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‘Microsoft Garage’ embraces cross-platform spirit with new Android apps
Microsoft is giving some more love to Android with a handful of exclusive apps. The new Android apps include a voice control tool for Android Wear smartwatches called Bing Torque, a journaling app called Journeys and Notes, and an alternative … Continue reading
Paralyzed man walks again after surgeons transplant cells from his nose to his spine
A paralyzed man just had cells from inside his nose transplanted into his spine. Now the man walks, albeit still using a frame. To dissect exactly how this procedure appears to have worked we need to understand precisely what was … Continue reading
ET deals: HP Envy 17t-j100 Leap Motion Quad Edition laptop for $775
In a market where most laptops struggle to distinguish themselves, the motion-sensing ENVY Leap Motion stands apart. Today you can get a well spec’d model with integrated Leap Motion technology at a new price low of just $775. That’s a … Continue reading
FCC begins research into 24GHz for gigabit ultra-dense 5G mobile networks
Last week, the FCC published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) to investigate the possibility of using frequencies above 24GHz for cellular wireless systems — specifically, for next-gen mobile data standards such as 5G. Given how we’ve essentially run out of … Continue reading
New Barnes & Noble Nook Galaxy Tab goes big with 10.1-inch screen
If a seven-inch tablet just isn’t big enough for reading, then maybe Samsung’s newest ten-incher will do the trick. The Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1, announced Wednesday, is the second tablet born of the new partnership between Barnes & Noble … Continue reading
Windows 10 Tech Preview gets its first big update: One-click upgrade is awesome
When Microsoft released the Windows 10 Technical Preview at the start of October, it promised that we’d get lots of rapid updates as it fixes bugs and rolls out new features — and it wasn’t lying! Yesterday, just three weeks … Continue reading
New Raspberry Pi goodies inbound: Official display accessory, revamped A+ model
It’s time to get excited, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. Pretty soon, you’ll be able to pick-up an official touch screen to connect to your Raspberry Pi. Plus, a beefier new Raspberry Pi Model A+ is incoming, according to Eben Upton, CEO … Continue reading
Bit by bit, the Moto 360 continues to get better
Motorola is making some adjustments to its Moto 360 smartwatch as a wave of new competitors come crashing ashore. The latest software update addresses a couple of key complaints with Motorola’s watch while making a few other pleasant improvements. Here’s … Continue reading
The iPad Air 2, with a tri-core CPU, is almost as fast as a modern PC
This morning, the first reviews of the iPad Air 2 started to roll off the presses. If you want me to save you 10 minutes, here’s a summary: The iPad Air 2 is a thinner and lighter version of its … Continue reading
Camels, sleds, and fishing boats: 7 wacky Google Street View vehicles
For Google, mapping the world’s darkest corners means relying on some very odd Street View vehicles.
