Review: Seagate Backup Plus Slim and Fast mobile hard drives
Fast. Fast and cheap. In a nutshell, that describes Seagate’s latest duo of mobile hard drives. In a world where SSDs are still (unfortunately) too …
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The man who said Apple would ‘disappear’ if it didn’t release an iWatch is back with another prediction
Everyone in the tech industry in waiting on pins and needles for Apple to unveil its next project. Many have predicted that Apple is preparing …
Verizon is now selling the coolest smartphone accessory we’ve seen this year
Most smartphone accessories are pretty forgettable but Nokia’s Treasure Tags are designed to make things memorable. Treasure Tags, a new accessory that Nokia first unveiled this …
Samsung fixes Android bloatware and battery problems with one nifty gadget
Samsung and Seagate on Monday announced a new external hard drive made specifically for Android mobile device users, which can help them fix any complaints …
Video: This tiny Dimple will fix all your Android button problems
Not all smartphone users enjoy their sleek smartphones button-free, and would prefer actual physical buttons for certain actions. Dimple has been imagined with these users …
Future travel: Don’t pack, just email what you need to a 3D printer
An Amsterdam art gallery called Galerie VIVID is having an exhibition that amounts to a meditation of how 3D printing could reshape travel. The artist …
Charge your iPhone on the go with this incredible motion charger
Trying to charge your phone or tablet while you’re out and about is one of the most frustrating conundrums facing portable device owners today. If you’re …
Awesome case lets you charge your Android phone with Apple’s MagSafe power connector
Have you ever wished you could charge your Android phone with the same kind of magnetic power connector used in Apple’s MacBooks? If so, then …
Amazing 3D printing pen raises $500,000 in a day
Kickstarter continues its hot streak in funding 3D printer projects. The $300 Micro has blown past $3 million, weeks after the Robo3DPrinter raised nearly $650,000 in …
This amazing new iPhone case uses electromagnetic energy to show glowing notifications
Lunecase is a new iPhone case that’s a lot smarter than other cases, as it’s able to harness the electromagnetic energy of the iPhone to …
LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt SSD review: Finicky mechanical HDDs are dead to me
First, a story. I loathe mechanical hard drives. They’re painfully slow, annoyingly finicky, and prone to failure — the consumer ones, anyway. Toss one in …
Micro, the $300 device that will bring 3D printing to the masses, tops $3M on Kickstarter
3D printing is one of precious few exciting new technologies that have the potential to dramatically change our lives. The tech has already revolutionized manufacturing, allowing businesses …
You can now buy a Nest thermostat on Google Play for $249
The marriage between Google and Nest just got even more official. As Android Police points out, Google has started selling Nest thermostats on its Google …
Cheap 3D printers are poised to wreck companies’ powers to enforce their IP
Ten days ago a 3D printer called The Micro started a Kickstarter campaign with the modest goal of raising $50,000 in a month. With 18 days to go, …
Video: Awesome accessory puts transparent physical keyboard on your iPad’s screen
Tactus Technology is a startup that has developed an accessory that can create transparent keyboard buttons on top of a touchscreen display. The company is working …
Video: Meet LogmeOnce, the single most useful USB stick ever created
Is the world ready for the Swiss Army knife of USB sticks? LogmeOnce, a new Kickstarter project that’s aiming to raise $50,000 for its multipurpose …
Video: Star Trek-like communicator does Siri and Google Now, but no teleportation
Inspired by the Star Trek communicator, CommBadge is a new Bluetooth-enabled accessory for smart devices that’s currently in Kickstarter phase and is looking to raise …
Cheap 3D printer raises $1 million on Kickstarter in just one day
Micro, an unusually sleek 3D printer, is about to hit $1 million in funding on Kickstarter just a day after it started raising funds. The project …
Future smartphones will finally have reversible charger connectors, and here’s what they look like
As much as Apple fans complained when the company began launching new devices with a Lightning port that replaced the old 30-pin port, having a nice …
This tiny dongle can solve your Android storage worries
Leef on Wednesday announced a new accessory for Android smartphones and tablets that can help users solve any storage-related issues, especially for devices that don’t …
The first smartphone case ever that I actually want to use
I hate smartphone cases. Hate, hate, hate. They are indeed a necessary evil for many users, since protecting one’s investment of several hundred dollars is …
New Apple patent reveals more details on its possible iPad stylus
“Nobody wants a stylus!” Steve Jobs once famously said. However, it looks like Apple is seriously rethinking this proposition because a new patent spotted by …
Video: This is what happens when you shoot a ‘bulletproof’ iPhone
Earlier this week we wrote about the Holy Grail, a new smartphone screen protector that maker Sir Lancelot’s Armor touted as being made from “bulletproof” …
Meet the smartphone screen that’s made from ‘bulletproof’ glass
OK, so you probably shouldn’t try firing a rifle at your smartphone, even if it is wearing the new Holy Grail smartphone screen protector that …
LG has designed a hideous smart slap bracelet that doubles as a stylus
LG may be working on a new device that can be worn by the user, although it won’t be an Internet-connected smart wearable gadget. Instead, …
Samsung has three accessories to improve Galaxy accessibility
Samsung on Friday announced three smartphone accessories that should improve accessibility on certain Galaxy devices – namely the Galaxy Core Advance – for users that …
Here’s how to turn your iPhone 5s into a ‘serious’ camera
The last camera attachment we covered was one of the most ridiculous devices ever featured on BGR, but the Snappgrip from BiteMyApple.co actually looks like …
Video: Check out this credit card-sized battery for iPhone, Android
The LithiumCard isn’t the only credit card-sized battery for mobile devices seeking crowd-funding, as there’s also a TravelCard project that offers iPhone and Android smartphones …
Official Galaxy S5 cases leaked
The Galaxy S5 is more than a month away from hitting stores in multiple international markets, but the first official accessories for the device – …
Faulty Lightning cables causing big headaches for iPhone users
Have you been having problems with faulty Lightning cables that corrode over time and eventually stop charging your iPhone or iPad? You’re not alone. A …
