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Now we know what all those balls falling from the Taiwan’s sky were all about; just like we’ve predicted, ASUS unveiled a trio of new smartphones with screen sizes ranging from 4 to 6 inches. The new Zenfone 4, Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 are affordable handsets, targeting folks looking for “high-value” products. The Zenfone…
Even though ZTE Open is not selling like hot cupcakes, the Chinese company plans to keep supporting Mozilla’s efforts in the mobile space. In fact, it is preparing to launch at least two new Firefox OS phones this year, ZTE Open C and Open II. Unfortunately we don’t know what these two are all about,…
The long–time rumored Huawei Ascend Mate 2 has been officially announced at CES. Just like we’ve told you, it kept the big, 6.1-inch 720p HD screen rather than sporting the one with full HD resolution. It does add 4G LTE-Advanced connectivity to the mix (for 150Mbps downloads), along with a faster 1.6GHz quad-core processor and…
Cat B100 is the latest device wearing the famous Cat brand. Not famous in the mobile world, but well-known in the construction industry. So they’re out with a IP67-certified, super tough phone, one that doesn’t pack many features (it’s not a smartphone), but will work in situations where many other phones fail. We’re talking about…
Micromax is far from a household name in the U.S. and Europe. In India, however, it’s the second largest smartphone maker with huge following and rather impressive line-up of value-for-money products. Now they’re out with a unique tablet calls LapTab that can “handle” both Android and Windows 8.1. In addition, it also ships with a…
Connected appliances are all the rage at this year’s CES conference. All manner of household goods are sporting new connections to the internet of things, from the kitchen to the garage. Still, this one might have come out of left field. With a little help from Belkin, Crock-Pot unveiled the latest in its legendary line…
Pebble is bringing the smartwatch into the mainstream with its recently announced Pebble Steel smartwatch. The second generation Pebble smartwatch actually looks classy and non-obtrusive, something the first Pebble smartwatch didn’t have. With the Steel line, Pebble is helping to bring smartwatches from geek to chic. Gone is the plastic casing, replaced by stainless steel…
Alcatel is using CES to re-announce its flagship device, One Touch Idol X+; unveil a pair of new, low-cost tablets – One Touch Pop 7 and Pop 8; and a phablet – Pop C9. First, let’s recap what Idol X+ is all about. If you recall from our previous post, we’re talking about a high-end…
The previously leaked LG Lifeband Touch fitness tracker has been officially announced at CES in Las Vegas. The small device is made to seamlessly count your calorie consumption, steps walked, and more. It pairs with compatible smartphones (iOS and Android) via Bluetooth 4.0, while providing users with notifications on a small OLED touchscreen, which can…
Parrot unveiled new drones at CES, MiniDrone and Parrot Jumping Sumo, both of which are controlled from a smartphone or tablet with an accompanying iOS/Android app. The MiniDrone is a small quad-copter that can be attached to a wheeled carriage. Controlled via Bluetooth (rather than Wi-Fi), it comes with an ultrasonic sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope and…