The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids is a playfully designed, engaging Android tablet geared toward children, but it’s just too expensive without offering any appreciable advantages over the competition. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Month: December 2013
Lowepro CompuDay Photo 250 Camera Backpack for $45 + free shipping
B&H offers the Lowepro CompuDay Photo 250 Camera Backpack in Black, model no. LP36297-0AM, for $44.95 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $25. It accommodates laptops up to 15.6″ and features a removable accessory pouch, adjustable straps, pockets, and side access. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s…
10 Favorite Electronic Gadgets Sure to Top Holiday Wish Lists
Here’s a look at what technology products will find their way into the hearts and minds of this year’s holiday shoppers. Read the original post by Kelly
Early Experiences with Apple Retail Store iBeacon Technology Prove Mixed
Earlier today, Apple launched its “iBeacon” initiative in its U.S. retail stores, allowing users of the company’s iPhone app to opt in to receiving location-specific notifications and access to other information while browsing in the stores. Following the announcement of the new system, ISI analyst Brian Marshall headed […] Read the original post by Eric…
Learn How to Make Your Own Great Apps with Xcode Fundamentals [Deals Hub]
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iBeacons brings in-store ‘hyperlocal’ selling to Apple Stores
Walk into an Apple Store from now on, and your phone might start trying to sell you those sweet earphones you’ve been looking at for awhile. Apple on Friday morning activated its new iBeacons system at all 254 stores in the United States, part of an apparent attempt to expand […] Read the original post…
Toshiba 50L7300U
The Toshiba L7300U series of LED-backlit HDTVs offer some nice extra features and an overall solid HD picture, but there are better performing models out there for around the same price. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
LG Exalt (Verizon Wireless)
The LG Exalt is a higher-end feature phone in an era of smartphones, but even as such, it falls short on call quality and camera performance. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Apple’s external antitrust monitor comes under fire
An editorial at the Wall Street Journal takes to task Judge Denise Cote and Michael Bromwich, the external monitor appointed to oversee compliance with the ebook antitrust case against Apple. (online.wsj.com) Read the original post by Wall Street Journal, Macworld
The Walking Dead Game Season 2 Release Date Revealed On Steam
Telltale Games has been keeping the release date and pricing for the second season of The Walking Dead pretty close to themselves, although both pieces of extremely important information have been revealed on Steam. Read the original post by Ubergizmo
IaaS Performance Benchmarks Part 4: Google Compute Engine
As part of my project comparing IaaS services, I tested Google Compute Engine and also compared it to AWS. Here are the results. Read the original post by Joe Masters Emison
Leaked photos of Razer’s Kazuyo iPhone Game Controller
If you’re planning to buy the MFi (Made for iPhone) game controller than you will soon have another option in addition to MOGA’s Ace Power and Logitech’s Powershell. Continue reading → Read the original post by Gautam
The Week in iOS Apps: The Final-est Fantasy!
The Final-est Fantasy! This week’s roundup of apps includes the latest generation of a beloved game series and the beginning of a new Disney franchise. Also: ways to organize your email and your gifts this holiday season. The Elements in Action You may already be familiar with Touch Press’s The Elements: A Visual […] Read…
Spotify reportedly planning free mobile service, go toe-to-toe with iTunes Radio
Spotify may be one of the world’s leading music subscription services, but currently only offers a free, ad-supported model to folks listening along on the desktop. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, that might be about to change: Spotify AB is planning a free, ad-supported version of […] Read the original…
More revelations about the Time Inc. spinoff
There are some dishes, like homemade beef stew, that get increasingly flavorful the more times you cook them. Read the original post by Fortune