Pebble Time Becomes Most Funded Project Ever on Kickstarter

The Pebble Time Steel. (PHOTO CREDIT: Pebble)

Less than one week after its reveal, Pebble Time is now the most funded project ever on Kickstarter.

Sony’s Project Morpheus Virtual Reality Headset Launching in First `+2016

Sony’s PlayStation 4-powered virtual reality headset, Project Morpheus, has new specs and a slightly different look (seen above). Okay, it doesn’t look that different. What’s new? For one, the screen resolution is improved: it’s now 1,920 x RGB x 1,080. The refresh rate is doubled from last year at 120Hz, and the new 5.7-inch screen also has a higher field of view (nearly 100 degrees). Oh right! It’s got a new, bigger screen at 5.7 inches! But you already guessed that. Further upping the specs is lower latency, now under 18 milliseconds.

Apple Tops Smartphone Sales in Fourth Quarter

The iPhone 6 plus, left, and iPhone 6 are displayed in Cupertino, Calif. (PHOTO CREDIT: Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP)

There’s a new smartphone king. At least for the moment.

Tinder Charging People Over 30 Extra for Premium

Feeling old yet? If you’re over the age of 30 and you’re thinking Tinder could be the key to scoring yourself a mate, you’re going to have to pay extra for the premium version, with the service assuming no longer being in your twenties means you’ve more money to burn. This assumes you’re interested in using Tinder Plus, which gives users more features than the non-plus version: namely, you can undo that swipe that you didn’t mean to do, and you can view profiles outside of your region via Passport.

Apple’s New Photos App Now Available

Apple’s new Photos app syncs images from multiple devices. (PHOTO CREDIT: Apple)

Say goodbye to an old friend, iPhoto, and hello to Apple’s new Photos app, which is about to take its place on computer screens.

HP Buying Aruba Networks for $2.7 Billion

FILE – In this Aug. 21, 2012, file photo, the Hewlett-Packard Co. logo is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. Hewlett-Packard Co. is splitting itself into two companies, one focused on its personal computer and printing business and another on technology services, such as data storage, servers and software, as it aims to drive stronger profitability. (PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Sakuma, AP)

Hewlett-Packard will acquire networking company Aruba Networks in a deal valued at $2.7 billion, the companies said Monday, as the personal computer maker continues to shift toward offering services for the enterprise market.

Ikea Unveils Furniture With Wireless Charging Spots for Mobile Devices at MWC

The range will go on sale in North America and the UK next month (PHOTO CREDIT: Ikea)

Furniture giant Ikea has unveiled a range of furniture fitted with wireless charging spots for mobile devices.