Author: James O'Malley
James is the Editor of TechDigest. You can follow him on Twitter @Psythor.
Industry gets together to figure out what “Ultra HD” actually means
Expect to see the phrase "Ultra HD" popping up more often in the future - not just because TVs and phones are getting more highly defined, but because it might actually mean something. Several major technology and content companies have formed the "Ultra HD Alliance", aiming to set standards for 4K and beyond. [caption id="attachment_186969"…
LG reveals the G Flex 2 curved screen phone
“Eureka!” cried the scientist. Clutching his invention he ran through the streets. “BEHOLD!”, he cried, “A SLIGHTLY CURVED PHONE”. I know what you're thinking: Your phone is just too flat. So beware - now that you've seen the LG G Flex 2, which has a slightly curved display you won't ever be able to look…
Google working on “Chromecast for Audio”
Google is working on bringing similar tech to its Chromecast to audio devices - enabling you to send music to speakers, soundbars and other devices for playback. According to Slash Gear, "Google Cast for Audio" will be a completely open system, which manufacturers will be encouraged to bake directly into their wireless speaker systems. There…
Belkin adds new sensors to WeMo “internet of things” line
Belkin has announced a tonne of new sensors compatible with its "WeMo" home automation line of products. The new sensors can be used in combination with existing WeMo devices - such as wifi lightbulbs, plug sockets and light switches. By patching together the sensors and switches using the WeMo app, you can automate your home…
Sony announce Playstation Now US launch – how long until the UK can play too?
Sony has revealed that from the 13th January, American gamers will be able to play over 100 PS3 titles on their PS4 on a Netflix-style "Playstation Now" all-you-can-eat subscription service. The service works using streaming technology - with Sony running the games in the cloud, and sending the images back to consoles, and button presses…
HTC announces completely unremarkable Desire 320
It's CES, which means lots of exciting new phones. And even more completely unremarkable ones - like the HTC Desire 320. The new rectangle with a screen runs Android KitKat (with HTC's custom "Sense" user interface), has a quadcore 1.3ghz processor, a 4.5" screen and a 5MP camera. In other words, it is exactly like…
Canon “Connect Station” will store your photos together, and help them get on TV
Canon has announced the addition of the Connect Station CS100 to its range of camera accessories. The device is a combination of back-up storage and TV photo viewer - so you can easily zap your photos on to the TV. The way it works is that after you've taken some photos, simply tap your NFC-enabled…
Could Twitter cause a recession? The Bank of England turn to social media monitoring.
The Bank of England's chief economist has announced that the bank will be monitoring social networks, to better understand the state of the economy. According to Sky News, Andy Haldane has been tasked with using "unconventional sources" of data to make economic predications. The thinking is that by monitoring, say, how many people are searching…
Twitter is getting native video functionality
Okay, so maybe we got ahead of ourselves last October, but it really does seem now that Twitter's video product should be launching soon. According to The Drum, users will be able to upload videos of up to ten minutes in length - and it will support MP4 and MOV uploads. Only paid up Twitter…
Meet “Triby”, the bizarre answer to a question that nobody asked.
"Does a bluetooth speaker exist, which has an e-ink display, and can stick to my fridge?". It does now. Check out Invoxia's "Triby", a device designed for use in the kitchen, when your hands may be too busy to take that important call. It's a strange device - think a big speaker, which sticks to…