Personal Tech

Mobile payments gain momentum with launch of Paym

Commenting on the launch of the new mobile payment system, Paym, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com, says:

Own the moment with the new Nikon 1 J4

Nikon adds the speedy Nikon 1 J4 to its growing range of portable Nikon 1 system cameras.

Samsung to host "Samsung Gear App Challenge" for Gear 2 apps

Samsung has announced that it will be holding a worldwide app challenge for Gear 2 app developers, “Samsung Gear App Challenge”, to support the wearable app market.

Industry leaders join forces to produce fitness-focused playlist featuring top artists

This week Runtastic - an innovative suite of apps, products and services that track and manage health and fitness data to motivate individuals to get in shape, stay healthy and improve overall fitness - announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group.

New tenant self-service app to drive efficiency for social housing organisations

1st Touch, UK developer of mobile systems for the social housing and local authority sectors has launched a tenant self-service app. The app, which can be fully integrated in real-time with all leading Housing Management Systems, enables a social housing organisation’s tenants to submit requests online for a wide range of services.

Panasonic HX-A500: 4K 25p wearable camcorder

The Panasonic HX-A500 is a 4K 25p wearable camcorder designed to help you capture unique moments on-the-go, putting you in the thick of the action and shoots in stunning 4K picture quality.

Shoot, get connected and share with the COOLPIX S810c

Nikon announces the new Android OS (version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean) powered COOLPIX S810c – the compact camera designed to make life even more social.

Ringing the cinema, taping TV shows and travel agents - all falling victim to technology

Experts have unveiled a list of tasks, jobs and pastimes which have fallen victim to technology – including visiting the travel agents, checking a map and writing to pen friends.

Stream online music and stored CD quality music directly on your headset with STREAMZ

STREAMZ, the breakthrough smart headphones that eliminate the hassle of a separate music player by utilizing a built-in WiFi and Bluetooth Android Music Player, has launched its Kickstarter campaign.

Healthcare in your pocket: unlocking the potential of mHealth

The European Commission has launched a consultation on #mHealth or mobile health, asking for help in finding ways to enhance the health and wellbeing of Europeans with the use of mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, patient monitoring devices and other wireless devices.

9.1ch digital surround wireless headphones system

Get a cinematic sound experience all to yourself in the comfort of your home with the new MDR-HW700DS digital surround wireless headphones system from Sony. Explosive surround sound is delivered via the world’s first 9.1ch digital surround headphones.