Category: Wearables
Polaroid CEO Scott Hardy speaks to Tech Digest about the Cube, tablets and more
Polaroid has long one of the most iconic brands in sunglasses, photography and consumer electronics. Founded in 1937, Polaroid is most famous for its polarised sunglasses and its instant film cameras, which reached the market in 1948., and continued to be the company's flagship product line until the February 2008 decision to cease all production…
The Digest: FBI starts probe into Sony hack… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] Sony Pictures calls out big guns to investigate hacking | BetaWired "Sony Pictures Entertainment has called out the big guns to investigate the hacking that has locked countless employees out of their networks, relying on FireEye’s Mandiant incident response team to clean house. Meanwhile, another security breach at Sony Pictures – though perhaps…
The Digest: Social media told to simplify terms… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] MPs say they need 'serious discussion' with social networks over users' data | The Guardian "Social networks should simplify their terms and conditions, to ensure that their users fully understand how their personal data will be collected and used, MPs have concluded. A report by the Commons science and technology committee calls for…
Is Apple getting into virtual reality?
Could Apple be planning to take on the likes of Oculus Rift? That seems to be the implication judging by a job advert that has appeared looking for an engineer for "virtual reality systems" at the company. Spotted by Mashable, the advert says: "We are looking for a software engineer to develop UI and applications…
Top 10 Gadget Christmas Gifts for Her
[nextpage title="Next"] As Christmas continues to hurtle toward us, it's time to think about what to buy for the lady in your life. Forget the old reliable standby of pyjamas or a handbag - what your wife/girlfriend/daughter/mother/sister/aunty/secret lover really wants (and needs) is the latest gadget to make her day-to-day life that little bit easier…
Developers get their hands on Apple Watch development kits
Coders could have a busy Christmas as Apple has announced that its software development kit for the Apple Watch is now available for developers - enabling them to create Apple Watch apps for the first time. The WatchKit SDK comes with the iOS 8.2 SDK and lets developers build to support Apple Watch features like…
FINALLY you can charge your phone with your belt
The XOO Belt has just launched on Indiegogo - its a clever belt that has a built in phone charger. With modern phones having a crappy battery life, this gadget could be a lifesaver - simply pull down the charge chord that is hidden behind your belt, plug it into your phone in your pocket…
Top 10 Gadget Christmas Gifts for Him
[nextpage title="Next"] As Christmas fast approaches (we'd tell you how many shopping days are left, but we don't want to terrify you) it's time to think about what to get the man in your life. Forget the old reliable standby of a tie, underwear or socks - what your husband/boyfriend/son/dad/brother/uncle/secret lover really wants (and needs)…
Top 10 kids’ toys and gadgets for Christmas 2014
[nextpage title="Next"] The hardest people to buy for at Christmas are the kids. Not because you can't work out what to get them, but because there is TOO much choice. With the help of the UK Toy Retailers Association and its annual DreamToys show, here (in no particular order) are what we think will be…
Jawbone announces new fitness trackers to keep up with Fitbit
Wearable fitness tech maker Jawbone has announced two new devices to keep pace with competitors. So what's new? First up there's the Jawbone Up Move - which is going to be a bargain at £39.99. Here's how Jawbone describes it: "Press the face of UP MOVE to see its sleek, hidden LED display light up…
