Technology 
Ecobee’s smart thermostat knows when a room needs warming
A new smart themostat from Ecobee tries to have a more accurate take on automatic temperature adjustments, using sensors to figure out where people are. Like other smart themostats, Ecobee uses a motion sensor to detect when people are home, … Continue reading
Microsoft confirms Windows 9 event for September 30, Technical Preview to follow soon after
Microsoft has sent out the official press invites for an event on September 30, where we are almost certain that Windows 9 (codenamed Threshold) will be unveiled. The Windows 9 Technical Preview should be handed out to event attendees, and … Continue reading
Hidden Chrome for Android feature automatically answers questions in the search bar
Google is bringing a very handy feature to Chrome for Android: auto-suggested answers in the search bar. Right now, however, you’ll need to enable an experimental flag to make it happen. That’s one big number. Auto-suggested answers appear while you’re … Continue reading
Apple Watch’s privacy details under scrutiny by Connecticut attorney general
The attorney general of the U.S. state of Connecticut is concerned about the privacy implications of Apple Watch’s handling of consumers’ health information. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, George Jepsen has asked for a meeting with company … Continue reading
Handy rebrands to be the name you remember for help around the house
On-demand cleaning and housework platform and iOS app Handybook has dropped the “book” from its name. It might not seem like a big deal, but CEO Oisin Hanrahan says the change will clear up some confusion. “People associated us with … Continue reading
The new Moto X review: Finally a flagship phone worthy of a Motorola comeback
Confusingly, Motorola has taken the name from last year’s flagship phone and used it again for this year’s model: it’s just called the “Moto X.” That’s a shame, because this year’s version is a big improvement. The new Moto X … Continue reading
The Binge-Watch List: BoJack Horseman makes existential bleakness funny
It’s not hard to find TV shows to watch these days. But finding good ones to watch amid all the streaming video services fighting for your attention and your eyeballs? That’s more of a challenge. Every other week, we’ll help … Continue reading
iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus vs. HTC One M8: Which one should you buy? (Updated)
Yesterday, Apple announced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Now, with Apple officially joining the battle for a market that is quickly gravitating towards large-screen devices, it’s time to compare the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus … Continue reading
SlingTV review: Convenient TV place-shifting, with an underwhelming new interface
Released in July, the Slingbox M1 is new hardware for Sling, but it effectively maintains Sling’s place-shifting status quo. By contrast, the SlingTV is the same higher-end hardware from two years back—it’s a repackaged Slingbox 500, with little effort to … Continue reading
Google’s Android One program will make cheap phones less terrible, starting today
Google is holding an event in India on September 15 to announce the launch of Android One, an effort to make entry-level phones less terrible.
