Articles by: Scott Nichols

Reenact Minority Report at home this May

Leap Motion shoves release of gesture control tech to late July

By Scott Nichols, Michelle Fitzsimmons published 25 April 13

Updated The Leap Motion controller brings gesture tracking to PC and Mac, though a delay has pushed its release until mid-summer.

Mailbox email app signed, sealed and delivered to Dropbox

By Scott Nichols published 15 March 13

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Dropbox expanded its cloud empire to email by purchasing the Mailbox email app for iOS.

Ultra HD streaming may be possible before supported TVs are affordable

Netflix predicts 4K streaming within the next two years

By Scott Nichols published 14 March 13

4K video will be a streaming staple before cable providers catch up if Netflix has its say.

Twitter's birdsong could turn into real songs later this month

Is Twitter preparing an official Twitter Music app?

By Scott Nichols published 13 March 13

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Twitter is reportedly building its own music app after acquiring music discovery service We Are Hunted.

Valve puts a valley between itself and Xi3 Piston 'Steam Box'

By Scott Nichols published 12 March 13

The first unofficial Steam Box is even less official than originally thought, launching without Valve backing.

IE 10 enables Flash as default with new update, Microsoft miffs iPad

By Scott Nichols published 12 March 13

Windows 8 and Windows RT users can now browse most Flash content with Internet Explorer 10.

Security could be the key to the iPhone 5S

Take that, eye scrolling: iPhone 5S said to have fingerprint scanner

By Scott Nichols published 11 March 13

Reports out of China point to fingerprint sensors built for the iPhone 5S's NFC support.

Will Samsung 3D video conversion software pop up in Galaxy S4?

By Scott Nichols published 11 March 13

A new Samsung trademark points to new 2D-3D converting tools that may debut with the company's upcoming flagship phone.

SimCity is a great game, if anyone actually ever gets to play it

Virtual cities left abandoned as 'SimCity' server issues persist

By Scott Nichols published 7 March 13

With players unable to connect to servers, game creators promise solutions to get the game up and running again.

Maybe you can teach an old Kinect new tricks

Microsoft shows off Kinect's upcoming kicks - 3D scanning and gesture control

By Scott Nichols published 6 March 13

Microsoft announces new Kinect functionality coming in future SDK updates, including touch-less pinch-to-zoom.

Google hasn't completely forgotten its iOS users

Google Maps doesn't get lost on way to first iOS app update

By Scott Nichols published 5 March 13

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The iOS version of Google Maps received an update today, adding features like syncing with Google Contacts.

Is there anything compromising on your home screen?

Android lock screen security flaw outed on a Galaxy Note 2

By Scott Nichols published 4 March 13

TechRadar Pro

A lock screen vulnerability could give an attacker access, albeit limited, to your Android home screen.

Internet Explorer gains web market share as Chrome drops, report finds

By Scott Nichols published 1 March 13

According to data from one market watch firm, February saw market share gains for all web browsers, except Chrome.

Wacom teases HD mobile tablet built for the creatively inclined

By Scott Nichols published 1 March 13

Wacom answered many digital artists' prayers by hinting at an upcoming mobile tablet.

Nokia's latest is the Lumia 720, and no physical keyboard is in sight

Nokia warns not to expect a QWERTY Lumia anytime soon

By Scott Nichols published 28 February 13

Despite consumer requests, a physical keyboard won't make a comeback on Nokia's near-future Windows Phone 8 handsets.

HTC One will be HTC's only flagship phone this year

By Scott Nichols published 28 February 13

This year, HTC is putting all of its muscle behind the new flagship HTC One.

Qualcomm has a unique definition of "easily."

Qualcomm confident Snapdragon 800 'easily' beats Nvidia's Tegra 4

By Scott Nichols published 27 February 13

MWC 2013 A Qualcomm executive takes a swing at Nvidia's mobile chips at Mobile World Congress.

Zynga needs to turn on the puppy dog eyes

Zynga shutters and consolidates CityVille 2, Words with Friends studios

By Scott Nichols published 25 February 13

The troubled social game maker reduces studios to stay afloat.

What took Nokia so long? Did the maps get lost along the way?

Nokia's maps and navigation apps spread to more Windows Phones

By Scott Nichols published 25 February 13

TechRadar Pro

A trio of Nokia navigation apps are finally available on all Windows Phone 8 handsets.

EU sets fall deadline for Google antitrust verdict

By Scott Nichols published 22 February 13

The European Commission will continue its Google antitrust investigation after an August break.

What records did the Z10 break, exactly?

BlackBerry Z10 sales may be weaker than expected

By Scott Nichols published 22 February 13

Multiple analyst firms slashed their BlackBerry Z10 projections, expecting poor sales for the smartphone.

Purported casing leak might reveal Retina for iPad mini 2

By Scott Nichols published 21 February 13

The iPad mini 2's rear casing is exposed in new photos that hint at new colors and Retina displays.

Yahoo redesigns its homepage with mobile-friendly news feed

By Scott Nichols published 20 February 13

Yahoo announced a homepage update with an infinite scrolling feed and new social features.

Last minute report says PlayStation 4 will adopt Xbox Live-like subscriptions

By Scott Nichols published 20 February 13

A new rumor also suggests that it could be November before we see the new system launch in the U.S.

Researchers getting grip on first 'feeling' bionic arm

By Scott Nichols published 19 February 13

A new prosthetic limb is capable of simulating the sensation of touch for amputee patients.