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Amiko launches wearable device for medicine bottles, asthma inhalers

We’re pretty sick of wearables all doing the same things, like pretending to be watches or turn spectacle wearers into obnoxious, privacy-violating trolls. But…

iPod Classic axed ’cause costs and lack of parts says Apple CEO Tim Cook

This is a quick story, but a good one. Want to know why the iPod Classic was discontinued? We’ve got the answer right from…

Windows 93 is Windows 95’s drunk cousin, but we love it anyway

What was your first version of Windows? I remember it like it was yesterday — good old, unreliable, crash-prone Windows 98. For those who…

LG Liger F490L leaked, features company’s first NUCLUN eight-core processor

When a company gives a phone the selfsame codename as a tiger’s and lion’s offspring, you know that device promises to be unique, over-the-top…

Dacuda’s 3D camera app turns your phone into a 3D scanner

Software developers and cellphone makers are rushing to bring holographic and 3D display technology to your smartphone. Already, several devices and prototypes exist that…

Samsung has a new bad-ass stove that projects virtual LED flames

With the Korean giant’s latest gizmo, Samsung is taking on electric and traditional gas stoves a plenty in what could be quite a revolutionary…

Fitbit unveils new smartbands, $250 smartwatch with seven-day battery life

The wearable tech company for athletes Fitbit, today announced a refreshed range of devices namely the Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge…

Here’s Alcatel’s new smartphone lineup: ‘Hero’ has e-ink case, stylus, projector

At an IFA event today, Alacatel announced new additions to its One Touch lineup. In total, there are four friendly new family members, all…

Xbox One boosts CPU from 1.6 to 1.75Ghz: $499 price intact

Microsoft’s bumping up the specs of its upcoming console, the Xbox One, from a 1.6 to a 1.75Ghz CPU. Rejoice? As reported by Geekwire,…

Apple sends out invites for 10 September iPhone event

Is it just me or do these things not feel as special any more? Apple has sent out the media invitations for its 10…

Have a look at BBM for Android [beta] in this video

BlackBerry Messenger for Android is coming real soon and today has been captured on video, first posted by BlackBerryOS. If this is the beta…

New Sony QX100, QX10 leaked images and pricing emerges

Sony’s rumoured device that turns any iOS or Android device into a high-end camera is creeping closer to reality with these new leaked images….

HTC announces Desire 601, 300, BoomBass and blue HTC One, Mini variants

HTC’s been busy at IFA 2013. Today, it’s announced two new smartphones that are part of the highly sturdy Desire range: the entry-level 601…

Sony’s T3 head-mount display debuts, has wireless and Android support

Ahead of Sony’s official IFA announcement, the HMZ-T3 head-mounted display has made its debut. Although there’s a wireless option and it has Android support,…

Acer Liquid S2 has 6″ display, records in 4K

Acer isn’t that well-known for its phones. But it will be if the Liquid S2 becomes an overnight success. What Acer wants to provide…

Galaxy Gear prototype images and specs leaked

Pebble, the e-Ink smartwatch is now on sale so it makes sense that Samsung would sneak out some shots and specs of the Galaxy…

LG confirms G Pad: 8.3″ Full HD,1.7Ghz quad-core CPU

LG announced an 8.3-inch Full HD tablet before the 10times (formerly known as IFA) trade show in Berlin this week. Given its size, power…

PS4 will have Kinect-like voice recognition capabilities, confirms Sony

A new day, a new next-gen console feature. It’s now been confirmed that PlayStation 4 will feature “Kinect-like voice capabilities” through its Eye camera…

Details for Samsung’s Galaxy Gear emerge: 1GB RAM, 2.5-inch display

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear, an upcoming Android smartwatch, comes as no surprise to anyone because firstly, tech companies have limited imaginations these days and secondly,…

New free-to-play MMO War Thunder trailer shows human side of WWII

World War 2 simulator War Thunder, just got a new CGI trailer. With the WWII backdrop, you’ll take on the role of a leather-clad…

iPhone 5S ‘Gold’ digger shows updated specs, dual-LED, graphite shell

We already rounded-up some of the most favoured rumours of the iPhone 5S earlier this week. Apple seems more and more likely of dipping…

Nintendo’s 2DS is a flat, 3D-free handheld for youths

Youths, says Nintendo, is who the new 3D-less 2DS is aimed at. Ages seven and up apparently. Announced earlier today, the all new, US$129…

The 3 biggest fails of Gamescom 2013

There was much to talk about after this year’s Gamescom 2013. Battlefield 4, Titanfall and Fable Legends were some of the successes, the eagerly…

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