Apple bought a company that makes depth-sensing cameras
Your next iPhone's camera may be decidedly more sophisticated. Apple has snapped up LinX, a camera technology company that specializes in depth-sensing cameras that can create 3D image maps -- think Intel's RealSense, or the Duo Camera in the HTC One M8. While Apple isn't commenting on its future…
Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge is ridiculously expensive to make
It's no secret that Samsung's curvy Galaxy S6 Edge costs a pretty penny, but there's now a good explanation as to why. IHS estimates that the raw price of assembly for a 64GB Verizon model is $290. That's more expensive to make than not just the Galaxy S5 ($256 when new), but also the 128GB iPhone…
This clever accessory could cure anxiety over the Apple Watch’s battery life
If you’re worried about the battery life on your new Apple Watch, then you may like the Wipowerband, a clever accessory that works like a power-extending case for your smartphone. Made from plastic polymer with a silicone covering for comfort, the Wipowerband wraps around the back of the Apple…
LG G4: What we know about specs, pricing, and the release date
LG has something new up its sleeve for the G4 smartphone and the South Korean company is alluding to greatness. The device will be revealed at events on April 28 and April 29 (due to time zones) in six cities: New York, London, Paris, Seoul, Singapore and Istanbul. With an invitation that coyly…
Apple Watch apps, the first wave: The good, the bad and the slightly weird
The Apple Watch won't be available to the public until April 24 (preorders start Friday, April 10), but there are are already a good handful of apps for it. During my review period, I've accumulated 50 apps on my Apple Watch: some pre-loaded, others downloaded via the App Store to my iPhone and…
Spring cleaning: Make your iOS device feel new again
Spring is finally here! In addition to nice weather, warm nights, and baseball parks filling up, it's also time start checking off items on the honey-do list around the house. In addition to cleaning up some cobwebs, sit down with your iOS device and show it a bit of love as well. A few simple…
Apple will reportedly use Samsung chips in next iPhone
Apple's next-generation iPhone will reportedly include a chip manufactured by its rival Samsung. According to a Bloomberg report, Samsung is lined up to build the Apple A9 processor chips that will go into the iPhone 6S, rumored to debut this fall. While Apple has long worked with Samsung in the…
Here's how Amazon will convert your place into a smart home
For Amazon, a "smart home" scenario isn't a question of if — but rather, when. The tech giant announced hardware and a cloud-based service on Tuesday, both of which support web-enabled devices in the home. The physical device, called the Dash button, will be available on Wednesday across the U.S.…
Galaxy BLADE edge: Chef’s Edition
Samsung is proud to announce the world’s first smart knife with smartphone capabilities, the Galaxy BLADE edge. Galaxy BLADE edge is the ultimate cooking companion, made with the modern chef in mind. Building on the expertise it has already displayed with its Chef Collection series, Samsung is…