My wife and I recently welcomed our second child, and our older son has just turned four. When we tell other parents that we both work from home, their expressions predictably turn from envy to horror in a matter of seconds. On the one hand, yes, it’s wonderful that we […] Read the original post…
Month: May 2014
Toshiba introduces the best of performance and elegance in the new KIRA
Toshiba Gulf FZE launches today the KIRA, a 13.3-inch touchscreen Ultrabook that combines elegant design, meticulous craftsmanship and unparalleled performance. Read the original post by Al Bawaba
Blumoo review: Control all your home entertainment gear from one app
If it takes you one or two button presses on three separate remotes just to watch a movie, Blumoo is for you. Read the original post by Susie Ochs
Refurb Element 32″ 720p LED LCD HDTV for $150 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, TigerDirect offers the factory-refurbished Element 32″ 720p LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. ELCFW329, for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $27, although we saw it for $10 less in October. Features include a […] Read the original post…
Australian hacker utilizes Apple’s Find My Phone to lock and hold devices for ransom
Owners of iPhones and iPads in Australia received some rather bizarre alrts, detailing the seizure of their Apple hardware by a hacker who has utilized the Find My Phone feature to remotely lock said devices. A message was sent to the locked products reading “Device hacked by Oleg Pliss” and […] Read the original post…
Refurb Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS Camera Bundle for $70 + free shipping
Canon offers the factory-refurbished Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Silver bundled with the Canon Deluxe Leather Case, model no. PSC-2070, and 8GB SDHC Secure Digital High-Capacity Card for $69.99 with free shipping. That’s $19 under our mention of a similar, new camera three weeks ago, and […] Read the original post…
NewsgroupDirect: 1TB block of Usenet for $30
NewsgroupDirect offers a 1TB block of Usenet for $30. That’s $8 under our mention from last year and the best deal we’ve seen for block Usenet newsgroup access. This plan includes 50 SSL-encrypted connections, over 2,105 days of binary retention, and discounts on Ghost Path VPN. Deal ends June 11 […] Read the original post…
Coboc Cables at Newegg from 49 cents + $2 s&h
Newegg offers a selection of Coboc SATA, USB, and Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7 cables, with deals starting from 49 cents. Shipping starts at $1.99. A couple of best bets, each with $1.99 for shipping: Coboc 18″ Serial ATA III 6Gb/s Data Cable for 57 cents (pictured, low by $1) […] Read the original post by…
Apple iPad w/ Retina Display 32GB WiFi + 4G Verizon for $475 + free shipping
BuyDig offers the Apple iPad with Retina Display 32GB WiFi + 4G Tablet in Black, model no. MD523LL/A, or White, model no. MD526LL/A, for $479.99. Coupon code “DIG5″ cuts it to $474.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 below our January mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a […] Read the original post…
Used Macs at OWC from $449 + free shipping
Other World Computing discounts a selection of used Apple iMacs and MacBooks, with prices starting at $449. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. Each item is covered by a 90-day OWC warranty. Note that for most models, availability is limited. Some best bets: Used Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz […] Read the original…
PNY 64GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $25 + free shipping
TigerDirect offers the PNY 64GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive, model no. P-FD64GTBOP-GE, for $34.99. Coupon code “JYD128113″ cuts the price to $24.99. (Amazon offers it for the same price for Prime members.) With free shipping, that’s a buck below last week’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. […] Read the original post…
Teclast P78HD Tablet Delivers High Resolution Display For Just $100
Just when you thought that there is no better value for your hard earned dollars when it comes to getting a decent tablet for a Benjamin with the HP 7 Plus Android-powered tablet, along comes Chinese tablet manufacturer Teclast with their latest model, the Teclast P78HD, which will cost all […] Read the original post…
Toshiba Launches Industry’s First 4K HDMI(R) to MIP(R) Dual-DSI…
Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch of “TC358870XBG”, the industry’s first[1] 4K High Definition Multimedia Interface to MIPIA dual-DSI converter chipset with video format conversion. Read the original post by Sys-Con Media
Monster urBeats by Dr. Dre In-Ear Earbuds for $35 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, 1Sale offers the Monster urBeats by Dr. Dre In-Ear Earbuds with In-line Remote & Mic in Black for $34.99 with free shipping. That’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current low of $55.) […] Read the original post…
Australian Mac and iOS users are reporting their devices have been remotely locked by Hackers for ransom
A number of iOS and Mac users in Australia are reporting on Apple Support Communities and Twitter that their iPhones, iPads and Macs are being locked remotely by hackers, and are demanding a ransom to get access to their devices again. Hackers seem to be using Find my iPhone to remotely lock the device. […] Read the original…