A young tech startup Pangea Electronics, based in Berlin (Germany), is prototyping and developing a modular notebook Pangea Sun. It will feature an exchangeable Battery module, OS module (which includes processor and memory), Screen module and Keyboard module. Its advantage is that customers don't have to buy a new notebook to update the processor. Because of the modular … [Read more...]
Motorola reveals Moto Z2 Play and several new Moto Mods
Motorola has announced Moto Z2 Play smartphone - the next generation of Moto Z Play, that was well-received by public last year. Z2 Play is lighter and thinner than its predecessor and is compartible with Moto Mods, as well as all Moto Z phones. It will be sold for $499 wth availability from Verizon or Motorola’s website this summer. … [Read more...]
Andy Rubin’s Essential smartphone has modular features similar to Moto Mods
Essential Products startup was created by Andy Rubin, Android founder, who left Google in 2014. According to WIRED, he wants to make Essential Products the first great gadget maker since Apple, one that builds and distributes an open platform that will power billions of phones, watches, light bulbs, and toaster ovens that are about to come online. Andy insists, that devices … [Read more...]
Motorola partners with Amazon Alexa, plans to reveal new Moto Z modules
A few years ago Amazon unveiled its new product Amazon Echo. It is a cylindrical speaker continuously connected to the cloud-based AI, called Amazon Alexa. Echo listens to commands and comes up with a response or triggers a task. The more you use Echo, the more it adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary and personal preferences. … [Read more...]
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45, a high-end customisable smartwatch
TAG Heuer, Swiss watch manufacturer, has recently presented the next generation of TAG Heuer Connected watches. Connected Modular 45 smartwatch design allows customers to pick parts and customise the watch before buying it. The lugs, strap, buckle, digital face and physical module can all be swapped. There are up to 4,000 different watch variations, says the company. … [Read more...]
Inhale MotoMod, air quality sensor, available on Indiegogo
Indiegogo campaign page reveals that Inhale MotoMod for Moto Z smartphones can collect real-time air quality data from your environment and turn it into practical health recommendations. It measures PM 2.5, Ozone, CO2, humidity, pollen, as well as air temperature. … [Read more...]
Alcatel’s A5 LED modular phone revealed at MWC 2017
Alcatel, a company widely known for its low-budget quality phones, has just announced its new modular handset – A5 LED. It is expected to go on sale in the UK and Europe in May with subsequent release in the US. The retail price has been set at affordable €199 (approximately $210). … [Read more...]
Nexpaq preps to deliver gadgets to Kickstarters
We've got a word from a Nexpaq rep that the first batch of modular gadgets (approx. 150 units) will be sent out before the end of this month. The second batch (approx. 850 units) is to follow in March/April. … [Read more...]
Fantom Dynamics launches crowdfunding campaign for Linc Smart Walkie-Talkie MotoMod
The campaign page on Indiegogo states, that Linc Smart Walkie-Talkie MotoMod for Moto Z smartphones is a revolutionary must-have communication tool for every outdoor enthusiast. The mod by Fantom Dynamics mounts to any Moto Z smartphone using on-board phone magnetic connectors. Once mounted, the smartphone launches the Linc app which allows full access to walkie-talkie … [Read more...]
Motorola launches Moto Mods Developer contest on Indiegogo
Motorola, Lenovo and Verizon are partnering with Indiegogo to engage and inspire developers to make modules (aka Moto Mods) for Moto Z smartphone, that customers are desperately waiting for. The possibilities are practically limitless, from infrared cameras, e-ink displays, game controllers and printers to metal detectors, inventory tag readers, blood pressure monitors and even … [Read more...]