Technology
Super-size it: Google X is reportedly developing displays that combine to grow bigger
While two plus two equals four, combining two smaller displays to form a larger one isn’t nearly as simple. But that’s the problem Google is reportedly working to solve. The advanced projects lab of Google, also known as Google X, … Continue reading
Taptic, haptics, and the body fantastic: The real Apple Watch revolution
The next user interface requires your body. You will literally feel signals chock-full of timely, contextual data delivered from all manner of touchscreens, gadgets and wearables. It’s called haptics, and while it’s been around for years, most notably in game controllers, the Apple … Continue reading
Cyanogen made the right move turning down Google’s alleged acquisition
For some, CyanogenMod is just another Android fork in the road. But for Cyanogen, its open-source operating system is the foundation of a burgeoning empire, and there are no plans to sell it off anytime soon. A report published by … Continue reading
You Should Play: Fotonica brings a new thrilling twist to endless runners
These days, keeping up with games can be a full-time job. So how do you separate the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff, the Temple Runs from the Temple Jumps? Allow us to help by regularly selecting … Continue reading
Report: HTC Desire Eye to feature whopping 13 megapixel selfie camera
HTC is seriously stepping up its smartphone camera game. After rumors this week of a refreshed One M8 with a substantial camera upgrade over the original, gadget-leaking Twitter account @upleaks is teasing another device with two 13-megapixel cameras. This phone looks to join … Continue reading
BadUSB returns: Hackers publish code that could infect millions of USB devices
Back in July, we wrote about a massive security hole — BadUSB — that potentially gave hackers the ability to hijack or subvert billions of USB devices, from keyboards to printers to thumb drives. At the time, due to the … Continue reading
Google+ for Android continues its Material Design makeover in latest update
An update to the Google+ Android app started rolling out today, and it brings with it even more Material Design flair. Version 4.6 features a bolder color scheme and flatter aesthetics. Three quick glances at the new Google+ update. To … Continue reading
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The Week in iPhone Cases: A touch of fashion, a ton of protection
A touch of fashion, a ton of protection Fashion and protection both take center stage in this week’s roundup of new iPhone cases. Ballistic The Urbanite (iPhone 6 and 6 Plus; $35) provides durable protection without adding bulk to your … Continue reading
Rumor: Apple will unveil new iPads at an Oct 16 event
Despite the implausible rumor that the next-gen iPad Air may not debut until early 2015, Re/code reports on Friday that Apple will hold another special press event on October 16. That’s a Thursday, which is not the most common day … Continue reading