Month: March 2014

When iBeacon was originally launched back with iOS 7 last year, most people didn’t know of its true potential. A new iPhone app however plans to utilize iBeacons to its full potential with the help of user determined functions. Continue reading → Read the original post by Valerie Richardson

Apple’s iBeacon technology is poised to influence the retail sector by offering a personalized shopping experience to customers, but it may also have personal benefits by interacting with apps when a user is at home. As spotted by TechCrunch, new iOS app Placed gives us a […] Read the original post by Kelly Hodgkins

According to a new survey conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners or the CIRP, iPads stick much longer with customers in comparison to iPhones. This can almost be likened to the Macs which also tend to have long life cycles compared to conventional computers. Continue reading → Read the original post by Valerie Richardson

A4C offers the refurbished Soul by Ludacris SL99 In-Ear Headphones for $16.67. Coupon code “SPRING10″ cuts them to $15. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our refurb mention from last month and the lowest total price we’ve seen for these headphones. (It’s also the best price we could find for […] Read the original post…

Fry’s Electronics offers the LG 50″ 3D 1080p 120Hz WiFi LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 50LA6200, bundled with four pairs of LG Cinema 3D glasses for $699 with free shipping. (You’ll see this price during checkout.) That’s tied with our December mention as the best price we’ve ever seen […] Read the original post…

Virgin Mobile offers the Apple iPhone 5s 16GB Smartphone (no contract) in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray for $384.99 with free shipping. That’s $55 under our mention from last week and the best price we’ve ever seen for this prepaid iPhone with any carrier. (It’s also a current low by […] Read the original post…

As a reader discovered, Newegg offers the OCZ Vertex 460 Series 240GB 2.5″ Serial ATA 6Gb/s Internal SSD, model no. VTX460-25SAT3-240G, for $189.99. This $30 mail-in rebate cuts the price to $159.99. With $3.58 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $5, although we saw it […] Read the original post…

Bass line We’ve got some serious beats in this week’s iPhone-case roundup, with an accessory that will make you the…light of every party. And if you’re not the clubbing type, we’ve still got plenty of choices, from the finest of leathers to the sturdiest of modern plastics. CalypsoCrystal The Book (iPhone 5 and […] Read…

With every New Year comes a new range of top electronics gadgets and 2014 is no exception. Read the original post by Examiner.com

Today Only: Purchase the Versio Mobile 3.4A Lighting Connector Car Charger w/ USB Port and save 46% With this car charger from Versio you’re not only getting the quickest and most efficient 12W charge available, but are also protected from overcharging and overheating. The coiled-style cable makes it easy to store […] Read the original…

Amazon offers the Beyerdynamic DT990 Professional Over-Ear Headphones, model no. AMS-DT-990-PRO-250, for $129.95 with free shipping. (B&H Photo Video charges the same.) That’s $5 under our mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen. (It’s also a current low by $69.) Features include a 5Hz […] Read the original post…

Games by independent videos have been widely successful, even in the midst of major developer houses. Prominent among these games is Flappy Bird, which caused quite a sensation for being one of the most addictive games, before eventually going off the radar. Apple is now highlighting such apps on the […] Read the original post…

A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) suggests iPad owners replace their tablets less frequently than their iPhone-owning counterparts, who upgrade almost every two years. The longer iPad replacement cycle may be more like the Mac, which tends to be replaced every 2-4 years, or possibly even televisions […] Read the original post…

Mobile accessory maker Zagg has released its latest screen protector called invisibleSHIELD GLASS. The new scratch-resistant shield is available for the iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5 and later, the HTC One, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy Note III, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5. GLASS is a 0.4mm thick tempered glass screen […] Read the original post…

One of the best things about iTunes is the ability to make smart playlists to group content according to simple conditions. In this week’s column, I look at two questions about smart playlists: one about listening to different podcasts in chronological order, and another about the Category condition. I also […] Read the original post…