There’s no doubt about it: for a company that makes most of its money from web ads, Google knows how to make an adorable self-driving car . Read the original post by Engadget
Month: May 2014
Wonderland for New Yorkers: 48 Hours at Electric Daisy Carnival
NEW YORK — Memorial Day Weekend was anything but quiet as the annual Electric Daisy Carnival descended on MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Read the original post by TheStreet.com
Asus Smartphone-Tablet Hybrid Shows Potential, a Few Kinks
NEWS ANALYSIS: A quick hands-on with the Asus PadFone, available to preorder from AT&T June 6, shows its advantages, but may need fine-tuning. Read the original post by Valerie Richardson
ARM Buys Duolog for SoC Configuration
Duolog’s Socrates platform will enhance ARM’s capabilities for integrating IP onto SoCs, officials said. Read the original post by Valerie Richardson
Apple’s Smart Home platform revealed: Will be extension of Made for iPhone program
Earlier this week, a report claimed that Apple will unveil a new “Smart Home” platform at WWDC that would make it easier to control equipments like lights, security systems, household appliances using the iPhone. Continue reading → Read the original post by Jason
ViewSonic PJD6544w
The ViewSonic PJD6544w is a bright, lightweight WXGA projector with great text quality and a good range of connection choices. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Rumored Split-Screen Multitasking Feature for iOS 8 Not Ready for WWDC Preview
The rumored split-screen multitasking feature said to be coming with iOS 8 is still a work in progress and won’t be previewed at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to Brian Chen of the New York Times. Designed for the iPad Air and possibly a larger-screened iPad to […] Read the original post by Juli…
VSCO Cam review: Take photos, edit, and share online in one snazzy iOS package
You can separately lock the focus and exposure—tap the screen with two fingers to conjure up separate focus and exposure reticles. There are no shortage of camera app replacements to choose from, but that doesn’t mean they’re commodities. Despite excellent choices like Camera+ and Top Camera, there’s always room for […] Read the original post…
Self-driving cars, medical wristbands, home automation, and oversharing
It’s like Johnny Cab without the guy! Google’s ride is here, and it’s a cute little car. Plus we talk about Samsung’s Simband, what an Apple entry into the home-automation market might mean, and Facebook’s latest attempt to cut back on the oversharing. With guests Jason Cross and Leah Yamshon. Read the original post by…
Stream Web for iOS actually makes mobile web browsing fun
This browser app is refreshingly mobile-first. Read the original post by Leah Yamshon
Nokia to Launch Network Security Unit
The move comes as some vendors, like Cisco, bulk up their security capabilities, while others, like Alcatel-Lucent, sell their security groups. Read the original post by Valerie Richardson
Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla Over-Ear Headphones for $739 + free shipping
BuyDig offers the Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla Over-Ear Headphones, model no. 713805, for $989. Coupon code “AUDIOPHILE” cuts it to $739. With free shipping, that’s $1 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current price low by $61.) Features include velour earpads, […] Read the original post…
Apple’s ‘Smart Home’ Initiative Focused on ‘Made for iPhone’ Certification, Not Deep Integration
Earlier this week, a report suggested Apple has plans to unveil a new smart home initiative at WWDC. This platform would allow the iPhone to directly control lights, security systems, and other household gadgets, with Apple giving third-party device makers official approval for integrated devices. Gigaom has some […] Read the original post by Juli…
T-Mobile to hold Uncarrier 5.0 event on June 18
T-Mobile shook up the US carrier industry last year with its “Uncarrier” plans that eliminated two-year contracts to make way for contract-free plans with much cheaper rentals. The carrier is now gearing up to further build upon on the Uncarrier approach, in a press event in Los Angeles on the 18th of […] Read the original post…
HP Officejet 8600 All-in-One WiFi Inkjet Printer for $100 + free shipping
Staples offers the HP Officejet Pro 8600 N911a e-All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer, model no. CM749A#B1H, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for the in cart-price of $99.99 with free shipping. (Click through to Staples to find it.) That’s $20 below our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total […] Read the original post…