Samsung Launches Its First Tizen-Powered Smartphone
Samsung is taking another baby step away from the Android platform today, with the announcement of the first commercial smartphone powered by the open source Tizen platform, instead of Google’s Android OS. The hardware specs of the device offer little in the way of differentiation — albeit it does…
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…
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…
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…
Tzukuri Bluetooth -Powered Sunglasses Know When They're Lost
Don’t you hate it when you buy a new pair of sunglasses because you lost your old pair, only to lose them too and start all over? Australian eyewear company Tzukuri hopes to end this hopeless cycle with smart sunglasses that won’t let you leave them behind. A tiny Bluetooth Low Energy chip embedded…
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Gets Sporty in Leak Video
The S5 could be about to get active. A new leak appears to show a sporting spin-off of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in action. Videos posted online by TK Tech News purport to show an AT&T -- the US network -- version of the S5 Active, alleged to be a follow-up to last year's rugged version of the S4.…
Surface Pro 3 vs. 13-Inch MacBook Air
Microsoft just announced the Surface Pro 3 and a new direction for the Surface line. Microsoft is no longer looking to counter the iPad. The Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft’s answer to the “heavy” MacBook Air. This argument is not new. Microsoft touched on this with the Surface Pro and then the Surface…