10 years of the Motorola Razr V3: The original thin phone
The Motorola Razr V3 made its debut 10 years ago this week when then-CEO Ed Zander displayed the handset during an investor's conference. Not since Moto introduced the StarTac in 1996 did the company, or any manufacturer for that matter, sweep the world with such a hot and trend-setting mobile…
Staples Connect App Makes Your Home Smarter with New Hub
It seems like everybody and their brother wants to unify the smart home with their own app and hub set up. Shortly after Wink announced its hub and app combo, Nest opened up its APIs to developers. Now, Staples is joining the gang with an updated hub, app, and new hardware partners for its own…
Using iRing Is Like Making Beats While Practicing Karate
The number of gesture-based wearable devices and systems increases on a monthly basis. But not all gesture tech is created equal, a fact that has led many to question some of the fantastic claims made by new entrants in the space. The iRing is different, however. It happens to be one of those rare…
Apple's new CarPlay Partners Include Chrysler, Mazda and more
Apple and Google are preparing to duke it out in the automotive arena, and the former just nabbed a few more partners to add to its arsenal of allied car makers. The folks in Cupertino quietly updated the CarPlay section of the site to include a handful of new names, including Alfa Romeo, Audi,…
5 Essential Mobile Security Tips
It doesn't matter if you're using iOS, Android, Windows Phone or BlackBerry, these tips apply to every mobile device that connects to the Internet."How susceptible a device is to malware depends on its operating system and how users interact with their device. There are far less threats targeting…
Samsung Launches Galaxy S5 Mini
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S5 mini, a smaller, 4.5-inch version of its flagship smartphone, the 5.1-inch Galaxy S5. Unfortunately for those who wanted the same specs in a smaller package, the 4.5-inch Galaxy S5 mini definitely does not pack the same power as its older brother. It has a…
Awesome Tech You Can't Buy Yet
Moment – Wrap-around smartwatch All the smartwatches unveiled at Google’s I/O developer conference last week may have stolen the headlines, but Kickstarter had a few of it’s own to unveil that you should definitely take a look at. Arguably the most noteworthy of the bunch is the Moment, which, in…
How to Get Android L's Performance Boost
Google on Wednesday announced an update to the Android operating system at its I/O developer conference in San Francisco. The latest version, code-named Android L, includes a revamped notification system, an updated user interface, smarter unlock features, and a new battery-saving mode. The update,…
Rumored Asus Smartwatch Could Be an Android Wear Bargain
A report published by TechCrunch, quoting inside sources, says Asus is readying its first smartwatch for release, and that when it does arrive, the price could be significantly lower than the competition. The good news is, Asus’ watch won’t run a proprietary operating system, but Google’s new…
Apple Keeps The iPod Alive With New Models And Lower Prices
The iPod touch just got a bit cheaper. Without any fanfare, Apple just updated the iPod touch line with a new 16GB model and lower prices for the 32GB and 64GB flavors. Now, the cheapest option, the 16GB model, sports all the goodies previously only found on the higher priced options. Before this…