Gadgets
You could easily be excused for thinking you’re in a scene from Minority Report with the recent invention of a window that doubles as a computer monitor.
Samsung has created the remarkable Transparent Smart Window — a window that works as a computer monitor too.
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by Lana Galea January 19, 2012 (3 weeks ago)
Tags: CES 2012, Minority Report, Samsung, Samsung Smart Window
Gadgets
By now you’ve read all the lists that will tell you what to pick up people at the last minute for the Holidays. But what about those things that seem like good ideas at the time, but are definite no-no’s when giving gifts? What about coming up with a list of gifts that may mean one thing to you, but something else to another?
And don’t forget all those the gifts we simply shouldn’t punish anyone – not even our enemies or in-laws – with. Where are those lists? Well, here’s one now:
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by Bob December 28, 2011
Tags: Christmas shopping, Christmas tree, gifts not to buy
Design
Apple’s latest magical device – the iPhone 4S – arrived with a healthy dose of fanfare, but just a few weeks later there has been a growing number of complaints regarding the shorter battery life.
In the tech blogging world, an incident like this is often the kiss of death for some gadget manufacturers, but thus far Apple doesn’t seem to be getting skewered like Sony, Nokia, or Samsung usually do.
Are you a geek who is under this impression? Why are we so willing to turn a blind eye? Is this blatant favoritism for a beloved company? Or is this just our misinformed perception? Come voice your opinions in the comments below!
by Bob November 9, 2011
Tags: Apple, iPhone 4S, Nokia, Samsung, Sony
Gadgets
While activities change, wardrobes are swapped out, and life gets just a little bit sleepier during the colder months, one thing remains constant – your Apple idevice.
Whether you are an iPhone devotee, an iPad enthusiast or just a plain old iPod Touch user, your toy/tool/best friend is constantly getting new apps that inspire, stimulate and entertain all year round. So what are the latest that you should look out for this autumn? Try these on for size.
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by Bob November 3, 2011
Tags: 500px, Instapaper, iOS, iOS Apps, iPad, iphone, iPod, Jetpack Joyride, Jets, Subtext
Gadgets
What does Halloween mean to you? Is it an excuse to fulfill that cross-dressing dream? Or maybe it allows you to stuff yourself with candy and recapture your childhood. However you see it, we all can admit that it is almost never as cool and satisfying as you want it to be.
So before you run out and get that Angry Birds costume you’ve been talking about all year, we want to give you some alternative ideas that may breathe new life into an over-marketed, often unimaginative, and pretty tired holiday.
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by Bob October 30, 2011
Tags: Arturo Castro, Blackout Haunted House, Halloween, REAL-3DPF, Utah Aerials
Cars
With summer quickly fading away, it’s sadly now time to put away the sandals, raise the top back up on the convertible, and start putting away the grill. Fall is arguably one of the most beautiful seasons, but there is no question that is also slower paced, less temperate and generally less engaging.
Thankfully there are plenty of toys that will keep us occupied no matter how dreary things get after the leaves change. Here’s some of the best we’ve seen most recently.
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by Bob October 13, 2011
Tags: Amazon Kindle Fire, Barbour, BMW, Canon, Fall fashion, Porsche, Porsche 909 Pipe, Sony Personal 3D Viewer, Wacom Inkling
Design
We all love coffee in some shape or form, cold or hot, light or dark, and what’s so amazing about it is that there are countless ways to make and enjoy it.
So if you want to go beyond the conventional drip, or are tired of spending too much money on multiple trips to Starbucks (or other local coffee haunt), what is the best thing to do?
Here are some of the most popular and upcoming ways to make the perfect cup.
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by Maria September 27, 2011
Tags: Bialetti, Bodum, Chemex, Coffee, Espresso, French Press, Hario, Nespresso, Williams Sonomo
Design
Can you take a guess as to which cell phone is the greenest? Where many tech geeks only seem to care how ‘cool’ their cell phone looks when they pull it out at some hipster gathering, global companies are working on refining their environmental impact (whether for altruistic or economic reasons).
According to a recent study by GoodGuide, where nearly 500 phones were tested, several well known companies came up on top – though one was notably missing (here’s looking at you, Apple).
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by Maria September 22, 2011
Tags: GoodGuide, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson