After being spotted back in February, the Vibe Z smartphone has been made official by Lenovo, but sadly, our hopes of a wide international release haven't be realized.
Rochester Optical has announced it'll be releasing its own prescription lenses for Google Glass in the next few weeks. Various options will be available, with prices expected to start from $100.
We'd already heard a rumor about LG's plans for a wrist-worn fitness tracker, and now a new leak has given us an early look at the device. Named the Lifeband Touch, it may make an official appearance at CES 2014.
Archos has revealed plans to launch a range of smartwatches at CES 2014. The connected, wearable devices will be compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, and could start from as little as $80.
A mugger didn't get what he wanted when he accosted Kevin Cook in Central Park just after Christmas, as the old flip phone handed over wasn't even deemed worthy enough to have for nothing.
Samsung has started teasing us about its plans for CES 2014, beginning with news of a new Exynos processor. It's not saying what the chip will be, but we wonder if it'll be a 64-bit challenger to Apple's A7.
TCL, the firm known internationally as Alcatel, has announced the octa-core Idol X+ smartphone, which comes bundled with a fitness tracking wristband called the Boom Band.
Nokia has removed its Here Maps app from the iTunes App Store, citing problems adapting it to iOS 7, saying the new operating system ruins the user experience.
Asus has released a teaser video giving us a few hints of what it will announce at CES 2014. It seems we'll be getting a pair of new tablets, one of which may run both Android and Windows 8.
Toshiba has provided a few more details about its unusual dual-lens smartphone camera module, which will not only offer Lytro-like refocusing, but also the ability to remove objects from images taken with the camera.
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum, an iconic 80s computer, is being brought back as a Bluetooth keyboard accessory for Apple iOS products, where it'll be compatible with dedicated apps including some exclusive games.
BlackBerry has announced it's to partner with electronics manufacturer Foxconn, and the pair will launch a BlackBerry 10 smartphone in early 2014, but its release will be initially limited to Indonesia.
Samsung and Intel will be demonstrating the latest version of Tizen just before Mobile World Congress begins at the end of February next year, but there's no indication a launch will quickly follow.
Umano, the iOS and Android app where professional narrators read the news to you, has been updated with brand new features. These include new partners including DigitalTrends, and subscriptions to your favorite news sources.
Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has announced it wants to break into the U.S. market, and will be showing off its hardware during the CES 2014 tech show.
Oppo announced the N1 camera phone back in September, and will put the powerful, innovative device on sale December 10 for $600. The N1 can claim two world firsts: a rotating camera module, and the option of installation CyanogenMod's Android firmware as standard.
Move over Google Glass, here comes the Atheer One. The may not be subtle, but if the company's dreams come true, the Atheer One could be our window into an amazing 3D, augmented reality world, straight out of your sci-fi dreams.
Jolla has announced its Sailfish OS smartphone is now on sale to customers in Europe, with deliveries expected to take place in the new year, along with news that all pre-orders will be completed by Christmas.
Chinese manufacturer Vivo has launched the XPlay 3S, the world's first smartphone with an amazing 2560 x 1440 - that's 1440p - pixel resolution touchscreen.
OnePlus is a new smartphone manufacturer, started by a former Oppo vice president, and its goal is to build the 'perfect' smartphone. To reach this lofty goal, it wants your help.
If 2013 has been the year of the 1080p smartphone display, then what will 2014 bring us? How about 1440p, or 4K resolutions? Here's our guide to the smartphone screens we'll be looking at over the next year or so.
The latest person to highlight our obsession with smartphones is a cartoonist for the New Yorker, but unlike others, he's preaching consideration rather than abstinence. Soon, he may have a smartphone of his own.
Huawei has announced the Honor 3X, its first smartphone to use an eight-core processor. Unlike early, similar chips from Samsung, the Honor 3X can use all eight cores at the same time.
LG has taken the Optimus G Pro and given it a small update, primarily in the name department. To fall in line with its new branding, the G Pro has been replaced by the LG Gx, which comes complete with 4G LTE connectivity.
Mobiado, a Canadian company which produces luxury mobile phones, has announced a new model. The Professional 3 AF is made from aluminum, stainless steel and sapphire crystal, but lacks a high tech spec.
If keeping up with all the events over the weekend is a chore (or you're too lazy or indecisive to figure it out), then PicYourWeekend is here to help sort out your social life.
Google and LG appear to be shipping a slightly revised version of the Nexus 5, which cures commonly faced problems such as rattly buttons, poor speaker performance, and a SIM tray that just won't fit properly.
A new version of the Pebble smartwatch's software has been released. Version 1.14 brings a few bug fixes, plus several interesting new features, such as Do Not Disturb and an option to turn notifications off entirely.
Sony has announced a new flash drive suitable for use with smartphones and tablets. It works with a micro USB port, provided your device has USB On The Go connectivity, and comes in three different sizes.
Oppo has teased the arrival of the Find 7, a new device listed only as coming soon from the Chinese manufacturer. Previous rumors have suggested the specification will be very high.
If you're frustrated by the standard Google Play or App Store search engines, then you could give Knicket.com a try, which introduces a cross-platform app search complete with a set of handy filters.
Asus has launched a new Padfone model. This time it's the Padfone Mini, which sees a smaller 4.3-inch smartphone dock with a 7-inch tablet, giving users the best of both worlds.
LG and Sony have become the latest manufacturers to launch Google Play Editions of their popular new products. From LG, we have the G Pad 8.3, and from Sony the Xperia Z Ultra, both of which run stock Android 4.4 KitKat.
Leap Motion's 3D gesture control system has already made its debut on a laptop, and now according to the company's CEO, we may have less than a year to wait before it arrives on smartphones and tablets.
