Friday, August 30, 2013
Second-gen Nexus 7 still plagued by multitouch issues after software update
If issues persist, early adopters may have to live with faulty hardware.
HTC tricks out some phones with Fetch and Mini+ accessories
The Fetch will help you find a phone you left behind; the Mini+ will let you talk with your phone without holding it to your ear. But the gadgets don't work with all HTC phones.
TV binge-watching at its best
Nothing better to do during the long holiday weekend? Try binge-watching some great streaming TV.
5 Android mail apps for the Gmail-weary
Maybe a new app will help you wrangle those massive piles of email.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: Rugged and ready for adventure
If Indiana Jones used a smartphone, this would probably be it.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Review: Hate Plus tries to wrap up a story that already ended
Hate Plus, the add-on-cum-sequel to 2012’s Analogue: A Hate Story is wonderfully written, but doesn’t invite nearly the level of emotional investment as its predecessor.
Diggers on the move: Indie darling Terraria goes mobile
The indie hit Terraria makes the move to mobile.
Facebook’s data policy changes put your face front and center
The social network clarifies its data use policies in the wake of a class-action lawsuit settlement.
How to see what your Facebook profile looks like to others
Wondering if your private pictures and posts are public? It's easy to find out!
GameStick Android game console set for September 30 retail launch
The $80 Android-based game console is on sale through several online retailers, including Amazon and GameStop.
Vodafone confirms talks on selling its Verizon Wireless stake
Vodafone confirmed the talks Thursday in response to media reports that the companies were discussing a possible deal worth more than $100 billion.
Lil Bub meets Grumpy Cat: The Internet can end now
There's just nothing left to say or do. It can all only be downhill from here.
Mobile phones, meet uncrackable quantum cryptography
Researchers claim to have developed a way to bring photon-bending quantum cryptography to mobile phones, creating a nearly uncrackable connection
Pay what you want for the Humble Comedy Bundle's DRM-free laughs
Hollywood may fear the transition to digital, but comedians aren't scared to follow online gold, and with the Humble Comedy Bundle, charities are the benefactor. Pay what you
You gonna eat that? The sharing economy's worst offenders
Your parking space, half-eaten burrito, and luxury yacht could be huge moneymakers if you’d give them a chance.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Report: Android product head Hugo Barra to leave Google
Barra heads for greener pastures at Chinese handset manufacturer, Xiaomi, but what will that mean for Android?
Gimme Shelter: Herd cubs in this premier badger simulator
Might and Delight’s Shelter is a sublime badger-herding experience.
Twitter tweaks its site and mobile apps to make conversations easier
Twitter is updating its site and mobile apps to make it easier for users to carry out conversations on the site and share them with others outside of Twitter.
Twitter revamps timeline with new conversation view
Following conversations on Twitter just got easier with a new iOS, Android, and desktop update.
Srsly? Bitcoin, selfie added to Oxford dictionary
What do bitcoin, emoji, and selfies have in common? They're all now official words, at least according to the Oxford dictionary.
Struggling Nintendo announces 2DS handheld, cuts Wii U price
The new handheld system is $40 cheaper than the Nintendo 3DS, and it plays all the same games, albeit without a 3D screen.
3DGo streams 3D movies you might actually want to watch
Why buy a 3D Blu-ray player to watch movies on your TV when you can just stream them instead?
New 3D printing DRM copies Netflix's moves to blockade physical pirates
Now that 3D printing's becoming more popular, the rush to curtail copyright infringement begins.
Even LG doesn’t seem that excited about their new tablet
The new LG G Pad 8.3 doesn't seem to bring anything radically different to the mini Android tablet table.
Google slashes Nexus 4 price to $199 off-contract
The best deal in smartphones just got even cheaper ahead of the rumored launch of a low-cost iPhone.
Google slashes Nexus 4 price to $199 unsubsidized, is a Nexus 5 inbound?
The best deal in smartphones just got even cheaper ahead of the rumored launch of a low-cost iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy Mega review: 'It doesn't fit in my pants'
It's like trying to put a cutting board in your pocket.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Hands-on: Parallels Access runs your Mac apps on your iPad
Parallels is best known for letting you run Windows on your Mac. Now, with Parallels Access, it's entering the more crowded niche letting you run your Mac's apps remotely from your iPad. Here's our first look.
Nissan plans to offer affordable self-driving cars by 2020
Nissan said it’s already building an autonomous-drive proving ground in Japan.
Disney Infinity Review: Finally, a game with all the wit, charm, and crass commercialization of a Disney movie
Disney's attempt at duplicating Skylanders' fusion of physical toys and video games has some issues, but it's incredibly fun.
Facebook does Prism damage control with first government request report
The U.S., of course, led the list of countries fighting for access to Facebook’s user account data.
Apple now is the company most targeted by patent trolls
All but two of the top 30 companies targeted by "patent trolls" seeking licensing fees are in the technology sector, with Apple leading the way.
4K TVs just got a lot cheaper
As screen sizes have come down, so has the entry-level pricing for Ultra HD TVs.
Sony teases Sept. 4 unveiling of waterproof Xperia Z1 with a super-duper camera
The new phone is rumored to have a 20-megapixel camera and pro-level lenses.
Miley Cyrus’ VMA twerking just barely less Twitter important than the presidential election
Last year's presidential election just barely generated more excitement than a dirty dancing Hannah Montana.
Galaxy Note III and Galaxy Gear smartwatch a lock for Sept. 4, Samsung exec says
Samsung, it seems, doesn't believe in cultivating an air of mystery for its product launches. The Galaxy Note III and long-hinted-at Galaxy Gear smartwatch will both be unveiled just ahead of the IFA Berlin trade show.
Review: Killer is Dead is a sexist, garbled mess
Killer is Dead, the latest title from Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture, is a fairly boring game with a heaping dose of misogyny ladled on top.
Review: Spelunky is a superb game that shines on PlayStation Vita
Spelunky is a self-improvement seminar wrapped up in the guise of a sublime platformer.
Remembering the Newton MessagePad, 20 years later
Apple made its first tablet PC, featuring handwriting recognition, in 1993. Benj Edwards takes a look at why the Newton failed.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Clockwise 7: Not woman-pants friendly
Cord cutting, giant smartphones, self-checkout at the grocery store, and the podcast glut. With guests Christopher Breen and Florence Ion.
How to take screenshots on an Android phone
Here's how to use your Mac or PC to save a picture of your Android phone screen.
Facebook's communal photo albums make it easier to share snapshots—or ignore them
The social network on Monday began a limited roll-out of shared photo albums, which let friends upload snapshots to a collection.
Siri-ously?! Siri makes fun of Google Glass
Apple's wise cracking digital assistant has a few choice words about Google Glass.
Xbox One will have a high-performance custom chip
Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One gaming console will contain a custom chip the company designed in conjunction with Advanced Micro Devices with the aim of delivering maximum graphics performance, presenters said Monday at Microsoft's Hot Chips conference.
Apple throttles iWork for iCloud access for new users
Users who didn't take advantage of access to iWork for iCloud last week may have to wait a bit longer. Due to the high level of demand, Apple is currently not allowing any more users.
Yahoo’s e-mail genie grants wishes for new, less terrible usernames
Yahoo on Monday began doling out new usernames in an ongoing effort to clear the decks of old accounts.
Leaked Droid 5 images may yet give hope to long-suffering QWERTY fans
Some people just like real keyboards, but they've had limited choices when it came to top-shelf smartphones. A series of leaked images of the new Droid 5 may give them hope.
Google blocks Chromecast app that streams local media files
The developer of the AllCast Android app claims that Google is intentionally nerfing the streaming abilities of its media dongle in order to placate Hollywood.
The Moto X's innards aren't as interesting as its customizable exterior, teardown shows
In the case of Motorola's unique Moto X, it's what's outside that counts.
TiVo Roamio review: A pretty good DVR with a silly name
Beep-boop! There's a new TiVo in town, and its name is Roamio. And it's pretty good.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Android's swipe-to-shut myth and how to really close apps
You may think you're closing Android apps by swiping them away, but here's what that actually does and how Android's task switcher works.
Bitcoin is legal, let it evolve into its role, researchers urge
The much buzzed-about digital currency has aroused concern for its use in illicit activity, but George Mason University researchers urge a cautious regulatory approach.
Mobile users rely on simple security methods, report says
With IT not requiring safer pass codes and device usability a factor, finding of 80 percent of users choosing convenience not surprising
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Review: ECBC Zeus could use some improvements
This messenger is a solid bag with plenty of pockets, but it disappoints in a few areas.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Moto X to be available at all major carriers "in days"
Motorola's Moto X devices will become widely available within days.
Review: The Bureau is a mediocre action game that sullies XCOM's good name
Stay clear of The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, it’s nothing but a cash-in on its turn-based predecessor’s name.
Study: 1-in-10 UK 5-year-olds have mobile phones
Study finds that kids who can't read a clock yet have mobile phones now.
The comeback kid: How Yahoo, a site your friends never visit, dominates the Internet
comScore's July traffic numbers show Yahoo catapulted to the top of the Internet. But how?
iWork for iCloud beta now available to the public
Apple has made the Web versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote publicly available to all at iCloud.com, though the apps remain in beta.
Define awesome: Google beefs up dictionary in search
Google unveiled some cool new features to the dictionary function in its search.
Free Game Friday: Nostalgia trip
Take a trip back to when the Internet was young and games were simple but addictive. Sure, you can enjoy the high-quality stuff that modern browsers can create, but then you'd miss this free game nostalgia trip.
NASA plans to test laser communications link with upcoming lunar mission
An upcoming NASA mission will test a new laser communications system that could one day deliver high-definition 3D video signals from Mars and beyond.
Ten movies with Bond, James Bond, to watch soon, very soon
A slew of James Bond movies are dropping off Netflix soon. Here's your chance to enjoy some cheesy goodness.
MTV Video Music Awards: Where to stream and follow all the hot young talent
This collection of videos, information, and links will put you in the know on all the nominees and their illustrious bodies of work. Or just their bodies.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Pandora says 'more streaming for you!' with mobile music about-face
40 hours of mobile streaming a month on Pandora got you down? Then get back up, and dance!
Goose Chase: Playing chicken in Sir, You Are Being Hunted
Sir, You Are Being Hunted is an unapologetically British survival horror romp. Also, very fun.
Logging into apps with Facebook just got less creepy
Apps that use Facebook Login now have to separate the sign-in process from asking your permission to share activity.
Google slowly rolling out update to address Nexus 7 multitouch issue
No, that's not a ghost touching your screen—those phantom double taps and presses you may have been experiencing with your new Nexus 7 tablet are a software issue that Google is rolling out an update for today.
MakerBot Digitzer turns real objects to digital models
We've already seen 3D printers, so why not 3D scanners as well? MakerBot's new $1400 Digitizer lets you scan 3D objects, converting them into digital models you can manipulate and then print on your 3D printer.
Tech For Life: More apps and gear for air travelers
We're still stuck at the airport, but not to worry -- we've got the right apps and accessories on hand to take some of the agony out of flying.
Google Now expands again with car rentals, concert tickets, NCAA football scores, and more
Google's personal assistant just keeps getting more useful.
Keep gets Google Now reminders
The Android version of Google Keep lets you set reminders based on location or time, a feature already enjoyed by users of Apple's Reminders app in iOS.
Review: The Motorola Droid Ultra is ultra-average
The Motorola Droid Ultra may have all the same features and specs as the Moto X, but the phone lacks the personality it needs to differentiate itself from the crowd.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
What we know about Sony's Playstation 4 rollout
Sony has revealed a few more details about this fall's PlayStation 4 launch -- including a launch date of November 15 here in the U.S. Here's a video report on what else to expect as we get closer to the game console's launch date.
Review: Splinter Cell: Blacklist is an espionage game best played with a bang, not a whisper
Splinter Cell: Blacklist might change things up a bit from what made classic Sam Fisher so great, but that doesn't stop it from being an exceptionally fun action game.
Tumblr issue causes incorrect posts to appear on users' blogs
Tumblr is working to resolve an issue causing seemingly random content to be posted to people's blogs that they didn't put there themselves, with pornography showing up in some instances.
IFTTT ends Twitter hiatus, reinstates tweet triggers
If This Then That decided to make up with Twitter after almost a year apart. Now IFTTT users can use their favorite tweet triggers again.
Review: Razer's Kraken 7.1 headset delivers great virtual surround sound at a reasonable price
Razer’s latest headset serves up (virtual) 7.1 surround sound in a gorgeous shell.
The NFL, YouTube would make for great teammates
According to reports, Google is talking to the National Football League about putting out-of-market games on YouTube. Evan Dashevsky thinks such a deal would make sense for the NFL, for Google, and for fans.
Review: Payday 2 proves robbing banks is better with friends
Payday 2, sequel to Overkill Software’s 2011 heist game, works as long as you have friends to play with. Otherwise, you might not want to bother.
Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch could bring further separation from Google
Alleged specs for the reported Galaxy Gear smartwatch have leaked, but the most intriguing component of Samsung's wrist-rider is its app store—which isn't Google Play.
LG Display mega ups smartphone resolution to 2560 x 1440 on 5.5-inch screen
LG Display has developed a 5.5-inch screen for next generation smartphones with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, which is the highest to date, according to the company.
In China, 'defaming cultural icons' online can land you in jail
Chinese police have detained two Internet users for allegedly starting online rumors that tried to defame government groups and a cultural icon in the nation.
Review: Logitech Harmony Hub brings universal remote control to the future
If you're looking to control your home entertainment system with your smartphone, you could do a lot worse than the Harmony Hub line.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Plantronics' new Rig gaming headset lets you take phone calls without pausing the action
The new Rig is designed to let you switch back and forth between business and pleasure with the flip of a switch.
Google speeds up Chromecast shipments, but inventory remains low
Google has reduced the time buyers have to wait to receive the US$35 Chromecast TV device, saying it will ship orders in two weeks or less.
Give thanks: Sony announces Playstation 4 is coming to North America on November 15
Sony confirmed the Playstation 4 release date during a press conference at the European Gamescom show today.
Revamped YouTube apps rock playlists, movable videos, and Chromecast previews
YouTube is adding some new video-playing functions to its mobile app on both iOS and Android devices. Some of the tools are aimed at giving users more control over how they stream video to their television sets using Chromecast, Google's new video streaming device.
Jongo expands streaming speaker lineup, unveils subscription music service
Watch out Sonos, Jongo has two new speakers *and* its own subscription music service on the way.
Tesla aced its government safety test so hard it broke the testing machine
Electric vehicles ain't as dainty as they used to be. Tesla's
Your snarky phone will have to wait: Moto X engraving put on hold, citing quality concerns
When the phone launches this Friday, consumers will not be able to use the engraving function.
Google gets the best of Waze with latest Maps update—and vice versa
After snatching up social traffic app Waze in June, Google is finally adding the app’s crowdsourced incident reports its own mobile Maps.
Ditching your 360? Amazon offers Xbox One game upgrades for $10
If you buy one of this year's hot titles on the Xbox 360, Amazon will let you trade it (and $10) in for its Xbox One counterpart.
Monday, August 19, 2013
TiVo introduces new Roamio DVR with built-in iOS streaming
On Tuesday TiVo introduced a new DVR series featuring built-in iOS streaming.
Review: Plants vs Zombies 2 sticks to its roots, but paywall leaves us feeling dead inside
Plants vs Zombies 2 has more plants, more zombies, and more ways to make you pay.
Twitter’s related headlines find the stories behind the tweets
Hot-button tweets will now display more context with Twitter's related headlines feature.
Smartphone interference tackled by Kansas startup
Future smartphones could gain numerous benefits from algorithms to fight interference, developed by a little-known startup in Lawrence, Kansas, that last week drew closer to implementing the technology in devices.
Shooters on a budget: 7DFPS game jam serves up new ways to frag
The 7DFPS game jam challenges developers to make a first-person shooter in seven days.
The worst deals in tech: Are you being fleeced by these 7 overpriced products?
That shiny new tech toy might appear irresistible—until you realize its mark-up is obscene.
Sony releases a $200 PlayStation 3, but you probably don't want it
Sure, the price sounds right, but with just 12GB of onboard storage, the supposed cost benefits disappear quickly.
Shut up about Android fragmentation already
Android's biggest problem is completely blown out of proportion.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Beware spammers thriving in Facebook Groups
Facebook Groups are a haven for spammers, and the world's largest social network is doing almost nothing to stop them. Here's what you can try.
Malware hijacks mobile ad networks to siphon money
With more smartphones shipping than PCs, mobile ad networks open up the perfect backdoor for downloading code
Investment firm Fidelity designs a Google Glass app
The research arm of financial services firm Fidelity Investments has begun work developing the first Google Glass app targeted specifically at investors and traders.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Android becomes Windows' equal as a target for hackers
Windows, with its greater levels of adoption, has long been the preferred target of hackers; for the mobile world, that dubious title clearly now goes to Android, security researchers say.
BlackBerry's 5 bad calls that doom the company
BlackBerry has announced that it is has essentially put itself up for sale. So where did it all go wrong for Canadian firm which was once a leader in the mobile industry?
Why you're going to love wearable computing
Wearable computing gadgets aren't toys for lazy geeks or harbingers of a dystopian future. Here's why you're going to love wearable computing.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Researchers send data without battery, transmitter
Engineers at the University of Washington developed a pair of devices that can successfully exchange data at speeds of up to 10kbps over a distance of up to 1 meter.
September 4 could be the time for Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch
The event would coincide with a prescheduled event for the Galaxy Note 3 on the same date.
Nokia updates Lumia smartphones with camera app, better imaging
Nokia has started rolling out the Amber software update to its Lumia smartphones, which will allow users to take better pictures and get new camera apps.
Et tu, PopCap: Plants Vs Zombies vs in-app purchases
Plants versus Zombies 2 is great. It’s in-app purchases threaten all of that.
Lenovo's IdeaTab A1000 is craptastically cheap
The inexpensive tablet's price reflects mediocre features, ill-advised design decisions, and an extremely low-quality screen.
Free Game Friday: Take on Wall Street
It's important to be in control of your financial future, and that starts with getting educated. Get involved in some free Stock Market simulators to get a feel of just how hectic and rewarding investing can be—just don't go for broke.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Clockwise 6: Playlists to shower by
Two-factor authentication and bad passwords, technology to save energy, how we buy movies, and the Hyperloop. With guests Michael Brown and Serenity Caldwell
Report: Android tablet app availability still trailing iPad
Android tablets are making strides, but they still lag behind the iPad in at least one key area, market research firm Canalys says -- the availability of optimized apps for tablets.
Facebook readies roll-out of mobile payment system for e-commerce
Facebook's new mobile payment system may place it in direct competition with PayPal.
Creep hacks into baby monitor over Internet to yell obscenities at sleeping toddler
In addition to lax passwords, manufacturer lacks a effective way to get its patches and updates out to customers.
British academics brand Elon Musk's rapid transit system "Hyperloopy"
Academics have responded to Elon Musk's hotly-anticipated transport concept, Hyperloop, by calling it unrealistic and "hyperloopy".
Samsung combines 2003 and 2013 tech with dual-screen, quad-core flip-phone
Samsung has unveiled an Android flip-phone with dual-touchscreens in China, which will likely be positioned as a premium device.
Take your best shot: Four hot camera phones compared
The Nokia Lumia 1020 and Moto X square off against the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 to see who takes home the smartphone camera crown.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Starcrafting: StarMade takes Minecraft to the stars
StarMade takes the crafting-centric Minecraft experience out to the final frontier.
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