A few days ago, Google prematurely released the Google Keep service, only to pull it back down on the same day. For those who missed that, Google Keep is a note taking application for Android that syncs with your Google Drive account. Now, the service has been officially announced in the form of the Google Keep app on the Play Store. It is a very basic note taking app meant for quickly jotting down your tho ...

Today at Samsung’s global Unboxed event, the company unveiled the Galaxy S4. This phone represents the latest and greatest in Samsung Mobile offerings and will be the template for all high-end phones that come out between now and next year when the Galaxy S5 comes along. The homegrown apps, the extra features, and even the hardware will set the tone. Is what Samsung has to offer enticing? Is the Galaxy S4 a ...

This week at the fabulous and varied series of events known as South by Southwest down in Austin, Texas, Google has made it clear that they’re not getting in to the fashion business – but they’re not letting up when it comes to experimental implementation of technology, all the same. With the brand new “Talking Shoes” integrated in to a fabulous pair of Adidas high-tops you’ll find yourself understanding ra ...

Android continues to dominate inside a struggle to be the lid smartphone system through the world, thanks in part to Samsung, which reigned as the premium phone manufacturer pertaining to 2012. Android grew its currently significant chunk of the smartphone business to 68.8% last year, while Apple’s iOS operating system stayed effectively in second place with 18.8% of smartphone shipments, according to new s ...

Diamond Multimedia has introduced an Android-powered set-top box dubbed the AMP2000. The device is actually a follow-up to Diamond's AMP1000 which launched last summer. Interestingly, the new AMP2000 is apparently packaged "with Google TV," although it remains unclear if the box runs Mountain View's full-blown TV OS, or some sort Android-based hybrid offering. Either way, we're fairly certain the AMP2000, l ...

There are currently a number of tablets on the market today aimed at kids in specific age groups. These tablets usually have flashy designs and are often ruggedized because, yes, kids tend to drop things. Recently, an interesting new tablet aimed specifically at older kids known as the Nabi XD surfaced on the 'Net. The tablet can be easily paired  with an optional keyboard dock, combining the functionality ...

I think we can all agree that on-screen mobile keyboards, whether for tablets or smartphones, are far from perfect. One of the biggest downsides and most frequent complaints? There isn't much in the way of real tactile feedback, making it somewhat difficult to touch type. Recently, a new multitouch virtual keyboard - dubbed Slice - hit Google Play for Android devices. Essentially, the app offers a series of ...

At first glance, the new Android-powered Toshiba Excite 10 SE tablet doesn't seem to differ all that much from the other 10-inch tablets in the company's Excite lineup. However, there is one major notable difference between the new Excite 10 SE and some of the other tablets Toshiba has offered in the past, namely the  price. Indeed, the Excite 10 SE sells for $100 less than its 10-inch predecessor, weighing ...

PengPod has confirmed that it will be shipping 7 and 10 inch tablets with support for Linux and Google Android this January. Founded by Neal Peacock, the company is currently engaged in fundraising efforts and has already managed to surpass its initial $49,000 goal. As such, backers who pledged more than $120 or more should be receiving their tablets in just a month or so if all remains on track. As Liliput ...

The upcoming Ouya console is probably the device most commonly associated with the concept of Android-powered gaming in the living room. Wise wants to change that with its TIVI. While we don't think the TIVI will be raising millions of dollars on Kickstarter anytime soon liked the star-studded Ouya, the PC-on-a-stick does pack in some pretty sweet specs, including a 1.6GHz Cortex-A9 dual-core processor pair ...