From a distance it seems the sea of smartwatches boils down to two choices: the Apple Watch and Android Wear watches. There are others, though. The Alcatel OneTouch Watch attempts to cover most of the smartwatch basics using bespoke software, not everyman choice Android Wear. This means it’s cheaper than most other models while also being smaller than some and lasting longer off a charge. Pick the right discussion points
Sport Edition, Screen Protector, Cases If you’ve just shelled out £300 (US$349, AU$499) or more for an Apple Watch you’re going to want to keep it in perfect condition for as long as possible. Not only is it a gorgeous piece of hardware, it’s probably the most visible gadget you own, and there’s also resale value to consider. If you’ll want to upgrade when the inevitable Apple Watch 2 turns
Well, now we’re all confused. Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell said on Twitter that he expects Windows 10 to ship on new Dell PCs on July 29, contradicting a statement made yesterday by Microsoft. Microsoft, which is still testing the highly anticipated operating system, said consumers would have to work with their local retailers to upgrade to Windows 10 after purchasing their new devices, in a blog post. This means
In case you were wondering why videos and games on Facebook aren’t working in Firefox anymore, the makers of the browser have decided to disable Adobe’s Flash Player for the foreseeable future. Mark Schmidt, head of Firefox’s support team, announced a new Occupy Flash movement on Twitter stating that the latest version of the browser blocks all versions of Flash Player. However, it won’t be a permanent blockade. Schmidt explained
By Eric Auchard LONDON (Reuters) – Apple introduced mobile payments in Britain on Tuesday, hoping to make a splash with consumers familiar with using cards for tap-and-go purchases, as resistance from hold-out banks and stores appeared to evaporate. Starting Tuesday, Apple Pay is set to be available in 250,000 sites, from Tube stations to coffee shops, supermarkets and travel services, making it more widely available than when it was first
By Michael Roddy LONDON (Reuters) – American sculptor Alexander Calder’s crowd-pleasing mobiles and other art works will have their biggest British exhibition ever in a show opening at the Tate Modern museum in November, the Tate said on Monday. Approximately 100 works by Calder, who died in 1976, will be included in “Alexander Calder: Performing Sculpture” which opens on November 11. “Calder in a sense did something quite radical, in
By Michael Roddy LONDON (Reuters) – American sculptor Alexander Calder’s crowd-pleasing mobiles and other art works will have their biggest British exhibition ever in a show opening at the Tate Modern museum in November, the Tate said on Monday. Approximately 100 works by Calder, who died in 1976, will be included in “Alexander Calder: Performing Sculpture” which opens on November 11. “Calder in a sense did something quite radical, in
Comcast has thrown its hat into the Internet streaming video ring, currently dominated by services like Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video. Comcast Stream will let viewers watch Comcast programming without a cable TV subscription — sort of. Here’s how it works: Each month, you pay Comcast $15, and you can then watch a number of TV channels on your phone, tablet or computer.
Comcast has thrown its hat into the Internet streaming video ring, currently dominated by services like Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video. Comcast Stream will let viewers watch Comcast programming without a cable TV subscription — sort of. Here’s how it works: Each month, you pay Comcast $15, and you can then watch a number of TV channels on your phone, tablet or computer.
With the newestrevision to itsZenPad tablet line, Asus is makinga play for customers that are bothspec and price conscious. Not only does the ZenPad S 8.0 reach and surpass Apple’s latest iPad Mini in multiple categories,butits low price of $200makes it a compelling option.
