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ET deals: Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 11.6-inch ultrabook with Windows 8 for $700
Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix is a powerful convertible, designed to be ultraportable and loaded with business-ready features including Windows 8 Pro. Right now Lenovo is slashing a hefty 55% off the regular price, dropping your cost down to just $700 for … Continue reading
SpaceX aims to use autonomous spaceport drones to recover rockets
Elon Musk has shared a number of details regarding the company’s plans to recover its Falcon rockets. Next on the menu? Drone sea-going landing pads.
New Regin malware is an incredibly sophisticated spy tool, possibly developed by the US government
A new form of Trojan has been detected in the wild, and it’s one of the most capable and stealthy programs ever detected. Symantec details the new Regin malware — and its likely ties to national governments.
Bah humbug: Redbox jacks rental prices by up to 50 percent
After the Netflix-like Redbox Instant streaming service landed with a resounding thud in 2013, Redbox is looking to boost its sagging revenues the old-fashioned way—by charging more money to rent discs. Redbox’s DVD rental prices are increasing by a full … Continue reading
Top tech cars of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show
The annual Los Angeles Auto Show continues to dazzle with new car intros and concept cars.
Don’t worry, AT&T’s customized Nexus 6 is still a Nexus
AT&T has made more tweaks to the Nexus 6 than anyone expected, but Motorola didn’t let the carrier go nuts. This is still a Nexus in every way that matters.
The Week in iPad Cases: Extra storage, ultra rugged, and everything in between
Extra storage, ultra rugged, and everything in between This week’s roundup of new iPad cases comes with a collection of great options for those who want ruggedized protection—and a few classic alternatives for everyday use. Encase The Leather-Style Doodle (iPad … Continue reading
Apple’s $450 million e-books settlement gets final approval
A federal judge in New York has given final approval to a settlement in which Apple will pay $450 million for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices for ebooks. Judge Denise Cote of the U.S. District Court in … Continue reading
Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor review: HealthKit compatibility doesn’t add much
Like millions of people, I need to keep an eye on my blood pressure. You can check it when you visit your doctor, but many people have “white-coat hypertension.” Just getting their blood pressure measured at the doctor’s office stresses … Continue reading
Alienware’s knockoff Steam Machine finally ships, but it’s not the gaming PC you’re looking for
There was a lot of hype surrounding the impending launch of Valve’s Steam Machine platform, but much of the excitement dissipated when the first wave of machines were delayed until 2015. Now, Alienware is going in alone, and shipping its … Continue reading
