Technology
Six mathematical apps for Adventure Time fans
Adventure Time is easily one of the weirdest, most creative things on television today, and it’s also the rare show that means so much to kids and adults alike—and sometimes for different reasons altogether. The cartoon is alternately silly and … Continue reading
Intel, Fossil team up to work on wearables
Everyone wants in on the wearables game—Motorola, Samsung, LG, and if rumors are to be believed, Apple. Not to be outdone, Intel announced a new partnership Friday with watchmaker Fossil to “further develop wearable technology for the fashion industry.” According … Continue reading
The Week in iPad Cases: Melt away
Melt away This week’s roundup of new iPad cases brings you a bit of Meso-American folklore, a delicious cover of ice cream, and all the luxury you need to look great everywhere. Ali Express The Aztec (iPad mini; $3) sports … Continue reading
Dell unveils 5K desktop monitor with almost 2x the pixels of your puny 4K display
What’s 27 inches across and has almost twice the pixel count of your puny 4K monitor? Dell’s new UltraSharp 5K monitor, that’s what. With a resolution of 5120×2880, the 27-inch monster has seven times as many pixels as your 1080p … Continue reading
Sony shows off latest SmartEyeglasses prototype
The latest prototype of Sony’s SmartEyeglasses, a head-mounted display used with a smartphone, is on show at this week’s IFA electronics show in Berlin. The device has clear lenses and a thick plastic frame, built that way to hide the … Continue reading
The new Moto X, with high-end specs, metal frame, and leather back, is a real contender
Motorola has unveiled its second-gen flagship phone: the Moto X. It keeps the same name as last year’s offering, and also the same kind of factory-level customization as its predecessor, but everything else is much better. The new Moto X … Continue reading
You Should Play: Hazumino
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
Automatic app review: For $99, the truth about your car and your driving
Automatic is a $99 car app and dongle focused on increasing your awareness of your car and how you drive it. After intensive use, I wouldn’t give it up, and I look forward to seeing more new features, such as … Continue reading
The 10 best websites for students
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Best of IFA: The eye-catching new gear you need to see, from dirt-cheap PCs to smartwatches galore
The annual IFA trade show in Berlin was home to a slew of big-name gadget reveals. Here’s a rundown of the devices you need to know about.