Another smart device incoming: The Vessyl

You would have probably have heard about smartphones, smartwatches or even smartbracelets but have you ever heard of a smartcup? Now you have. It's called the Vessyl and it's coming soon. Despite it just looking like a fancy cup, the Vessyl is filled with sensors that can identify of any liquid you put inside it. In fact, there are even plans for the Vessyl to be able to detect contaminants in any liquid. Even with all the fancy tech...

SafeBand - Smart Wristband with Companion MiniTags

SafeBand is a multifunctional waterproof wearable device which works as a personal security solution on your wrist.  - [currently(4th Dec 2014) $2,563 (2%) of $100,000 goal] SafeBand is more than just a project to create a gadget that will help you in your daily life by monitoring your activities and giving your notifications, it's a way to protect your privacy, your things and even your loved ones. SafeBand is a unique safety device,...

New E-Paper watch from Sony turns page on a new chapter

Sources have discovered that Sony is working on a new smartwatch that focuses on fashion over function. The watch is going to be constructed out of a new e-paper display from Sony that spans not only the watch face, but the band as well. This means users will be able to change the appearance with a tap or two. The smartwatch is not only unique in eschewing functionality – it only provides the time and date – but development of the device...

Hands-on with Parrot’s fun new $499 Bebop Drone

Earlier this week, Parrot announced its latest drone, the Bebop, and the Android-based Skycontroller remote. Here are our impressions from our brief flight time with the gadget, which goes on sale in early December. Parrot is probably best known for its AR.Drone quadcopter. While the the device has been one of the best-selling drones on the market, it has remained on the low-end of the market while companies like DJI take over the mid- to high-end....

SnapJet: A Slim, Portable, Open-source Instant Film Printer

Note: This project funding is in early stage. As of now (20th Nov 2014) it receives only 0.10% of their target. SnapJet: A Slim, Portable, Open-source Instant Film Printer SnapJet's innovative optical system allows you to perfectly replicate the image on your smartphone's high quality display. Image scanning and transfer system has a theoretical resolution limit of 1200 dpi. That means that if you upgrade your phone, SnapJet's print quality...

Motorola Keylink, a keychain for finding your phone

Keylink is a small device that you attach to your keychain. Using the Motorola Connect app on your phone, you can connect your keys to your phone in case either tends to wander off. * If your phone decides to play hide and seek with you, you can press a button on Keylink to make it ring up to 100 feet away. Or if your keys get a similar idea, you can use the Motorola Connect App to make Keylink ring. The great thing is Keylink is compatible...

Huawei TalkBand B1 comes to the U.S.

You probably have heard about Huawei TalkBand B1 that was announced in MWC 2014. Yeah, it’s a great piece of hardware and innovation. Who could have thought you can wear the same thing on your ear as you do on your wrist. Indeed, an out-of-the-box yet successful thought. Chinese brands as opposed to their previous... Story continues on AndroidGuys...

Hush | The World's First Smart Earplug

Hush as a piece of silence, a small, portable, yet powerful device to enjoy quietness anywhere, anytime. If you want to sleep you should be able to sleep and stay asleep regardless of the noise around you. Hush combines sound eliminating foam with noise masking to isolate you from your surrounding environment. Hush connects wirelessly with your smartphone so you can fully power off with the peace of mind knowing that you'll...

Blooky: Wireless Bluetooth Password Key

Note: This project funding is in early stage. As of now (13th Nov 2014) it receives only 0.10% of their target. Blooky Is The Solution To The Password Problem. Blooky is a wireless Bluetooth password key that remembers all your usernames and passwords, so you don't have to. Blooky stores your usernames and passwords on an encrypted physical key that you can deactivate at any time if it's lost or stolen. The encrypted data stored on your Blooky...

AmpliTube for Android is here (but only for Samsung devices)

There has yet to be a formidable solution on Android for a guitar amplifier simulator. The big reason for that is because the operating system has not been too good at handling sound. With Android 5.0 Lollipop, that all changes and AmpliTube is here following success over on iOS. IK Multimedia, the company behind AmpliTube, worked with Samsung to bring it exclusively to the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge first. At some point, it seems...

Samsung announces new Advanced S Pen

Not happy with just having a boring old stylus for it’s smartphones, Samsung just announced a new S Pen with its own SDK. The new Advanced S Pen has double the sensitivity of the current S Pen, recognizes speed, tilt and rotation and features advanced editing. It will also understand and renders life-like strokes so your handwriting looks like your handwriting. For artists, this could make the Note line a better mobile drawing device. In addition...

Sony SmartWatch 3 now available through Google Play

If you’ve been waiting to purchase a Sony SmartWatch 3 through Google Play, then your wait has come to an end. The Sony SmartWatch 3 is now available through Google for $249.99 and it’s estimated to ship within 1-2 days. Coming amidst a wave of new Android Wear devices, the Sony [...]Story continues on Android and Me...

Hands on: Striiv Touch fitness tracker

n a crowded market for wearable fitness trackers today, the Striiv Touch appears like just another one of them. Indeed, the device looks not very different from many other rivals. After trying this fitness tracker out this week, I’d say it works as advertised and doesn’t try to outdo its rivals in terms of features. The Striiv Touch tracks your movements, telling you roughly how many steps you’ve taken, as well as your sleep patterns....

Samsung Gear Circle Bluetooth headphones now available in US in limited quantities

The Samsung Gear Circle is definitely an interesting accessory, and it’s finally out in the U.S. The Gear Circle is a set of Bluetooth earphones that are designed to magnetically clasp together at the ends and become a necklace for easy carrying. And to warn you that you’re getting a call, the piece on the back of your neck will vibrate to warn you to put them on. As for music controls, it uses a mix of touch controls and a play/pause...

Jawbone introduces its most advanced activity trackers yet

If you want to wear something that can provide a rough estimate of how active you are each day, there are no shortage of options. Now Jawbone is giving consumers two more. The company has announced a couple of activity trackers that it hopes will appeal to different types of people, with one of them showing off some rather advanced tech. For starters, we have the $49.99 Up Move, an entry-level alternative to Jawbone's fitness bands....

Nexus Player Review: Google Just Brought A Stick To A Gunfight

Android TV, and by association Nexus Player, are the evolution of Chromecast. It essentially eliminates the need to use a middleman device like a phone or tablet if the user chooses, and allows them to interface directly with the device and TV in many cases. While it still retains all the functionality of Chromecast, a dedicated box allows for a much more robust and feature-rich system, as well as more room for future enhancements. The Nexus...

Fizzly: the first creative smart tag to enhance your world

A Bluetooth LE smart tag you can wear or plug to make your objects smart, enrich your everyday activities and have fun! - [currently $2,293 (5%) of $49,000 goal] Fizzly is a stylish smart tag that detects movements, events and actions: just wear or place it on anything you like and pair it with your smartphone or tablet, then choose one of the Fizzly apps on your device and step into a totally new experience. Fizzly will...

Plastc Card pre-orders surpass $5.2 million worldwide

Across the world, there are people who want thinner wallets and more secure payment options. This kind of desire is so strong that Plastc Card, which stores everything digitally into one card, has generated $5.2 million in pre-orders after just one week. Top markets for pre-orders were the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and […]Come comment on this article: Plastc Card pre-orders surpass $5.2 million worldwide Visit TalkAndroid...

LG G Watch R Review: All Things Considered, The Best Android Wear Has To Offer Right Now

The G Watch R is LG's first circular-display smartwatch, following up on the original G Watch that launched alongside Android Wear earlier this year. While the original G Watch looked like a proof-of-concept brick out of an engineer's garage at some angles, the G Watch R very clearly got the full design and style treatment from LG - it looks nothing like its kind-of-predecessor.A 1.3" circular P-OLED (plastic organic LED) 320x320 screen gives it...

Hands On: Asus ZenWatch

For guys, the handsome ZenWatch with a leather strap is great for work as well as a casual day out. It won't look out of place for a dinner at a fancy restaurant.Story continues on Techgoo...

The ASUS ZenWatch will be available in Singapore come Christmas Time

ASUS has just announced that its smart watch, the ZenWatch, will be available in Singapore at the end of December - just in time for Christmas.Story continues on HardwareZone Singap...

Carl Zeiss puts VR One headset up for pre-order, $99 pricetag

Carl Zeiss has announced its entrance into the virtual reality headset market with the VR One, a virtual reality headset targeted squarely at Samsung’s Gear VR. The VR One is a headset that requires a smartphone to be anything but [...]Story continues on Android and Me...

ASUS ZenWatch to launch in November, but could be very limited

The ASUS ZenWatch is already up for pre-order in the UK through Expansys, but we don’t have an official word on when it will be available. The latest rumor has it pegged for sometime in November for the Taiwanese market, but more importantly, it will be very limited. Nothing was mentioned about other regions, but […]Come comment on this article: ASUS ZenWatch to launch in November, but could be very limited Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android...

LG officially launching G Watch R in South Korea on October 14

Round smartwatches are currently all the rage. Though both the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live were launched first, the Moto 360 is getting all of the fame and attention. And who can blame us? The Moto 360 is a gorgeous piece of technology presenting itself as a classy watch replacement, while the [...]Story continues on Android and Me...

Pebble drops smartwatch prices, adds sleep and more health tracking

In the face of Android Wear watches costing $179 and up, Pebble is dropping the price of its wearable device: You can get one for $99. The company is also adding better health tracking support and sleep monitoring with third-party apps.Pebble drops smartwatch prices, adds sleep and more health tracking originally published by Gigaom, © copyright 2014.Continue reading… Story continues on Gig...

BiggiFi Android TV Stick Review

As of late, a lot of smart TVs come with a bunch of apps that allow you to use services such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more. But none of these devices do is let you play games and they’re also restricted to apps designed specifically for the particular platform. The BiggiFi, which retails for around $60 on Amazon, tries to solve those two problems. Keep reading this review to find out whether the BiggiFi is a good addition for...

NomadKey smartphone cable Review

Smartphones, tablets, and other similar electronic devices continue to get better every year. Their sizes increase ever few months and the processor, memory and screen resolution continually improve. Generally, all of these changes are good but they do comes at a price – increased power consumption. It is becoming normal for people to bring their charger to work. Some people even keep a spare battery with them at all times. Other people,...

Accessory of the Day: Aleratec game controller mount $18.99

If you ever use your phone for gaming, you’ll know that they don’t make the most comfortable of controllers. Using an ergonomic feel, the Aleratec Universal Phone Game Controller puts the gaming into your hands without making you feel like you’re suffering from carpal tunnel. It’s lightweight and fits most devices, safely securing your smartphone... Read more » Story continues on AndroidGuys...

Samsung's $20 Power Sharing Cable Lets Users Top Off Other Gadgets With The Internal Battery On The GS5, Note 4, Galaxy Tab S, And More

Now that everyone seems to be carrying around smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, and various other bits of electronic detritus, we need ways to keep them charged up when they inevitably die before the end of a long day. Samsung wants your Galaxy phone or tablet to be the backup battery for other stuff, like a Gear watch, via the brand new Power Sharing Cable. It's a little double-sided MicroUSB cable that allows one gadget to charge another,...