By Darrell Etherington Apple has been granted a patent (via AppleInsider) that describes a method for tracking eye movement and using it to control UI elements on computing devices. The gaze-based control system also includes methods designed to counteract visual effects that can occur when a person stares at a fixed space for a long…

By Josh Constine I found unmanned aerial adventurers out in the Nevada desert. With the old west explored, at least horizontally, the new frontier is in the sky. And just like the gold rush, there’s a new crop of pioneers hoping to make a stake and maybe get rich in the burgeoning drone business. Of…

By Darrell Etherington Yota Devices is a Russian company that entered the mental space of tech enthusiasts everywhere with the debut of the original YotaPhone a couple of years ago. In 2014, it launched the YotaPhone 2, a second-generation smartphone that greatly improved on the original concept. The YotaPhone 2 is a surprisingly capable, well-equipped…

By John Biggs The night before the launch I asked a friend who had insider knowledge about the product. I posited that the watch would be something you wore on one wrist and that I could wear my beloved mechanicals – my massive Bell & Ross, my Speedmaster Mark II, and my world timer Jaeger-LeCoultre…

By Derek Adams DJI Inspire 1 Not content with having cornered the consumer drone market – and every news bulletin – with its amazing Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI has now launched a stunning mid-range drone aimed at prosumers. Like the Phantom, the new Inspire 1 is ready to fly straight out of the box using…

By Derek Adams DJI Inspire 1 Not content with having cornered the consumer drone market – and every news bulletin – with its amazing Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI has now launched a stunning mid-range drone aimed at prosumers. Like the Phantom, the new Inspire 1 is ready to fly straight out of the box using…

By Darrell Etherington The PlayStation 4 is a platform that keeps giving, thanks to frequent software updates from Sony. Remote Play for Xperia mobile devices is one such gift, and it works very well on the Xperia Z3, Sony’s latest flagship smartphone. The Remote Play app is available now via the Google Play Store for…

By Natasha Lomas Flotilla consists of a series of plug and play hardware modules that are controlled by a Pi but can be programmed via different software interfaces, depending on the user’s skill level. Read More …read more Source: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Dave Wright Last year, we saw the continued transformation of enterprise IT infrastructure towards the next-generation data centre model. Fuelled by advances in compute, network and storage virtualisation, businesses are seeing the advantages of scalable infrastructure that can respond to their needs. Central to this has been a growing acknowledgment of the vital role…

By Dave Wright Last year, we saw the continued transformation of enterprise IT infrastructure towards the next-generation data centre model. Fuelled by advances in compute, network and storage virtualisation, businesses are seeing the advantages of scalable infrastructure that can respond to their needs. Central to this has been a growing acknowledgment of the vital role…

By Matt Burns Google is ending the Glass experiment. After today, Google will stop selling the novel device — at least in its current form. Google insists the product is still in development and it’s highly likely that a new version will eventually be released. News broke last week that the Google Glass will be…

By Darrell Etherington HTC is said to be prepping a smartwatch for debut in March at MWC alongside its new One M9 flagship smartphone. The new smartwatch will tap into Under Armour’s fitness tracking software service, according to Bloomberg, but little else is known at this time about its design or features. The M9, however,…

By Hugh Langley It was bound to happen eventually. Having lived most of his years as a puppet of our gaming enjoyment – jumping on, killing and eating whatever and whoever we told him to – Nintendo’s Italian plumber has become sentient. Hold your families close, this is how it ends. Using a complex adaptive…

By Hugh Langley It was bound to happen eventually. Having lived most of his years as a puppet of our gaming enjoyment – jumping on, killing and eating whatever and whoever we told him to – Nintendo’s Italian plumber has become sentient. Hold your families close, this is how it ends. Using a complex adaptive…

By The Deal McCoy It’s Monday morning and that can only mean one thing – more deals! Today we’ve got some cheap TV deals, cameras, headphones, tablets, portable hard drives and more! January Sales: quick links Amazon’s Daily Deals GAME sales John Lewis Clearance Sale PC World Sale Currys Sale Very Electrical Sale Tesco Tech…