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New drum technology Sensory Percussion aids in playing digital beats on analog skins

Sunhouse had a Kickstarter for a drum technology called Sensory Percussion that allows users to play digtal beats by hitting real analog skins.

Jul 20, 2015 11:05 PM EDT


Greek banks reopen after three-week closure

Greek banks opened their doors for the first time in three weeks. Depositors can withdraw money, but restrictions remain.

Jul 20, 2015 10:29 PM EDT


Out in August: Next Generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Launch Is Confirmed; New Design to Rival iPad Air

A year after the Galaxy Tab S series has been released, the time has come to welcome the next installment and see the upgrades to the Android tablets we have come to love.

Jul 20, 2015 09:36 PM EDT


Sony will demo Project Morpheus VR headset at GameStop Expo 2015 for the first time

Sony's Project Morpheus will have its demo at GameStop Expo 2015 on Wednesday, September 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas allowing the fans to try it for the first time.

Jul 20, 2015 09:57 AM EDT


Waterproof Polar Loop 2 Activity Tracker is more than an improved version of the original

Polar introduces Loop 2, a fitness armband that calculates heartbeat, calories, movement and sleep. It also prompts the user of incoming calls, messages and appointments from the events calendar synced with handsets. The wearable costs $119.95.

Jul 20, 2015 09:39 AM EDT


Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge gets additional memory and more juice from Incipio Offgrid Case

Mobile accessories manufacturer Incipio created a new Offgrid battery case that will give more storage memory and battery life for the Samsung Galaxy S6 family.

Jul 20, 2015 09:19 AM EDT


Furniture e-retailer Made.com aims to rival Ikea, raises $60M for European expansion

Made.com promises to give Ikea a run for its money. The e-retailer says it will expand its European markets, including Germany, using $60M in newly-raised funds.

Jul 20, 2015 09:06 AM EDT


Trump not apologizing for insult against McCain

Donald Trump stands his ground. The Republican presidential contender says he is not apologizing despite criticisms over his remarks against Sen. John McCain.

Jul 20, 2015 08:55 AM EDT


MOOV NOW, a new top of the line fitness wearable aka the next-gen Artificial Intelligence coach

MOOV has recently unveiled a smart fitness wearable MOOV NOW, which uses artificial intelligence to help you stay fit.

Jul 20, 2015 05:09 AM EDT


Mexico auctions oil blocks to increase production but failed to attract giant international companies

After 77 years of monopoly, the oil blocks in the Gulf of Mexico is on auction for foreign bidders, but only 2 out of the 14 blocks were successful, with ONGC losing out on their bids.

Jul 20, 2015 02:48 AM EDT


Reddit draws the line; proposes stricter content policy

Reddit’s co-founder and CEO imposes stricter rules in the site against porn, sensitive content, and harassment. This move is in line with former- CEO Ellen Pao, who resigned early this month after users and administrators of the site “harassed” her in the open discussions.

Jul 20, 2015 02:41 AM EDT


Xshot Deluxe Selfie Stick with Bluetooth Remote - Click When Ready

Xshot Deluxe Bluetooth Remote will break the selfie shot game. Hopefully, it can help people adhere to the new "selfie stick rule"

Jul 20, 2015 02:16 AM EDT


Amazon Echo gets another voice, now a sportscaster

Ask Alexa about sports schedules and scores as Amazon Echo launches a newly added feature. Last month, Amazon added story-telling in Alexa's job secription through Audible.

Jul 19, 2015 11:49 PM EDT


HTC Vive set for October release, future plans involve social media engagement

The HTC Vive, HTC and Valve's virtual reality headset is about to be released in October. There are plans of in the future to incorporate social media in the virtual reality unit where the VR can be used to communicate with people remotely.

Jul 19, 2015 07:04 AM EDT


Microsoft's Cortana private beta program launched for US and China app testers to run on Android devices

Microsoft had sent a private beta version of Cortana on Android for its beta testers in the U.S. and China only. The public beta version will be launched a few weeks from now.

Jul 19, 2015 06:52 AM EDT


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