Archives for August, 2013
Sony Xperia Tablet Z WiFi gets Android 4.2.2 update
Sony has started rolling out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for its Xperia Tablet Z. And, as it’s usually the case, Sony made sure there are also other goodies included in the firmware version 10.3.1.C.0.136. For one thing, there are latest versions of Sony Media Apps with “seamless integrated services.” Plus, there’s the my Xperia application ...
Sony’s lens-cameras to be called Smart Shot? New white pics leak
Sony is expected to announce a couple of new concept imaging devices at next week’s IFA show in Berlin. Two new ‘lens-camera’ devices will launch the DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100, the idea being that they mount onto a smartphone and contain a built-in imaging sensor, Bionz processor, Wi-Fi/NFC, SD card slot and battery. A new report ...
Sony prepping a Chromecast-like dongle
Sony could soon be releasing its own answer to Google’s Chromecast device judging by documents and photos released by the FCC. The images reveal a dongle with model number NSZ-GU1 and the words “Internet Player”. The dongle appears to have a HDMI-in port and MHL-out (720p video) along with an IR Blaster sensor and ‘Connect’ ...
iOS App TuneMob Let’s You Sync Your Music Across Multiple Speaker Systems
If you’ve ever wanted to broadcast your tunes across the multiple sound systems in your home, a new app might just have the solution for you. TuneMob is a new audio syncing app that allows iPhone, iPod, and iPad users to wirelessly connect with speaker systems such as speaker docks and AirPlay compatible receivers to ...
Sony, T-Mobile team up for carrier billing via PlayStation game console
Today Sony announced that it will allow another U.S. carrier to allow folks to buy their products on credit. The electronics company struck a deal with T-Mobile to let customers add purchases to their monthly phone bills by way of their entertainment website or PlayStation game console. The Japanese manufacturer offered the same option to ...
Deals August 30: HTC One Mini AT&T Smartphone for $80
Looking for some great tech on the cheap? You’ve come to the right place! Our Top Deal today is the HTC One Mini for only $79.99 and free shipping! Need more great deals? Check the rest out below! Top Deal HTC One Mini 4.3″ Smartphone for $79.99 and free shipping (contract required, normally $99.99) Mobile Phones Motorola Moto X Smartphone ...
Friday Funnies: Hipster Glass Makes Google Glass Cool!
Google Glass has been making inroads into the realm of the fashionable lately. Google’s working with trendy eye wear startup Warby Parker on the next generation of its wearable tech, and last month’s issue of Anna Wintour’s Vogue magazine featured a 12 page spread of models wearing Google Glass inspired headsets. Now a new video ...
Xperia Z1 ‘Honami’ to launch on Three UK on 24 September?
Engadget has received a leaked image of what is believed to be an inventory pic from UK carrier, Three, showing release dates of upcoming phones. Interestingly, it shows that the ‘Sony Xperia Z1’ will land on 24 September, also mentioning that the handset will not be announced until 4 September. We have longed for Sony ...
September Xbox Live Games with Gold Announced – Rainbow Six Vegas and Magic 2013 are Free!
Sony released its monthly free game lineup yesterday. Today Microsoft, not to be outdone, has dropped its selection of “Games with Gold” for September. Xbox Live subscribers will be able to download Rainbow Six Vegas and Magic 2013 for free this month. Magic 2013 is a spin-off the electronic version of popular card battler Magic: The ...
Samsung Galaxy Gear Specs Leak, Will Come in 8GB or 6GB Models
Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear has been seeing its fair share of leaks lately. We’ve seen some renders, and just yesterday we got a peek at the Gear Android app, the Samsung Gear Manager. A new leak today details what we’ve all been waiting for: specs of the little wearable device. These specs are ...