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

By Parker Wilhelm It’s almost time for another round of runnin’ and gunnin’ as the Call of Duty series preps for its annual entry. However, CoD Christmas might have come early this year as a listing on the PlayStation Network has possibly revealed the game’s title ahead of its official announcement. A screenshot taken on…

By Stefan Etienne Android Wear smartwatches come in many shapes and sizes — their watch bands, however, do not. Until now, of course. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Fitz Tepper Have you ever tried to capture close-up video of yourself or others with a traditional drone? It’s nearly impossible. To solve this problem China-based Zero Zero Robotics has raised $25M to build Hover, a small self-flying drone. The funding is comprised mainly of a $23M Series A round from IDG, and China-focused…

By Matthew Lynley Apple will report its second-quarter earnings, and all eyes are going to be on the company’s iPhone sales. That’s because the big question for Apple is going to be whether or not iPhone sales have hit a wall and that the company will see a year-over-year decline in revenue, marking a significant…

By Hugh Langley We’ve been battling bots in video games for many years, but now we’re taking things to the next level. An upcoming competition will see participants unleash their AI in a battle that relies entirely on what they see, with no special knowledge of the game’s internal data. Google’s DeepMind has already built…

By Romain Dillet Apple released a couple of new iPhone ads on its YouTube channel. While the second one called ‘Fingerprint’ is in the same vein as previous ads, the first one called ‘Onions’ is a quirky ad and stands out from many Apple ads. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

HTC bets on virtual reality and believes that smartphones will no longer be the main focus for consumers. Wang Tsung-ching, the HTC Vive head in China, explained in a statement why this will happen and in which time frame. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Darren Allan Want a really big monitor for your gaming? How does a 43-inch display sound, because if you’ve got the pennies, that’s the size of the latest 4K offering from Philips. The Philips BDM4350UC boasts a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and has a 10-bit IPS panel with viewing angles of 178 degrees…

More information regarding the upcoming OnePlus 3 hit the surface, bringing exciting news. It now seems that OnePlus’ next ‘flagship killer’ will boast 6 GB of RAM and NFC support, among other powerful specs. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program is now available to users who want to purchase the latest iPhone devices through the company’s online store. The 24-month installment plan is available when purchasing an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus which also includes AppleCare+. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Meizu officially announced the M3, which has a base price of $92. The M3 smartphone will have upgraded features that include a 2.5D curve on its 5-inch display and a Mediatek MT6750 chipset. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Romain Dillet Meet Melomind, a pair of headphones with some special powers. Melomind doesn’t just play your music, it also comes with four electroencephalographic sensors to track the activity of your brain. Melomind is a hardware and software product that will guide you and teach you how to relax every day. Read More …read…