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Sensory Fiction: a wearable book that lets you ‘feel’ the characters’ emotions

Thought that books were dead, and that eReaders and smart devices were finally taking over? Hopefully this might convince you otherwise. By mixing technology…

Nintendo detailed: DS games coming to Wii U, Mario Cart 8 date, health tech

In a recent press briefing, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata shared the company’s latest revenue earnings and gave us an idea at what the future…

‘World of Warcraft’ celebrates 100-million players with this nifty infographic

The land of Azeroth has seen its share of squirrel pets and murlock slaughters. More than 100-million people from across the globe have visited…

Create awesome LEGO projects as Build with Chrome takes over the world

What will you build? Dinosaur, castles, giant snakes and all other things fantastic. Google and LEGO have teamed up to bring us Build With…

Mark One carbon fiber 3D printer can help you create strong, light objects

Ever wanted to build your own super strong, light-weight toy airplanes from scratch? Created by MarkForged, the Mark One is the world’s first commercial…

Android 4.4 KitKat hits Samsung Galaxy Note 3, nerfs third-party accessories

Android 4.4 KitKat has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 across the globe. Yet, many users reported bugs with their third-party,…

Intel brings chatty virtual butler ‘Jarvis’ to your smartphone

From the Xbox One and a Moto X to Her and Siri, voice recognition tech is becoming more common from ordering pizza, Skyping a…

WP8 launcher app marries Android and Metro

Still contemplating whether or not to get a Windows Phone 8 device? To help persuade users, app developers have designed and uploaded a host…

Amazon Instant Video app comes to the Wii U, 140k+ videos included

Nintendo’s latest console, the Wii U, is designed not only for games, but as a multimedia hub. One of the strongest features the Wii…

Wii U update giving you problems? Here’s two workarounds to ease the pain

The release of Nintendo’s Wii U has been somewhat bitter-sweet. Nintendo can definitely take solace in the fact its newest console sold out after…

Early Win 8 mockup shows inspiration for current UI

A video has surfaced showcasing mockups of an early version of Windows 8. The video comes courtesy of a presentation made by Jensen Harris,…

JellyBean makes its way to Galaxy S III users in South Africa

South African Samsung Galaxy S III users can now download the JellyBean update and experience a newer Android OS. The update has slowly rolled out to…

9 more languages for Siri? Apple job ad drops vague hint

Are you fluent in Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Korean, Norwegian, and Swedish? Well if you are, Apple wants you. A job listing…

Windows 8 Skype update now merges with Messenger contacts

While Microsoft may have announced its intentions to murder off Messenger, the corpse of this once great IM will at the very least live…

5 awesome features we love about Nintendo’s Wii U

Nintendo’s new gaming console, the Wii U, released on 18 November to a great amount of fanfare and hype as retailers saw console stock…

New features for rumoured next-gen Xbox detailed

Xbox World Australia will apparently be spilling the beans on the next-gen Xbox console. The gaming publication down under is set to reveal all…

OPPO’s Ulike 2: a dermatologist in your phone

A smartphone called the Ulike 2 from Chinese manufacturer OPPO has surfaced on micro blogging site Sina Weibo. As far as specs, go the…

Siri and Maps rumored for OS X 10.9, we’re excited about one at least

Early indications hint at Apple’s Siri and Maps applications being integrated into the latest version of OS X, 10.9 for Mac devices. The applications…

Sony unveil 84-inch Ultra High Def TV pre-loaded with 4K content

Sony has just revealed its latest offering, the XBR-84X900 Ultra HDTV. Set to retail for a sizable US$25 000, it is a little more…

The Razer Ouroboros: the variable multifaceted ambidextrous mouse

Razer, has unveiled its latest creation, the Ouroboros, a fully-customisable elite gaming mouse adjustable for left handers, any hand size and any grip style….

Windows Phone 8 devices randomly reboot, customer complaints flooding in

Since Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8 OS and device lineup on 30 October, consumers in the US and parts of Europe are clambering…

Leak indicates Windows Phone 7.8 may not be end of the line for WP 7 users

In a leaked image courtesy of German site WP Area, WP 7 users may be offered a slight reprieve before biting the bullet and…

LG and Samsung team up to create gaming TVs

LG and Samsung have announced new smart TVs that integrate gaming into the sets, making consoles such as the Xbox and PS3 an optional…

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