We're certain that we will see a significant increase in the number of companies pushing out products that fall under "The Internet of Things" category in the very near future. One of the latest to garner the headline, Netatmo, is going head-to-head with the might of Google's Nest Labs with its Welcome smart home camera, a product that falls into direct competition with Dropcam. Does Netatmo's Welcome have what it takes to compete with the $555 million acquisition that now has the financial backing of one of the world's biggest companies?
Fitness is currently at the forefront of the minds of even the most ardent geek thanks to the Apple Watch and its fancy colored rings of scorn, but for all its tracking prowess and multi-colored images, the Apple Watch doesn't keep track of one of life's most important factors - water.
A new version of the GoPro Hero camera has been announced, and is being dubbed as the GoPro Hero+ LCD. As obvious as it gets, the new contraption from the company adds a built-in touch-screen LCD display to the camera, and while it may seem to be the only improvement, there are a few other tricks up its sleeves.
Google has announced a new collaboration partnership with GoPro - the makers of extremely popular high-definition video cameras that have become the module of choice for motorcyclists, divers and extreme sports fans around the globe. The recently announced collaboration has been struck as part of an effort to build a virtual reality filming rig using multiple GoPro cameras that will then be partnered with Google's Jump software that was introduced as part of this year's I/O conference.
Xiaomi is headed to the United States and Europe, as the company looks to sell a few of its star accessories in the region via its online store - Mi.com. No this does not include any handsets or a plethora of products to choose from, but it's a start.
Here’s a full video review of Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 which is one of the best budget smartphones of 2015. Full details, including camera sample, can be found here.
The Ring Video Doorbell is probably the smartest system around in its category that can connect to a user's smartphone, but even that can be silent at times. Just in case that happens, and the bell rings, the company behind the system has launched Ring Chime, a companion to its own Video Doorbell.
The huge developments that we've witnessed in technology, and in particular within the consumer electronics industry, over the last decade has undoubtedly made a lot of our lives easier and more efficient. We can now carry around small handheld devices that contain pretty much everything we need at the tap of the screen. Phone calls, messages, emails and navigation are all just a few taps away. That progression is arguably for the greater good, but wouldn't it be even better if we had technological advancements that not only made our lives easier but also in some small part helped saved the planet? Let us introduce you to MIITO; the sustainable alternative to the electric kettle.
The cheap 4K television market is an interesting one to observe, and Vizio is arguably the king of the makers of sets that have a huge number of pixels, look great and cost little. Keen to not stand still Vizio has today announced a new line of televisions, the 2015 M-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection.
Roku has refreshed its line-up of set-top boxes today, where the Roku 3 and Roku 2 streaming devices have just been amped up with a new set of specs and features. This refresh has just put the Roku 3 right up there with the likes of the latest Amazon Fire TV with its voice search and controls. Head over the jump for further information on what has changed.
















