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Up until now, there have been many GPS devices in the form of watches that track your kids. However, most of them look bulky and something most kids would try to take off the moment they could. The HereO GPS watch could change that by offering a slimmer and more colourful option, at least for kids who like to colour coordinate their wrist wear. The watch does look smaller and more likely to stay on a kid's wrist while showing time much like any other kid's digital watch. Tech specs and features seem to be limited to just that, allowing the kids to tell time while providing an alert which goes off if the device leaves a geo-fenced area pre-set according to the app it is paired with.

Smart bands look to be the straddling the gap between health trackers and more feature filled smartwatches with the Samsung Gear Fit being one of the latest smartbands from Samsung. A purely health tracker device from Samsung could also be coming in the form of the Samsung S-Circle which is basically the same as the Samsung S Band and Heart Rate Monitor Band. Basically a sensor on a wrist band, the S-Circle is expected to offer tech specs like Bluetooth LE and be relatively more affordable than your usual smartwatch. No specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details were available but we expect it to surface soon as it has already got Bluetooth SIG certification.

Goophone has a tendency to create nearly identical copies of leading smartphones and this time around is no different as they officially announce their Goophone M8. Now, what other smartphone has 'M8' in it's name? Right, the HTC M8 or the still unofficially named All New HTC One. While the smartphone it is copying still hasn't been launched yet, the GooPhone M8 looks nearly identical to the original aluminum unibody design. It may not have key features like the dual-camera dual-LED flash on the backside but it does look nearly identical at a single glance. You can also get it in gold too. Tech specs for the Goophone M8 aren't bad at all with a 1.7GHz octa-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage + microSD, 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel display, 12.6MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera and 3G connectivity. At just $230 (RM750) this phone is for those midrange users who like the All New HTC One design but not anything else. Check out the Goophone M8 site for more information.

In line with their new 4G LTE enabled DG SmartPlan, DiGi have also revealed new device bundles for the Motorola Moto G, Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy, Huawei Ascend G510, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro, Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia C, Sony Xperia Z Ultra and Sony Xperia Z1. These include the DG SmartPlan 50, DG SmartPlan 78, DG SmartPlan 108 and DG SmartPlan 148. Bear in mind that since these are postpaid plans you'll still have to sign up for the devices under either a 12-month or 24-month contract. However, DiGi have simplified this somewhat by having all contract device bundles under the DG SmartPlan set at 12-months while the other three plans are set at 24-month contracts. Check out the table below for more details:

Considering that Project Ara is already well on the way to making an affordable yet customizable modular smartphone, Blocks is going the same way but for smart watches or smart bands. Like Project Ara, each component of the smartwatch, such as the display or the GPS or processor can be customized according to the segments of the device. These segments hook up to each other to create a very angular looking smartwatch which looks more sharp than comfortable, at least to us, but lets you customize your smartwatch as you need it. For now, Blocks is more of a realistic concept render and an idea with no news yet on a possible Malaysia release date or pricing, but if it does come true it could be a good step forward for the wearable mobile device many are expecting to replace the smartphone. Check out the Blocks video for yourself in this article or go to the Blocks site for more information.

As our lives become more and more connected through Smart devices like HDTVs, TV Boxes and game consoles, it is becoming increasingly difficult to interact with them, all the more so since there is a remote for each device. For this reason, the RANGER SMARTY Remote Keyboard was created as it combines a Universal remote control with a Wireless Keyboard and Air Mouse. This dual-sided accessory lets you control your Smart TV, HDTV, game consoles and other compatible devices at a distance with a range of up 8 meters, this wireless remote has a microphone and speaker which lets you access voice calls through Skype via your Smart TV while the built-in six-axis gyro allows for air mouse motion control. Other notable features include it's ability to learn your preferences while providing an 8-channel infrared remote control function. Tech specs for the RANGER SMARTY Remote Keyboard include the following:

• 2.4GHz wireless
• Up to 10 meters transmission range (8 meters operational range )
• +4db Max Transmit Power, 3.3V, <50mA current
• 5V charge voltage, <300mA charge current
• 156(L) x49.5(W) x 10(H) mm | 74G
• 350 mAH built-in Lithium-ion battery
• Supports Windows XP/Vista/CE/7/8, Android 2.3 or above (with standard USB Interface), Linux (Debian-3.1, Redhat-9.0, Ubuntu-8.10, Fedora-7.0 tested), HD Player, TV set, Set-Top Box, DVD/VCD/CD equipment, HID compatible device

Joining the rest of the major telcos in Malaysia, DiGi have recently unveiled their new DG SmartPlan postpaid plans which will feature 4G LTE connectivity. While there was 4G LTE provided previously for the DiGi Broadband and Tablet Internet Plans, the refresh should let smartphone owners join the fray. In line with this, DiGi have removed their SmartPlan 58 and SmartPlan 88 postpaid plans to be replaced with the DG SmartPlan 50, SmartPlan 78 and SmartPlan 108 all of which feature data, voice calls, SMS and other common services. In general, the plans offer more data and a few extra features such as unlimited calls within the DiGi network during weekends and so forth. For more details check out the table and links in this article.

Sony recently showed off their latest devices unveiled at MWC 2014 which included the Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia M2, Xperia T2 Ultra, Smartwear and Xperia Z1 Compact. What is even more interesting is that all of these devices could be coming to Malaysia very soon in the coming months. While we're excited to see the latest Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet becoming available here so soon, we're also looking forward to the Xperia Z1 Compact, which to date is the only mini version smartphone to retain more or less the same tech specs as the smartphone it originated from which is the Sony Xperia Z1. Check out the Malaysia reveal dates for these devices below:

• Sony Xperia Z1 Compact ~ 2nd week of March 2014 to 1st week of April 2014
• Sony Xperia Z2 ~ 1st week of April 2014
• Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet ~ 1st week of April 2014
• Sony Xperia T2 Ultra ~ 1st week of April 2014
• Sony Xperia M2 ~ 2nd week of april
• Sony Smartwear (Core, Smartband) ~ 2nd to 3rd week of April 2014

Lenovo Malaysia will soon launch their latest flagship smartphone, the Lenovo Vibe Z for Malaysian markets as soon as next week. The Lenovo Vibe Z or K910 is one of the few Lenovo devices to pack in a 2.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor which also allows for some fast 4G LTE connectivity. Other tech specs include 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 5.5-inch display with IPS and 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, a 13MP f1.8 rear camera and 5MP front camera. The smartphone weighs in at 147g and is just 7.9mm thin with a laser etched fabric feel backside for a more textured feel. It will come packing Android 4.3. So far, there isn't any Malaysia pricing just yet, but the international pricing is set at $549 (RM1791). At the Malaysia launch, the smartphone is expected to be revealed under various Celcom LTE plans and bundles so stay tuned for more information next week.

After revealing it's midrange L Series III at the recent MWC 2014, LG have officially announced the LG L90, which is the top-of-the-line model for the new series. On top of some tempting tech specs, the LG L90 will also come packing the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, LG's new UX features and the LG Knock Code feature. Other notable tech specs for the LG L90 include:

• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8226 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + SD Card Slot (up to 32 GB)
• 4.7-inch display (IPS, 960 x 540 pixel resolution, 235 ppi)
• 8MP /5MP AF rear camera (depending on market) + 1.3MP front camera
• 131.5 x 66.0 x 9.7mm
• 2540 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat