pay as you go and in return gain […]

The BLUBOO S1 is the latest smartphone to come through from BLUBOO and it has now entered its official pre-order period, although it is currently exclusively available to pre-order through GearBest. Which means the BLUBOO S1 is now available to pre-order and from as low as $159.99. However, this is a promotional launch price as […]

Google has today announced that its Google Home device is now en route to France. According to the announcement – which came by way of the Google France blog – Google Home will be available to buy online from the Google Store starting August 3. Which will then be followed by a wider availability from […]

The latest smartphones from Vivo – the X9s and the X9s Plus – have now been officially launched in China. These are two devices that had been expected to be announced today and are ones which had seen a number of leaks and rumors coming through over the past few weeks and months. Although, all […]

CREDO Mobile has this week announced that it has now started offering its customers the option to go unlimited. It seems there are some limited time promotions currently available to launch the new unlimited service, however as a general rule, the unlimited plan for an individual works out at $80 per month for unlimited data, […]