By Sarah Buhr GPS device maker TomTom has moved beyond turn-by-turn directions into smart watches and embedded car software that could be used for self-driving vehicles. The portable mapping device maker announced in September the release of 24,000 km (roughly 15,000 miles) of highly automated driving (HAD) maps covering Germany’s entire highway network. HAD maps…

By Cameron Faulkner Just in time for the winter holidays, Sony has announced a slight, but appreciated, price cut to the PS4. But, there’s a catch: it’s only happening in North America. If you’re in the US or Canada, and looking to buy into the PlayStation family, you’ll be able to do just that for…

By Hugh Langley Sometimes you come across a video game mashup so perfect it makes you question why anyone let Mario and Sonic compete in the Olympic Games. Pokémon Sims is an example of such a game – the chocolate and peanut butter of video games, if you will. The concept comes from the brain…

A specs comparison between high-class phones is in order. The Apple iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S6 face off with the newest smartphone from Microsoft, the Lumia 950. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Jamie Hinks Printers in high rise office buildings could potentially be hijacked by hackers using drones to pilfer confidential documents. First reported by Wired, Singapore-based researchers demonstrated how malicious actors armed with a drone and mobile phone are able to intercept documents sent to a Wi-Fi printer that is otherwise inaccessible to the outside…

By Jamie Hinks Printers in high-rise office buildings could potentially be hijacked by hackers using drones to pilfer confidential documents. First reported by Wired, Singapore-based researchers demonstrated how malicious actors armed with a drone and mobile phone are able to intercept documents sent to a Wi-Fi printer that’s otherwise inaccessible to the outside world. The…

In addition to impressive hardware specifications, Microsoft’s Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL boast unique features that can’t be found elsewhere, so here are the top 5 features they bring to the table. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The latest issue with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus could potentially be more serious than Bendgate, as early testing shows not all iPhones have the same battery life. Interestingly, Apple’s old rival and partner Samsung could be the one to blame. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

After it dealt with the XcodeGhost malware in September, Apple’s security got slammed by the malicious software YiSpecter. The iPhone producer assured owners of Apple handsets that the issue was identified and taken care of. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Skip the invite system line and get your hands on the flagship OnePlus 2 smartphone from Gearbest. The new smartphone can be at your door by the end of next week – no shipping fees and no taxes to pay for, too. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Natasha Lomas Sony has announced it has acquired Belgium-based SoftKinetic, a maker of 3D sensing computer vision technologies including Kinect-style depth cameras, CMOS depth chips and gesture-tracking middleware. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Catherine Shu I like to think I’m not squeamish about menstruation. I track my symptoms every month and am rarely hesitant to talk about periods with close (and even not so close) friends. I was still taken aback, however, when I heard about Looncup, which bills itself as the “world’s first smart menstrual cup”…

By Jon Russell Coming soon to Singapore: robotic postmen in the skies! SingPost, the country’s postal service provider, has just revealed plans to handle some mail deliveries using drones. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Kane Fulton The 2015 version of the Dell XPS 13 added an unexpected gem to the company’s arsenal back in January. Sleek, powerful and packing a gorgeous Infinity Display, it ramped up the company’s reputation in the consumer space and served up a real alternative to 13-inch Apple’s MacBook Air. The new Dell XPS…

By Kane Fulton The 2015 version of the Dell XPS 13 added an unexpected gem to the company’s arsenal back in January. Sleek, powerful and packing a gorgeous Infinity Display, it ramped up the company’s reputation in the consumer space and served up a real alternative to 13-inch Apple’s MacBook Air. The new Dell XPS…