Technology 
Vizio now selling a 50-inch 4K TV for $1000, thanks to new custom backlight tech
Vizio worked long and hard to make a $1000 4K TV, putting to shame all other manufacturers. Now it hopes to win the Ultra HD race.
Report: Android L hits November 1, newest Nexus tablet coming mid-October
With all the iPhone 6 hoopla, Google must be eager to get its newest Nexus devices and Android L out into the wild. If another rumor is to be believed (this time from Android Authority), we could see an HTC-built Nexus … Continue reading
ET deals: Dell Inspiron 3000 Core i3 desktop with Win 7 for $350
If you’re looking for a new desktop for your workspace or home office, this is one of the best low-cost options you’re likely to find right now. With a Core i3 processor and professional OS, neither of which you tend … Continue reading
Netflix stands up to regulatory pressure from Canada, France, and the Netherlands
Standing tough! Despite having the screws put to it, Netflix is refusing to buckle to pressure from French, Dutch and Canadian regulators. The streaming media service has refused to sign any VOD tax agreements with the French and Dutch governments. … Continue reading
Wink Relay could be the smart-home breakthrough we’ve been waiting for
Pricey, dealer-installed smart-home systems have one thing in common: A wall-mounted panel with a flashy LCD to control everything. This is the feature that’s most difficult for a do-it-yourselfer to duplicate. So I was intrigued when I heard the DIY-friendly … Continue reading
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon can’t agree on how much Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 actually costs
The iPhone 6 Plus is giving iOS users plenty to clamor about, but over here in Android Land we’re still waiting on the official launch of Samsung’s next-generation phablet. The Galaxy Note 4 is slated to launch next month, and … Continue reading
Desktop PCs aren’t bad, but Americans love TVs (and Apple!) the most
The familiar worms its way into the fabric of our lives—and if a recent report is accurate, our most beloved electronics devices begin with the television, end with the tablet, and, surprisingly, include our trusty old desktop PCs. In general, … Continue reading
Score one for useful Google Glass apps: This one serves as light meter for cameras
For all those times when you need a better camera than the one strapped to your face, there’s a new light meter app for Google Glass. Google Glass is still a beta product, though the Explorer Edition is available to anyone willing … Continue reading
A8 SoC reverse engineered: Revised CPU, new quad-core GPU, TSMC’s 20nm process
Apple’s new A8 SoC has been torn down and dug into, and the results show incremental improvements — and significantly more GPU horsepower. Should we expect great things from 20nm this generation?
Amazon’s Twitter wish lists make more sense than its shopping cart
Twitter really wants you to buy stuff from your timeline and has spent the last few years figuring out how to make a play for your wallet. But if you’re not an impulse shopper, clicking a buy button or hashtagging … Continue reading
