By Lewis Leong USB Type-C is quickly becoming the standard smartphone and laptop port, replacing the aging microUSB standard. SanDisk is getting with the times with its new line of dual-tipped flash drives that feature both a USB-A connection for laptops and USB-C for smartphones. The new flash drives, called “SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB…

By Romain Dillet Apple has just issued invites for its next press event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Like in previous years, the event is going to happen on June 13 at 10 AM PT on the first day of WWDC. As always, it’s unclear what the company is going to announce. But there…

By Sarah Buhr Wearable technology company LifeBEAM has powered products for the Israeli air force and brands like Under Armour and Samsung. It’s now making its own product – wireless, artificially intelligent headphones. What does that mean, exactly? Co-founder Omri Yoffe says the new “hearables,” as he refers to these types of headphones, come with…

By Kevin Lee MSI may have just announced its Backpack PC, but Zotac has been way ahead of its untethered virtual reality game since April. Fittingly named the VR Backpack, it’s a slightly more capable system, but it’s also a little rougher around the edges. For starts the VR Backpack isn’t quite as polished as…

By Kevin Lee MSI may have just announced its Backpack PC, but Zotac has been way ahead of its untethered virtual reality game since April. Fittingly named the VR Backpack, it’s a slightly more capable system, but it’s also a little rougher around the edges. For starts the VR Backpack isn’t quite as polished as…

Following the impressive Zuk Z2 Pro, Lenovo’s Zuk now has another budget offering with impressive specs for its price tag. The new Zuk Z2 packs a Snapdragon 820 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, USB Type-C and more powerful specs, all at a sub-$300 price point. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

BlackBerry Priv owners who bought their devices unlocked from AT&T but want to remain faithful to T-Mobile could be in luck. BlackBerry announced that it is working on a way to send them security and OS updates. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The much anticipated OnePlus 3 flagship is closing in fast. The company confirmed the launch date and fans of the powerful device will be able to witness its release in VR, soon enough. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Brian Heater OnePlus will be dropping one of its signature features from its upcoming smartphone. And really, it’s a good sign for the Chinese smartphone maker. Previous generations of handsets have been regulated by an invite system, something put in place by the company early on as it attempted to find its place in…

By Matt Burns Several photos have surfaced showing what is supposed to be the next iPhone and MacBook Pro over the last few days. These leaked photos themselves are not surprising. Apple spy photos are big business and a staple in tech journalism. But if these photos are to be believed, radical changes are about…

The LG Stylus 2 Plus has new features and performance improvements compared with the LG Stylus 2. The smartphone will have a fingerprint scanner, up to 3 GB of RAM and a 16 MP camera in some markets. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By David Nield Sorry brands: Mojang says you can no longer use hit game Minecraft to engage with your carefully targeted audiences. The new ruling applies to creating Minecraft mods or servers specifically to promote a product (like a replica of a restaurant for example). “That doesn’t feel right, or more importantly, fun,” explained Mojang…

Sirin Labs has unveiled its Android smartphone with high-grade security cost that has a steep price of $14,000. Here is what to expect from this super-expensive phone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

T-Mobile announced a new plan for tourists visiting the U.S., offering three weeks of service for $30. This Tourist Plan will become available on June 12 and will include 4G data, calls and texts, so here’s the deal. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Sony has launched preorders for the Xperia X through Best Buy, B&H, Amazon and Reagan Wireless. Preorders for the other smartphones in the Xperia X Series will begin on June 17. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones