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Intel preannounces next-gen Basis Peak smartwatch

We now know the name of the next generation Basis smartwatch from Intel: the Basis Peak. Intel wearables chief Mike Bell revealed a teaser image of the next-generation fitness band at the Intel Developer Forum on Tuesday, revealing also that … Continue reading

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Amazon’s Fire Phone fails to sell, company cuts price to 99 cents to stimulate demand

Amazon’s new Kindle Phone hasn’t sold well at its previous price points — so Amazon is slashing $200 off the price to stimulate demand. It’s a good move, but will $450 still move the product compared to phones like Google’s … Continue reading

Be a rock star educator with the best free Android apps for teachers

Become a technology all-star in your classroom with these excellent Android apps.

You should see the other guys: How smartphones advanced since the last iPhone update

Unlike other tech companies that rush out new products without rhyme or reason—Quick! Samsung just put out another smartwatch while I was typing this sentence!—Apple takes its sweet time with releases, particularly when it comes to mobile devices. We’ve made … Continue reading

You should see the other guys: How smartphones have advanced since the last iPhone update

Unlike other tech companies that rush out new products without rhyme or reason—Quick! Samsung just put out another smartwatch while I was typing this sentence!—Apple takes its sweet time with releases, particularly when it comes to mobile devices. We’ve made … Continue reading

Summary: Apple introduces the iPhone 6, the Apple Watch, and Apple Pay

We were at Apple’s big fall event and got the low-down on the two big-screen iPhones (the 6 and 6 Plus), the company’s first smartwatch, and its new phone-based payment system.

Flint Center: Apple 9.9.2014 event

Slideshow: Highlights from the 9.9.2014 Apple event

A gathering Image by Martyn Williams Apple’s event was held at the Flint Center in Cupertino. The company built a temporary white building that served as a hands-on area for the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch. Protesters Image by Martyn … Continue reading

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Toyota’s U2 concept blows out the roof, doors, seats and more for urbanites’ diverse needs

Toyota unveiled the Urban Utility (or U2) concept car Tuesday with this message to the world: “Maximum function and minimal footprint.” What this message means in real (well, conceptually real) terms is this: While the typical car you buy has … Continue reading

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Toyota’s Urban Utility concept blows out the roof, doors and more for active urban lifestyles

Toyota unveiled the Urban Utility (or U-squared) concept car Tuesday with this message to the world: “Maximum function and minimal footprint.” What this message means in real (well, conceptually real) terms is this: While the typical car you buy has … Continue reading

The iPod classic plays its last

“My time has passed. Ain’t nothin’ for it.” Justified’s Mags Bennett’s hardscrabble acceptance of the inevitable loss of youth and relevance nicely sums up the end of the traditional iPod line as today the iPod classic disappeared from the Apple … Continue reading