October 22, 2015 Nike finally gets around to releasing a FuelBand app for Android Nike has finally seen the light and released an Android app for its FuelBand SE fitness tracker. The free app is designed for use with phones running Android 4.3 or higher, though has been optimized for a number of high-end handsets.
October 22, 2015 IRS email snafu ‘mind-boggling,’ says IT expert The IRS’s inability to locate a trove of emails belonging to Lois Lerner, the former official at the center of department’s targeting scandal is “mind-boggling”, according to an expert in electronic discovery.
October 22, 2015 Apple launches new ‘browse by category’ section to improve discovery In an effort to bring a wider variety of apps to the attention of iDevice owners, and to help developers get their work discovered, Apple has launched a new 'browse by category' section for the iOS store featuring a bunch of curated app collections.
October 22, 2015 Glass update brings World Cup notifications, improved photo sharing Google is continuing to pump out updates for Glass prior to its full-scale commercial release. New features include notifications for the soon-to-start World Cup, improved photo sharing, and a low-battery notification.
October 22, 2015 This unusual looking device is the world’s first braille cell phone for the blind UK company OwnFone has launched what it calls the world's first mobile phone with braille keys, making it suitable for use by the blind. Interestingly, the firm 3D prints the custom covers for the device.
October 22, 2015 Congress wants more control of Special Ops Iron Man suit Lawmakers today moved to tighten congressional control over U.S. Special Operations Command’s new “Iron Man” battle suit, expressing concerns that program officials are already mishandling the complex effort.
October 22, 2015 Twitter rolls out new profile design for website users, adds new features The profile redesign for the Web version of Twitter is now available to all. The social media site unveiled the new look earlier this month, and in the intervening weeks has been rolling it out to select users of the service.
October 22, 2015 HTC camera expert teases optical zoom and improved UltraPixel camera for future phones HTC's imaging specialist has said in an interview we should look out for major advances in camera phones from the company over the next year, including the possible introduction of an optical zoom, and an improved UltraPixel camera.The post HTC camera expert teases optical zoom and improved UltraPixel camera for future phones appeared first on Digital Trends.
October 22, 2015 5 ways Graphene material will change gadgets forever The future of technology could hinge on a single material. The industry is currently buzzing over the potential of graphene, which is the strongest, slimmest and most malleable material in known existence. Graphene, which is a form of carbon, could change the way our devices look, feel, perform--and even interact with our bodies. Here's how this sensational substance will influence the world of tech.
October 22, 2015 Supreme Court considers new limits on issuing US software patents The Supreme Court appears willing to make it tougher to approve patents for computer software in a case that is being closely watched by technology companies.