Smart home systems have grown considerably in popularity over the past couple of years, and you only have to look at Google's acquisition of Nest to see that this emerging market is to be taken very seriously indeed. Apple is also flexing its muscles in this regard by embedding the HomeKit system into its iOS platform, and with CES upon us, one company has come up with a new system that integrates with Siri and HomeKit to offer seamless, voice-activated unlocking solutions.
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The 12-inch MacBook Air has been rumored ad nauseam over the past year or so, with Apple enthusiasts certain that the slick notebook will follow the lead of its more powerful cousin by incorporating a Retina display. Today, new details have emerged that paint a more vivid picture of what we can expect from the product's apparent announcement around the time of WWDC, as well as some very interesting mockups.
Wireless charging is still in relative infancy, and while some vendors have dipped their toes into the water, it's not as ubiquitous as advocates of the technology might have hoped. But the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas seems as apt a venue as any to showcase some interesting new wireless charging systems, and one manufacturer has been demonstrating a very intriguing concept that could revolutionize the way we charge our beloved gadgets.
LG G Flex 2 Android smartphone has been announced. We have all the features, specs, price and release date details here in one place. Head past the jump for all you need to know!
Apple's iPad is credited with forging the modern tablet market as we know it. Having emerged back in 2010 - yes, it has been only five years since the first iPad was announced - it has evolved into the current delight that is the iPad Air 2, and as with most of Apple's other great exports, it has been copied and ripped off with each new revision. As the iPad has improved, however, so have the device knockoff makers, and a new iPad Air clone offers good specs, beautiful design and Retina-res display for a mind-blowing $177.
The iPod Classic may have been discontinued, but its legacy still lives on, and whilst Apple fans now focus their attentions on the latest iPhone or iPad, plenty still hold the vintage music player in high regard. One designer has dreamt up a very interesting smart cover concept that essentially turns your iPhone into an iPod Classic, and if the iOS interface ever permitted, we'd definitely consider purchasing the real thing.
With the smartwatch arena set to explode in 2015 thanks in part to the introduction of Apple Watch, traditional watchmaking companies don't quite know how to react. Whether skeptical of the digital machine or making moves to adapt to modern trends, the biggest names in the business are all taking much more notice of Apple and Google nowadays, and Montblanc has just announced an interesting "e-Strap" that brings smartwatch features to ordinary, analog watches.
Thankfully, paid apps go free all the time for iPhone and iPad, and here, we do our utmost to source these apps and help you grab the very best bargains. But seldom does an app of such high acclaim as to be hand-picked and recommended by Apple reach the holy grail of freebie, and so if you're a creative type looking for a top-notch painting app, then a highly revered watercolor app has just been made available free of charge. Unlike ordinary deals, though, snapping it up isn't quite as simple as heading over to the App Store, so below, we'll run you through the necessary steps.
Looking to save a quick buck and avail some great apps for iOS? Well, you've come to the right place. We've yet another round-up of freebies that would ordinarily set you back $15, so fire up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and join us after the break for the full list!
When a new smartphone hits the scene, you're usually stuck with just one choice when it comes to the platform. But Alcatel, looking to find a bit of a niche, has announced a new handset capable of running Android, Windows Phone or Mozilla's Firefox OS.
















