By Darren Allan Bethesda has been busy showing off Quake Champions, with the first gameplay video being revealed over at QuakeCon 2016. Of course, this follows the reboot of Doom which went down very well – multiplayer aside, that is, and hopefully that’s where Quake Champions will redress the balance. The video clip shows a…

Verizon may carry both the upcoming Nexus smartphones. However, the carrier may rename the mobile phones, which are expected to be launched in September this year. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A series of torture tests conducted on the ZTE Axon 7 revealed that the Android-powered smartphone is scratch resistant, does not burn nor bend. The handset is not only value for money, but durable too! …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Mike Williams Its primary function is media management, and it specializes in ripping and converting CDs – copying tracks your discs for you, tagging them automatically and keeping everything neatly organised in an efficient media library – but to be think this is dismissive of the program is to do it a disservice. It…

By Mike Williams Its primary function is media management, and it specializes in ripping and converting CDs – copying tracks your discs for you, tagging them automatically and keeping everything neatly organised in an efficient media library – but to be think this is dismissive of the program is to do it a disservice. It…

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage, but a GeekBench listing has recently appeared hinting that a version of the smartphone will have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has finally made available the HTC Desire 530 smartphone for $144 off-contract. The budget handset is now available to order online and will hit the carrier’s stores on Aug. 11. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Devin Coldewey For the millions upon millions of visually impaired people in India, it can be difficult getting hold of the audiobook they want in the language they need it in. A project from Carnegie Mellon University and partners aims to fix that with a free, easily extensible Android app that can be quickly…

By Lewis Leong Valve, the company behind the excellent HTC Vive VR headset, is making its positional tracking technology royalty-free. SteamVR Tracking is Valve’s technology that allows VR headsets like the Vive to be tracked accurately. What this means for you is that more VR headsets will soon be able to accurately track you using…

By Lewis Leong Valve, the company behind the excellent HTC Vive VR headset, is making its positional tracking technology SteamVR Tracking royalty free. What this means for you is that more VR headsets might soon be able to accurately track you using the Vive’s base stations. It will also lead to more full-body VR experiences…

By Darrell Etherington Connected bikes could be huge assets to the future of urban transit, especially as cities and cars grow more connected, too. But smart cycles can be very expensive, and cyclists also tend to be very particular about, and attached to, their bikes. Shoka’s new Shoka Bell is an accessory that adds a…

By Devin Coldewey It seems there’s no limit to the perils being faced by athletes at the Rio 2016 Olympics: not just their competitors, but toxic water, poor accommodations, and impressive mobile bills. Add malicious pandas to the menu — virtual ones, at least. A nasty Trojan known as Zeus Panda has made its way…

By Brian Heater Say what you will about OnePlus’ now-defunct invite system – it certainly helped the company control its supplies and gauge demand. The launch of the OnePlus 3 marked a brave new, invite-free world – one that’s apparently come with a few growing pains as the company works to meet demand. Co-founder Carl…

By Romain Dillet Apple released a brand new ad just in time for the Olympics. The video is all about diversity and happiness. It features many different photos and short clips of human faces, smiling and enjoying life. Maya Angelou is reading her own poem “Human Family” to narrate the ad. Apple will air it…

Wondering how the specs and features of the latest Galaxy Note 7 stack up against its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 5? This comparison could help you ascertain if it is worth upgrading to the latest Samsung flagship. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones