Apple Watch reportedly set to start shipping by end-March

The much-touted Apple Watch is one of the most hotly-anticipated devices of 2015 and new information now points to a commercial release in March. The wearable device race is heating up and there are notable contenders on the market already, but Apple is expected to stir up some waves even...

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HTC One M8 with Android 5.0.1 Lollipop, Sense 6.0 leaks in images

The Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update with Sense 6.0 has still not hit the HTC One M8, but some newly-leaked images now reveal how it should all look like. Not too long ago, HTC said that its flagship One M8 smartphone will be among the first devices in its lineup to get the latest OS version, after...

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Nikon unveils first touchscreen DSLR as D5500, alongside two NIKKOR lenses

Nikon has announced its very first touchscreen DSLR, the new D5500, which comes as the successor of the D5300 model. While Canon ventured into touchscreen DSLR territory back in 2012 with its 650D camera, Nikon has so far stayed away from this area. Nevertheless, the new Nikon D5500 now comes...

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Toshiba unveils two new SD cards, including world’s first NFC-enabled card that shows previews

Toshiba just announced two new SD cards that photographers should really appreciate, as they should come in handy during a photo shoot. ADVERTISEMENT One of the two new SD cards Toshiba unveiled at CES 2015 is Wi-Fi capable, while the other comes as the world's first NFC-enabled SD memory...

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Apple Pay to reach Canada in March?

Apple's own mobile payment service called Apple Pay may be ready to hit Canada as soon as March, if a new report turns out to be accurate. Apple Pay made its debut in 2014, arriving as the company's very own mobile payments system. Apple signed notable partnerships for its service and Apple...

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Apple action camera to go head to head with GoPro?

Apple has a new patent in its trove, and it refers to a waterproof action camera. Will the company compete with the likes of GoPro soon? As of this week, Apple is the proud owner of a new patent for an action camera with a remote control, indicating that it may soon go head to head with GoPro...

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Windows 7 exits mainstream support today, enters extended support with only minor security updates

The popular Windows 7 operating system (OS) has reached the end of mainstream support on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and passes into extended support from now on. This shift from mainstream support to extended support means that Microsoft will no longer offer free support for Windows 7 from now on. In...

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Google Glass Explorer Program set to shut down on Jan. 19

Google is shutting down its Glass Explorer program, but the company insists that this is not the end of the controversial gadget. Google Glass has stirred plenty of controversy since its launch, with some people even getting investigated by authorities over the use of the gadget in certain circumstances. In...

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HTC One M8 running Android 5.0.1 Lollipop + Sense UI leaks in preview (VIDEO)

The HTC One M8 has yet to get a taste of Android Lollipop, but a newly-leaked video now shows how Android 5.0.1 would run on the device. Google announced its new Android 5.0 Lollipop back in mid-October, with its Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player as the launch vehicles for the new operating...

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Sony announces discounts, free membership extensions after PSN hack affected service

The PlayStation Network (PSN) was out for a few days due to a hack attack and Sony is now offering free membership extensions to make up for it. A Christmas Day distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack brought down both the Sony PlayStation Network and the Microsoft Xbox Live services, causing...

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Galaxy S6 Edge leak reveals intriguing details, dual-edge screen

More information is now available regarding the purported Galaxy S6 variant with a curved display, claiming that it will be curved on both sides. Back in 2014, when Samsung took the wraps off its new Galaxy Note 4 phablet, the company also introduced an intriguing Galaxy Note Edge variant with...

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Purported Samsung Galaxy S6 surfaces in UAProf on company’s website, QHD display confirmed

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has apparently surfaced on a User Agent Profile (UAProf) on Samsung's website, revealing more details ahead of the big unveiling. The general expectation is that Samsung will take the wraps off its next-generation flagship at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, which...

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Microsoft Windows 10 to bring single code base for PC, tablet, phone apps

Microsoft reportedly plans to enable Windows 10 apps to work across phones, tablets, and PCs instead of being optimized for just one form factor. Windows Phone has grown to become the third-largest mobile platform behind Android and iOS, but its greatest drawback lies in an insufficient app...

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Here’s why Xiaomi devices are so affordable, while also packing good specs

Xiaomi has been widely successful in recent years because it sells good devices at affordable price tags, but how does it manage to keep the costs down? ADVERTISEMENT Just recently, Xiaomi managed to outperform both Samsung and Apple in China, becoming the top-selling smartphone maker in...

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Microsoft Surface Pro update: Features, improvements, download link

Microsoft has started rolling out a substantial update for its Surface Pro line, adding a number of improvements across the board. The update covers all generations of the Surface Pro lineup, focusing on the graphics and networking hardware of the much-touted tablet hybrids to improve the overall...

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Microsoft Lumia 930, Lumia 830 get gold-trimmed avatars

Microsoft has decided to bling up two of its popular Lumia smartphones, introducing gold-trimmed versions of the Lumia 930 and Lumia 830. Both of these smartphones have enjoyed great success since their launch, and the new models aim to offer more stylish versions for those who find gold devices...

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Android 5.0 Lollipop update roadmap leaks for HTC devices

An alleged update roadmap has leaked online for HTC devices, revealing when Android 5.0 Lollipop will roll out to various handsets in the company's lineup. The latest major version of Android has already started rolling out to the HTC One M8, and the HTC One M7 flagship smartphone from 2013...

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HTC One M7 now $199.99 off-contract from Best Buy

Add caption HTC fans looking for a good smartphone at a sub-$200 price point are in luck, as Best Buy is now selling the One M7 for $199 off-contract. The HTC One M7 may not be the newest smartphone out there, nor among the highest end anymore, but it definitely holds its own even after nearly...

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