Neowin News Feed for: Devices

The technology that lets you charge your phone with a puddle of water

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:32:28 +0100

The prospect of charging your phone with the help of a puddle of water might sound insane, but the technology is quite real, and it's going on sale soon... although it won't exactly be cheap. Read more...

Lots of Lumia 920s used to show you the big picture

Andrew Stevenson — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:25:48 +0000

The Nokia Lumia 920 has been used to advertise Dutch telecoms company KPN, and their 4G capabilities, by using 875 of the phones to create one giant video screen, 25 x 35 devices in size. Read more...

Next-generation heatsink has no fan at all

Alfonso Maruccia — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:39:02 +0100

Sandia Cooler is a new type of air-cooled heat exchanger, much more efficient that the traditional heatsink+fan combination. And it's extremely quiet, dust-immune too. Read more...

The devices of the MWC 2012: Day 1

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:19:11 +0000

The endless stream of new devices continues with Day 1 of MWC 2012, and so we again help you out with a list of devices announced today, including new Windows Phones! Read more...

The devices of the MWC 2012: Day 0

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:03:00 +0000

MWC 2012 hasn't even officially started but the stream of endless phones certainly has. To make it that bit easier for you, we've listed all the new device announcements from MWC 2012 Day 0 Read more...

New Windows Phone form factors revealed

Andy Weir — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:07:02 +0000

After last week's leak of details about Windows Phone 8, a product slide from a Nokia event has surfaced, showcasing a range of new device form factors that will soon be coming to the platform. Read more...

HTC to reduce product range in 2012

Andy Weir — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:24:47 +0000

After a 25% drop in profits, HTC acknowledges that its product range - of dozens of smartphones and tablets - is simply "too much". A leaner, more focused product portfolio is promised for 2012. Read more...

Nokia Q3 earnings: Sales better than expected, 60% drop in profit

Owen Williams — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:09:19 +0100

Things at Nokia are looking bleak. The company is reporting massive losses ahead of Mobileworld next week, and says it will be making changes to ensure it continues to be sustainable. Read more...

Dell pulls the plug on Windows Phone, for now

Brad Sams — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:06:39 +0100

Dell reportedly has no plans to produce any more Windows Phone devices. They will continue to support the Venue Pro, but don't expect any new hardware from the vendor this year, or next. Read more...

Microsoft: No Mango beta or dev devices this week

Brad Sams — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:00:27 +0100

There has been a lot of information circulating the web over the last 24 hours about what Microsoft will be releasing this week. Neowin reported that a beta of Mango would be shipped out this... Read more...

Hands on: Windows Phone 7 devices

Tom Warren — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:47:45 +0100

Microsoft announced 10 new Windows Phone 7 handsets for various mobile operators worldwide today. Launching on October 21 in Europe/Asia and November 8 for those in the Unites States, there's a number of different options for... Read more...

Microsoft shakes up consumer business with the departure of Bach and Allard

Tom Warren — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:35:44 +0100

Microsoft announced a major shake up of its Entertainment & Devices Division on Tuesday. Both Robbie Bach and J Allard, the men behind Xbox and Zune, are departing the company. The departures signal a massive reorganization... Read more...

No more Palm OS devices from Palm, other details

Sam Symons — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:36:22 +0000

Pre Central has posted Palm CEO Ed Colligan's talk with investors, revealing many interesting details. Amongst the most interesting of these is the fact that Palm will not release any more PalmOS devices after the... Read more...

Toshiba announce a range of network devices

Neowin Staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:20:02 +0000

At the Toshiba press conference they have announced a new line of networkable products included in their Televisions. These products will incorporate platforms from Yahoo, Microsoft and others to offer a rich content experience... Read more...

Microsoft confirms Zune coming to Windows Mobile devices

Tom Warren — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:30:21 +0100

It has been long rumoured that Microsoft would introduce Zune software onto the Windows Mobile operating system. In an interview with CIO magazine Steve Ballmer confirms that Microsoft is looking to port the software to... Read more...

HTC officially announces Touch HD, 3G and Viva devices

Tom Warren — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:53:08 +0100

HTC has announced 3 new handsets that are aimed at customers who want even more choice when it comes to choosing a Windows Mobile handset. The Touch HD has quad-hand GSM and 7.2Mbps HSDPA support... Read more...

Microsoft Unveils First OS for Portable Navigation Devices

Steven Parker — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:15:31 +0100

Microsoft on Tuesday introduced its first-ever embedded OS for portable devices that use GPS (global positioning system) and maps to get people where they want to go. Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 is aimed at companies... Read more...

Microsoft, Nokia Put Silverlight On Mobile Devices

Tom Warren — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:22:32 +0000

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The strategy to get its rich Internet app on cell phones is part of Microsoft's effort to make the browser plug-in a cross-platform, cross-browser product. Microsoft's bringing Silverlight to cell phones, partnering with Nokia to... Read more...

External SATA Devices To Drop Power Cables

EL1TE — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:32:07 +0000

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The Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) has announced that it is working on a new specification that will provide power to external SATA (eSATA) devices without the need for a separate power connection. Called "Power... Read more...

Garmin announces slew of new GPS devices

Brad Wardell — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:00:49 +0000

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Garmin announced a slew of new GPS products at CES this week. For those of you who like to geocache or simply want to know where you are and how to get to a... Read more...