There are fitness wearables that track steps , gauge your quality of sleep and monitor your stress , but few combine all three. Read the original post by Engadget
Month: October 2013
James Dyson Award 2013 finalists
James Dyson will announce the winner of the international student design award that carries his name in a little over a week, so it’s an opportune time to take a closer look at a few of the finalists. Read the original post by Gizmag
How to avoid big international iPhone data charges
Taking an iPhone on an international trip can be a harrowing experience. Every time you post a status update to Twitter or check your email, you imagine your wireless carrier charging you a fortune in international data roaming fees. But there are ways to stay connected while you’re traveling without freaking […] Read the original…
MacBook Pro Ivy i5 Dual 2.5GHz 13″ w/ Retina for $1,100 + pickup at Micro Center
For in-store pickup only, Micro Center offers the 3.6-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 2.5GHz 13.3″ Laptop with Retina Display, model no. MD212LL/A, for $1,099.99 with free shipping. That’s $50 under our shipped mention from two days ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new unit. […] Read the original post…
Livescribe 3 Smartpen is a $150 Note-Taking Companion for Mobile Devices
Go back a year in time and the Sky Wi-Fi pen was quite a sensation. And yet there were issues that it faced. Read the original post by I4U Future Technology News
Parallels 9 and Fusion 6 run neck and neck in virtualization contest
In my head-to-head review of VMware Fusion 5 and Parallels Desktop 8 last year, I said that “the two programs have evolved into near twins of each other.” Both were highly capable virtualization programs that shared many similar or identical features—and this year’s release of Fusion 6 and Parallels 9 […] Read the original post…
How to use iCloud Keychain
Apple’s new iCloud Keychain aims to solve an irritating problem: even if you’ve entered usernames and passwords on your Mac, you still have to reenter every single one manually on your iPhone and iPad (as well as any other Macs you use). As of OS X 10.9 Mavericks and iOS 7.0.3, however, […] Read the original post…
5 personal safety apps that watch your back
It’s dangerous to go alone! Take one of these apps. Read the original post by Amber Bouman
Web portal Sohu says quarterly profit down 20 per cent due to higher expenses but rev…
Sohu.com Inc., operator of a popular Chinese Web portal, said Monday its quarterly profit fell 20 per cent due to higher expenses but revenues rose. Read the original post by Weyburn Review
Owners of Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pros Reporting Keyboard and Trackpad Freezes, Boot Camp Install Issues
A growing number of Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro owners in Apple Support Communities forum threads are reporting various problems with both the 13 and 15-inch models of the laptop, including lockups with the keyboard and trackpad on the 13-inch version, as well as difficulties installing Windows 8 and Windows […] Read the original post…
SSDs at newegg: 10% off + free shipping
newegg cuts 10% off all SSDs, with a $20 maximum discount per order, via coupon code “NAFSAVETENOCT28Q”. Plus, most items include free shipping. That’s one of the best discounts we’ve seen on SSDs at newegg, although we’ve seen similar general discounts recently — such as an extra 10% off your […] Read the original post…
Rocketfish Mobile Hard Shell Case for Apple iPad mini for $5 + $2 s&h
As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the Rocketfish Mobile Hard Shell Case for Apple iPad mini in Blue, model no. RF-PDMH2B, for $4.99 plus $1.99 for shipping. (In-store pickup is also available.) That’s $15 off list and the lowest total price we could find. This polycarbonate case […] Read the original post…
Refurbished Logitech Keyboard with Cover for iPad for $30 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, 1Sale offers the refurbished Logitech Ultrathin Bluetooth Keyboard with Cover for 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-Generation Apple iPad in Black, model no. 920-004013; Red, model no. 920-004917; or White, model no. 920-004722; for $29.99 with free shipping. (DealFisher via Rakuten Shopping has it for the […] Read the original post…
LG G Flex Announced With Curved Display And Self-Healing Powers
Samsung and LG were both said to launch phones with curved displays. Samsung launched theirs: the Samsung Galaxy Round , and now week later LG has revealed theirs as well: the LG G Flex. Read the original post by Ubergizmo
iPhone / iPad App Price Drops: Shardlands, Henri Le Worm, more
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad which have dropped in price, as listed below. At up to $9 off, most are at or near the lowest prices we’ve seen. The deals, all with applicable platforms noted: Shardlands for iPhone, iPod […] Read the original post…