With smartphones pervading nearly every aspect of our lives, it's quite evident that children are also being exposed to them from a very young age unless parents take special care to prevent it. If you've been wondering whether this is something you should be concerned about, there is now scientific evidence to support such claims. According to the latest research, children who … [Read more...] about Too much screen time can lead to impaired development among kids, new research reveals
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Kindle’s long-lasting battery vs smartphone’s fast-charging tech
One of the biggest positives of the Kindle e-reader is its long battery life. It is measured in weeks instead of the days or even hours that many of the latest generation smartphones often tend to last. Unfortunately, this can be especially true of flagship phones where the myriad of features and conveniences can be counterproductive in that they end up draining the battery … [Read more...] about Kindle’s long-lasting battery vs smartphone’s fast-charging tech
Hisense announces new E Ink smartphone for launch on May 11
HiSense announced it will host an event on May 11 to launch a new E Ink smartphone, Gamingsym reported. The company made the announcement on April 23 widely celebrated as World Book Day. Such a device will serve as a really portable e-reader device that can be carried comfortably in the pocket. Users will be able to catch up with their reading just about anywhere, be it while … [Read more...] about Hisense announces new E Ink smartphone for launch on May 11
New Surface Duo 2 with better camera and 5G connectivity in the works
Here is some good news for Surface Duo fans - Microsoft is believed to be working on the successor to the device, which is expected to sport better specs, an updated camera along with 5G connectivity. This, if true, will address some of the biggest shortcomings with the Surface Duo, that of below-par specs and an underwhelming camera, both of which have been extremely … [Read more...] about New Surface Duo 2 with better camera and 5G connectivity in the works
LG showcases Rollable smartphone, maybe a rollable eReader next?
We have had smartphones with foldable displays so far. Take for instance the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold or the Galaxy Z Flip with both featuring displays that actually folded down the middle. LG never really launched a foldable phone as such even though it does offer dual-screen phones, which however is achieved using a case that has an integrated secondary … [Read more...] about LG showcases Rollable smartphone, maybe a rollable eReader next?
The best ebook and e-reading apps for Android – 2018
There are hundreds of millions of people that are using an Android phone, tablet or e-reader. They primarily rely on apps to consume digital content and there is no shortage of them. This list is not going to promote the mainstream apps like Kindle, Kobo or Nook, merely because everyone is already aware of them. Instead, our best apps of 2018 list will focus on e-reading apps … [Read more...] about The best ebook and e-reading apps for Android – 2018
LG Wants You to Save the Date for April 28 Product Launch
Next on the list of big launch events is coming out of LG on April 28 in New York, London, and Paris simultaneously (with an event in Seoul, Singapore the following day, on April 29). There are no guarantees of course, but we have our fingers crossed that it means there will be a new version of their flagship smartphone coming from the South Korean company, the much-anticipated … [Read more...] about LG Wants You to Save the Date for April 28 Product Launch
Nintendo is (FINALLY) Creating Mobile Gaming Apps
So apparently pigs have wings. And I may have to eat my hat. And Nintendo has announced their intention to team up with major Japanese mobile gaming development firm DeNA to create smartphone games starring your favourite Nintendo characters. It's been a long time coming. There have been flirtations with mobile gaming in the past, but overwhelmingly Nintendo has … [Read more...] about Nintendo is (FINALLY) Creating Mobile Gaming Apps
Apple Will Soon Offer Trade-In Incentive to Android Owners
Apple has the solution to all of your problems, at least as long as they relate to having an Android smartphone that you wish was actually an iPhone. For some time now, Apple has offered a trade-in and trade-up program for those wishing to swap their old iOS or MacOS X gear for the latest and greatest... but soon they will extend that same courtesy to those wanting to make the … [Read more...] about Apple Will Soon Offer Trade-In Incentive to Android Owners
Acer Schedules NYC Event for April 23
It's been a rather busy and exciting start to 2015, with the first few months seeing exciting news from high-profile events like CES, Mobile World Congress followed by a buzz-worthy launch courtesy of Apple. With that in mind, it seems a little strange to hear that Acer has scheduled a 'global press conference' in New York City for April 23 --not so much because they wouldn't … [Read more...] about Acer Schedules NYC Event for April 23
Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Generally the news coming out an event like Mobile World Congress is buzz-worthy and exciting, filled with cutting edge hardware and software solutions... but leave it to Microsoft to break the mould, and good on them! Some people would argue that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em (speaking specifically about high-end hardware manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei), but … [Read more...] about Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
HTC Tries to Hype Upcoming March 1 Product Launch
Try as they might, nobody hypes a product launch like Apple... which is amazing because they pretty much let the tech community do it for them. The problem with this formula is that is it very difficult to duplicate, even for tech giants like HTC --though credit where it is due, a fairly clever Tweet this week has people talking at least a little bit. Apparently something huge … [Read more...] about HTC Tries to Hype Upcoming March 1 Product Launch
PressReader, Kindle Update their iOS Apps
Two new updates have been released for what are arguably some of the most popular digital reading apps, the Kindle reading app and the PressReader digital magazine and newspaper app. Both apps have been given shiny new features or expansions of existing but recent updates. The Kindle app now supports eTextbook reading, which is big news because the iPhone now supports this … [Read more...] about PressReader, Kindle Update their iOS Apps
2014 Q4 Results Suggest Phablet May Be Killing the Tablet
Video killed the radio star, and phablets may be killing tablet sales (if the results of a study by research firm Canalys can be believed). According to their statistics, worldwide tablet shipments have dropped 12 percent year-over-year to just 67 million units overall during Q4 2014 --Apple saw an 18% loss, while Samsung recorded a 24% decline. During this same period, … [Read more...] about 2014 Q4 Results Suggest Phablet May Be Killing the Tablet