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Pantech Discover hands-on: A solid AT&T smartphone for just under $50

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Earlier this morning we mentioned the new Pantech smartphone with AT&T, the Discover. This device will be available in just a few days time, on January 11. But perhaps key for some -- the Discover will launch at a rather nice price point -- $49.99 on a two-year agreement. And unlike some budget priced phones, the Pantech Discover has a rather nice set of specs.

ZTE partners with Nuance for voice app support to include the new ‘Car Mode’

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Coming out of CES earlier this morning, we learned that Nuance had added some new features to Swype. And more recently we have learned that Nuance has partnered with ZTE. The ZTE partnership is described as being multi-year, but really means that ZTE smartphone users will have the power of voice thanks to Nuance.

Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses shown off at CES

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Vuzix recently announced that they had released the SDK emulator for the M100 Smart Glasses. And while we suspect the success of the glasses may come down to apps, we were interested in learning some additional details about the glasses themselves. Not to mention, spending some hands-on time.

Asus Qube Google TV unveiled with Google Play access and 50GB of cloud-storage

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

We had known that Asus was planning to launch a Google TV offering at CES. Of course, thanks to the FCC we also started to get familiar with what the Qube. And well, coming out of CES, Asus has come forward with an official announcement for the Qube Google TV. The catch, they have yet to offer anything in terms of pricing or a release date.

Trakdot provides real-lime luggage tracking from your Android device

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Coming out of CES, we have word of a gadget that we suspect those traveling may have wished had been announced ahead of the show. The gadget is the Trakdot Luggage tracker and just as the name would imply, this will allow you to keep track of your luggage. In fact, the Trakdot Luggage tracker provides real-time tracking.

Pantech Discover with 4.8″ display and Android 4.0 announced for AT&T

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

While Pantech is often thought of as a budget device here in the US market, the company may be looking to change that opinion with this latest AT&T announcement. Pantech, along with AT&T have announced the upcoming availability of the Discover smartphone. And nicely done, with a few exceptions, the Pantech Discover looks to be a handset to consider -- especially at the announced price point.

MadFinger Games teases Dead Trigger 2 for Q2 2013

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

We have been pretty big fans of the Dead Trigger game. Of course, as a solid game that is often updated and available for free, it would probably be harder not to like. On that thought, it looks like Dead Trigger fans have a follow-up to look forward to seeing arrive later in the year.

Alcatel One Touch Idol and Idol Ultra smartphones unveiled during CES

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

In addition to the announcement for the One Touch Scribe X and Scribe HD-LTE smartphones, Alcatel also announced the One Touch Idol and Idol Ultra during CES 2013. These devices have yet to get any official pricing or release details, however Alcatel is touting the One Touch Idol Ultra as the "world's slimmest smartphone" which comes courtesy of the 6.45mm thickness.

Alcatel One Touch Scribe X and Scribe HD-LTE smartphones unveiled at CES

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Alcatel has come to CES and wasted no time in getting started with the announcements, which include the One Touch Scribe X and Scribe HD-LTE smartphones. Or maybe more accurately given the display size, the Scribe X and Scribe HD-LTE phablets. But regardless of the name you choose to use, these One Touch devices will each have a 5-inch display.

PowerA announces the MOGA Pro controller with spring 2013 availability

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Many will likely remember the MOGA name due to the recent giveaway where PowerA offered the controller (along with Modern Combat 4) for free. Well, for free with small fee for shipping. That model MOGA aside though, the company has come to CES and officially announced the next-generation MOGA controller, the PowerA MOGA Pro.