Make Mine a Large One
Planet Computers releases its second phone with a qwerty keyboard I recently returned to Planet Computers’ London offices to check out production models of the Cosmo Communicator, which we first…
A Key Device
F(x)tec releases a smartphone with a pop-out qwerty keyboard Android phones with physical keyboards are like buses: you wait ages for one, then three come together. I’ve covered Planet Computers’…
A Cosmopolitan Alternative
Planet Computers aims to improve on its first phone-with-a-keyboard Last week I went to see Planet Computers to check on the progress of their second iteration of the Gemini phone,…
Gemini’s Push to Fulfil Its Promise
Planet Computers Unveils Further Progress on Its Keyboard Phone Last week I went to see Planet Computers to hear how its crowd-funded Gemini phone-with-a-keyboard is progressing. The device has now…
Body Hacking? There’s an App for That
The Personal Mobile Tech Providing Digital Drug Effects The popularisation of mobile phones initially triggered widespread fears about the effect of sustained exposure to electromagnetic radiation. The benefits of,…
The Gemini PDA Arrives
Crowd-Funded Pocket Rocket Starts Shipping When I backed the Gemini project exactly one year ago, I was excited to be contributing to something that promised to be a bit different:…
The E-Patients Using Phones to Call for Change
Many Pain Points Still Need Treatment Virtual GP services began to be discussed as early as the year 2000, and health advice is now the second-most searched for topic online….
Gemini: A Tale of Two Halves
A Smartphone with a Key Difference Last week I went to see the Gemini, a new device produced by UK-based Planet Computers. The aptly named Gemini twins a six-inch touch-screen…
Dr VR
Virtual Reality for Real Maladies The immersive nature of virtual reality (VR) technology makes it valuable for use in fields including education, marketing and design, as well as its roots…
Bionic Battles
Cyborg Olympics Showcase a Range of Robotics The development of bionics has led to the first Cybathlon competitions: an arena to demonstrate advancements in powered assistive devices. The premise is…