Google’s Rumored Stars Bookmarking Service Gets A Bit More Real As Chrome Extension Leaks
We’ve been hearing rumors about Google Stars — a new bookmarking service from Google — for quite a while now, but today, the project got a bit more real thanks to an extension the well-known Google watcher Florian Kiersch found earlier today. Once installed, Stars is integrated into Chrome and…
Microsoft is Working on a Smartwatch
Apple's reportedly working on one, Google's developing an entire ecosystem and hundreds of smaller companies either have products already on the market, or currently under development. The question isn't who's building a smartwatch, it's who isn't building one. And as expected, you can count…
Samsung Announces Simband, a Wearable Health Gadget
Samsung's health event, called "Voice of the Body," happened on May 28th. And at it, Sohn, discussed a three phase evolution of health tech, starting with phones, then moving to wearable devices, and finally ending up at wearable sensors. We're currently in the middle phase. The next step, unveiled…
Intel Will Let You Build Your Own 3D-Printed Robot Later This Year
Intel CEO brought a robotic companion named Jimmy with him on stage at Code Conference today. Jimmy is a 3D-printed robot capable of walking, talking, moving his arms, dancing and even tweeting, and it's the key to Intel's vision of the future of robotics. Starting later this year, the company will…
LG G3 Hands On: It's All About the Screen
LG officially unveiled on Tuesday its latest flagship smartphone, the 5.5-inch LG G3. The G3's most distinguishing feature is its screen: It has a mind-blowing 2,560 x 1,440 resolution, which means its pixel density is a truly eye-popping 538 pixels per inch. To put that in perspective, that's the…
Yahoo to Launch YouTube-like Video Platform
Yahoo is closing in on a summer launch for a YouTube-like video platform, according to a report by Ad Age, after contract issues snagged the service that aims to lure stars from Google's massive site with more lucrative ad-revenue deals. Citing unnamed people briefed on the plans, the report said…
Report: Apple Planning 'Smart Home' System Debut at WWDC
Apple is planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report. The Financial Times says the company is planning to showcase a system that lets users control their lights, appliances and security systems with their iPhones when the…
Sony Smartband Core Review
Strapping tech to your wrist may not be your thing, but it’s certainly the thing manufacturers want you to do. Since its pre-announcement at CES 2014, Sony has been pushing its new Smartband, or more specifically, the tiny white box that fits inside the band named the Sony Core. While most devices…
Report: Google's Next Tablet Will Have 3D Vision Technology
Google has a new tablet in the works that incorporates advanced vision capabilities that can capture more precise three-dimensional images of objects, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday. Sporting a 7-inch display, the tablet will come equipped with two rear-facing cameras, infrared…
Yelp to Add User-Generated Videos to Its App
Yelpers will soon be able to supplement their reviews with short video clips when using Yelp'smobile app. Videos will be between three and 12 seconds long and are meant to complement reviews, not be act as their own standalone assessments. The company says it imagines the feature being particularly…