Gizmon iCA5 turns your iPhone 5 into a rangefinder camera

Gizmon iCA5 turns your iPhone 5 into a rangefinder camera Fool people into thinking you own a Leica when you’re really only taking Instagram photos Gizmon has launched the iCA5, an iPhone 5 case that clads Apple’s mobile in the clothes of an old-timey rangefinder camera. Obviously the iCA5’s “lens” is a dummy, and the iPhone 5’s camera still takes shots through an opening in the corner, but the case isn’t just for show: you can attach different accessory lenses (sold separately) to add effects like fisheye and centre focus, and there’s a working shutter button at the top of the case....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 295 words · Amber Garcia

Google and Asus offer money back to early Nexus 7 owners

Google and Asus offer money back to early Nexus 7 owners Miffed about the Big G’s recent price slash for its flagship tablet? Perhaps a little money back into your coffers will help ease the pain Asus and Google are offering vouchers and cash back to earlyNexus 7adopters who bought the tablet before its price drop last month, in which we saw the 8GB model replaced by£160 and £200 16GB and 32GB versionsrespectively....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 310 words · Christopher Sanchez

Google Drive set to kill Dropbox with desktop folders and 5GB free storage

Google Drive set to kill Dropbox with desktop folders and 5GB free storage Google’s cloud storage system is right around the corner and the web’s been treated to a shower of leaks Google Drive is – in theory – days away from a big unveiling and the cloud storage system looks like it will take on rivals like Dropbox, iCloud and SkyDrive in the free space fight. Wepreviously moanedabout Google only offering 1GB of free storage versus 2GB for Dropbox, 5GB for Apple’s iCloud and 25GB for Microsoft’s SkyDrive....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 357 words · Pamela Cantrell

Google Fiber TV brings 1Gbps internet to America today

Google Fiber TV brings 1Gbps internet to America today It looks like Google Fiber TV is going to be a fully supplied service, with fibre optic broadband in support Google Fiber TV launched today bringing 1Gbps fibre optic broadband to Kansas City in the US. The big G planned to offer this service in a bid to speed up the deployment of fibre optic broadband by the broadband and paid TV industries....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 375 words · Alice Patel

Google Glass patent hints at features

Google Glass patent hints at features Transparent display, microphone, camera, touch pad and voice recognition controls detailed on document A patent document has revealed some likely features and specs forGoogle Glass. Referred to as a “wearable computer device” in the application, it features a see-through lens that doubles as a display and a camera on the arm. There’ll be a touch pad for control purposes, but voice controls will also be incorporated: say a name and it’ll find the person in your contacts book (showing it to you on the display)....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 414 words · Alexander Zamora

Google indoor maps hits UK, helps you find platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross

Google indoor maps hits UK, helps you find platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Latest Google maps update helps directionless gadgeteers find their way indoors Google has launched its indoor maps service in the UK, allowing users to find their way around more than 40 UK venues via detailed indoor floor plans. Selected sporting arenas, train stations and museums are covered, as are department stores like Harrods. Simply fire up Google Maps in a supported location, zoom into your location, and let the indoor floor plan automatically load up for your perusal....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 271 words · Marissa Gray

Google Nexus 10 manual leaks online

Google Nexus 10 manual leaks online More details on Google’s Samsung-made flagship slate have leaked on the interwebs, just a few days before its official announcement The Samsung-madeGoogle Nexus 10is expected to be officially revealed atGoogle’s event on Monday, but that hasn’t stopped its manual from leaking online. Rumoured to have an iPad-trumping 2560×1600 10.1in display with an eye-watering 299ppi, the leaked manual also reveals a distinctly curved design that even Apple’s ravenous patent lawyers would have difficulty picking on....

August 31, 2021 · 2 min · 292 words · Jose Rowe
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