Tuesday
Apr162013

Google Nexus 4 Coming to TELUS on April 19

TELUS will be offering the Google Nexus 4 starting on April 19th. This is the Pure Google flagship smartphone made by LG for Google and featuring the newest version of the Jelly Bean Android OS plus guarantee that new versions of said OS will come to this device. Available unlocked for $309 at the Google Play Store, it isn't yet known how much TELUS will price the device or whether their variant will be able to access 4G-LTE. The Nexus 4 is based on the LG Optimus G and while the 4G-LTE radio exists, it was rendered useless by Google.

Tuesday
Apr162013

Google Glass specs revealed

The $1,500 Explorer Edition of Google Glass, the new interactive eyewear computer from Google has started to ship to developers who pre-ordered the devices. Google Glass will interface vis Bluetooth with any mobile phone, it features a 5 megapixel camera, the screen will have a resolution of 640x360px and will be similar to looking at a 25-inch HDTV from eight feet away. Battery life is supposed to be good for a full-day's use and there's 12GB of usable storage space as well as Google Drive connectivity. Where's the headphones? Well, there arent any. Using an innovative bone conduction transceiver, users will get audio beamed directly into their inner ear via their skull. The age of the Cyborg has finally begun.

Monday
Apr152013

SlideShow: Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone

While it may not be dramatically different from its predecessor, the flagship Samsung Galaxy S4 is very much a statement device. Currently one of the highest-specced quad-core Android smartphones in the market, the GS4 improves on the Galaxy S3 with a boatload of innovative software features, an improved 13-megapixel camera, IR blaster capability for controlling TVs and cable boxes, the ability to carry on ad-hoc WiFi file sharing, a gamut of sensors geared towards health apps and much more. It also feels better constructed and features a higher capacity battery.

Monday
Apr152013

Kobo launches Aura HD with the highest resolution 6.8" E Ink display

Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced its limited-edition Kobo Aura HD E Ink eReader. Designed for the world's most passionate booklover, Kobo Aura HD delivers the best eReading experience with the highest resolution 6.8" E Ink display available on the market today. Its sophisticated, book-inspired design is available in Ivory, Espresso and Onyx. Starting tomorrow Kobo Aura HD will be available for pre-order at Kobo.com and select retailers. The device will retail for $169.99 (CAD/USD MSRP).