Facebook is not very popular in China. Okay, let me rephrase that; Facebook could be very popular in China if it was not banned there ever since 2009. Chinese government does not see freedom of the Internet as something worthwhile, and have blocked many foreign websites from appearing on the chinese web. This, though, does not stop Facebook from ...

Android must have had lots of fun, keeping us in the dark about Android 8.0's real name. Still, all good times must come to an end... Later today, Android will officially reveal the real name of its new OS. Still, as you know, the rumour train has no brakes!, hence why the above picture. The graphic has been posted online by one Evan Blass (all hail), ...

Andy Rubin's startup phone can now be bought in Essential, Best Buy and Sprint, both from their websites and retail stores. Sprint is an exclusive Essential Phone provider in the United States. Every version of the phone is unlocked and supports every big network. Phone's retail price is $699. It can also be bought for $14.58 per month for 18 months. ...

The above information comes from one Dave2D, reasonably well known Tweetster and YouTube tech reviewer. Dave2D's claim is somewhat backed by the fact that Essential Phone became available for pre-order in Canada merely a day after his announcement. According to Telus, the store that offers the PH-1 as a Canada-exlusive, device will cost CA$1050. Specific ...

Some believe it will be Oreo; others swear it will be Oatmeal. David Ruddock from Android Police may or may not know which name it will be called, but he does claim to know when will we know the name. According to Mr Ruddock, Android will hold some sort of event on August 21rd - day of solar eclipse, by the way - during which the company will reveal ...

Google Hangouts is down in multiple parts of the USA due to an unknown issue. If you attempt to send a message via a Hangout, all you will get is a ”Message not delivered” notice. As of now there is no word on the nature of the problem and when will it be solved. This kind of glitches usually does not take long, though, so be patient. I am sure ...

Renders have surfaced on the Russian Facebook-esque social network VKontakte (because rusky cannot play with everyone else and have to do everything their own way). Their Yota Phone 3 is quite an original project. Its main feature seems to be dual display setup; phone has both a regular front screen and a monochromatic one on the back cover. Why the secondary ...

Do you know a company called Shenzhen Neo Electronic? It is a chinese tech manufacturer who produces, among other things, Internet cameras that can be installed in a varity of household items. Now imagine yourself buying their webcam and installing it in your child's teddy bear, so you can keep an eye on her/him even when away from home. After some ...

It did not work out with smartphones, so now FB is trying out a different device avenue. Word on the e-street is that FB is working on a video chat device nowadays. The thing is said to be the size of a laptop; its features include touchscreen and ”smart camera”. Everything else that we know is that it is in prototype phase and that it will ...

Oren Peli, writer and director of the infamous ”Paranormal Activity”, works on an app that will allow its users to find, create and join events in their neighbourhood. Application is called Spot. Surprised? Do not be. Before venturing into the creepy movies industry, Mr. Peli worked as a computer software programmer (according to WikiPedia, ...

Device's specs have not yet been revealed, but it is believed that it will share more or less of its specification with its predecessor (same Android 7.0 OS, same dual rear camera setting), BL5000, while improving on some. BL7000's improvements are said to include a huge 7060mAh battery (compared to BL5000's already very impressive 5050mAh - I think ...

”Smartphone zombies”, they are called - people who walk the streets with their heads bent down to their smartphone screens, unaware of their environment. They are prone to walking into other people or objects on their way, sometimes saying ”Excuse me” before going back to whatever their smartphone's screens offer them at the moment. ...