Gadgets

By John McCann A quick skip down the spec sheet of the newly announced Huawei G8 and it’s not immediately obvious how it differs from the equally new Huawei Mate S. Launched subltely alongside the Mate S, the G8 only got the briefest of mentions at Huawei’s IFA 2015 press conference – there was, after…

Smartphone fans might want to mark their calendars for Sept. 29. A new report claims Google will hold an event in San Francisco on that date to launch the LG Nexus 5 (2015) and Huawei Nexus phablet. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Natasha Lomas Samsung has announced a sleep tracker called SleepSense that can also plug into other connected devices you might have around your smart home — such as a smart TV or web-enabled air-con — to switch things off or on, or dial things up or down, based on whether you’re falling asleep or…

By Matthew Lynley SmartThings’s smart home devices are getting a lot sleeker — and a lot more powerful — as of today. The company today is releasing a new line of updated home sensors and a new, more powerful hub. In addition, SmartThings is rolling out a more simplified application centered around specific events and…

Lenovo announced its latest products for IFA 2015, including a new Idepad Miix 700 convertible tablet that clearly has Microsoft’s Surface line in sight. The new Lenovo 2-in-1 will launch in November in various configurations, with a $699 starting price. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Tablets

The 30-day goal of the Kickstarter campaign for Nextbit’s Robin cloud-based smartphone was reached in less than half a day, raising over $500,000. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By John Biggs Everyone’s favorite crazy watch maker, MB&F, has just announced a new model, the so-called Arachnophobia. This wild clock hides a L’Epée 1839 movement in the thorax and abdomen of an articulated spider. Based on the famous Louise Bourgeois sculpture Maman, the spider has injection molded legs and a unique escapement mechanism on…

By Joel Burgess At a press event for The Force Awakens earlier this year, Star Wars fans got a surprise when a droid they believed to only exist on film thanks to CGI made a notable appearance on stage. The animated BB-8 droid rolled out onto the stage to rapturous applause, immediately causing Star Wars…

By Lucas Matney This jacket is going to need a lot more pockets to stuff all of the $$$ it’s raising. With less than a day to go, Baubax’s versatile travel jacket Kickstarter project is nearing almost $8.5 million in funds contributed from over 40k backers, making it the most well-funded clothing project in crowdfunding…

By Dan Ackerman Swappable, stackable, component modules make up a very flexible desktop PC. …read more Source:: cnet Handhelds

By Jessica Dolcourt A massive 5,000mAh ticker promises long hours of battery life on a single charge. …read more Source:: cnet Handhelds

By Dave Cheng The HX-A1 action cam’s size and price offer a decent option for buyers, and its night-vision capabilities give it an edge under cover of darkness. But is it the best choice? …read more Source:: cnet Handhelds

By Jessica Dolcourt An 8-megapixel front-facing camera is impressive-sounding enough for a smartphone, but Lenovo goes ahead and adds another 2-megapixel sensor just for kicks. …read more Source:: cnet Handhelds

By Lynn La The 5.7-inch Moto X Pure Edition’s customizable design make it a compelling enough buy, but it isn’t the most powerful phablet around. …read more Source:: cnet Handhelds

By Jessica Dolcourt This 7-inch smartphone is no joke. The 6.8-inch Lenovo Phab and 6.98-inch Phab Plus connect to carriers and offer tools for one-handed operation. …read more Source:: cnet Handhelds