Review: Intocircuit 2nd Gen Power Castle 15000mAh portable charger

Text and photos by Simon Cohen

The Intocircuit Power Bank has enough capacity to recharge an iPhone 6 just over 8 times, or a GoPro Hero 4 just over 12 times. Heck, you could even extend the operational life of your iPad Air 2 by another 20 hours or so, assuming you started with a full charge.

Power! Need MOAR Power! It sounds silly, but the reality is, with all of the digital devices we tote around with us every day, running low on power has become a fairly constant concern for a lot of us. Especially frequent travellers who find themselves far from handy wall outlets for the better part of their day.

These road warriors are already familiar with the endless parade of smartphone power packs that are typically integrated into some kind of hard-shell phone case, with Mophie being the most well-known brand (at least for iPhone owners). These so-called “backpack” batteries are fine if all you need is to make your phone last a little longer. But what about your other gadgets?

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Buyers of Apple Watch Edition will reportedly get first-class treatment

If you’re willing to shell out US$10,000 for an Apple Watch, then there seems to be some perks waiting for you. According to 9to5Mac sources, those buying the gold Apple Watch Edition will get to jump the queue at stores and spend an hour trying out the watch in a private area with an expert staff member. Aside from that, you’ll also get two-year access to a dedicated Edition phone support line that works 24/7.

Now, if you opt for the stainless steel Watch, you get the option to have a “virtual personal setup” that will also have an Apple Store staff member guiding you through the smartwatch’s setup via video chat. If you get the Watch Sport, unfortunately, you’ll get the same assistance you would for an iPhone.

Source: 9to5mac | Via: Engadget

HTC One E9+ gets leaked in China

HTC doesn’t seem to be too good at keeping its devices under wraps. This time around its new One E9+ phablet shows up on the company’s Chinese site without a big launch. When compared with the flagship One M9, this one sheds the metal body for a half plastic, half metal casing at 7.499mm thick. It switches up the curved back for a flat design. And it has a 5.5-nch Quad HD screen with 534ppi, making it the sharpest display from the company.

It reportedly sports a 64-bit MediaTek MT6795M octa-core 2GHz processor, 16GB internal storage that is expandable via microSD up to 128GB, 3GB of RAM, dual nano SIM slots, and 2,800mAh battery. It also sports a 20-megapixel rear camera. Of course, you can expect it to have UltraPixel camera, BoomSound stereo speakers, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi and multi-mode LTE for data and voice connections. Since this was a leak, there isn’t a word yet about pricing and release date. Hopefully, we hear from HTC soon.

Source: HTC China | Via: SlashGear

Volvo helps bikers been seen in the dark with reflective bike paint

If you’re a biker, you know that one of the most terrifying things to do is to ride a night. You can have reflectors on you and your bike but that doesn’t mean you’re completely safe. That’s why Volvo introduced a new LifePaint spray that is invisible during the day but reflects card headlights at night. You can coat it on your bike, clothing, helmet, and the like and it’ll last for around 10 days but you can also wash it off. It’s not something you can use in a rainstorm just yet.

It’s currently only available in six bike shops in London and Kent. There isn’t any word yet if it’ll be available elsewhere. It all depends on how they fare in these areas.

Source: Volvo | Via: Engadget