Sony figures out how to charge you for using a power outle

We all carry gadgets around, they all have batteries inside, and they all need recharging regularly. That usually happens at home each night, or at work if you’ve got a free outlet. But public locations usually either try to cater for your charging... 

HTC Endeavor leak reveals quad-core Tegra 3 chip, Beats Au

Can anyone not named Apple keep their unreleased gadgets a secret? Acer certainly can’t do it, and HTC has never been good at keeping things under wraps either. At least this time around the HTC Endeavor hasn’t been photographed — but... 

One-handed keyboard now available for touchscreens

The growing popularity of smartphones and tablets have meant we all need to get used to typing on a touchscreen keyboard. While such keyboards have improved, they can still leave a lot to be desired, and the smaller the display the harder it can be to... 

Wearable computing is back: Google reportedly making HUD g

Admit it: at some point, you’ve dreamed of having Iron Man-style HUD glasses. Along with hoverboards and flying cars, computer-enhanced eyewear is probably one of a geek’s most-requested “future gadgets.” There’s something... 

Nokia design chief envisions totally port-free phones

Steve Jobs loved clean, minimal designs. He rather famously hated cables and buttons, and he’s certainly not the only person in the tech industry to feel that gadgets should be uncluttered and beautiful. Nokia‘s design chief Marko Ahtisaari... 

Apple to innovate iPad like crazy, says Tim Cook

Amidst Apple’s earnings call for the December quarter (which saw record growth and revenue), some of the most interesting talk came from Tim Cook when he was asked about the iPad. Though it’s along the same lines as what we’ve heard... 

How to jailbreak the iPhone 4S

The wait is finally over. Three months after the iPhone 4S released, Apple’s A5-powered handset finally has an untethered jailbreak. In this guide we’ll walk through the entire procedure so you can free your iPhone 4S. The tool for this jailbreak... 

Elecom Mini Bluetooth keyboard works with all your gadgets

Touchscreen devices rely on on-screen keyboards for user input with varying degrees of success. The quality of the keyboard depends on the operating system and the size of the display, although some alternatives do exist. For most gadgets it’s... 

Dyle bringing live TV to your smartphone or tablet without

Consumers in Asia often get to sample new technology on their devices before we do here in the West — things like mobile payments, NFC, and integrated TV tuners, for example. We’re slowly catching up though, as NFC has become nearly ubiquitous... 

Gorilla Glass 2 will usher in the next generation of strea

Whenever someone inquires about the sturdiness of a smartphone’s or tablet’s screen, the first question you will often hear is, “Does it have Gorilla Glass?” Corning’s glass has become synonymous with strength, but several... 

Transformer Prime’s bootloader is locked, customers rebe

In terms of hardware, the Asus Transformer Prime is probably the best Android tablet you can buy. In terms of software, it could also be near the top, as it will supposedly get Ice Cream Sandwich sometime this month. In terms of hackability, that may... 

1.6 inch MOTOACTV gets root, Android Market

During the last year, we’ve seen the entire gamut of tablet sizes covered. Samsung, in particular, likes to release tablets that are barely an inch smaller or larger than its last tablet. The company may want to look into hiring hacker Chris Wade.... 

LogMeIn remote desktop app for iOS is now free

Have you ever wanted to remotely access your Windows or Mac desktop while you were away? Did you fantasize about controlling your machine from your iPhone or iPad, but stopped short when you saw the cost of quality remote access apps? That has all changed,... 

How to update the Kindle Fire and get much-needed performa

While the Kindle Fire has been a sales sensation, some owners have had some early complaints about bugginess, particularly with the touchscreen. Amazon has done its best to remedy those problems with a new Kindle Fire update (6.2.1) which is rolling... 

Hands-on: Kindle for iOS gets iPad magazines, PDF support

‘Tis the season for family, holiday cheer, and… iOS reader app updates? Just a couple of weeks after Apple’s iBooks got a huge update, Amazon has issued a big one for its Kindle app for both the iPhone and iPad. The biggest new feature...