Just now, wireless charging seems to be the subject of much blogosphere coverage, and given the inroads being made from Qi's resonance charging solutions to the very exciting-looking uBeam, it mightn't be long before we're all ditching those cables for good. Certainly, one designer has been paying attention to the recent increase in interest, and the result is a practical, cable-free wireless charging side table that plugs directly into a wall socket.
Microsoft has added a Digital TV Tuner to the Xbox One's repertoire of accessories, with the add-on set to launch in October. As we know, consoles today are more than just mere gaming machines - a point that the Xbox maker made rather too keenly for some gamers at the One's announcement last year - and below, you can find all of the relevant details on the Digital TV Tuner component including specification, price and availability.
The wave of iPhone 6-related rumors has been incessant, but with just a short while to go until the purported announcement, we're starting to get wind of some solid / confirmed reports from reliable sources. We've clapped eyes on the iPhone 6's rear shell umpteen times since the details of the revised form factor began to emerge, but a new, high-quality leak gets really up close and personal with this particular component.
The deal that saw Apple acquire Beats Electronics was one of the biggest stories so far this year. Sure, we were flabbergasted by Facebook's $16 billion purchase of WhatsApp, partially because of the sheer amount of money changing hands, but given the Cupertino company’s conservative spending habits, this one came a little out of the blue. Apple has consistently stayed away from big-money buyouts, and the decision to snap up the Dr. Dre-founded company also signaled the first time that the Mac maker opened its wallet for a well-known company. Now, with the $3 billion agreement having been given the rubber stamp of approval, Beats has been given its own special space on the Apple retail site, where you might find headphones, speakers, and… oh - more headphones.
Apple has just made available a new version of iTunes for Mac OS X and Windows, with bug fixes the order of the day. More details on what’s new and where to download it from can be found right here.
Google has just pushed out updated factory images for the developer preview of Android L. The release, which currently supports the Nexus 5 smartphone and Nexus 7 tablet, adds Google Fit compatibility, and as we near the end user build of Android L set to roll out this fall, it would seem that the search giant is working doggedly to ensure all of the features are in place.
The best sketching / drawing apps for iPhone and iPad, have just gone free for the first time ever at the iTunes App Store, and if you're the kind to use your digital device for the purpose of channeling creativity, then be sure to check out the details and download link provided below.
Last week, Crazy Taxi: City Rush was rolled out to those rocking an iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The title, designed specifically for mobile rather than being a port of one of the old classics, has enjoyed a bright start since making its début over at the App Store, and fashionably late, the Android version has just arrived over at the Google Play Store. Details, as well as the download link, can be seen after the fold.
Let's not beat around the bush - the Apple TV remote is a pretty poor imitation of how a remote control should function. Sure, it's nice and slim, but for me, the minuscule form factor only makes it easier to lose down the side of the sofa. Suffice to say that I, like many Apple TV users, tend to use an iOS device for the purpose of controlling the set-top, which makes for a much more enjoyable experience overall. While using iPhones and such for remote controlling is nothing particularly new, what you may not have known is that you can also train Apple TV to use ordinary third-party remotes, and below, we'll show you how to do so.
Google's Android Wear initiative may be in the midst of what could be called a false start, but that problem maybe alleviated once the big software companies start to integrate wearable support into their apps. Two giants of the messaging world have done just that over the last couple of days, with both Facebook and WhatsApp issuing updates to their Android apps that give Android Wear, err, wearers a little taste of the future.
















