Best over-ear headphones Update: We’ve added some new contenders to the list that will satisfy both budget-minded listeners as well as those will a little more cash to spend: the Sony MDR-ZX770BT and the Parrot Zik 2.0, respectively. Compared to on-ear and in-ear headphones, which are loved for their portability and generally low asking-price, over-ear headphones tend to be the best option to get if you’re looking for the most
Virtual reality gaming, once a distant concept, became the new battleground at this year’s E3 industry convention, with developers seeking to win over fans with their immersive headsets and accessories. Microsoft, Sony and virtual reality company Oculus are squaring off at the June 16-18 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, promoting their virtual reality accessories. Dan Ackerman, a senior editor at online technology and consumer electronics review site CNET,
Microsoft has announced that Stephen Elop, the man who oversaw the sale of Nokia’s mobile division to the Redmond-based company, is leaving. The announcement came today as Microsoft issued a statement saying that it was “aligning engineering teams to strategy”. Other than Elop, Kirill Tatarinov, Mark Penn and Eric Rudder will leave the company. CEO Satya Nadella declared “This change will enable us to deliver better products and services that
Amazon has launched a new version of its flagship ereader, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, with a greatly enhanced display and better layouts. Starting at £109.99/$119 with special offers for the Wi-Fi only version, and rising to £179.99/$209.99 if you ditch offers and add 3G connectivity, the Paperwhite inherits the pricing structure of its name-sake predecessor. The main talking point on the all-new Kindle Paperwhite is its 6-inch display, which packs
Intro and design BenQ is looking to add its Midas touch to the EW2440 ($220, £140, AU$285) with a golden edition. Fortunately, the tone is more subdued than gaudy, and the result is a monitor that still maintains professional and understated aesthetics, but with an added splash of color. With a 1080p full HD panel, the EW2440 doesn’t come with frills, such as 3D display, built in color calibration or
It was already rumoured that Huawei was working with Google on a new Nexus smartphone, but now it looks almost certain. IBTimes UK reports that Huawei will definitely launch a Nexus phone later this year, quoting a source “familiar with Huawei’s plans”. Huawei itself told TechRadar: “Huawei is unable to confirm whether it will be working with Google on the upcoming Nexus phone” – so it’s not denying it. We’re
Samsung’s default keyboard on its smartphones has a vulnerability which can be exploited by hackers to snoop around your phone. Researches from NowSecure found hackers could potentially access the phone’s camera, read text messages, install apps and use the microphone to listen to what you’re up to. It all sounds a bit creepy, and it’s down to a flaw in the Samsung IME keyboard, which is installed on every Galaxy
By Dominique Patton BEIJING (Reuters) – Cisco plans to invest more than $10 billion in China along with local business partners over the next several years, the U.S. network equipment maker said on Wednesday, as it seeks to shore up its position against strong domestic rivals. Cisco, the world’s biggest maker of switching equipment and routers that run the Internet, announced the investment plans following high-level meetings between top executives
Deutsche Telekom is in talks with U.S. cable company Comcast about a potential sale of T-Mobile US, German Manager Magazin reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Deutsche Telekom is in talks with several parties, including satellite provider Dish, according to the magazine, but Comcast is viewed as a more attractive buyer by the German telecoms provider’s management. Comcast would be a better candidate as it is financially stronger and would be
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp said former Nokia Oyj top boss, Stephen Elop, is leaving the software maker as part of a shakeup in its senior leadership. Elop, once considered a successor to former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, joined Microsoft to run its devices business following the company’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset business. Elop was hired as Nokia CEO in 2010 from Microsoft, where he ran the business software division.
