On some carriers, the unlocked HTC 10 supports the Wi-Fi calling feature. Through the feature, users can make calls and send text messages even without access to a cellular network by connecting to a Wi-Fi network. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Devin Coldewey If you don’t buy your cables (yes, some of us still use cables) from Monoprice, you disappoint me. But while the online retailer got its start with cables and components (and component cables), it’s been expanding for years into dozens of electronics categories — and the latest is gear for your trips…

By Matt Burns Amazon is spreading the Alexa love. The voice service is now available on the Triby. This small, family-focused message board, internet radio and VoIP device is the first device available for purchase not made by Amazon to feature the company’s clever voice service. Using the Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS), Invoxia, the…

By Matt Burns Vivint’s smart home systems are about to get a bit smarter. The home automation and security company just nabbed $100m co-led by tech investor Peter Thiel and strategic investment firm Solamere Capital. This influx in capital will be used for Vivint’s growth and research and development of products. The Blackstone Group purchased…

By Romain Dillet Nintendo forecasts disappointing profits over the next year. That’s why the company used its earnings report to share some news about Nintendo’s future to reassure investors. As expected, the company’s next console is coming soon. But you won’t be able to play it during the holidays as Nintendo plans a global launch…

By Darren Allan ESL has announced the imminent launch of a new TV channel which will provide 24/7 coverage of pro gamers battling it out in popular titles such as League of Legends, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Called esportsTV, the channel will launch next month initially on the Viasat satellite service which broadcasts…

By Hugh Langley Sony has announced that “a number of copies” of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End have been stolen, following news that the game has popped up at some second-hand stores around the UK. Copies of the game were swiped “while in transit”, according to Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida, who added, “Sony…

By Jon Porter Nintendo has revealed more information about its mobile plans in its recent earnings release. The company confirmed that the Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing franchises would be the next to make the leap to smartphones, however no release date or further details were given. The company also shed some light on the…

By Patrick Goss Nintendo’s next new console will be with us in less than a year, with the next-generation console – codenamed Nintendo NX – pegged for March 2017. Poor financial results from Nintendo contained a huge silver lining for fans – with the confirmation of the new console. “For our dedicated video game platform…

The Korea Times reported that Xiaomi is planning to release its in-house ‘Rifle’ processor in May. The Xiaomi mobile application processors will be added to its own line of smartphone, tablet and TV as part of Chinese OEM’s strategy to produce more budget-friendly devices. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Indian government passed a mandate on April 22 that says all smartphones sold within the country should come with a panic button as a standard feature by 2017, followed by a built-in GPS by 2018. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Anthony Ha Furbo, created by startup Tomofun, gives owners a new way to interact with their dogs while away from home. The camera allows you to keep an eye on your dog, with two-way audio so that you can also talk to them and make them feel a little less alone. There are even…

By Ben Stinson Introduction and design Although Gigabyte may be more renowned for its range of desktop motherboards and graphics cards, it has more recently become deservedly well-known for its variety of gaming-focused laptops. Following up from the notable Gigabyte P55K V4 we looked at last year, the Taiwanese manufacturer brought a new selection of…

By Ben Stinson Introduction and design Although Gigabyte may be more renowned for its range of desktop motherboards and graphics cards, it has more recently become deservedly well-known for its variety of gaming-focused laptops. Following up from the notable Gigabyte P55K V4 we looked at last year, the Taiwanese manufacturer brought a new selection of…

By Devin Coldewey Today’s VR headsets are marvels of miniaturization. And, as iFixit’s teardowns show, both the Oculus Rift and HTC’s Vive are also remarkably user-friendly when it comes to repair and customization. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets