Kano’s Got The Computer Any Kid Can Build, Anywhere

They set out with a mission to enable any kid to build their own computer from a lego-like kit, now for Kano the next step is to make sure children across Asia have that access – an interesting endeavor considering the impact the concept could have – especially on an enormous Indian youth demographic.

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Amazon Prime monthly subscriptions now available; Prime Video launched as standalone service

If you are a fan of Amazon’s Prime delivery service, but don’t like the fact that it’s only available as an annual subscription, here is some good news: the online retailer has rolled out a monthly subscription for it.

There are, however, a couple of important facts worth knowing about the new subscription. Firstly, it costs $10.99/month, meaning around $130 a year, which is way more when compared to the current $99 a year annual subscription.

And secondly, the new monthly subscription does not include the Amazon Prime Video service, which is currently included in the $99 yearly…

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Metallic design, May launch tipped for Samsung’s C series smartphones

As you might already know, Samsung is working on a new ‘C’ series of smartphones, with the SM-C5000 being spotted on Zauba last month and on Geekbench recently, revealing some of its key specs.

Now, thanks to a new report, we know a bit more about the new series. The report says that the C series will feature thin metallic bodies, and is expected to launch in the month of May (next month). As for the launch markets, the phones are expected to be exclusive to China.

Aside from the SM-C5000, a C7000 model is also said to be in the works, although not much is known about it at the moment….

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New Nubia Z11 Mini teasers focus on device’s camera

Nubia (the ZTE sub-brand) has released a couple of new teasers of its upcoming Z11 Mini smartphone. The teasers focus on the device’s camera, with one of them confirming that the phone will come with an updated NeoVersion camera system, and saying that it will be “Simply Beautiful.”

Another teaser – which the Chinese company shared on its Facebook page – features a jumping cheetah being snapped, effectively conveying that the device’s camera will be very fast.

Meanwhile, the company’s GM Ni Fei revealed that the camera will come with a new feature dubbed Clone Mode, although he…

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