Gadgets

By Sarah Buhr Hershey’s chocolate scientists are now 3D printing uniquely designed candy. The confection company is taking its CocoJet 3D printer from 3D Systems to different exhibits throughout the U.S. to show chocolate lovers how this futuristic candy machine creates uniquely delicious designs. Consumers interact with a library of 3D graphics on an iPad…

Mobile provider Verizon is blocking Motorola Moto X Pure Edition users from SIM activation until it receives security data for every single Moto X smartphone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 and 617 bring high-end features to mid-range chipsets. Expect improved cameras, faster connectivity, and better battery life across all available price points. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Tomos Ellis Introduction and design Oppo isn’t a household name in the west, but that probably won’t be the case for much longer. Ever since the firm’s inception just over a decade ago, the Chinese manufacturer has been renowned for producing high-quality, affordable consumer electronics. Originally specialising in MP3 and DVD players, Oppo recently…

By Tomos Ellis Introduction and design Oppo isn’t a household name in the west, but that probably won’t be the case for much longer. Ever since the firm’s inception just over a decade ago, the Chinese manufacturer has been renowned for producing high-quality, affordable consumer electronics. Originally specialising in MP3 and DVD players, Oppo recently…

Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch has revealed how much Apple pays for the components of an iPhone 6s with 64 GB of storage. While this model costs $749 unlocked, Apple pays just $234 for the parts. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

If you were waiting for the HTC “hero phone” promised by the company earlier this year, it is not likely going to be the HTC One A9, as the latest leak suggests it will be a mid-range smartphone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Natasha Lomas The rules around drone use are being reviewed in many regions as the technology accelerates and commercial companies apply pressure to exploit the tech. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By John Biggs A 14-year-old boy in Irving, Texas named Ahmed Mohamed was taken into police custody after he brought a homemade clock to school. The boy, who, according to a piece in the Dallas Morning News, “makes his own radios and repairs his own go-kart,” wanted to show is engineering teacher his handiwork. School…

Google is expected to unleash two new Nexus devices, a smartphone and a phablet, on Sept. 29. An image of the black Nexus 5X/(2015) and its final specs have leaked via an internal presentation. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A New York hipster foiled a trio of iPhone muggers with an unusual defense system. The victim’s skinny jeans were so tight, the thieves could not access his iPhone and wallet, and instead gave up and ran away. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is expected to be announced and released shortly. A new report indicates various new features that are anticipated, including a larger display option, increased battery life, stronger processor, 3D camera and more. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Tablets

By Christine Magee Did you take a shower this morning? That’s 30 gallons of water down the drain. Flush the toilet a couple of times? That’s another four or five gallons. Run the dishwasher, too? Add another six gallons, at least. The average American consumes 80 to 100 gallons of water each day — the…

Apple customers might be in for a disappointment, as a new report claims the company may take up to four weeks to deliver the first batch of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus units to their new owners. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

More information has surfaced regarding the upcoming HTC One A9 flagship, with claims that it will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow and HTC Sense 7 when it launches this fall. If so, it will be among the first non-Nexus devices to ship with the latest Android version on board. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones