Month: March 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook responded harshly to a new book  about Apple in the post-Steve Jobs era, calling the narrative “nonsense.” The book,  Haunted Empire, was authored by Yukari Iwatani Kane and published today by HarperBusiness. Continue reading → Read the original post by Julie

BuyDig offers the Wenger SwissGear 16″ Digitize Deluxe Laptop Backpack with Tablet/eReader Pocket, model no. GA64081201, for $39. Coupon code “LETSGO” cuts it to $34. With free shipping, that’s $3 under our November mention and the lowest total price we could find by $11. It features an MP3 player pocket, […] Read the original post…

We knew that Google was cooking up a version of Android designed specifically for wearables, and today the company followed through. Read the original post by Gizmag

Motorola might be headed for China and its new home at Lenovo after a brief stay in the Google plex, but it’s clear that Moto is still in the loop when it comes to the future of Android. Read the original post by Gizmag

There is a case to be made that Apple is doomed without Steve Jobs. Kane just fails to make it. Worse, she doesn’t even try. Skip it. I was tempted to make that my entire review. But it would be a disservice to anyone considering buying Yukari Iwatani Kane’s new […] Read the original post…

BuyDig offers the Wenger SwissGear 15.6″ Granite Laptop Backpack, model no. GA-7335-07F00, for $34.95. Coupon code “LETSGO” drops it to $29.95. With free shipping, that’s $2 under our November mention and the lowest total price we could find by $9. It features a stabilizer platform, front organizer pocket, and padded […] Read the original post…

As one of its daily deals, Google Play offers downloads of Ryan Hemsworth’s Small Lost MP3 Single for free. That’s the best price we could find for this track. (Amazon charges $1.29.) Deal ends today. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s Edition

On top of looking at Frontline Commando 2 at GDC 2014, we checked out another game from Glu that’s launching this week called Pirates of Everseas. On the surface, it’s a casual city building game where you collect coins from houses and resources from farms on your own little tropical […] Read the original post…

Google is launching an “Android Wear” project to expand the world of wearable computing for consumers, starting with developer tools for Android smartwatches. Read the original post by Julie

U.S. stocks climbed, extending the best two-day gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index in five weeks, as housing data bolstered confidence in the economy and Vladimir Putin said Russia isn’t seeking to split Ukraine. Read the original post by The Washington Post

The HP Spectre 13t-h200 x2 is a detachable hybrid ultrabook/tablet with an elegant design, but it doesn’t compare well to ultrabook competitors. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

The Epson DC-12 Document Camera can be a little frustrating to learn how to use, but it’s highly capable, and it offers 1080p resolution and an HDMI connection. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Ground Zeroes, the prologue to the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain, showcases thrilling gameplay and Kojima Production’s beautiful Fox Engine, but the game’s brevity may leave many Gearheads feeling a bit flat. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Apple CEO Tim Cook has given his thoughts on the new book on Apple, Haunted Empire: Apple after Steve Jobs, and he’s not fan. This isn’t surprising, given the critical nature of Yukari Iwatani Kane’s book. Based on interviews with current and former Apple executives and business associates, Haunted Empire […] Read the original post…

As one of its daily deals, Best Price Optics via eBay offers the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Pentax, or Nikon for $269.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $39, although the Canon version alone was $51 […] Read the original post…