Articles by Jonathan Charles
T-Mobile Brand Makeover: Carly Trades Pink Dress for Tough Girl Look (VIDEO)
T-Mobile has revamped the look of its spokeswoman and model, Carly Foulkes, by ditching her pink dress for black leather. The ad is part of T-Mobile's wider marketing effort to be competitive with Verizon and AT&T.
Have Money? Love Watches? Then Buy This Super Luxury $320,000 Titanium Phone
Celsius X VI II, a France-based startup firm has released a cell phone with flip form factor, which is priced at $320,000. Yes, you heard the price tag right. The phone, called LeDIX, is a combination of both mechanical watch and cellular phone.
Samsung's New, Luxurious OLED TV Will be Unveiled at IFA 2012 in August
Samsung will launch its 55-inch OLED TV at the IFA convention this August, which focuses on the European market over the U.S. The TV features an ultra-slim design along with a high resolution display.
Meizu Quad-Core Android 4.0 Super Phones Set to Hit China, Hong Kong Market in June
Contrary to speculations last year that Meizu MX Quad-core phone will be arriving in May, the latest buzz is that Meizu MX Quad-core device will arrive in June. The phone will come in 32 and 64GB variants.
Sony Launches $10k Super Slo-Mo Camcorder at NAB 2012
Sony has launched a new, super slow-motion camcorder that is priced just under $10,000. The camera was launched at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Nintendo 3DS Gives Louvre Museum Visitors the Tour of Their Life
The Louvre museum, in the center of Paris, is the home of the most famous paintings of all time: Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. While not a natural home for the Nintendo 3DS, owners can now take tours of the Louvre with the devices
LG Renames Optimus LTE as Optimus True HD LTE Ahead of Hong Kong Launch: Why?
Ahead of its Hong Kong launch later this month, LG has renamed the LG Optimus to the LG Optimus True HD LTE. That's along with the Spectrum and and Nitro HD names for the Verizon and AT&T versions, and LG Optimus LTE in South Korea and Japan. Why?
Apple iTunes, App Store Security Tightens
Apple has increased security measures across its services, asking users for security questions and a backup e-mail address. The new security measures were implemented on Wednesday, according to SecurityNewsDaily.
Facebook Gobbles Tagtile, Rolls Out Offers
Facebook has acquired the developers behind the customer-loyalty and rewards application Tagtile. The social network has also started rolling out offers tailored to users.
Verizon Prepping For HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Launch, Leaked Photo Suggests
Leaked images point towards the rumoured "Fireball" device for Verizon, which will launch with Ice Cream Sandwich. The device will include LTE. What could it be?
Western Digital Shipping Ultrabook-Compatible HDD
Western Digital released an ultrabook-compatible hard drive disk that aims to provide large storage sizes. The company said this will remove the trend for low-capacity and highly-priced hard drives.
Lenovo Yoga Ultrabook - High Specs at a High Price
Lenovo's Yoga ultrabook is the company's convertible ultrabook, with a 360 degree flip-and-fold design. Want to buy one? Be prepared to dig deep into your wallet as the baseline Yoga starts at $1,900.
Amazon is Now Buying Your Old CDs in Exchange of Gift Cards
Amazon users can now trade in unwanted CDs through the Amazon Trade-In Program. The service allows CDs to be sent to a third-party merchant in exchange for gift cards, though at varying costs.
LifeProof Case for iPhone: Worth Buying?
The LifeProof case for iPhone 4/4S aims to protect iPhones from drops in almost any environment. But does it live up to the claim?
Otterbox iProtection Case for New iPad 3: A Perfect Marriage Between Form and Functionality (Photos)
As part of the Defender Series, OtterBox has announced a new case: OtterBox iProtection for the new iPad. The case is available now.
Chrysler to Integrate Industry-First Wireless Mobile Charging Solution in 2013 Dodge Dart
Chrysler will be the first car manufacturer to eliminate power cords by offering in-vehicle wireless charging. The technology will debut in the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart that arrives in the second quarter of this year and allows for charging of smartphones and MP3 players.
Apple iPad Will Continue to Lead Tablet Market Till 2016
Tablet sales have been forecast by Gartner Inc. to increase by almost 100 percent from 2011 to 2012. The rise in sales will largely be due to Apple's new iPad, which will lead the tablet market for the next four years.
Huawei Ascend G300 Hits Vodafone on Friday the 13th for £100: Unlucky for Rivals?
The Huawei Ascend G300 lands in the UK this week, after previously launching in the U.S. The device is available for £100 on PAYG from Vodafone, exclusively, for three months.
LG Google TV Could Hit Market This Week: Should Apple TV and Samsung Smart TV be Afraid?
Even as Apple fans are anticipating the tech giant to launch an Apple TV set later this year, LG looks all set to launch its equivalent later this week. LG's offering will be the first television to include Google TV 2.0.
LG D1L Could Kill Samsung Galaxy S3 Hype
Ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S3, which launches later this year, LG is reportedly developing a similar device. The company has confirmed a D1L codename, though it remains tight-lipped on other aspects.
NYC Pay Phone Booths Set to Get 'Smart Screen' Makeover
Phone booths in New York City are to ditch traditional telephones, bringing in iPad-esque smart screens. The screens will be touch-enabled, allowing users to access a variety of information.
Acer Launches Ultra Portable Pico Projector with Uber Cool Specs
Acer has revealed the pico projector, a device that can be powered by a PC through a USB connection. The device is available now in Canada for $299.
Google Project Glass: Is the Augmented Reality Glasses Real or Fake?
Google's Project Glass was the company's attempt at showing the next generation of eyewear. However, is that kind of technology available?
Panasonic Set to Launch High Capacity Mobile Charger Packs
Panasonic has announced it is launching new mobile power supplies. The company claims one model can charge a smartphone four times from a single use.
New iPad 3 Poor WiFI Reception Complaints Continue to Grow: Apple Initiates Probe, Offers Replacements
A leaked internal memo says Apple is replacing new iPads that are showing poor Wi-Fi performance. The company, however, remains publicly silent on the issue.
New iPad 3: Coolest Cases for the Hottest Apple Tablet (Photos)
While the new iPad has been praised for its best-in-class display and new A5X chip, users love to add protection or functionality to the device. Despite the new iPad's connection problems, demand for the device and accessories is as great as ever.
Asus Giving Free GPS Dongle to Transformer Prime Owners to Address GPS Woes
In response to users' complaints about Transformer Primes not finding satellite signals, Asus is reportedly offering free GPS dongles
