Nokia rolls out Here map update for offline maps

Nokia has announced an update for its Here map application. Windows Phone smartphones are going to be receiving an update in the coming days that allows for incremental updates of offline maps. This means that if only a portion of a map is updated, then you can just download that part. Nokia hopes this reduces your data consumption and faster update overall. No word yet when it’s coming to Android and iOS platforms.

Dell introduces laptop with Retina Display-busting resolution

Dell has introduced a slew of new devices and upgrades but what caught our attention is the new XPS 15. A 15.6-inch touch-based laptop with a whopping 3200 x 1800 pixel Quad HD+ display, beating Apple’s 2880 x 1800 MacBook Pro.  The XPS 15 runs on the new Intel Haswell processors, up to 512GB SSD storage, and claims of up to 13 hours of battery life. 

YouTube to hold first music awards

YouTube is sponsoring its first YouTube Music Awards this November 3 and will feature big names like Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Arcade Fire. The show will stream live online from Pier 36 in New York City and be hosted by actor Jason Schwartzman. 

The show will be honoring “artists and songs that YouTube fans have turned into global hits over the past year.” The nominees will be announced on October 17. There are also going to be events at Seoul, Moscow, London, and Brazil.

Source: Huffington Post

Introducing speeCup, the road trip-ready Bluetooth speaker

The speeCup Bluetooth wireless speaker can be taken from your home, to your office, to even your car’s cup holder. This Siri/S Voice-enabled portable speaker features a noise-canceling microphone for hands-free communication and integrates smartControl with gesture control. You can play music wirelessly for up to 30 feet away from this 8-inch speeCup and can be used for up to 20 hours.

It works with Apple devices, Android phone and tablets, and other Bluetooth devices and is available in black, white, and red for $129.95.