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Canonical is the main company developing Ubuntu and have come to the conclusion that the best device for convergence between your computer devices is a smartphone. They've also realized that all the really cool hardware takes several years of testing, feasibility and analysis before they actually arrive in devices and because of that, we probably won't see the ultimate convergence device (smartphone) until we all have some grey hairs here and there. For that reason, they have created a crowd-funding campaign to create this ultimate convergence device / smartphone called the Ubuntu Edge.

These days, USB flash drives are the most common of tech devices, however, there are still some rather interesting USB flash drives around like the new SanDisk Connect range of flash drives. Coming in 16GB and 32GB for the smaller SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive and 32GB or 64GB for the SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive, these devices allow you to stream movies, music and files wirelessly much like a NAS but in a more portable form. Both devices can deliver streaming to up to 8 different devices regardless of OS as it is compatible with Windows, iOS and Android.

While it isn't what mostly everyone was hoping for when Nokia teased something BIG was going to be revealed, the Nokia Lumia 625 got officially launched recently. It is the first Nokia Lumia phone to go beyond a 4.5-inch screen, instead offering a 4.7-inch screen. Boasting 4G LTE support with a 4.7-inch IPS screen using an 800 x 480 pixel resolution the new phone falls into the between entry-level and midrange with a price around RM924. Other Nokia Lumia 625 tech specs include:

• 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset
• Adreno 305 GPU
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB storage + microSD (up to 64GB)
• 4.7-inch display (800x480, IPS, Gorilla Glass 2)
• 5MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + VGA front camera
• 2000 mAh battery
• Supports FM radio + A-GPS + LTE 800/1800/2600

Samsung previously reported about their upcoming Evolved Exynos 5 Octa chipset and now are releasing all the details. Codenamed as the Exynos 5420 the chip uses a new six-core ARM Mali T628 MP6 core that (according to Samsung)  provides 2x graphics boost compared to the previous Exynos 5 Octa chipset. The main processor runs a Quad-core of 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A15 processors linked up with 4 1.3GHz ARM Cortex A7 processors in a big.LITTLE configuration. This delivers 20% more processing power than the previous chipset. 

Ever wanted a stronger flash for your teensy tiny built-in smartphone LED flash? Well, startup iblazr is currently developing such a flash just for smartphone and tablet users. The equally small world's first portable smartphone flash comes with 4 CREE LEDs that should provide 100 lux on 1m in video mode and more than 180 lux in flash mode. Less then 10mm thick, the iblazr flash connects through the earphone jack but since it has it's own built-in battery, it won't drain your smartphone. Due to its design it can be switched around for either your rear or forward camera. The free app that comes with it will let you control the brightness in either video or impulse mode. For more information check out the iblazr site.

Sony is rumoured to be developing a lens camera attachment that transmits images through NFC or WiFi to your smartphone or tablet. It can be mounted on any smartphone or tablet or it can be used separately. The wireless lens is rumoured to use the same 20.2MP Exmor R sensor and f/1.8 Zeiss lens used in the Sony RX100MII. A second version with a smaller sensor but larger zoom is also supposedly in the works. The mount system looks to be compatible with any smartphone or tablet as it looks like a magnetic lock of some sort.

After the recent blurry shots revealing the new Nexus 7 or Nexus 7 II, new information and pics have surfaced. This time around we've got some new (and better looking) images of the 7-inch tablet from @evleaks. The press renders reveal a more matte backside and the rear camera (which according to rumours could be 5MP or 8MP). While nothing else seems to be different from the current Nexus 7 tablet, it should be noteworthy that the interface is timed at 4.30 which may be a clue that the Nexus 7 II will be running Android 4.3 when it launches.

After months of leaks and teasers HTC have finally announced the HTC One Mini. Featuring the same design in a smaller form factor, the smartphone offers some interesting features at a (hopefully) more affordable price. Some of these features and tech specs include:

• 1.4Ghz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• Adreno 305 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB storage
• 4.3-inch Super LCD 3 (720p, 341ppi)
• 4MP UltraPixel rear camera (no OIS) + 1.6MP front camera
• BoomSound dual front facing speakers
• 1800 mAh battery
• Android 4.2
• Supports LTE

Confirming recent rumours that it would stop using the "Optimus" brand name for it's line of premium smartphones, the upcoming LG Optimus G2 will now be known as the LG G2 instead. The confirmation comes straight from LG Electronics themselves with a relevant press release from their LG Korea site. The press release also confirmed some tech specs of the upcoming LG G2 which include:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor 
• LTE-A support 

Samsung has recently announced an improved version of their Exynos 5 Octa chipset. While the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 already has the earlier version of the Exynos 5 Octa chipset it's performance has been overshadowed by the Snapdragon 800 from Qualcomm. Rumours indicate that the enhanced version of the Exynos 5 Octa chipset may be called Exynos Evolved  with the teaser from Samsung indicating that it will be "a more powerful, enhanced Exynos 5 Octa".