While Computex is a very PC hardware focused show there is a really cool phone accessory that got out attention. It is called the Eye-Plug and is a simple USB-C device that you plug into your phone (Android-only) and it allows you to record 3D video. It basically adds another camera sensor to your phone for front-and rear facing dual-camera action. The prototype was on display at Computex, with full production to begin later this year.
ZenFone 3 Deluxe is the flagship model of the ZenFone 3 family and the ultimate expression of ASUS smartphone design. It is constructed with a strong and light aluminum alloy unibody, and has a rear surface free of unsightly antenna lines and an ultra-thin 4.2mm edge.
We talked about Google's Project Ara last week are were pretty excited that we could see a consumer version in 2017. The modular phone is a great concept, but it looks like it is not going to be as "modular" as many people think. Google has confirmed that Project Ara will not have swappable CPU, RAM, or display modules.
Google is finally looking to bring Project Ara to consumers in 2017. Project Aura is the modular phone concept that we have been seeing for years, but has not yet materialized. Well project Ara is far from dead, it actually now has its own business unit at Google. The modular hardware is getting closer to being a reality as well. ATAP head of creative Blaise Bertrand confirmed at Google I/O today that a developer version of the phone will be available in Q4 of this year, and a "thin, light, and beautiful" consumer Ara will follow in 2017.
It looks like GoPro is really embracing VR content. They have just announced a dedicated channel for 360-degree / virtual reality called "GoPro VR", a new wireless streaming tool for VR called LiveVR and pricing for their Omni rig.
Counter-Strike 1.6 was at one time of the most popular shooters in the world and really started the whole team-based competitive gaming scene. Well it now looks like you will be able to relive Counter-Strike 1.6 in all of its glory on your Android phone! It is a straight port over to Android so it should be pretty authentic.
I read this story and had the same reaction you are probably having right now...what?!? But it looks like someone has ported the extremely popular mobile game Flappy Bird to be played on an E-Cigarette or "Vape". Don't believe me check out the video below!
It looks like the official Google Keyboard could be making its way to the iPhone very soon. According to a recent report Google has been testing Google Keyboard for iPhone amongst its employees for several months now. It is unclear when Google will be releasing this keyboard publicly.
Yesterday was Pi day and to celebrate WD launched a new product called the PiDrive. This is a 314GB low-profile hard drive made specifically for the Raspberry Pi. This 7mm-high hard drive is based off WD's Blue drives which ship in many budget and mid-range laptops and PCs.
It has been reported that Apple will be unveiling a new iPhone as well as a new iPad on March 21st. This is according to both Recode and Buzzfeed. Apple will hold an event on or shortly after March 21st, later than previously hinted at March 15th date, but this event is definitely happening.
