By Devin Coldewey Terrapattern is a visual search engine that, from the moment you first use it, you wonder: why didn’t Google come up with this ten years ago? Click on a feature on the map — a baseball diamond, a marina, a roundabout — and it immediately highlights everything its algorithm thinks looks like…

By John Biggs As if you didn’t need more proof that your darn kids need to get of the computer and into the back yard, researchers at the University of Helsinki and Department of Psychology have found that excessive Internet use – essentially bordering on addiction – leads to school burnout in teens. There isn’t…

By Romain Dillet The Nexus Player may have been the best TV media player no one ever bought. Google and Asus introduced the Nexus Player back in November 2014. It was one of the first Android TV devices, and a more-than-capable device. And yet, despite Google’s weight behind this device, it hasn’t been a mainstream…

By Lewis Leong Pokémon Go, the hotly anticipated augmented reality mobile game, is now ready for testers in the US. Niantic Labs, a game maker that used to be a part of Google, announced today that Pokémon Go is available to download for those who signed up to be testers. The company is also currently…

By Jordan Crook Bluesmart, the makers of smart luggage with GPS and charging capabilities, has today introduced the latest in its line of luggage with the Black Edition. The Black Edition puts design top of mind, adding higher-value materials and more attention to detail to the already-smart suitcases so it looks and feels like a…

By Hugh Langley Microsoft has multiple new Xbox devices in the pipeline, according to Kotaku and one other insider, but won’t reveal the “Xbox Two” until next year. Brad Sams, a Microsoft blogger with a track record of inside knowledge, claims several devices are in the works, two of which will be revealed at E3…

New details regarding the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active have leaked. The smartphone is now expected to feature a 5.1-inch display and is believed to launch on June 10. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Jon Russell Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi officially unveiled its first drone today, ending a week of teasers about it, and the low price of the product might bring some serious competition to the space. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Sarah Buhr Just months after finally shipping its product to consumers, smart wireless routing system eero has pulled in a new $50 million in Series B growth funding from Menlo Ventures, as the first investment from the Menlo Opportunity Fund. Existing investors First Round Capital, Shasta Ventures, Red Point Ventures, and Playground Global also…

By Kane Fulton Corsair Lapdog review A largely solitary activity, PC gaming has never convincingly blended in with the household’s most social environment: the living room. That could be set to change following lapboards such as the Razer Turret, Roccat Sova and now the Corsair Lapdog, which aim to replicate the feeling of using a…

By Kane Fulton Corsair Lapdog review A largely solitary activity, PC gaming has never convincingly blended in with the household’s most social environment: the living room. That could be set to change following lapboards such as the Razer Turret, Roccat Sova and now the Corsair Lapdog, which aim to replicate the feeling of using a…

LG has confirmed the expansion of availability of the G5 Friends accessories in the United States. They can now be purchased in participating retail stores, carrier outlets and on the online LG store. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Modular iPhones will happen someday, but OtterBox announced a solution for now. Meet the uniVERSE Case, a protective case that allows users to quickly customize their iPhone 6 and 6s series smartphones via external modules. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Moto G4 Plus and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 feature impressive specs, which will entice many smartphone buyers. Here is a comparison of the two 5.5-inch handsets. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The unlocked 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is on sale for a limited time. The smartphone can be purchased for $538.95. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones