Have you ever plummeted off the edge of a mountain in a wingsuit only to wish you had someone mad enough to join you and record you mid-flight? Well today’s your lucky day. Lily is a new camera drone that’s designed to track and follow your every movement, thanks to a GPS module that you wear on your wrist. The module acts like an invisible leash, ensuring that Lily is constantly following you and recording your gnarly antics at all times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vGcH0Bk3hg It can capture 1080p video while flying up to 40km/h, with a range of 30 metres, and it’s…
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Technology insider @upleaks is claiming that a new low-cost HTC tablet is on its way, codenamed the H7. The tweet suggests that the H7 will be flying onto shelves before the end of Q2, or in non-business speak, before the end of June. The handset manufacturer’s only recent foray into the tablet market was the Nexus 9, which other than a few build quality issues, we thought was a pretty sweet piece of kit. Naturally the thought of HTC jumping back into the art of tablet making has us excited, but @upleaks isn’t always spot on with its predictions. Even…
Beats Music is about to be transformed, and it’s widely expected that Apple will unveil its new streaming music subscription service at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month. And more details keep trickling in. For example, the name? 9to5Mac reports that it’s likely to simply be called “Apple Music,” which maintains the general approach used by Beats Music and puts the brand front and center – much like the Apple Watch does. Makes sense. The report also claims that Apple intends for the service to have a social component – but before you fully roll those eyes expecting another…
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are the best phones Samsung has ever made. Their premium metal and glass build feel great in the hands, and they’re a welcome change from the plastic-slathered handsets of old. Unlike the Galaxy S5 however, they’re not waterproof. Traditionally, Samsung has always produced a rugged Active version of its flagship devices and it looks like the S6 is getting the same treatment this year. A photo received by GSM Arena shows off a device equivalent to the regular S6 kitted out in a suit of armour, with what appears to be some seriously…
Chinese securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has put forward some more predictions as to what Apple may have up its sleeve for the upcoming iPhone 6s. Kuo has been pretty spot on with predictions in the past, so our ears always stand up a little when he has something to say. He says the new iPhone will come with a Force Touch display, borrowed from the Apple Watch. The Force Touch technology is more sensitive to varying pressures. Rumours that the new iPad will feature a similarly sensitive display have emerged this week, so it’s highly likely the iPhone will have…
Windows 10 is coming this year, and although Microsoft has strongly emphasized its shared code base across devices and the benefits of universal apps, that doesn’t change the fact that there are several different editions of the operating system. Microsoft detailed the seven – yes, seven! – different options in a blog post, although there aren’t any huge surprises in the bunch. As ever, there are versions for average consumers and power users, as well as the mobile release, plus business and education-minded editions. Windows 10 Home is the base version designed for most desktop, tablet, and 2-in-1 users, bringing…
Last month, Samsung quietly revealed that it is working on a round Gear smartwatch – because the company invited developers to start making apps for it in advance of a proper announcement. Now the SDK is available, and it seems the watch has a big innovation in store. Based on info pulled from that official software development kit, the new Gear watch will feature a rotating bezel that lets you scroll through menus and make other inputs without touching the screen. It still has a touchscreen, of course, but like the Apple Watch digital crown, it offers a way to…
A sneak peek into the latest Assassin’s Creed title, Syndicate, was screened yesterday and we tuned in to bring you the latest in rooftop-to-ground shanking. Just in case you missed the live-stream. Syndicate will see players adopt the role of Jacob Frye, a cutthroat on the streets of Victorian London. From the cutscenes we glimpsed, Jacob is a 19th century cad with a nasty temper who’s more than willing to flip out his switchblade to get things done. It’s this Victorian sense of turbulence that Syndicate seems eager capture: in-game footage showed a heaving, breathing London deep in the process…
Pico projectors aren’t new, but there’s a very good reason that Touchjet’s ultra-portable offering raised a whopping $894,000 on Indiegogo last year. Small enough to slip into your bag (or even a generously-sized pocket), the Touchjet Pond can beam an 80in screen onto your wall, and will let you interact with it using up to two special styluses. It’s powered by Android 4.4 and has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which means that it’s a capable entertainment device that’s not dependant on connecting anything else up to it. Users have access to the Google Play Store’s vast library of apps and…
We really like the minuscule new MacBook. Its combines the best of the 11in and 13in MacBook Airs, and its sleek profile and clean design belongs on a plinth at a modern art museum. But that minimalism comes at a price – namely, a single USB-C port, a headphone jack, and, well, absolutely nothing else whatsoever. Enter the Nonda Hub+. It connects to the sole USB-C port and offers three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a mini display port, and an SDXC card reader, making up for all of the MacBook’s conectivity shortcomings. Almost. There’s still no ethernet port, which…