CES 2014 was jam-packed with all sorts of crazy stuff, but one of the many distinct themes at the show was the evolution of interfaces by way of virtual reality and touchless sensors. VR has been an unfulfilled pipe dream for too long, but when we start seeing concrete products […] Read the original post…
Month: January 2014
OXA 10,000mAh External Battery Pack w/ LED Flashlight for $19 + free shipping
Easierbuy via Newegg offers the OXA 10,000mAh External Battery Pack with LED Flashlight for $18.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for any 10,000mAh battery pack, and it’s a current low for this one by $9. It features two USB ports. Deal ends January 18. Read the original post by dealmac…
JPMorgan earnings drop on legal costs
JPMorgan Chase kicked off bank earnings season by saying it earned $5.3 billion in the last three months of 2013 JPMorgan Chase kicked off bank earnings season Tuesday, reporting it earned $5.3 billion in the last three months of 2013, as settling its role in the Bernard Madoff scandal and […] Read the original post…
How to keep people from messing with the System Preferences on your Mac
When we first set up our Macs we tweak and adjust settings to suit our own personal preferences. The worst thing in the world is when someone comes along and doesn’t respect our Mac. We’ve all experienced it from time to time. They pop into System Preferences like they own […] Read the original post…
Next-gen strategy game engine lets you control an army of 5,000 units at one time
Every real-time strategy game has some kind of population cap, limiting the number of units that can be placed simultaneously on a player’s terrain. Read the original post by Engadget
New ‘Umoove Experience’ iOS Game Demos Face and Eye Tracking Technology
Umoove, an Israeli startup developing mobile-based face and eye-tracking technology, today released a new game that demonstrates its current work on tracking using the iPhone’s front-facing camera. Umoove Experience: The 3D Face & Eye Tracking Flying Game is a simple app that allows users to fly through a […] Read the original post by Juli…
Apple Details iOS User Interface That Compensates for Device Motion
Apple has received a patent — originally filed for in 2007, when the original iPhone was only months old — that allows an iOS device to adjust its screen to make it easier for users to interact with the touchscreen when it detects movement (via AppleInsider). For example, play […] Read the original post by…
Acer DLP Projector for $250 + free shipping
For its newsletter subscribers only, Newegg offers the Acer DLP Projector in Black, model no. X1163, for $299.99. Coupon code “EMCPWWP224″ cuts the price to $249.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $56. It features a native resolution of 800×600, 2,400 lumens brightness, and […] Read the original post…
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour Named IGN’s Free Game of the Month
IGN is giving away free promo codes for Gameloft’s Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour as part of their Free Game of the Month promotion. The first-person shooter is normally $6.99 on the App Store. Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour was originally released for iOS devices in December of 2012, […] Read the original post by…
Apple’s Back to School discounts go live in Australia and New Zealand; Get Free Gift Cards with purchases
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Google is creepy, but you shouldn’t automatically fear it invading your Nest
You can’t be a player in the Internet of Things without things, preferably really nice things. But Google’s a data company, never forget. Read the original post by Susie Ochs
Kinyo ArtDio USB VoIP Conference Speaker with Integrated Mic for $9 + $3 s&h
As one of its daily deals, Yugster offers the Kinyo ArtDio USB 2.0 VoIP Conference Speaker with Integrated Mic for $9.97. Cou[on code “FreeYugBuck” makes it $8.97. With $3 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3. It features automatic pause and resume functions and a […] Read the original post…
Seidio accessories keep your iPhone and iPad protected!
BIG Thanks to Seidio for sponsoring our #CESlive coverage at CES 2014! CES 2014 has come to an end, as has our #CESlive coverage for the year. It was an amazing week (and a busy one to boot!), with 70 guests taking to our stage over four days. One of our big sponsors for the year was […] Read the…
Verizon Announces Tesco Win, Talks Retail Challenges, Opportunities
The Target data breach was Ocean’s Eleven–level sophisticated, said a panelist during a Verizon event on the challenges retailers face. Read the original post by Kelly
TextExpander update fixes excessive CPU usage, more
TextExpander for Mac has been updated to version 4.2.1, with fixes and smaller improvements galore. Among the issues fixed with this release are excessive CPU use after multiple expansions, as well as a timing issue that could lead to crashes during expansions. TextExpander now pre-fills a URL field if Add […] Read the original post…