Month: May 2015
6 things you need to know about the new Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony quietly launched its latest Sony Xperia Z3+ yesterday. Here are 6 things you need to know about the new (and only slightly improved) flagship model: 1. The Xperia Z3+ has the same height and width dimensions as its predecessor (146mm x 72mm), but is thinner than the Z3 (6.9mm as opposed to 7.3mm). It…
ALCATEL ONETOUCH launches entry level PIXI 3 (3.5) in the UK
ALCATEL ONETOUCH has announced the UK release of the smallest smartphone in the third generation of its PIXI family, the PIXI 3 (3.5). Aimed at the first time smartphone user, the PIXI 3 (3.5) features a 3.5inch display, runs on the Android Kitkat operating system and features a 2 megapixel camera. It is pre-loaded with…
Sphero launches Darkside connected toy – Ollie’s mischievous alter-ego!
Connected toy company Sphero has announced its latest toy Darkside is now available on Firebox for £99.99. Billed as mischievous alter-ego of Ollie, which launched last Autumn, Darkside is the first toy in the Sphero family designed with a personality and brought to life through the app experience and physical toy animations. The user becomes acquainted with…
Yota Phone 2 is world’s first dual screen smartphone and e-reader
Mobile phone company Yota has developed what it's claiming is the world's first dual-screen always-on smartphone. Combining the features of a premium Android smartphone with the benefits of an Electronic Paper Display so you don't have to carry two devices around with you, the Yota Phone 2 has, at the time of writing, attracted over $176,000…
Optoma unveils ultra short throw projectors for big pictures in small rooms
Available in 1080p and WXGA resolution Interactive and standard models available Fast and simple set-up – preassembled wall mount and auto calibration Super bright lumens 16W built-in speaker Large images from a short distance Multiple connections including two HDMI inputs, RJ45 control and monitoring Optoma has unveiled a new range of super bright, ultra short…
Happy Birthday PAC-MAN – he’s 35 tomorrow
Amazingly it's 35 years tomorrow since arcade game Pac-man was unleashed on the world in an arcade game developed by Namco and first released in Japan on May 22, 1980. That makes him the same age as Kim Kardashian West, Ryan Gosling, Channing Tatum and Kelly Brook. And of course like most things it seems the…
EE promises world’s largest festival mobile charging operation at Glastonbury
Hopefully you shouldn't have to worry about running out of juice at this year's Glastonbury Festival as EE has signed up for its third year as the official technology and communications partner with what it promises is the world’s largest festival mobile phone charging operation. EE is providing two Power Bar Exchange points on site this…
Monster introduces floating speaker – perfect for swimming pool parties
At first I thought they must be pulling my leg. But it seems that a floating speaker is actually a thing. Well it is now. Called the SuperStar BackFloat, this high-performance floatable – and portable – speaker is of course waterproof and is available with a black finish embellished with a choice of neon blue or…
Olloclip launches Active Lens to improve iPhone 6 and 6 Plus digital photography
Works with all photo and video apps including Instagram, Facebook, VSCO, Periscope and Apple’s built-in camera app Lightweight design works on both front and rear-facing iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cameras Switch between lenses in seconds with no extra parts needed Glass optics Wearable pendants keep the lenses instantly accessible It might not turn…
LG G4 available to preorder at Mobiles.co.uk – LG announce two new models, G4c and G4 Stylus
The LG G4 is now available to preorder at Mobiles.co.uk from £32.50 per month. The online phone retailer can also confirm that the black leather back edition will be exclusive to the Dixons Carphone Group, which Mobiles.co.uk is part of. Meanwhile LG has also announced two new models. The G4 packs features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 808 64-bit…
