SanDisk launches mobile flash drive for USB Type-C devices

The era of USB Type-C is upon us and all the new smartphones, some tablets and even notebooks will be featuring this fast and multifunctional power and data transfer standard. Sandisk just introduced the SanDisk Ultra® USB Type-C Flash Drive designed specifically for next-generation devices. The sleek, new drive features a versatile and powerful USB Type-C connector for quick file transfer between USB Type-C enabled mobile devices, laptops, tablets and future devices.

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Sony updates Xperia smartphone line at MWC

Sony Mobile didn't just have one notable smartphone to show off in Barcelona for this year's Mobile World Congress, it had three. Expanding the Xperia line, the company introduced the first “X” Series smartphones: Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA.

The three Xperia X phones all fit within three distinct segments but all share three tentpole features  with improved camera, battery and design. Borrowing some technology from Sony's Alpha line of cameras, the new shooters on all three device lets you choose your subject and then predicts its motion, so you can capture the action in perfect focus, free from blur.

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New website sends smelly friends clear messages

Well, if you can send flowers, chocolates and books to your friends why not send them this? I've just discovered the site myfriendsmells.com that send a clear message to those who need to up their hygiene game...or at least mask it. 

Just launched today, this site allows customers to anonymously send cologne wipes to friends with an attached note informing them that they smell. It's a non-confrontational way to send a message in hopes of dealing with bad body odor. 

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Garmin updates Vivoactive smartwatch, adds heart-rate monitor

Garmin’s given its Vivoactive smartwatch a new functionality. The new Vivoactive HR, as its name suggests, now comes with a heart-rate monitor. It still has the same low-res color touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, and week-long battery life. But it’s more compact this time, too. It can still be considered a niche device though. But if you would like to monitor your daily runs, having a heart-rate monitor certainly helps. Plus, you also get access to your notifications. It’s coming out in the US in Q2 for US$250 (around $340).

Source: Engadget