McDonald’s is reportedly rolling out NFC-enabled mobile payments soon
There are a few ways that one can pay for their meals at McDonald’s. You can either pay by cash, or depending on which country you are in, you can...
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More info on the Nexus 9 has been revealed in a new leak
Android devices in general have a history of suffering from a lack of interesting accessories, but the Nexus line in particular has historically not seen much more than some cases...
Compuware has agreed to be taken private by Thoma Bravo for $2.5 billion
Compuware said it was selling the company to private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. The enterprise software company, which primarily offers mainframe operating software,...
Even printer companies want a slice of the wearable device market
How do you know when wrist-worn technology is officially a trend? When a brand best known for its printers gets in on the action. As promised, Epson is launching its...
This portable smart charger reminds you to charge your phone
A portable charger can save your butt on days when your smartphone never seems to leave your hand, but only if you remember to bring it with you. So not...
Sonos streaming music systems are now fully wireless with a new update
Sonos has made a name for itself as a wireless home audio system. The problem is,up until today, that you still needed to plug something into the router . What's...
Xiaomi sold all 40,000 units of its low-cost Redmi 1S in about 4 seconds
Online sales of budget smartphone maker Xiaomi’s new Android phone were gone in India before many even had a chance to click. Known as “China’s Apple,” Xiaomi sold all 40,000...
SK Telecom is using the Internet of Things to… farm eels
By definition, the Internet of Things should connect with anything, even writhing, kinda gross, but often delicious eels. SK Telecom's latest project is aimed at showcasing its IoT skills with...
Chinese mobile payments service Alipay now has biometric security
Alipay and Huawei have jointly launched a biometric security service for m-payments. Users of a new Huawei smartphone equipped with a fingerprint reader will be able to make mobile payments...
NASA is developing an air traffic control system for automated drones
NASA is not down with drones flying around town all willy-nilly and potentially electrocuting North West. The space agency is developing an air traffic control network near Moffat Field, California...
Images of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact have been leaked online
Alleged press images of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact made the rounds online. The photos showcase the unannounced successor of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact in all its glory. Unsurprisingly, the...
Dubai is building the world’s first climate-controlled city
In the future, when our home planet is covered in man-made waste, we all might live in climate-controlled, perfectly manicured bio-domes. Plans unveiled by developers show intent to build an...
ASUS has confirmed that its ZenWatch will cost less than $200
As reported by Taiwanese publication Focus Taiwan, the CEO of Asus Jerry Shen has reportedly said in a media briefing that the company’s upcoming ZenWatch Android Wear-powered smartwatch will indeed...
Samsung is opening its smart home platform to third parties
Home automation is a trend that’s catching on these days. Manufacturers and developers are creating hardware and software which bring control for connected objects to a user’s smartphone, tablet or...
Read a physicists explanation for why your house has Wi-Fi deadzones
If Wi-Fi can track a heartbeat through walls, why can't I get internet in my corner bathroom? Jason Cole was trying to figure that out too, but unlike me, he's...
Vodafone has decided to withfraw its products from Phones4u
Phones 4U, the British phone retailer which is controlled by BC Partners, the private equity group, stands to lose a major part of its sales after UK mobile phone operator...
Hackers have launched an assault against the Pakistani government
A group of Pakistani hackers temporarily brought down several government portals, including that of the Army, and leaked 23,000 bank records in a bid to support the ongoing anti-government protests...
Europol has launched an international cybercrime task force
Europol launched a cybercrime task force Monday to fight online crime in the EU and other countries. The Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce (J-CAT) will be piloted for six months and...
Europe wants to start using its 700MHz band for mobile broadband
Europe’s 700MHz band should be freed for mobile broadband by 2020, a report to the European Commission recommends. The extra spectrum is needed to meet increasing demand for video on...
This robot uses your heartbeat to create art
How does a famous-rapper-slash-business-tycoon and a tech titan launch a collaborative project? Apparently, by throwing a fancy soirée graced by the presence of a robotic Picasso. In honor of Intel's...